Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Dark clouds

Princess Shen stood in the court, her gaze cold and stern as she gazed down upon the ministers she had subdued. As several powerful officials were dragged away by guards, the other court officials wore mixed expressions, filled with shock, fear, and even unspoken resentment. The atmosphere in the court grew oppressive and heavy. Princess Shen knew this was only part of her reshaping of power, and the real challenge was far from over.

She swept her gaze coldly around, and everyone lowered their heads, not daring to meet her gaze. No one dared to speak out in protest. Her decisions were as firm as iron, her actions as swift as the wind, and she held the ministers at her feet. Now, her power extended to every corner of the palace, practically controlling the entire court. However, Princess Shen understood that at the pinnacle of power, there was never a moment of peace.

She turned and left the court, her steps light, yet each one seemed to tread on someone's heart. Outside the hall, the waiting guards immediately followed her, and the air around them grew increasingly oppressive, as if a storm was about to sweep in at any moment.

"Your Majesty, have you ever heard of Princess Shen's methods?" A secret guard whispered behind her.

"What's wrong?" Princess Shen turned her head away, her tone devoid of emotion.

"Forces outside the palace are beginning to stir. Rumor has it that a number of forces outside are already uniting, preparing to join forces with the remaining factions within the court to counterattack Princess Shen's rule." The secret guard said coldly, "They have hatched a massive conspiracy that may pose a threat to Princess Shen."

Princess Shen narrowed her eyes and slowly stopped. The threat from external forces had indeed made her wary. Although she had eliminated some of the dissidents in the court, external enemies were her greatest hidden danger.

"They finally took action." Her tone remained calm, but the alertness in her heart had already been stirred up.

"Princess Shen, how do you plan to deal with this next?" asked the secret guard.

"Action." Princess Shen's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "I won't give them a chance."

She turned and walked forward. She already had a plan in her mind to deal with these external threats. She had already prepared everything.

The next day, outside the palace.

Princess Shen sat in her private chamber, meticulously combing through all the intelligence. These external forces, though seemingly unorganized, were backed by immense financial and political power. She knew that the palace alone couldn't easily eradicate them. So, she began to contemplate how to devise a clever plan to capture all of them.

Her goal was clear: first, she would sever the connection between these external forces and the palace. Then, she would use spies to lure out the leaders of these forces and force them into a trap. Her plan wasn't simply a matter of violent confrontation, but a carefully calculated combination of strategy and conspiracy.

"Secret guards." Princess Shen ordered in a low voice.

Several secret guards immediately appeared, looking respectful, waiting for her instructions.

"Go and find all the princes and powerful officials who are colluding with external forces and seize all their clues." Princess Shen's voice was cold and full of unquestionable majesty. "In the days to come, I will not allow anyone to hinder my plan."

"Yes." The secret guards nodded and immediately went to carry out the order.

Night falls outside the city of Chang'an.

The night was as dark as ink, thick with dark clouds, and a storm seemed to be quietly gathering. In the wilderness outside the city, several carriages stopped silently, and several men in black emerged, their expressions solemn and stern. Each of their eyes revealed a certain oppressive aura, as if countless murderous intentions were hidden in the night sky.

They weren't just ordinary bandits, but representatives of several external forces. Tonight, they would meet with those powerful officials who still had a glimmer of hope within the palace to discuss an impending coup.

"How are we preparing?" one of the men in black asked coldly.

"All preparations are complete, we just need to act." Another man in black replied, "We have successfully contacted several rebellious officials. They are willing to provide support, but they must first weaken Princess Shen's power."

"Princess Shen is now like a tiger in the mountains. If we rashly launch a coup, I'm afraid it will be difficult to succeed." The third person frowned and said, "We must split her forces in two."

"We only need to get her confidants to defect, and we'll succeed." The first man in black sneered, "If we can lure her confidants into betraying her, we can control the entire palace in one fell swoop."

Their discussion was about how to sow discord and divide Concubine Shen's power. This plan seemed flawless, but it was also fraught with risk. Concubine Shen's power was growing, and among her confidants were extremely intelligent and resourceful. Shaking her foundation would be no easy task.

However, these external forces clearly underestimated Princess Shen's foresight. While she had a large amount of intelligence, she had already laid out her plan, waiting for these forces attempting a counterattack to fall into her trap.

A few days later, in the palace.

Princess Shen stood on the palace balcony, clutching a slip of paper. It detailed the recent movements of external forces, even including the covert actions of certain palace officials. Her brows arched slightly, a sneer playing across her face.

"These people have finally revealed their true colors," Princess Shen whispered, her eyes filled with calm judgment. "They thought they could turn the tables, but little did they know that I knew everything about them long before they even took action."

She clutched the note tightly, as if holding the fate of the entire situation in her hands. Next, she would strike back at those external forces and completely destroy their plans.

In a world rife with conspiracy and power struggles, Princess Shen knows that standing at the pinnacle of power brings both glory and loneliness. Every decision is a never-ending game of chess. And she is ready to confront everyone.

"Get ready." Princess Shen whispered to the guards beside her, "Tonight, I will make all the rebels pay the price."

A storm has quietly begun, and Princess Shen's iron-blooded control has just begun.

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