A five-year-old goddess, raised to become an emperor for all time through a bronze mirror.

Upon reading this, Niannian couldn't help but raise her delicate eyebrows slightly and mutter softly, "How strange! Why did Pei Ancheng ultimately ascend the throne?"

Could there be some hidden secret or power struggle behind this?

She clearly remembered that during those years in Guangling Kingdom, her brother Pei Yunjing was always busy handling national affairs, managing countless matters every day without complaint.

Pei Ancheng, on the other hand, only played a supporting role, assisting him in managing various affairs.

However, the words in the book seem to come alive, changing at an ever-increasing speed, leaving the reader breathless.

Even more unbelievable is that it records that Pei Hechuan will suffer cruel torture from Pei Huai Ren until his death!

What exactly is going on?

"what???"

Niannian couldn't help but gasp in surprise, her doubts surging like a tidal wave.

You should know that since that incident, Pei Huai-ren has been imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court by the current emperor, and in principle, he has no chance to see the light of day again.

How could she possibly come out and do such a cruel thing to Sister Hechuan? A series of questions swirled in Niannian's mind.

Filled with doubt, Nian Nian's small hands kept turning the pages of the book, hoping to find the answer.

But as she read on, she was astonished to find that the story's development became increasingly bizarre, absurd, and unbelievable:

After Pei Ancheng ascended the throne, he actually sent Pei Yunjing to guard the distant frontier, thus keeping him far away from the capital.

Due to his long-term deployment away from home, Pei Yunjing was physically and mentally exhausted, and eventually died in loneliness and solitude.

Upon hearing the tragic news of Pei Yunjing's death, Consort De was devastated and, unable to bear the pain of losing her son, chose to commit suicide to find relief.

At the same time, Pei Nanxing's father was deeply dissatisfied with Pei Ancheng's actions and resolutely decided to stand up and resist.

Unfortunately, he ultimately made a miscalculation and fell into Pei Ancheng's carefully laid trap, where he was accused of treason and rebellion.

Taking advantage of the situation, before the silver-armored soldiers returned to the capital, Pei Ancheng secretly executed Pei Nanxing...

These breathtaking words were like sharp blades, mercilessly piercing Nian Nian's fragile heart, causing her immense pain.

She exclaimed in disbelief, "How could this be? How is history changing so rapidly?"

Father Nanxing will die, Sister Hechuan will die, and even Brother Yunjing and Consort De will die.

She increasingly felt that the ancient imperial palace was a cannibalistic place. What methods did Pei Ancheng use?

Nian Nian's heart was filled with grief and confusion. She continued to peruse the seemingly cursed book, hoping to find a clue to the truth between the lines. However, the story in the book became increasingly cruel, making it unbearable to read.

After Pei Nanxing was executed, Pei Ancheng's throne seemed even more secure. He began a vigorous purge of dissidents; whether ministers in the court or concubines in the palace, anyone who made the slightest mistake would face his ruthless hand. The entire palace was shrouded in an atmosphere of terror.

Pei Hechuan's ordeal was even more appalling. Pei Huai-ren, through some unknown means, escaped imprisonment in the Imperial Clan Court and found Pei Hechuan. Under his torture, Pei Hechuan suffered not only immense physical pain but also profound psychological trauma. Ultimately, she ended her life in despair.

Tears welled in Niannian's eyes; she couldn't accept this ending. She had always thought Pei Ancheng was a gentle and sincere prince, but she never imagined he would be so ruthless. And her hero, Pei Yunjing, had met such a tragic end.

Just as Niannian was on the verge of collapse, she suddenly noticed a line of small print on the page, seemingly intentionally hidden. Upon closer inspection, she discovered it was a last message left by Pei Yunjing:

"If Heaven has eyes, it will not fail the loyal and virtuous. Pei Ancheng, your crimes will eventually be exposed to the world, and I will become a gentle breeze to protect the Great Guangling that I love so much."

Niannian was overjoyed, convinced that the key to Pei Ancheng's crimes being exposed lay hidden in this last message. Therefore, she decided to investigate thoroughly, uncover Pei Ancheng's true colors, and seek justice for Pei Yunjing, Pei Hechuan, Pei Nanxing, and others.

In the days that followed, Niannian used her position in the palace to gather clues and contact former officials and palace servants who had been persecuted by Pei Ancheng. She gradually discovered that Pei Ancheng's throne was not legitimate, but rather obtained through a series of conspiracies and schemes.

Through Niannian's efforts, the truth gradually comes to light. In the end, in a meticulously planned palace coup, Pei Ancheng's crimes are exposed, his throne is overthrown, and Niannian finally gets justice for Pei Yunjing and the others.

However, none of this could bring back the lives lost. Standing atop the ruins of the palace, Niannian was filled with endless sorrow.

She knew that although this struggle had ended, the power struggles within the ancient imperial palace would never cease. And she would carry this memory with her as she continued her journey.

Standing atop the ruins of the palace, the cold wind whipped through her thin clothes, yet a warm current surged within her. She knew that although she could not change the course of history, she had done her utmost to seek justice for the innocent victims.

After Pei Ancheng was overthrown, the political situation in Guangling Kingdom was briefly turbulent. However, Nian Nian did not choose to remain at the center of power. She knew that power was a double-edged sword, capable of both making and destroying people. All she wanted was a peaceful and stable country where the people could live and work in peace.

She decided to leave the palace, far from the power struggles, to seek a more peaceful life. Niannian arrived in a small border town in the Guangling Kingdom, where the people were simple and honest, living a simple and happy life. She opened a small bookstore, using her hands, which had once perused countless secrets, to impart knowledge and tell stories to the town's children.

In a corner of the bookstore, the book that records countless tragedies is carefully preserved. Niannian occasionally takes it out to browse, not for nostalgia, but to remind herself not to forget history, not to forget the heroes who gave their lives for the country and the people.

As time went by, Niannian earned the respect and love of the people in the small town. Her bookstore became the cultural center of the town, and her story inspired generations of young people.

One day, an elderly traveler came to Nian Nian's bookstore. His eyes revealed a wisdom that had come from a lifetime of experience. After listening to Nian Nian's story, he remained silent for a long time, then took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Nian Nian.