There are too many ruthless, domineering women who are considered "losers"!

Who the hell is this assassin who appeared out of nowhere?

Lu Chang'an frowned inwardly. He had already spent a lot of time and energy guarding against the Empress Dowager and the ministers, but he hadn't expected to have to guard against assassins as well.

How did this assassin manage to bypass the layers of defenses of the imperial city, the ten top imperial guards, and the numerous powerful cultivators from the twelve academies?

It should be known that the top ten experts in the imperial city are all masters who have reached the Divine Power Realm. They would be able to guard any city in any prefecture!

The cultivation realms in this world are divided into three major realms: Grandmaster Realm, Divine Power Realm, and Primordial Spirit Realm!

Each realm is further divided into ten levels, and the difference between each level is like an insurmountable chasm.

The Grandmaster realm refers to martial arts masters in the martial arts world who can leap across rooftops and walls, breathe in vital energy, have an iron-like aura, and possess a powerful physique.

The Divine Power Realm, which nurtures the spirit, allows one to traverse the void, travel by the light, wield thunder and lightning, cleave rivers with a sword, and destroy cities and mountains with ease.

As for the Primordial Spirit Realm, he had lived for sixteen years and had never heard of it or seen it before. It was said to be a supreme realm that only the immortals on the mountain could possess.

Normally, after reaching adulthood and coming of age, one can officially embark on the path of cultivation.

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Born into royalty, this was especially true; from a young age, they were rigorously trained to strengthen their bodies, and expensive medicinal baths were commonplace.

Unfortunately, Lu Chang'an had no talent whatsoever and his aptitude was extremely poor, so he was stuck at the beginner stage of martial arts, which was the first stage of the ten realms of the Grandmaster.

Born into a royal family where food and clothing were plentiful, he retired early and naturally didn't pay much attention to cultivation.

What did I do to offend the other party?

Could they be from the demon race? Or from the Empress Dowager's side?

It's unlikely to be the Empress Dowager's people, since she still needs him as a puppet and wouldn't kill him. Could it be the Emperor's old faction?

After thinking it over and over, Lu Chang'an felt like his head was about to explode.

As he took his seat, the old eunuch began to announce the imperial edict in a loud voice: "Because the demon race is powerful and the situation is urgent, this matter is of great importance. The Great Yuan cannot be without a ruler for a single day. After discussion and deliberation by the entire court, it has been decided to establish the Prince of Huai'an as emperor."

"In this urgent situation, expediency is necessary. The enthronement ceremony shall be kept simple. The Empress Dowager shall assist the new emperor in resisting the demon race. From tomorrow onwards, the reign title shall be changed to Tai'an. This is the imperial decree!"

However, he didn't have much time to think at the moment. After announcing the military parade tomorrow morning, the Empress Dowager chose a more auspicious reign title from among many others.

It is precisely the two characters "泰安".

It means that the country is prosperous and the people are at peace.

This also indirectly confirms that the prophecy in the celestial book was absolutely accurate.

This made Lu Chang'an feel even heavier.

"Your Majesty, please."

After the court session, the old eunuch beside Empress Dowager Murong walked in front of Lu Chang'an with a smile and gestured, saying, "The Prince's residence will soon be moved to the palace, at which time Your Majesty will be the true Son of Heaven."

However, the phrase "truly deserving of its name" is particularly jarring.

Surrounded by numerous guards and eunuchs, Lu Chang'an was locked up in a luxurious palace with a feeling of unease.

At this moment, he was like a caged bird, kept in the palace.

Taking advantage of this moment, Lu Chang'an's mind started working.

Since this assassin is so troublesome, why not try more solutions?

If I hadn't gone to visit ordinary people, would I have avoided being assassinated?

At this moment, the words before my eyes are arranged like stars in the sky.

The next day, the new emperor began reviewing the troops early in the morning, but morale remained low. Panic gripped the capital, rumors swirled, and some said he was just a pretty face with no substance, a mere playboy prince—how could he possibly withstand the demons' attack? For a time, everyone lived in fear.

You began to doubt your ability to turn the tide, so you asked the Empress Dowager for permission to oversee the battle from the city wall that day, and she granted your request.

On the day of the battle, the demon army besieged the city. Fortunately, you were on the city wall, and the soldiers and civilians were united in their hatred of the enemy. With numerous powerful experts, they quickly repelled the first wave of attacks.

[But that very night, as you returned to the palace, a fleeting shadow appeared within its walls. A strikingly beautiful woman in purple robes appeared, sword in hand, and declared that you would suffer a terrible death.]

[Before she died, you asked her why, and she said the dead are not worthy to know.]

[Then you died at the hands of the female demon, a gruesome death.]

Lu Chang'an gritted his teeth, refusing to believe it.

So we tried a third time.

If he couldn't deal with this woman who had appeared out of nowhere, he estimated that he wouldn't be able to hold the throne for long.

But as he continued to try.

The fourth time, the fifth time... the tenth time.

No matter how many times you try.

Each time, he would die at the hands of this female demon.

Without exception.

No matter where he is or how many people are around, he won't live more than two days.

No matter how many powerful people were around him, it was useless. She seemed to have extraordinary abilities, appearing out of nowhere and killing him.

It's like a vicious cycle.

Lu Chang'an slumped into a chair, his back covered in cold sweat.

Aside from her purple robes and her extraordinary cultivation level, no other information about her is known.

What is the background of this assassin?

How did I ever offend such a female demon?

After an incense stick had burned a while, Eunuch Fu pushed open the door and entered, smiling broadly as he stepped forward and, feigning formality, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, it's time to select candidates."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chang'an snapped out of his reverie and asked in confusion, "A talent show?"

The eunuch nodded: "Your Majesty previously had too few maids in the Prince's Palace. Now that you are the Emperor, you naturally need to increase the number. The number of maids for the empresses in the harem is fixed, so we need to recruit new ones."

"I see."

Lu Chang'an verbally agreed, but secretly thought to himself.

Since it's a talent show, the Empress Dowager could have arranged the people herself. Why did she have to choose them herself?

What is this wicked empress up to?

With a heavy heart, Lu Chang'an followed behind Eunuch Fu to the audition site.

On the way, he noticed that the red exclamation mark above the rich man's head was still there.

This means that the other party did not change the outcome of their death because of them.

Lu Chang'an glanced at the prophecy and found that Eunuch Fu was still sentenced to death, just like before. Perhaps from a certain moment, his death was already destined, and no one could change it.

Thinking of this, Lu Chang'an shook his head.

He's barely able to take care of himself right now, so how can he be in the mood to care about others?

The talent show was held in a large open courtyard within the palace walls. After stepping through the archway, one could see a sea of ​​beautiful women.

They wore identical palace maid outfits, but their body shapes, appearances, heights, and temperaments varied greatly.

Some of them have alluring eyes and boldly flirt with you, as if they want to climb the social ladder and become a phoenix.

Some were shy and obedient, peeking at me with hopeful eyes.

...

"Your Majesty, if you find someone you like, just let them keep their nameplate."

"The rich old man said with a smile."

"Yes, I understand."

Lu Chang'an glanced quickly at the several beautiful palace maids.

Since we're all going to die anyway, can't we at least pick a few good-looking people to enjoy?

After a rough selection...

Scanning the heads of the many palace maids being selected, Lu Chang'an noticed that one of the maids in the last row had a red question mark on her head!

This question mark is exactly the same as the one on the Empress Dowager's head!

He immediately looked at the palace maid, only to find that she was also scrutinizing him.

The two locked eyes the moment they met.

When the palace maid noticed that the emperor was looking at her, she immediately lowered her head.

Lu Chang'an also noticed that this palace maid's eyes were not as excited as the other palace maids'; instead, they held a calm scrutiny.

Among the many palace maids, her appearance was outstanding, and she was considered one of the most beautiful.

What puzzled Lu Chang'an was why she had the same question mark as the Empress Dowager.

[Having found the anchor point of the deadlock, will we enter the river of time and find the truth?]

Really?!

Seeing the words tremble slightly, Lu Chang'an couldn't help but become emotional.

Is this palace maid the female demon?!

......

Ning Shou Palace.

Purple gauze shrouded the room, incense smoke curled from the burner, one jade leg was draped on the couch, and the Empress Dowager Murong, who had removed her heavy phoenix crown, had her long black hair draped over her fragrant shoulders, and her red lips blew on the glass teacup at her lips.

"So, which palace maids has the Emperor taken a fancy to?"

Empress Dowager Murong's long eyelashes fluttered, and a terrifying chill seemed to freeze the entire room almost instantly.

The eunuch Fu cautiously replied, "Your Majesty, as you said, we have selected a few good-looking ones."

Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Murong scoffed, "Men are all the same. If it weren't for my face, the late emperor might not have chosen me."

The eunuch asked doubtfully, "Wouldn't it be more convenient for Her Majesty to place her own people among them?"

The Empress Dowager glanced at him indifferently and said, "After serving me for so many years, you haven't improved at all. If this continues, how can you lower the young emperor's guard?"

The eunuch Fu suddenly realized: "The Empress Dowager is brilliant. This way, she can not only test His Majesty's preferences, but also gain His Majesty's trust, so that the Empress can further and more legitimately seize power in the court."

The eunuch Fu understood the Empress Dowager's intentions and couldn't help but swallow hard.

As expected of someone who managed to rise through the ranks of the harem, her ruthlessness in manipulating people and wielding power remains as sharp as ever.

There are rumors that the late emperor's serious illness was also related to the Empress Dowager.

The wealthy old man shook his head secretly, shuddered, and felt lingering fear.

Let's not overthink it.

This little-known story.

All who knew are dead.

......