Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 499 Extra (3)

[Morning Glory? Though delicate, she possesses remarkable resilience; what a fine name... These past few days have been filled with the chaos of war, cutting off communications, but I am doing well. You probably wouldn't believe me if I said things were going smoothly on the battlefield, but I am alright. Though life is hard, with my comrades by my side, I feel content.]

Although I cannot match the talent of my daughter, who could save a thousand lives, I have also saved some on the battlefield. Some of these women, unwilling to return to the rear for a moment's peace, chose to fight alongside me. Their courage is admirable, but for a woman to remain in the army presents numerous difficulties. Most women in our dynasty value frailty and thinness as beauty, and they usually only eat until they are half-full, resulting in underdeveloped frames. Coupled with the depletion of energy from childbirth and the toil of raising children, they become even thinner. Men consider this beautiful, but it is of no benefit to the women themselves. In some places, women even bind their feet from childhood, reducing them to the size of a palm. How can such tiny feet run and escape in this chaotic world?

【Jiu Que, you must never emulate this distorted kind of beauty; health is all that matters. Furthermore, you should avoid venturing out of the capital easily. The world outside is too chaotic right now; war could break out at any time, in any place. Also, don't easily trust others, especially those on your father's side. As for our matter, I will resolve it upon my return to the capital.】

"...Jiu Que, I may not have said these words to you in person before, which is a bit of a regret..."

I'm proud of you.

I am proud of you.

These were Ying Chongming's last words to Jiu Que, and if she could, she would certainly want to hear them with her own ears. But the battlefield is ever-changing. Even a brilliant general like Ying Chongming, with his extraordinary talent and unparalleled prowess, has his moments of defeat.

If it were merely a defeat at the hands of the enemy, Jiu Que wouldn't be so furious, because she always knew that even if she died on the battlefield, Ying Chongming would not be afraid; she only cared about peace in the world. However, what if this defeat involved betrayal from within her own ranks?
Panic-stricken shouts came from outside. Ying Chongming had been defeated, and the Great Qi army finally could not hold on any longer, collapsing from the front lines to the rear.

"Oh no! The emperor has set himself on fire!"

Oh, and that incompetent emperor, who enjoyed wealth and luxury his whole life, only to burn himself in his magnificent palace, ending it all. And those rebel armies already outside the capital—it's truly hard to judge the affairs of this world. Her mother fought valiantly on the frontier for so long, only to see it crumble overnight. Even the founder of the next dynasty is already at the foot of the capital, as if all of Ying Chongming's previous efforts were just an illusion, utterly futile.

That's hilarious, absolutely hilarious!
It was so funny that even when Lin Wei sent her to a country estate in the suburbs, Jiu Que couldn't help but laugh. Her servants felt great sympathy, thinking the young lady had gone mad from such a blow. Indeed, such a tiny child, mother gone, father neglected, sent all alone to a country estate—how would she survive?

Amidst the pitying gazes of onlookers, Jiu Que rode in a simple carriage towards the outskirts. However, perhaps it was fate that allowed Jiu Que to witness the new emperor, riding a tall horse, entering the capital with great pride and confidence.

The new emperor wasn't actually that young, but he was in his prime. Especially now, as he was about to become the sole ruler of this war-torn nation, his air of confidence and charisma made anyone who saw him instinctively avoid his sharp edge. Behind him stood a group of brothers who had fought and bled together, each possessing an astonishing aura regardless of their looks. However, it was a few young men walking behind them who particularly caught Jiu Que's attention.

The group of young men, though not old themselves, stood in stark contrast to the imposing new emperor and his generals ahead. Perhaps overprotected, their eyes held a childlike innocence, like those of fledgling foals, innocent and untouched by hardship. Though their gazes towards their fathers' backs were filled with adoration, a subtle fear, perhaps even imperceptible to themselves, subtly crept into their expressions.

They were far too young, too young to have ever been on a real battlefield, the kind that's like a meat grinder. Therefore, they were destined to be weak. Behind them, in those lavishly decorated sedan chairs, hidden among the crowd, were pairs of ambitious eyes that would urge these young men onto a path they chose or didn't want to take.

Perhaps this new emperor believed that conquering the world and becoming its ruler was the end of his life, but who can predict the future? This emperor on horseback had gained power too smoothly, the former officials kneeling before him were too submissive, and his sons were too obedient, so much so that he failed to see the crisis that was looming over him.

Jiu Que watched this scene unfold from her simple sedan chair, and suddenly smiled. Faced with this situation, she didn't need to do anything more; the dynasty would fall into chaos on its own.

But what do all that have to do with her? She's just a pitiful girl who has just lost her mother and is unloved by her father. If she has any advantage, it's only her youth—no, perhaps there's another one.

[System, I've made up my mind.]

〖Host?〗

[Binduce the target to a person.]

[The host has finally figured it out! Is it him? But this emperor is indeed a bit too old. How about replacing him with one of his sons?]

No, it's him.

Since the host insists on this, then I will now…

[Not now.] [When does the host wish to bind?]

…Thirteen years from now. By then I'll be an adult, and I can…

[System understands! Then you can get involved. And what about that with the emperor, right?]

What is the ultimate goal of the "Favored Concubine Advancement System"?

"Of course, it's about entering the harem and reaching the pinnacle of life!"

Don't worry, in thirteen years, I will definitely reach the pinnacle of my life.

Although this method and purpose may be a little different from what you think.

But judging from how often you seem to be out of power, do you even have any energy left? For example, are you capable of making the other person hear my thoughts?

[The system is very useful, and of course it can do it. However, the system is currently low on energy and needs to sleep for a while to recharge. When does the host need the system to awaken?]

Let's say thirteen years from now.

[Are you sure about the host's identity? Once the system goes into slumber, it will not awaken unless the host dies. Thirteen years isn't a long time for the system, but it's a very, very long time for you humans. If the host encounters danger during this period, the system won't be able to help.]

【I am sure.】

"Alright then, host. This system will awaken thirteen years from today. I hope everything goes smoothly for you during this time."

【it is good. 】

Thirteen years later, as the wake-up software kept beeping, the Beloved Concubine Advancement System regained consciousness and heard the host's gentle voice.

You're awake? Let's begin.

……

At Emperor Jingtai's fiftieth birthday banquet, a lively voice rang out, audible only to him.

[This is so annoying... I heard that assassinating the emperor is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family? I'm currently 500 paces away from the emperor in a straight line. What are the chances that if I launch myself forward and assassinate him, I won't be riddled with stabs by the guards along the way and will successfully recite the names of my ancestors for eighteen generations?]

Hey everyone, I wonder how many of you are still laughing~

This book is now completely finished! The serialization took a while, and updates were intermittent for a period due to the author's health. Thank you all for your unwavering support! Speaking of which, when will the author be able to return to his peak state of writing tens of thousands of words at a time...? *sobs*

To be honest, when I was brainstorming ideas, I was worried that people wouldn't be able to accept this ending, haha~ Thanks everyone for not scolding me, hehe.

Furthermore, this book was originally conceived with a romantic pairing, as the author wanted to bravely try a genre with a love story. However, as the writing progressed, the male lead's presence gradually faded away! It seems that a perpetually single author really can't write sweet romances…

Then let the female lead be the only one to shine! After all, she's the leading lady, hahaha!
(P.S.: My new book is currently in preparation and will probably be available to everyone soon! Best wishes!)