Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Undying Flame

Princess Shen stood high atop the palace, overlooking the turbulent situation. At her feet lay the very center of power in the empire, and she stood firmly at its pinnacle. The ministers, the royal family, and the powerful in the palace all held her in awe. Former enemies and friends alike had long since become pawns in her hands.

But power doesn't guarantee peace. She remained conscious, aware that the struggle for power was never over. While Zhao Hao and the Empress Dowager's power had been utterly destroyed, her opponents remained, and she herself never truly felt safe.

"Princess, the situation is under complete control." Cheng Jiahong walked over to her and reported in a low voice, "Zhao Hao's confidants have been eliminated, and most of the forces in the palace are under your command. Next, we will completely purge the remaining opposition."

Princess Shen nodded slightly, a cold glint in her eyes: "You did a good job, Cheng Jiahong. The next task is to completely eliminate all potential threats, especially those who are still plotting in secret."

Cheng Jiahong was silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Princess, do we still need to keep a glimmer of hope for the remnants of the Empress Dowager and Zhao Hao? If they are completely eliminated, their family power may bring even greater hidden dangers."

Princess Shen swept a cold gaze over him and said in a low voice, "Cheng Jiahong, there is no such thing as tolerance in the world of power. There are only winners and losers. Since they have chosen to be my enemy, they no longer have any way to survive."

Her words were filled with determination. Cheng Jiahong was shocked, but then nodded: "Yes, Princess."

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By this time, the situation outside the palace had stabilized, but undercurrents still surged within. Princess Shen had completely taken control of the court, but she knew that the empire was vast and the struggle for power was far from over. While those forces that had once sided with Zhao Hao and the Grand Empress Dowager had been subdued on the surface, she knew that within their hearts, they still harbored a rebellious spirit.

Princess Shen didn't respond immediately, her brow furrowed slightly. She knew that these forces loyal to Zhao Hao, though seemingly low-key on the surface, had deep roots. If they provoked a backlash, they would probably become her greatest obstacle in the future.

"Cheng Jiahong, immediately send someone to deal with all possible hidden dangers, leaving no blind spots." Princess Shen's voice was low and firm, "I will not allow anyone to play tricks on me."

Cheng Jiahong understood and immediately prepared to execute the order.

Princess Shen turned, her gaze penetrating as familiar faces emerged in her mind. She knew the struggles within the palace were endless. She could stand here today, but no one could predict the challenges she would face tomorrow. She had a strange premonition: perhaps this struggle for power had only just begun.

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As night fell, the atmosphere inside and outside the palace remained tense. Princess Shen stood at a high-rise window, gazing at the distant night sky. Her figure seemed particularly lonely in the moonlight. Despite having gained immense power, she felt a constant sense of emptiness and unease within.

Her gaze suddenly stopped at a dimly lit corner in the distance, where Zhao Hao once lay. The man she had once loved had become part of history, yet she still could not forget the pain and betrayal he had brought her.

"Princess Shen, are you really ready?" Cheng Jiahong's voice came from behind, interrupting her thoughts.

She came back to her senses and looked at Cheng Jiahong: "What are you preparing for?"

"Be prepared to face whatever comes next." Cheng Jiahong's eyes were filled with meaning. "Although you have already gained power, there are still many people watching you from behind. Even among your closest confidants, there are some who harbor ill intentions."

Princess Shen frowned slightly and turned slowly: "Are you reminding me, Cheng Jiahong?"

Cheng Jiahong paused, his expression becoming more serious. "Princess, I have always been loyal to you, but the situation in the palace is far more complicated than we imagined. Although you have defeated Zhao Hao and the Empress Dowager, you still face greater challenges."

Princess Shen smiled softly, but a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes. "These challenges are all challenges I must face. If I can't solve these problems, how can I be worthy of this power? What I need is not power itself, but the ability to control everything."

Cheng Jiahong was stunned for a moment, then realized the deep meaning behind her words and bowed his head respectfully: "Yes, Princess. You are right. If you can eliminate all threats, you will become the true ruler of this palace."

Princess Shen nodded slightly, a hint of confidence and determination in her eyes: "It is time to make all those who have threatened me disappear from this palace completely."

Her voice was as cold as ice, but the power contained in it was enough to shock all the forces in the palace. In the next few days, the situation in the palace will change again, and Princess Shen's plan will officially unfold.

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"Princess, are you really so decisive?" Cheng Jiahong appeared before Princess Shen again, his eyes filled with doubt. "If I go all out, I'm afraid it will cause panic among many people in the palace."

Princess Shen sneered, her eyes sharp. "Many people in the palace are not worth my worry. The ones I really need to worry about are those family forces that have lost their minds. If we don't strike them hard, they will make a comeback sooner or later."

Cheng Jiahong frowned. "Princess, you are right, but the risks are too great. If we make any big moves, it might cause unrest in the palace, and even affect the stability of the entire empire."

A glint of determination flashed in Princess Shen's eyes. "I have no way out, Cheng Jiahong. Now that I stand at the pinnacle of power, I cannot hesitate any longer. Every nerve in the palace must be firmly under my control. No rebellious forces can be left behind."

Cheng Jiahong nodded, his eyes filled with mixed emotions: "In that case, I will follow your arrangements and start eliminating all hidden dangers one by one."

"Okay." Princess Shen nodded gently, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, revealing a hint of a sneer, "Tonight, everything begins."

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