xymnovel Chapter 60 Eastern Imperial Star
Chapter 60 Eastern Imperial Star
Just as cheers were erupting in the capital of Dayong, there was a place only one state away from the capital, Lingzhou, which was close to the easternmost part of the Eastern Lands.
At this moment, all the powerful beings on the Tianwu Continent who were proficient in astrology raised their heads in surprise as they watched the star in the Eastern Land slowly light up in the starry sky.
In the vast and boundless night sky, a brilliant imperial star quietly awakens, its light gradually shining, attracting the surrounding stars to revolve around it.
This imperial star should have been sleeping silently in endless darkness at this moment.
However, at this moment, it seemed to break free from its restraints and began to emit a strong light.
The light was not dazzling, but warm and gentle, like the first ray of sunlight in the morning, or like a melodious tune that brought peace to the heart.
The surrounding stars seemed to be attracted by this light, and began to slowly and orderly revolve around the Emperor Star.
Their light shone brightly alongside that of the imperial star, creating a magnificent and beautiful scene.
The entire universe seemed to stand still at this moment, with only the Imperial Star and the stars revolving around it forming a perfect picture.
Their light intertwined, forming a dazzling trail of light that stretched straight to the sky.
While the Dayong Dynasty was basking in joy, completely unaware of what was happening, the imperial star that would one day overturn the entire Eastern Land quietly awakened.
Lingzhou, Prince Jing's Mansion.
That is, the mansion of the scoundrel who went to Qiandu with great enthusiasm but ended up dying at the hands of Cao Cao.
Under the starry night sky, the palace was brightly lit.
At this moment, a silent coup is brewing.
Prince Jing, a vassal king, led his army in a fierce battle against the imperial guards of the Dayong Dynasty at the front lines, but news came that he had died on the battlefield.
Inside the Prince's mansion, a power struggle is about to unfold.
As the son of a prince, Shangguan Lie was never favored.
His birth mother was of lowly status, which prevented him from ever gaining his father's favor.
But tonight, he must seize this opportunity to take the throne that does not belong to him.
Under the cover of night, Shangguan Lie sat in his room, with a black-clad man wearing a ghost mask kneeling before him.
It is also an organization created by Shangguan Lie himself, a nightmare for the entire Eastern Land in the future.
Wearing a ghost mask, he kills without leaving a trace, disappearing like a ghost—hence the name "Ghost-Faced Man"!
"Prince, the entire palace is now awaiting your command."
At this moment, the masked man knelt on one knee and reported to Shangguan Lie.
"Are you sure Father has passed away?"
Shangguan Lie slowly tapped the table beside him, his eyes flickering slightly.
"Yes, the information is absolutely reliable."
"But we must act quickly; His Highness the Crown Prince of Jing should have received the news soon."
The masked man clasped his hands in a fist salute and said in a low voice.
"Take a group of men and control the entrance to the Prince's mansion to ensure no one enters or leaves."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Lie no longer hesitated. He raised his eyebrows, narrowed his cold eyes, and looked extremely icy.
"Yes, sir!"
The masked man lowered his head and vanished instantly in front of Shangguan Lie.
In the darkness of night, Shangguan Lie quietly entered his father's palace, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He had longed for his father's approval, but now he was saying goodbye to his father in this way.
He took the secret edict of succession from under his father's throne and held it tightly in his hand.
Just as Shangguan Lie was looking at his father's palace, his mind was filled with mixed emotions.
A masked man burst into the bedchamber: "Your Highness, everything is ready."
"Very good. Go immediately and inform your trusted ministers to prepare."
Shangguan Lie's eyes gradually hardened; once the arrow was released, there was no turning back.
Now that I've already taken this step, I have no choice but to go all the way down this path.
His elder brother was narrow-minded and not a tolerant and powerful ruler.
Whether for their own safety or for their own ambitions, this coup was inevitable.
He makes no attempt to conceal his ambition, as evidenced by his secret recruitment of military generals and the formation of his own intelligence organization.
Shangguan Lie has never been a well-behaved child.
Whether his elder brother was narrow-minded or broad-minded.
None of them would move him.
Inside the Prince Jing's mansion in Lingzhou, Shangguan Lie held aloft a secret edict, gazing authoritatively at his ministers: "According to my father's will, I hereby ascend the throne as the new ruler!"
As soon as he finished speaking, voices of doubt and opposition rang out in the city lord's mansion.
Some ministers, citing traditional etiquette, claimed that only the legitimate eldest son was qualified to inherit the throne, and questioned the new king's accession.
They believed that the new king's mother was of lowly status and had never been favored by the vassal kings, therefore she was not qualified to inherit the throne.
Some ministers, however, were concerned about the new emperor's ability to govern.
They believed that the new emperor was young and inexperienced, and would be unable to cope with the many challenges facing the Prince Jing's residence at this moment.
They feared that the new ruler would bring chaos and disaster, causing significant losses to Lingzhou and its people.
The moment the new emperor announced his ascension to the throne, chaos erupted within the city lord's mansion.
The ministers were discussing the matter loudly, and some even stood up to oppose the new emperor.
They were emotional and filled with hostility and dissatisfaction towards the new ruler.
But he was prepared.
His generals led their troops into the city lord's mansion and quickly brought the situation under control.
The ministers who had served King Jing were forced to swear allegiance to the new king.
Despite some people's discontent, they had no choice but to bow their heads in the face of the flashing swords.
At this moment, Shangguan Lie sat high on the throne that originally belonged to Prince Jing, looking down at the City Lord's Mansion: "I know some of you have doubts about me. But I want to tell you, I will be an accomplished ruler."
Shangguan Lie looked at the various old ministers of the Prince of Jing in the City Lord's Mansion, each with a different expression, and his face remained calm and composed.
He simply turned to the masked man beside him and ordered, "Go and protect the palace. Don't allow anyone to enter or leave."
"this..."
"Your Highness, the situation is still unstable, and we must ensure your safety."
The masked figure beside him hesitated.
"I know."
"I want you to protect my mother and other relatives, and ensure their safety."
Shangguan Lie's expression remained unchanged, but his tone became slightly harsher.
"Yes, sir!"
Hearing Shangguan Lie's resolute tone, the masked man no longer hesitated and quickly fled.
The day after the coup, Shangguan Lie began to gradually accept the power left behind by Prince Jing and slowly stabilize the situation.
He pardoned those who remained neutral or opposed him during the coup, while promoting a group of officials he had cultivated over the years who were loyal to him.
He knew that to secure his throne, he had to win the hearts of the people.
At this moment, in the study of the Prince's Mansion, Shangguan Lie was discussing with his subordinates the future direction of the Prince's Mansion.
Now, the previous King Jing has been defeated, and tens of thousands of soldiers from Lingzhou have been buried in foreign lands.
The surrounding vassal kings were all eyeing Lingzhou with covetous intent.
They discussed the situation and analyzed the enemy from all aspects of the Prince Jing's residence.