As night fell, the Star Luo Empire Palace
Several nobles from the Star Luo Empire were invited to the inner palace by Empress Dailisi. Among them, the leader was Zhu Zhengxiong of the Zhu Family family, the head of the Zhao Family who was in charge of the empire's iron laws, and the head of the Wang Family who commanded a legion of Soul Master.
News of the Star Luo Emperor's misfortune spread quickly, and these profit-driven noble factions learned of the outcome immediately. They then secretly met to discuss their plans, and just then, the former Empress Dailisi invited them to the palace for a talk. How could they refuse?
After all, it's very likely that the Spirit Hall is supporting Dailisi!
"Old Zhu, the royal family still has a crown prince and a hidden Titled Douluo. Do you think the Empress and the Spirit Hall have a chance of winning?"
Zhu Zhengxiong said calmly, "What's the panic? Whether we have a chance of winning or not, we'll know once we meet."
As soon as the nobles arrived at the imperial palace, they were led by two palace maids to a Jade Purity Hall, the place where the Star Luo Emperor had previously received guests.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. This servant will go and fetch Her Majesty the Empress immediately."
"Hmm~"
The head of the Wang Family smiled faintly, "This empress seems quite confident, daring to openly invite us here. It seems she has quite the ambition."
"Shut up!" Zhu Zhengxiong snapped, "What nonsense are you spouting? Don't you know where you are?!"
The latter was startled and immediately fell silent, because he was unsure whether either side had spies nearby.
Inner Palace, Imperial Bedchamber
The palace maids who had just led several nobles into the inner hall, upon seeing the scene before them, instantly changed their expressions, knelt on the ground with a thud, and bowed their heads, their voices trembling as they said:
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, this servant did not know that Your Majesty was..."
"Hmm~~Say it!"
"Several patriarchs are already waiting in the Jade Purity Hall!"
"I... I understand, you can go now."
After the two palace maids left, Lin Chen suddenly tugged at her golden hair and teased, "Empress, wouldn't it be alright if they saw this?"
"Uh... Master, they are all loyal servants trained by our Guli Clan. They are my confidantes and will not be exposed."
That's good then~
Half an hour later, at the Jade Purity Hall
The outspoken head of the Wang Family, looking anxious, asked, "What is the Empress doing? Why did she invite us here and leave us hanging?"
The Zhao Family head explained, "I understand that the Emperor's sudden passing and the Empress's numerous responsibilities are understandable. But, old Wang, don't you even have this much patience?"
The head of the Wang Family sighed deeply, "It's not that I lack patience, it's just that I'm in a hurry!"
Tap... Tap... Tap...
As soon as the words were spoken, the sound of high heels clicking on the ground came from outside the hall. Then, a noble and beautiful woman wearing a phoenix crown and a white and gold long dress walked in gracefully, followed by two maids in palace dresses.
"I apologize for being a little late; I've kept our distinguished guests waiting anxiously."
Several nobles quickly rose and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress!"
The head of the Wang Family looked embarrassed and quickly said, "Your Majesty, I, Old Wang, am ignorant of etiquette. Please forgive me."
Dailisi sat gracefully at the head of the table, smiling faintly, "All those who have come here today are my distinguished guests. Please, everyone, be seated."
With just one sentence, the matter was dropped. A distinguished guest put the Wang Family head in a good mood, which was a testament to her ability as the mistress of the harem for many years.
"I've invited you all here today, and I'm sure you've all guessed to some extent my purpose: the new imperial throne!"
The head of the Wang Family quickly declared, "Now that the Emperor has passed away, we naturally support His Highness the Second Prince!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several family heads quickly echoed his sentiments.
Dailisi smiled gently, " Wang Family, you are mistaken. I do not wish for that good-for-nothing son to ascend the throne; rather, I wish to ascend the throne myself!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing her words, the assembled leaders of various factions were utterly shocked. They had assumed that the Empress's ambition was merely to support her own son, but they never expected that she would actually ascend the throne herself.
"Your Majesty, there is no precedent in the history of our Star Luo Empire for a woman to have become emperor!"
"Yes, if that were the case, the officials and other nobles would certainly not agree, since in their hearts, His Highness is the chief heir."
Dailisi said calmly, "What if His Highness were to have an accident?"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's expression changed.
They had already learned of the Star Luo Emperor's death, but since Dai Weisi was outside the palace, they naturally didn't know. Not to mention them, even most of the inner palace didn't know that the Crown Prince was dead!
Zhu Zhengxiong said in a deep voice, "May I ask, Your Majesty, is His Highness truly already...?"
"They've left, they left with our former emperor." Dailisi asked again, "Gentlemen, in that case, do you think I have a chance?"
Silence, deathly silence.
After several breaths, Zhu Zhengxiong suddenly stood up and said, "Empress, I wish to support your ascension to the throne!"
Upon seeing the Zhu Family's stance, the leaders of the other major powers stepped forward to pay their respects. This time, however, they did not bow but instead knelt in obeisance.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to support the Empress's ascension to the throne!"
The head of the Wang Family was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "I... I also support it!"
"Heh..." Dailisi's lips curled up slightly.
Zhu Zhengxiong suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, if Titled Douluo from the Dai Family intervenes, how should we respond?"
This time, Dailisi did not answer, but Ling Yuan, standing behind her, released her Soul Power: "Those who obstruct will be killed without mercy!"
"That so-called third elder prince of the Dai Family has already gone down to join Dai Yutian."
Sensing her terrifying Soul Power, the expressions of the group of faction leaders changed slightly, but they finally breathed a sigh of relief. With the strong support of the Spirit Hall, they were no longer afraid of the Dai Family's strength.
However, the death of the three elder princes still shocked them greatly. They were Titled Douluo, yet they were killed without making a fuss.
Ling Yuan continued, "Let me put it this way: our Spirit Hall is determined to conquer the Star Luo Empire, and anyone who stands in our way will die!"
Silence fell again. These seasoned residents, who had seen it all, were now sweating profusely, secretly relieved that they had spoken up tonight; otherwise...
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Dailisi slowly added, "Gentlemen, after I become Empress, you will all be meritorious contributors to my rise to power! I guarantee that your power will be twice as great as it is now!"
We thank the Great Emperor!
We thank the Great Emperor!
We thank the Great Emperor!
Inner Palace, Imperial Bedchamber
Lin Chen sat imposingly on the dragon throne, with two stunningly beautiful women, Ling Yuan and Liu Erlong, massaging him from behind, while the soon-to-be-crowned Star Luo Emperor knelt on the ground, attentively serving him.
"Heh... The Star Luo Emperor? He's nothing more than my slave!"
Dailisi gazed at him with seductive eyes. "Master is the chosen one of heaven, and I am truly fortunate to be his favored servant."
Behind
Liu Erlong glanced at her, thinking to herself: As expected of someone from the harem, she really knows how to please her husband, hmph~