Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Deep Palace Mystery

The sound of horse hooves faded away outside the palace, but the atmosphere inside the banquet hall grew increasingly solemn. Princess Shen stood in the center of the banquet hall, a sneer on her face tinged with unfathomable confidence. She slowly turned and looked at He Qingqing, an elusive glint in her eyes: "Miss He, tonight is destined to be no ordinary banquet."

He Qingqing nodded silently, but she realized that this had far exceeded her expectations. Princess Shen not only wanted to uncover Zhao Han's secret, but also seemed to be laying out an even more complex chess game, and she might be the most crucial piece in this game.

Inside the banquet hall, the guests stared at each other in bewilderment. The air was filled with a sense of oppression, like a storm poised to erupt at any moment. He Qingqing knew that if the situation tonight completely collapsed, no one in the palace would be left unscathed.

Princess Shen's voice suddenly broke the silence: "Behind Zhao Han's disappearance, there's more than just a palace conspiracy; it's a power struggle." She smiled calmly, a sharp glint in her eyes, "And this struggle has already begun."

As soon as he finished speaking, a guard hurried to Princess Shen's side and reported in a low voice, "Princess, the news of Zhao Han's disappearance has spread throughout the palace. The palace's security system is facing unprecedented challenges. Someone outside is taking action, trying to control the entire situation."

Princess Shen frowned slightly, seemingly unsurprised by all this. "It seems their plan has already begun," she said in a low, icy voice. "Miss He, it looks like you'll have to witness a real storm tonight."

He Qingqing's heartbeat quickened. She had begun to sense what was happening in the palace. Princess Shen no longer concealed her intentions, and her target was clearly not just Zhao Han. Her eyes were cold, like a sword about to fall, ready to cut down anyone who stood in her way.

"How do you plan to deal with this?" He Qingqing finally couldn't help but ask, with a hint of alertness in her tone.

"Respond?" Princess Shen smiled softly, a hint of deep meaning in her eyes. "I will only let all my enemies understand that the power in the palace is not something that anyone can touch casually." She paused, "Tonight, I will let them know the price of betrayal."

She turned and walked towards the people in the hall, her eyes as sharp as a knife: "Everyone must understand that Zhao Han's disappearance is not accidental, but a carefully planned scheme. And I will be the ultimate winner of this scheme."

As Princess Shen walked, the atmosphere in the banquet hall grew solemn again. A complex glint flashed in He Qingqing's eyes. Princess Shen's determination was obvious. She had begun to advance her plan by any means necessary, and she stood at the very center of this power struggle.

The atmosphere at the banquet became oppressive, as if everyone was waiting for an explosive moment. At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard again outside the palace, and several guards hurried in with nervous expressions.

"Princess, something has changed." A guard whispered, "Zhao Han's disappearance has attracted the emperor's high attention. A large-scale search has been launched in the palace, and all entrances and exits have been sealed."

Princess Shen's expression remained calm. She showed no sign of panic. She simply raised her head slightly, her eyes cold and stern. "The Emperor has finally begun to act." She smiled softly. "However, this has long been under my control."

He Qingqing's heart trembled. Princess Shen's words hinted at a chilling confidence. She understood that Princess Shen seemed to have foreseen all this, and every move she made was to take everything into her pocket.

"Miss He," Princess Shen turned around, her eyes blazing. "I know you've been observing me, trying to get more information from me. Tonight, I'll give you an answer so you can fully understand my goal."

He Qingqing's brows raised slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. She had never faced Princess Shen's ambitions so directly, and tonight, it seemed that everything would be exposed.

"Go ahead," He Qingqing's voice remained calm, "I'm listening."

Princess Shen raised the corner of her mouth slightly, with an almost imperceptible smile: "My target has never been Zhao Han, nor those who manipulate it from behind. My goal is to control the entire palace and become the true ruler of this palace."

Before she finished speaking, her gaze suddenly turned to the ministers beside her, a hint of disdain flashing in her expression: "These people are just pawns on my chessboard. Tonight, they will witness how I use their fate to pave the way for myself."

The atmosphere in the banquet hall grew increasingly heavy, with varying expressions on everyone's faces: shock, fear, and even a hint of nervousness. Everyone in the palace knew that Princess Shen's plan was deeply ingrained, and her target was far more than just Zhao Han.

He Qingqing took a deep breath, her face expressionless, but she had already made her decision. She knew that the more shocking Princess Shen's plan was, the more cautious she should be. This woman's ambition should not be underestimated.

"Princess Shen," He Qingqing said softly, "You are right. Tonight is indeed destined to be extraordinary." Her voice was low and powerful. "But whether this palace game can be successfully concluded depends on who can truly control the power in the end."

Princess Shen slowly turned her head, a sharp gleam in her eyes. "Miss He, you are right. The situation in the palace is always changing rapidly. But I want to tell you this—tonight, no matter what the outcome, power already belongs to me."

He Qingqing suddenly felt a surge of unease. She knew this struggle couldn't be simply reduced to a question of right and wrong. Princess Shen's intentions were more far-reaching than she had imagined. The balance of power had quietly shifted, and she was afraid she could only fight for her life in this chaotic vortex.

The atmosphere at the banquet reached a climax once again, with all eyes fixed on Princess Shen. Her next move was destined to completely change the landscape of the palace.

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