The Princess' Rebirth and Revenge

The sky of Jiangzhou is as clear blue as ever, but deep in this ancient city, undercurrents are surging, and a storm that may affect the world situation is quietly brewing.

Li Zhi sat on the pearwood chair in the study, frowning, tapping the table with his fingers, making a dull sound. His eyes were sometimes sharp as a sword, sometimes deep as the sea, and it was obvious that he was experiencing a fierce struggle in his heart. The news of Cheng Yuanshui's murder of the king was like a bolt from the blue, which made him uneasy. He knew very well that this incident was not only the end of a dynasty, but also the prelude to chaos in the world.

"Gather everyone and discuss countermeasures." Li Zhi's voice was low and powerful, and every word revealed unquestionable majesty.

Soon, the study was filled with Jiangzhou's heroes. Some were standing, some were sitting, and their expressions were different, but the same light flashed in their eyes - the desire and anxiety for the future.

Li Jimian, the young talent of the Li family, was also among them. He was dressed in a blue shirt, with a handsome face and a heroic look. He stood on one side of the crowd, looking at Li Zhi firmly, as if to say, "No matter what kind of wind and rain, I will fight side by side with you."

Li Zhi looked around and spoke slowly: "Cheng Yuanshui killed the emperor, and the world is about to be in chaos. As people in Jiangzhou, how should we respond?"

Everyone looked at each other, and no one answered for a while. They all knew that the answer to this question would determine their future and even the fate of the entire Jiangzhou.

At this moment, a clear voice broke the silence: "Father, I think we should unite with other forces to fight against Cheng Yuanshui's tyranny." The speaker was Li Yuan, she was dressed in a fiery red dress, with wisdom flashing in her eyes.

Li Zhi was slightly startled, then nodded in approval: "Yuan'er's words make sense. However, we still need to plan carefully which forces to unite with and how to unite."

Li Jimian also stepped forward and said, "Father, I heard that Xuan Youlian is active in Hedong. His purpose seems to be to form an alliance with Jin Li and support Hai Lian as emperor. Perhaps we can find an opportunity from this."

Hearing this, Li Zhi's eyes gleamed with light: "Xuan Youlian? This man is a genius of the time. If we can get his help, great things can be expected. But why did he support Hai Lian as the emperor? What virtue and ability does Hai Lian have to be so favored by him?"

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Father, Xuan Youyan has always acted unexpectedly. He supported Hai Lian because Hai Lian has some qualities that he values. As for what these qualities are, we need to discover them ourselves."

Li Zhi pondered for a moment and said, "Yuan'er, Mian'er, the two of you should go to Hedong immediately to investigate Xuan Youlan's movements. Remember, you must be careful and don't alert the enemy."

Li Yuan and Li Jimian smiled at each other and agreed in unison. They knew that the center of the storm had quietly shifted to Hedong, and their fate would also undergo earth-shaking changes.

……

The wind from Hedong, with a faint smell of loess, blew the ends of Li Yuan's hair. She stood in the courtyard of the palace, looking at the sky in the distance, with mixed feelings in her heart. She came to Hedong originally to find an opportunity to expand the influence of the Li family, but she accidentally learned the real purpose of Xuan Youyan.

"Support Hai Lian as emperor?" Li Yuan muttered to herself, "What exactly is Xuan Youlian planning?"

At this moment, a light figure walked into the courtyard. It was Xu Jingyi, who was dressed in white, with a delicate face and a witty look in his eyes. He walked to Li Yuan and asked softly, "Miss Li, what are you thinking about?"

Li Yuan came back to her senses and smiled: "I was thinking about Xuan Youlian. Do you know why he wanted to support Hai Lian as the emperor?"

Xu Jingyi shook her head: "I don't know either. But I heard that Hai Lian is not an ordinary person. He may have some extraordinary qualities that we don't know about."

Li Yuan nodded and said, "I have also heard about Hai Lian's deeds. It is said that he has traveled among the people for many years and is well aware of the sufferings of the people. Perhaps this is why Xuan Youyan values ​​him."

Xu Jingyi heard this, and a gleam flashed in her eyes: "Miss Li, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Li Yuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Jingyi, I want you to stay in the palace and keep a close eye on Xuan Youlian's movements. If there is any movement, report to me immediately."

Xu Jingyi nodded and said, "Don't worry, Miss Li. I will do my best to find out the news for you."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Jingyi. You are not only my right-hand man, but also my friend. I believe that we can weather this storm together."

Xu Jingyi felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. He looked at Li Yuan's determined eyes, as if he saw hope for the future. He nodded and said, "Miss Li, I will always be by your side, no matter what happens."

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As night fell, the palace was brightly lit. Xuan Youyan sat in the study, holding an ancient book in his hand, but he did not turn a page for a long time. His eyes were sometimes deep, sometimes confused, as if he was thinking about some important decision in his mind.