The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen

The chief eunuch immediately bowed to accept the order, stepped forward, unfurled the bright yellow scroll he had prepared, and, with a clear and resonant tone, read it aloud.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: My eldest son, Chen Jingyuan, has been intelligent and virtuous since childhood, and is deeply filial and benevolent."

Having gained extensive experience abroad, he possesses both literary and military talents, and is of upright character, making him a worthy successor to the great cause.

After careful consideration, I have decided to follow the ancient custom and abdicate the throne to my son, Crown Prince Chen Jingyuan. He is hereby appointed Emperor to continue this great undertaking… This is my decree!

The imperial edict caused a stir in the hall, followed by an uproar.

Chen Jingyuan suddenly raised his head, his face filled with shock and disbelief.

He stepped forward quickly, knelt down, and said urgently, "Father! Your subject is young and inexperienced, and lacks both virtue and prestige to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. I implore you to rescind your decree! The fate of the Miao Kingdom still rests with you!"

Chen Qingfeng looked at his son kneeling on the ground, his eyes filled with both expectation and unwavering determination.

He raised his hand in a gesture of support, his tone steady and resolute: "Yuan'er, there's no need to refuse."

The imperial edict has been issued and proclaimed to the world; how can it be changed?

As the crown prince of the Miao Kingdom, it is your responsibility to inherit the throne.

Your mother and I have made up our minds. From now on, we will devote ourselves to nature, enjoy our grandchildren, and live a few peaceful days.

You should rest assured when you ascend the throne and work diligently to govern the country.

If you encounter a difficult decision, you can consult your older sister, Xinyao.

"As for the safety of the Miao Kingdom," he suddenly raised his voice, carrying an unquestionable air of authority.

"If any ignorant villains dare to invade, I will certainly not sit idly by and will take action to deal with them."

"You only need to focus on being a good emperor; that is the greatest act of filial piety you can show to me and the people of Miao."

Having said all that, Chen Jingyuan knew there was no room for negotiation.

He kowtowed heavily, his voice choked with emotion, yet unwavering: "Your subject... Your subject obeys the decree! I will certainly not fail the trust of Father and Mother, nor the expectations of the officials and the people!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" Upon seeing this, all the civil and military officials in the hall knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!" Their voices resounded throughout the hall.

It was both a congratulation to the new emperor and a farewell to the old one.

"The time has come; respectfully we see the Princess off on her journey—"

At Chen Qingfeng's signal, the chief eunuch stepped forward again, mustered all his strength, and sang a long, drawn-out note.

That sharp and penetrating voice instantly shattered the complex atmosphere in the hall caused by the change of imperial power.

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, deafening royal music erupted in the square outside the palace.

The chime bells were clear and melodious, the drums were deep and powerful, and the sounds of silk and bamboo instruments were melodious and graceful.

The sounds of the uniform hoofbeats of the honor guard and the clanging of armor and weapons mingled together, pushing the grand yet melancholic atmosphere to its climax.

Wang Xinyao took one last deep look at her father and mother, who were sitting high on the throne, and the child sleeping peacefully in their arms.

She stepped forward slowly, without saying a word, and took out two warm and translucent jade pendants from her sleeve, engraved with "Peace" and "Happiness" respectively. She gently and carefully placed them into the swaddling clothes of the two children.

After doing all this, she turned to her younger brother Chen Jingyuan, who was already wearing the dragon robe and had a complicated expression, and said softly, "Jingyuan, take care. This country... will be entrusted to you from now on."

She paused, her tone suddenly becoming lighter, as if she had returned to being the reliable older sister: "If you encounter any difficulties, remember to use the 'teleportation talisman' to find me. You can't try to tough it out alone."

"Yes, sister... take care on your journey!" Chen Jingyuan replied solemnly, suppressing the sadness of parting.

Without further hesitation, surrounded by palace maids and attendants, Wang Xinyao turned around and walked step by step towards the magnificent phoenix carriage outside the palace, adorned with golden phoenixes.

The wedding procession and the welcoming procession formed an unprecedentedly large ceremonial guard, with over a hundred dowry carriages lined up in an orderly fashion.

The princess was escorted by elite guards from both countries, with her personal attendants, maids, and eunuchs following closely behind.

With banners waving and ceremonial guards in full display, the event demonstrated the highest regard and boundless glory that both countries held for this marriage alliance.

And shortly after Wang Xinyao set off on her journey, far from the capital of the Miao Kingdom.

Deep within a secluded and damp mountain cave, after several days of recuperation and taking the healing elixir, the red-robed saint's severe injuries gradually began to heal.

Most noticeably, the once shocking ulcers on his face have now completely healed, and the new skin is smooth as ever.

He raised his hand and slowly removed the metal mask that had covered him for so long, a symbol of pain and shame.

It revealed his handsome face, which had fully recovered and even appeared more sinister and pale due to the recent healing of his injuries.

He carefully examined the familiar face reflected in the small pool of water that had formed in his hand.

He gently stroked his smooth, unblemished cheek with his fingertips, first letting out a relieved chuckle.

Then the laughter became distorted and manic, crashing and echoing through the cave, unleashing all the pent-up resentment and vengeful pleasure.

The echoes reverberated in the empty cave, creating an eerie atmosphere.

"Ha, ha, ha... ha, ha! This Holy Son has finally recovered! Wang Muyun, Zhao Haoxuan, Wang Xinyao! I will make you repay me a hundredfold, a thousandfold for the pain and humiliation you have inflicted upon me! Just you wait and see!"

In the damp cave, the sound of dripping water echoed his laughter, and the torches on the rock walls cast flickering light on his distorted, laughing face.

Yin Yingzi, who had been observing coldly, stood up impatiently.

She exuded an icy aura that kept strangers at bay, her eyes sharp as knives, interrupting his maniacal laughter, her voice devoid of any warmth.

"Now that your injuries have healed, let's not waste any more time. Let's go, as agreed, first go to the capital of Xia Kingdom and rescue my Ling'er."

The red-robed saint stopped laughing, turned his head, and his sinister gaze fell on Yin Yingzi, filled with scrutiny and warning.

"I can help you save people, but our purposes are different, so it's best if we understand each other clearly."

Upon hearing this, Yin Yingzi's lips curled into a mocking smile.

"Rest assured, I, Yin Yingzi, always keep my word. I have no interest in your ambitions. As long as you help me rescue Ling'er, the rest is up to you."

“But remember this,” her eyes suddenly turned icy cold, “if you, in your eagerness for revenge, alert the enemy and delay my chance to save people, I will be the first to not let you go!”

At that time, even my father's words will not be effective. Please make sure everything is based on breaking my father's seal.

"Once he's released, whatever you want to do in the future, even if it's killing the Miao emperor, given how much my father values ​​you, he'll probably help you!"

“Alright, then we’ll proceed according to plan once we arrive in Xia Kingdom!” The red-robed saint nodded. “However, before we make a move, I’d like to visit Zhao Yucheng. He has prepared something for me there!”

"So, you're the one behind that good-for-nothing Zhao Yucheng?"

"Of course, if it weren't for me, the Holy Son, how could he have so many Martial Emperor level experts by his side! Alright, it's getting dark, let's set off!"

Their eyes met briefly in the air, and they both saw the calculation and undisguised exploitation in each other's eyes.

They are merely allies bound together by temporary interests, each harboring their own ulterior motives and wary of one another.

After a brief silence, the two said nothing more.

One after the other, their figures flashed and they quickly left the cave where they had been staying for many days.

They transformed into two blurry afterimages and sped off towards the distant Great Xia Kingdom.