Enraged, Xue Ke reported the matter directly to the court officials. Naturally, the officials sided with Ning Fengzhi, as they secretly looked down on this so-called "Empress." In their hearts, Xue Ke was nothing more than a young girl.
However, they maintained a facade of respect, saying, "Your Majesty, the Regent must have made this decision after careful consideration. Please calm your anger."
Upon hearing the ministers' words, Xue Ke snorted coldly, "Well thought out? He merely gave half of the Star Luo Empire to the Martial Spirit Hall Empire for nothing, and you still say he thought it was well thought out? Does our Heaven Dou Empire think we can't even take down the Star Luo Empire?" The ministers lowered their heads, not daring to meet Xue Ke's gaze.
Then, Xue Ke slammed Ning Fengzhi's letter onto the conference table, exclaiming, "Look at this! This is the good deed of our great Regent Qian!"
"Your Majesty, the current strength of the Heaven Dou Empire is far inferior to what it once was. Years of continuous warfare have weakened our Heaven Dou Empire considerably. We are indeed unable to fully incorporate the Star Luo Empire into our territory now. Moreover, if the Spirit Hall Empire were to truly intervene, with so many Titled Douluo, our Heaven Dou would be utterly unable to resist. Therefore, the Regent's actions are also for the sake of our Heaven Dou Empire."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Regent is doing all this for our Heaven Dou Empire."
The ministers took turns offering their advice and speaking well of Ning Fengzhi.
Xue Ke listened to the ministers' words, her anger burned ever brighter. She never expected these ministers to view Ning Fengzhi in this way, yet she was powerless to refute them. The reason for this drastic change in Xue Ke's personality was that, over the past two months, she had enjoyed the supreme power that the throne brought her. She had risen from a princess previously ignored by everyone to the new empress.
Becoming the true ruler of this empire, this tremendous change in status and power also brought about a significant shift in Xue Ke's mindset. Over the past two months, Xue Ke has gradually come to realize the benefits of power and has begun to develop his own ideas and opinions. He has started to try to seize the throne and truly make it his own.
Xue Ke took a deep breath. "Since everyone thinks he did the right thing, then let's go and take over the Star Luo Empire as he wishes."
The ministers nodded in agreement, "Your Majesty is wise."
Xue Ke waved her hand. "In that case, let's proceed according to the original plan."
Afterwards, the officials left the main hall of the palace, leaving Xue Ke alone in the court.
Soon, Ning Fengzhi also learned about Xue Ke's outburst in the main hall, but he was not surprised at all, as if he had already guessed that this would be the outcome.
Power can quickly change a person, even if that person was never a Kindness nobody.
They too, after tasting the power, may be consumed by its immense allure and become blinded by greed.
Ning Fengzhi murmured, realizing that Xue Ke's mindset had changed. She had gone from solely pursuing self-preservation to wanting to take control of the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
Ning Fengzhi toyed with his wine glass, a smile playing on his lips. Xue Ke wanted to seize control of the Heaven Dou Empire, and he, the Regent, was the biggest obstacle. He figured the Empress's next move would be to turn her attention to him. "If I were thirty years younger, I would definitely tease this young lady," he thought. "Alas, I am too old."
After the situation in the Star Luo Empire had been completely stabilized, another message reached the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace: the Regent King, due to overwork and accumulated illness, was no longer able to fulfill his duties as Regent King and chose to resign from his post and live in seclusion.
This news once again ignited the Heaven Dou Empire. Many ministers petitioned the emperor, hoping that Xue Ke could intervene and persuade Ning Fengzhi to stay, but Xue Ke chose to refuse.
She simply said, "Since the Regent has made his decision, let's do as he says." Seeing that Xue Ke had no intention of stopping him, the ministers had no choice but to take their leave. Everyone present was a shrewd person; they all understood that this Empress wanted to hold all the power in her own hands, and Ning Fengzhi was already too powerful to be considered a threat. If Ning Fengzhi did not step down, Xue Ke would definitely choose to deal with him.
Ning Fengzhi, the person involved, had disappeared from everyone's sight. It was Bone Douluo who found Ning Fengzhi and took him away. At this moment, he and Bone Douluo were lying on chairs in a small courtyard in Auspicious Cloud Village, basking in the sun.
" Fengzhi, don't worry, I'll take care of Rongrong. Bibi Dong her own daughter."
"Although she no longer has Martial Soul and is now just an ordinary person, she lives a happy life, surrounded by people who love her." Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly. He had already heard about Ning Rongrong from Bone Douluo, and in his opinion, Ning Rongrong's life was really good now, much better than being trapped in that endless power struggle.
"You Fengzhi you, but why do you look so much more haggard this time?" "I've been overworked and ill, and I've been too lazy to get treatment, so I've ended up looking like this. But it doesn't matter anymore. I've lived long enough. Looking back now, I think my life has been quite colorful."
"Yes, I watched you grow up. You've always had your own ideas since you were little. If I had noticed your deep feelings for Xu Rong'er earlier, I should have kept her by my side back then. Maybe things wouldn't have turned out this way now," Bone Douluo said with emotion.
"There's nothing wrong with it now. At least in my own eyes, I've come this far entirely within my expectations. Being able to avenge Xu Rong'er with my own hands, I have no regrets even if I die now," Ning Fengzhi a smile.
"So what are your plans for the future?" Bone Douluo asked. Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, "My deal with Jun Yi should end on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month this year. At that time, I will go to find Rong'er."
Hearing this, Bone Douluo calculated the time and realized that Ning Fengzhi only had half a year left. He sighed softly, "It's all my fault. If I had been able to stop you and that Cowardly Man from dealing with Jun Yi back then, perhaps everything would have been different." Ning Fengzhi chuckled, " Uncle Gu, one must look forward. If you always dwell on the past, you will be unable to see the present and the future."
Upon hearing this, Bone Douluo smiled calmly, "You're right, I still haven't let go."
" Uncle Gu, let's not talk about that now. I'll cook for you today. I'll stay with you for the next six months as an apology. On the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, I'll need you to escort me to Jun Yi."
"Okay, it's been a long time since I've had your cooking."
(End of this chapter)