Time Travel: He is My Dad!

The Fall of the King

Princess Shen stood in the center of the secret room. Before her, Jiang Shaozong had been completely subdued, his hands tightly bound, and he knelt on the ground. His face was devoid of the previous arrogance and sneer, replaced only by endless anger and resentment. He was no longer the almighty symbol of power, but a desperate outlaw at the mercy of others.

The palace outside was still shaking, but Princess Shen showed no sign of panic, as if everything was under her control. She gently walked over to Jiang Shaozong, looking down at his lusterless face, a hint of a smile on her lips. She knew that this moment was the moment of victory she had long planned.

"Do you think you can take everything from me and control this palace?" Princess Shen said calmly, her tone tinged with coldness. "Unfortunately, you made a fatal mistake from the very beginning."

Jiang Shaozong gritted his teeth and whispered, "You betrayed everyone, not just me, you betrayed yourself too. That innocent woman back then is no longer around, right? You're now a completely unfamiliar, cold-blooded woman."

Princess Shen didn't respond, but simply raised her hand to signal the black-clad guards beside her to drag him away. Jiang Shaozong's struggles became meaningless at this moment. The black-clad guards' hands gripped his arms tightly like iron pliers and pulled him to the other end of the secret room.

"I have never betrayed myself." Princess Shen slowly turned around and said coldly, "I simply saw the true face of this power game. All of you have underestimated me. You thought I would rely on your favor and your love, but what I pursued was never these."

She walked to the window of her secret chamber, her eyes piercing through the palace walls as she gazed upon the riotous scene outside. Explosions continued to ripple outside the palace, and the entire imperial capital seemed shrouded in a cloud of smoke. The situation outside was completely out of control, and many of the palace's dignitaries were already scrambling to escape, attempting to escape this sudden catastrophe. The scheme she had laid was finally beginning to bear fruit.

"The turmoil you all face is precisely the opportunity for my rebirth," Princess Shen muttered to herself, a determined glint in her eyes. "You fight for power, while I watch from behind, smiling and waiting for your own destruction."

Her gaze suddenly lingered on Jiang Shaozong. That once confident, cold, power-obsessed man was now being defeated by her own hands. She couldn't help but smile slightly, a hint of irony in her eyes. "You once thought you could control everything, even trapping me in your circle of power. Little did you know, I no longer care about these things."

At this moment, Princess Shen heard light footsteps behind her. She turned around and saw the black-clad guard walk in. He whispered, "Princess, Prince Zhao's envoys have arrived. They request to see you immediately."

Princess Shen's eyes flickered slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. "Let them in."

The black-clad guards withdrew upon being told to do so. A moment later, an envoy from Prince Zhao hurried in, an uneasy look on his face. He was dressed in Zhao court attire, and his eyes nervously scanned the surroundings, clearly unaccustomed to Princess Shen's discreet chamber.

"Princess Shen, Prince Zhao sent me to deliver a message. If you are willing to form an alliance with us, Prince Zhao will provide you with all possible support to help you ascend the throne." The messenger spoke nervously, with a hint of respect in his tone, but he could not hide the temptation in it.

Princess Shen smiled softly, her tone indifferent: "Alliance? What promises do you think Prince Zhao can make to me in these troubled times? In his current situation, he is no longer able to provide any help."

The envoy was stunned, seemingly unprepared for Princess Shen's direct rejection. He paused for a moment, then spoke with some difficulty, "Princess Shen, Prince Zhao is eager to consolidate his power. If you can help him, and with the support of the old courtiers, Prince Zhao will surely be able to restore order in a short time."

"Restore the situation?" Princess Shen sneered. "Do you think you can restore the situation? The turmoil in the palace is irreversible. If Prince Zhao really thinks he can stabilize the situation with the help of external forces, then he is too naive."

The envoy clearly felt a strong pressure. Princess Shen's eyes were like a cold sword, mercilessly shattering all his fantasies. She exuded an irresistible majesty, a demeanor that surpassed any emperor.

"Go back and tell Prince Zhao that his chance has passed." Princess Shen said slowly, "I no longer need anyone's help. From now on, I will take control of this palace myself."

The messenger's face turned pale. He said nothing more, but just lowered his head and walked out, leaving Princess Shen standing alone in the secret room.

She took a deep breath and looked back at the crumbling palace wall, her mind clearing. She knew there was no turning back, and the future was destined to be determined by her.

"Prince Zhao, Jiang Shaozong, you are just passers-by." Princess Shen muttered to herself, her eyes gleaming with determination. "In this chaotic world, I am the only one in control."

She slowly walked to the center of the chamber and stood before the large, already spread-out table covered with maps and diagrams of power. Her fingers gently stroked the drawings, as if she were considering every next step.

"Next, it's my turn to decide everything." Princess Shen whispered, her voice filled with unquestionable determination.

From this moment on, her fate will no longer be controlled by anyone. What she has to face is not only the power struggle in the palace, but also the man she once loved deeply. That past relationship has now become the fuel for her revenge.

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