Princess Anne?
Li Mingzhu approached slowly, and looking at the charming woman with an exotic air in front of her, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She too was stunned by Princess Anne's beauty.
Besides her stunning beauty, Princess Anne possessed an unparalleled graceful figure, an absolutely devilish physique, and, most importantly, a pair of bright, expressive eyes with chestnut-colored pupils that gave her an exotic beauty.
And within this beautiful depth, there seems to be a hint of provocation.
She is very similar to me, yet also somewhat different; we are each other in our own way.
provocative?
A playful smile flashed in Li Mingzhu's eyes. It seemed this younger sister was still somewhat defiant. She couldn't help but laugh and say, "The princess is indeed a peerless beauty. No wonder she's known as the most beautiful woman in the West. No wonder even the Emperor was captivated!"
"Your Majesty the Empress is truly beautiful; I am far inferior to you!"
Upon hearing this praise, Princess Anne smiled, but inwardly she became wary, subtly observing the Queen.
In her eyes, the beauty of the Western Palace Empress was both magnificent and awe-inspiring.
She was like a raging fire, beautiful yet giving off an unappealing resistance. Perhaps only in front of Lin Yi would she show her most beautiful smile.
Seeing the hint of amusement and scrutiny in the Empress's eyes, Anne's heart skipped a beat. Clearly, her journey through the Great Liang's harem was not going to be smooth sailing!
Born into royalty, she was well aware of the horrors within the palace; it was a different kind of battlefield, and one could suffer greatly if one wasn't careful.
As the emperor's woman, she was never easy to deal with, unless she was just a pretty face or a complete idiot.
Li Mingzhu slowly sat down and smiled, "Hehe, little sister, you can just call me Shenle. I prefer the way the Emperor used to call me Lele, rather than the cold Empress I am now."
"Sister Shenle!" Princess Anne exclaimed, her heart skipping a beat.
Although I don't know why the empress wasn't so aggressive, it's good that she showed some kindness; at least it makes my life a little easier.
A smile flashed in Li Mingzhu's eyes as she playfully asked, " Great Liang sister, what do you think of Great Liang this time?"
"The scenery of Great Liang picturesque, and the people live in peace and contentment, giving people a positive and uplifting feeling. It is a country that people yearn for," Princess Anne explained after a moment's hesitation.
These were her true feelings. If the Frostwest Empire felt like a stagnant pool, then the Great Liang was like a raging fire, radiating its heat wildly—a terrifying state.
This is a country full of hope.
"And what about His Majesty, little sister? I heard that you've sworn an oath to defeat him in swordsmanship before you'll marry him."
"Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Anne blushed slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then smiled wryly, "His Majesty is absolutely the strongest man in the world, with an aura that can swallow mountains and rivers, and an unparalleled beauty. Marrying such a man is every woman's dream."
As for other matters, as a princess of the Frostwest Empire, do I have any other choice in this regard?
What oath? Before the nation, I'm nothing but a bargaining chip. So-called oaths are just a joke.
She sighed inwardly. She might have had some pride at first, but after experiencing the strength of the Great Liang, all that remained was fear.
If the formidable Great Liang were to take action against the Frostwest Empire, it would be an absolute nightmare. Therefore, she suppressed her so-called pride and principles at this moment.
Hahaha!
Li Mingzhu couldn't help but laugh. This younger sister was just as insightful as she was, which made her much easier to tame; at least she could save her life.
If she were a hothead, and the Emperor wanted her dead by midnight, who would dare keep her alive until dawn?
She couldn't help but laugh, "Sister, even if you challenged the Emperor to a sword duel, the result wouldn't be any different; it would just add a bit more excitement for him!"
"Fun?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Anne frowned. How had a simple sword fight turned into a flirtatious exchange? Was this an insult to her?
She was the court's foremost female swordswoman; how could she have become a mere plaything?
"You disagree?"
Seeing her defiant expression, a hint of a smile flashed in Li Mingzhu's eyes, and she said softly, "Sister, you need to understand one thing: the Emperor is the absolute overlord of the East. His strength is not that of an ordinary person. You will never be a match for the Emperor."
"His Majesty is a master?" Princess Anne was dumbfounded. How could the Emperor be a master?
No wonder the Frostwest Empire was so frightened that they wanted a marriage alliance. Their own father was just a big-bellied emperor in the palace, while the other emperor was a master. The difference was too great.
Li Mingzhu rolled her eyes at her and said irritably, "Let me put it this way, the strongest in Great Liang right now are Lü Bu, Wang Yue, and Qiling. Any one of them could easily kill your so-called Guard Commander Cha'er, but even if the three of them joined forces, they wouldn't be a match for the Emperor."
After receiving various attribute boosts and with the help of gene enhancers, Lin Yi's current strength has reached an absurd level.
To put it another way, it has reached a non-human level, reaching the level of a god.
Forehead!
Upon hearing this, Princess Anne was nearly speechless with shock. Three men, each capable of easily defeating Cha'er, combined couldn't even defeat the Emperor? Was the Emperor really that arrogant?
She couldn't help but stare in disbelief, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty is that powerful?"
Clang!
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the sound of a sword being drawn was heard beside him.
Princess Anne's pupils contracted; the person who drew the sword was actually Empress Li Mingzhu! This...
Li Mingzhu drew her sword and stepped forward, the tip slowly pointing at her. She smiled and said, "Sister, draw your sword!"
"What's the meaning?"
Princess Anne was completely bewildered. What was going on? Why was a fight about to break out?
What's going on? Is the Empress planning to fight me?
Li Mingzhu glanced at her leisurely and smiled, "Sister, you're not the only woman in the All Under Heaven who knows swordsmanship. I practiced it for a few days back then!" As she spoke, she twirled her sword in a flourish.
The movements were so fluid, as graceful and captivating as a fairy wielding a divine sword, flowing like clouds and water.
Forehead!
Princess Anne took a deep breath. She didn't believe the other person had only practiced for a few days. Such proficiency could not be achieved without more than ten years of experience.
Her red dress billowed in the wind, and at that moment, Empress Li Mingzhu's eyes suddenly sharpened, exuding an unparalleled power that caused even the most imposing presence to momentarily falter.
"Draw your sword!"
Anne's pupils contracted, and she picked up the rapier beside her.
She finally understood what Li Mingzhu meant. This woman wanted to take her man's place and fight her. Was this a way of warning her?
Clang!
Let's give it a try!