Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Turbulent times

In the stillness of the night, Princess Shen's palace remained brightly lit. She stood in the center of the hall, calmly scanning the secret reports before her. Cheng Jiahong had just brought the latest intelligence, and the storm in the palace was intensifying. Zhao Hao and the Grand Empress Dowager's camps had already begun an all-out confrontation, and nearly all neutral factions were beginning to split, choosing sides. Princess Shen knew she was at the center of the storm, and every step forward was fraught with immense risk.

"Princess, Zhao Hao has already launched his comprehensive investigation." Cheng Jiahong said in a low voice with a serious expression, "And the forces outside the palace have also begun to take action. If we don't act immediately, perhaps everything will get completely out of control."

Princess Shen's face showed no trace of panic, but a cold glint flashed in her eyes. "Out of control? Not at all. We've already prepared for the worst. If Zhao Hao wants to play this game, then we'll play along. Now is the perfect time for us to strike back."

Her voice was like an icy blade, revealing a power that could not be ignored. The power struggle within the palace was becoming increasingly fierce. Princess Shen knew that if she did not make up her mind now, her situation would never be reversed.

"Princess, our plan has been fully implemented." Cheng Jiahong took a deep breath. "As long as we can quickly strike at the remnants of the Grand Empress Dowager's followers the moment Zhao Hao is about to launch the purge, and unite with external forces to launch a final counterattack, we will be able to have the last laugh in this storm."

Princess Shen was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly: "Very good, my plan is fully prepared. Tonight, what we have to do is add fuel to the fire."

……

As the sky outside the palace gradually brightened, the atmosphere grew tense. Princess Shen's covert planning was finally beginning to bear fruit, as external forces were quietly gathering. A messenger dispatched by Cheng Jiahong had already delivered the princess's instructions to all her allies. These individuals, including some powerful individuals and merchants who had been hiding for years, needed a strong leader amidst the turmoil in the palace. Princess Shen seized this opportunity without hesitation, swiftly rallying these scattered forces within and outside the palace.

"Princess, Cheng Jiahong has conveyed the order to everyone. As long as Zhao Hao's confidants start to act, we will launch it immediately." A confidant hurried into the palace and reported in a low voice.

Princess Shen nodded, walked to the window, and looked at the dawn rising in the distance. This moment was destined to be extraordinary. She took a deep breath, turned to Cheng Jiahong, and said, "Are you ready?"

"It's ready." Cheng Jiahong replied firmly, "Everything is going according to plan."

"Let's begin." Princess Shen said lightly.

……

Zhao Hao was in his study, sorting through palace files and secret letters. His expression was grim as he plotted how to maintain his position amidst the pressures from both within and without. Recently, rebellion had been surging within the palace. Although he had ordered an investigation into the Grand Empress Dowager's remnants, Princess Shen's actions had become increasingly frequent, causing him some unease.

"Zhao Hao, I didn't expect you to be so eager for quick success." Princess Shen's voice rang in Zhao Hao's mind, and that deep and confident tone seemed to have never disappeared.

Zhao Hao looked up suddenly, a chill running down his spine as he realized Princess Shen wasn't playing by the rules. Her wisdom and ruthlessness had already surpassed his expectations.

Just then, hurried footsteps were heard outside, and several guards hurried into the study with panicked looks.

"Your Majesty, this is bad!" One of the guards said in a panic. "There are rebels in the palace colluding with external forces and planning a coup!"

Zhao Hao's expression suddenly changed, and he stood up abruptly: "What?!"

The guards hurriedly handed the latest intelligence to Zhao Hao, which detailed the collusion between several important figures in the palace and external forces, as well as their plan to launch a coup tonight.

"Damn it!" Zhao Hao cursed angrily, his face dark as water. "Princess Shen! She had anticipated that I would take this action, and she actually dared to unite with external forces to fight back against me."

He knew he had been completely cornered by Princess Shen. Her schemes had spread throughout the palace, with external forces and rebels within the palace quietly moving, and he himself had already fallen into her carefully laid trap.

"Immediately mobilize the palace's trusted aides and start a cleanup!" Zhao Hao ordered, gritting his teeth. "Stop this coup at all costs!"

However, Princess Shen's plan has already begun to work. While Zhao Hao is busy dealing with the sudden crisis, forces outside the palace have quietly begun to take action.

……

As daylight gradually brightened outside, the rebels outside the palace had quietly gathered, awaiting Princess Shen's final orders. These individuals held powerful influence, not just from merchants but also from influential figures with ties to the Grand Empress Dowager. Princess Shen's strategy was to capitalize on Zhao Hao's purge, disrupting everything within the palace while quickly capturing those key figures who could change the situation.

Cheng Jiahong has led his men to ambush at various key locations in the palace, and Princess Shen has also set up numerous defense lines. As long as the situation is at hand, she can defeat Zhao Hao and his cronies in one fell swoop.

"Princess, all arrangements have been completed." Cheng Jiahong said softly, "Everything is under control."

Princess Shen nodded with a faint smile on her face, as if all the power was in her hands: "Very good, let's start."

This storm is finally about to break out.

……

At Cheng Jiahong's command, the rebels inside and outside the palace rushed into the depths of the palace like wild beasts. Before Zhao Hao's confidants could react, they were all defeated one by one. The forces outside the palace quickly blocked all the passages, preventing anyone from escaping.

Zhao Hao's plan was completely disrupted. Princess Shen's counterattack was completely unexpected. Just when Zhao Hao realized that he was completely trapped, Princess Shen had already stepped onto the battlefield herself.

"Zhao Hao, the game is over." She whispered to herself, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

At this moment, everything in the palace will be redefined by her.

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