Chapter 1006: Chapter 106 Fate Transfer Chapter 1006: Chapter 106 Fate Transfer Empress?
Although “empress” is not a new term, in fact, besides Great Liang, the histories of Great Yan and Great Qi have both seen women ascend to the throne as empresses, and even more than a dozen women held the title of empress over a thousand years ago!
But since the founding of Great Liang, there has never been a situation where a woman ruled over the land.
In fact, within the entire Cangqing Domain, the most recent empress to ascend the throne was two hundred years ago.
Princess Qingyun had never thought that she would become the first female empress of Great Liang!
However, as the legitimate daughter of the former emperor, she indeed possessed such qualifications.
But unless the Royal Family men were all dead, or only those with congenital idiocy were left, it was impossible for Princess Qingyun to assume the throne.
Therefore, if she wanted to become the empress, there was only one way.
To raise the banner and seize the throne!
The issue was, as a frail woman who had been raised in the deep palace for over a decade, who would support her to ascend to the throne?
If there was anyone truly ambitious, they would be better off supporting any male member of the Royal Family over her!
“I know this is hard for you to accept.”
Wang Chen said in a deep voice: “But Your Highness, you only have two choices, one is for me to take you away from Great Liang, to find a safe place where you can live in anonymity for the rest of your life.”
“Or the other is to raise the imperial banner and contend for the rule of Great Liang with King Jing!”
Princess Qingyun trembled, as if waking up from a dream.
She left Wang Chen's embrace, staring at him and asked, “Master, if I choose to live in anonymity, will you stay with me forever?”
Wang Chen shook his head: “No.”
He came to this world to take control of the fate of the heavens and earth, the source of all worlds, how could he possibly spend all his time on one person?
Helping Princess Qingyun leave was the final assistance Wang Chen could offer his disciple.
Princess Qingyun wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, bit her lips and said, “Master, I want to be the first female empress of Great Liang!”
Wang Chen asked, “Have you thought it through? Once you make a decision, there is no turning back!”
“I have thought it through.”
Princess Qingyun revealed a beautiful yet sad smile, “Master, I would rather die than marry into the Southern Barbarian, and I do not want to live my life in anonymity.”
“I, Qingyun, swear here that if I become the empress one day, I will appoint Master as King. If I break this oath, may I be punished by heaven and earth!”
No sooner had her words fallen, Wang Chen suddenly felt the attention of a mysterious entity focusing on him!
[Fate -500]
His fate was immediately reduced by 500 points, leaving him with less than three digits!
But at the same time, Wang Chen felt as though a weight had been lifted from him, the invisible bindings around him disappeared.
The next moment, Wang Chen and Princess Qingyun found themselves bound by an unseen and untouchable tie, forming new strings of fate!
Wang Chen knew well that from then on, his fortune in this world was closely linked to that of Princess Qingyun – they would thrive or fail together.
Simply put, he had jumped ship.
However, compared to Emperor Shaowu, the current Princess Qingyun was merely a small boat in the vast sea, at any time it could be capsized by the waves.
But Emperor Shaowu's huge ship was going to sink in three days!
Thus, Wang Chen was not disheartened by the reduction in his fate points, instead, he showed a relieved smile, “Very well, if you do not fail me, I will not fail you!”
Princess Qingyun tightly held his hand, nodding vigorously.
“Come with me.”
Wang Chen led Princess Qingyun into the grand hall.
He ordered Sun Zhengheng to gather all the Feathered Forest Guards, including those stationed on the palace walls.
Although the palace was surrounded by the Hanhai Army, given Shangguan Wuji's identity and demeanor, since he had given them three days, it was unlikely that he would suddenly launch an attack.
After all the Feathered Forest Guards had assembled, Wang Chen explained the situation of the upheaval in the Imperial Capital.
The Feathered Forest Guards were all shocked!
Nobody had ever dreamed that King Jing would collude with the Empress Dowager to usurp the throne from Emperor Shaowu and declare himself emperor.
Along with their shock, they also felt incredibly lost.
“In three days, King Jing will ascend the throne and declare himself emperor!”
Wang Chen did not give them more time to think and said solemnly, “He plans to cede the three northern provinces to Great Qi and even offer Princess Qingyun to the Barbarian King. It's a dishonor and betrayal to our nation!”
The Feathered Forest Guards were in uproar.
Many of them originated from frontier armies and held unresolved grievances with Great Qi's forces. Now that King Jing was kneeling before their archenemy for the throne, it ignited extreme anger.
“I have discussed this with Princess Qingyun.”
Wang Chen scanned the surroundings and said sternly, “We will not obey King Jing's chaotic orders, nor will we acknowledge him as emperor!”
“For Great Liang, Princess Qingyun has decided to raise the banner of rebellion. I am willing to follow her unto death. Now I ask you all, what are your thoughts?”
The Feathered Forest Guards looked at each other.
Sun Zhengheng knelt down with a thud and shouted loudly, “I am willing to follow Her Highness to death, to combat the treacherous rebels and restore the rightful dynasty of Great Liang!”
Sun Zhengheng, as the commander of the Feathered Forest Guards and highly respected among the 3,000 troops, took the lead in pledging loyalty, and immediately dozens of his confidants knelt and swore allegiance.
Then, like dominoes, all other Feathered Forest Guards knelt before Princess Qingyun.
Even those harboring doubts, swept up in the atmosphere, could only follow the crowd.
“Everyone, rise.”
Princess Qingyun, with tears streaming down her face, declared, “I swear here that if you are loyal to me, I will never fail you!”
The Feathered Forest Guards shouted in unison, “We are willing to die for Her Highness!”
[Fate +50]
A message flashed across Wang Chen's vision, and he spoke unaffected, “Very well, united we stand, and great achievements await. What comes next…”
Wang Chen knew well that among these 3,000 Feathered Forest Guards, there were certainly many who truly wished to serve Princess Qingyun, but inevitably there were also others with different intentions.
If a concrete goal wasn't set immediately, the morale and unity that had just begun to form would gradually decline over time.
Only through continuous victories can these elite soldiers truly support Princess Qingyun!
Therefore, Wang Chen's first target was to take over Hanhai City!
This goal sounded incredible because not only were 50,000 elite Hanhai Army soldiers stationed in the city, but also Shangguan Wuji, a tier-six Martial Venerable, was in command of this stronghold.
How could 3,000 Feathered Forest Guards stand a chance?
“Leave Shangguan Wuji to me.”
Wang Chen said calmly, “He either chooses to follow Her Highness like us, or he dies.”
“There is no third option!”
If anyone else had made such a statement, people would have likely scoffed.
However, having witnessed Wang Chen's great defeat of ten thousand enemies, the Feathered Forest Guards held high trust and awe for him, and everyone felt greatly reassured.
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