Throughout the journey, Vina's tightly knitted brows never relaxed.
The Heaven Dou Empire's situation was growing ever more critical. Even as a princess, her life within the empire was far from easy.
At that thought, Vina looked at Shangguan Wan'er and asked:
"Wan'er, tell me... is there really no way for us to topple that scoundrel Wei Zhongxian? What am I supposed to do from now on..."
On the surface, the Heaven Dou Empire was still ruled by their Wei family, but in truth, the dynasty was already tottering on the brink of collapse.
A eunuch named Wei Zhongxian held the reins of government.
Not only had he brought her father, the emperor, under his control, he had also murdered her eldest brother a month ago. Though her eldest brother had hardly been a good man himself.
Vina was certain that, had Wei Zhongxian not been a eunuch, the Heaven Dou Empire would have changed dynasties long ago.
Now, apart from Lord Di, practically everyone at court belonged to Wei Zhongxian's faction. When he said one, no one dared say two.
Because of this, the officials had privately given him a nickname: the Nine-Thousand-Year-Old!
Shangguan Wan'er fell silent for a moment before saying:
"It would be difficult. Far too difficult. That villain Wei Zhongxian is not only sinister and ruthless, his strength is terrifying as well.
Unless you have absolute confidence, I advise Your Highness not to act rashly, lest you bring a fatal calamity upon yourself."
Vina sighed at her words.
Then, as though something had occurred to her, her eyes lit up.
"Isn't Lord Di serving that Ice Emperor in Dragon City? Wan'er, do you think I could ask the Ice Emperor for help?
With his strength, if he agreed to act, surely he could slay Wei Zhongxian!"