She became a god

"So, my real name is Zhu Yan?"

Wenxi Chunxiang, this name is extremely interesting.

Is it because she killed too many people, and the blood on her hands was more vivid than vermilion, that she was despised?

Wen Xichun left happily after getting the answer, unaware that someone was deeply distressed for her.

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Inside the private residence, Qi Zhanying asked the maid who remained on duty, "How is she?"

"Your Majesty, Miss Shui still has a fever. The medicine has just been brewed and we are about to feed it to her."

"Give me the medicine."

"But you still have an injury on your hand, that's not a good idea."

"It's already been bandaged." Qi Zhanying took the medicine bowl and went into the room.

A woman with a crystal-clear and beautiful face lay asleep on the bed, her cheeks flushed and fine beads of sweat glistening on her delicate forehead.

Qi Zhanying called her name several times before the beautiful woman on the bed slowly woke up.

"My body is too weak. I fell ill as soon as I arrived in Qinghe and was unable to accompany Your Highness."

Although Qi Zhanying was somewhat regretful that his beloved could not witness the scene of him making a vow in front of Consort Zhaoji, he still felt sorry for Shuixian.

"Xian'er, drink your medicine first. There will be many more opportunities in the future."

Ye Qingzhou pursed her lips and took small sips of the medicine.

At that moment, she really wanted to tell Qi Zhanying: We have no future.

I am not your fairy, and Narcissus has never had any romantic feelings for you.

But she nestled in Qi Zhanying's arms and let her finish feeding her the bowl of medicine.

As the drug took effect and his head spun, Ye Qingzhou tried to calm himself as he drifted off to sleep: "The king is willing, but the goddess is indifferent. Although I used Shui Xian's body to take advantage of her, I also entrusted the words of the gods to grant her a kingdom and a great empire."

In this way, neither I nor she, nor Narcissus and she, owe each other anything.

Besides, how can youthful affection compare to the vast and picturesque landscape?

Whether it was Qi Zhanying, who strived to become emperor, or Shui Xian, who cultivated her mind in the mortal world, personal feelings were always the least important thing to them.

The emperor plans for the benefit of his people; the gods consider the well-being of all beings.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingzhou felt less guilty and fell into a deep sleep, having a good night's sleep.

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Ye Qingzhou's illness came on quickly and went away quickly.

She returned to the capital with Qi Zhanying.

The story of Chen Tai's vow at the altar has spread far and wide, stirring up emotions in all directions.

Empress Chen was very pleased. She gestured for Qi Zhanying, who was kneeling on the ground, to stand up and praised him, "My son, destiny is on your side. The throne will belong to you alone."

"It is thanks to Mother's guidance that I am who I am today."

This is true. When Empress Chen saw her mother-in-law, the Empress Dowager, manipulating power, she did not criticize the Empress Dowager like some old-fashioned people.

She actually hopes to become a superstar herself.

Later, when Qi Zhanying came into the picture, she did not feel inferior because she had given birth to a daughter. Instead, she wholeheartedly paved the way for her daughter.

“My son, you must have more guards by your side, lest you suffer the same fate as your Princess Xuanhe, who died young.”

If Princess Xuanhe had not died suddenly, the Great Yan would have had a second empress long ago.

However, even if Xuanhe is gone, there is still Huaining!

"Your Majesty's teachings are well remembered, but what about Father Emperor..."

Since ancient times, there has been no kinship in the imperial family, and emperors are often suspicious.

His Majesty intends to make Huai Ning the Crown Princess because he has no male heirs and does not want to benefit his brothers.

However, His Majesty has not yet issued the edict for investiture.

Moreover, Huaining's act of praying for the gods for the world in Qinghe was actually quite presumptuous.

If the emperor on the throne feels threatened, he will probably be the first to take action.

As you can see, several days after Huaining returned to the capital, the princess's residence was bustling with activity, yet the emperor's summons was nowhere to be seen.

Empress Chen knew her daughter's worries and smiled confidently, "My son, a tiger may indeed fear its cubs surpassing it, but it fears even more the overthrow of its former rivals."

Empress Chen and the Emperor had been husband and wife for decades, and she had long since figured out the Emperor's thoughts.

Qi Zhanying smiled knowingly, "Your subject must thank Prince Jin and Prince Guang."

Empress Chen looked down at her spirited daughter and hesitated before asking.

“My son, I have something to ask you, and you must not lie to me.”

"Your Majesty, please ask." Qi Zhanying had a vague sense of unease in her heart.

"Are you the one who loves that disgraced official, Narcissus?"

All the anxiety came to a head at this moment, and Qi Zhanying felt relieved.

"Yes."

If Qi Zhanying had just offered a few words of explanation, Empress Chen would have known how to persuade the two to separate.

But seeing Qi Zhanying like this, Empress Chen knew that her daughter had completely fallen into a trap.

"In terms of looks and talent, Narcissus is a first-rate woman in the world, but my son, you are not a country bumpkin, you are the crown prince, you are the queen!"

"Mother, whether I am the crown prince or a country bumpkin, whether I am a woman or a man, as long as I am Qi Zhanying, I will only love Shuixian."

Empress Chen was somewhat moved, but still insisted on rebuking her firmly.

"Have you forgotten that you are destined to be the emperor?"

How could the emperor's harem consist of only one person?

Moreover, you are all women; how will you produce an heir?

"Mother, if I have a child, will you agree to let me be with her?"

"It must be a female heir!"

The Empress Dowager's retirement to the palace meant there was no female heir to succeed her, and Chen Jing's daughter must not follow in that footsteps!

Empress Chen continued, "The father of the imperial grandson must be from a prominent family. I think An Xin, the eldest son of the An family of Ruyang, is quite good. He is of noble character, handsome, and intelligent."

Qi Zhanying knew that her mother did not truly value An Shi as a person, but rather the An family's iron mine.

She was determined to get the iron mine from the An family.

Seeing that Qi Zhanying's attitude had softened, Empress Chen continued, "General Feifeng Huo Mantuo's younger brother, Huo Mandi, is only 16 years old and is not yet married."

Which ambitious imperial heir wouldn't want the Huo family's military power?

"Ling Feng, the second son of Governor Ling Xiao, has been observing three years of mourning for his deceased fiancée. He is now about the same age as you."

Qi Zhanying knew about her mother's arrangements, but she could not and did not want to refuse.

There are too many interests involved when it comes to the throne.

Qi Zhanying, An Xin, Huo Mandi, and Ling Feng are real people, but also symbols of power.

"I am grateful to Your Majesty for devising a plan for your son."

Empress Chen clapped her hands and laughed, "My son, it's good that you can think this through. When you ascend the throne, you will have several daughters under your wing. You can do whatever you want with Shui Xian, or even make her your empress."

"My son understands."

"People always love to sing those love stories about couples who don't care about power or wealth. If you ask me, they've never had power, so they just write nonsense."

Only those who truly stand at a high vantage point will understand that with power, even a broken relationship can be forcibly brought back together.

But without power, even a seemingly perfect match can be severed by worldly constraints.

"Your subject has learned your lesson and will remember Your Majesty's guidance."

Qi Zhanying knelt down and performed a grand salute.

Empress Chen helped her up, saying, "Your father is still waiting for you! Ying'er, my precious daughter, we can only win, we can't lose."

Qi Zhanying nodded with tears in his eyes, saying, "The great cause is not yet accomplished, so how can we talk about personal feelings?"