A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 380 The past must end completely.
After Qiu Yang finished reporting on recent affairs, he had just left the palace when he was suddenly stopped by a call.

"Lord Qiu Yang, please wait a moment!"

"Oh, what do you want?" Qiu Yang turned to look at the person who had called him.

Ge Chen, who serves the Emperor, is clever and resourceful, has many cunning ideas, and is efficient in his work. He is also highly regarded by His Majesty.

Ge Chen lowered his voice mysteriously, "There's something I'm very curious about, and I'd like to ask Lord Qiu Yang why His Majesty values ​​that small country so much?"

He asked in bewilderment, "He's not sending troops to attack, yet he wants us to come and support him. I've been tossing and turning these past few days, thinking about it over and over, but I still can't figure it out. What is His Majesty thinking?"

Ge Chen looked at Qiu Yang with a hint of flattery, "You are His Majesty's confidant, you must know the inside story, right?"

Qiu Yang coldly looked at his face and sneered, "Lord Ge, have you ever heard the saying—the more you know, the faster you die?"

Ge Chen's face turned pale instantly.

"Just do your job well," Qiu Yang said calmly. "His Majesty's thoughts are not for you to guess."

Ge Chen's expression was rather unpleasant. This Qiu Yang was putting on such a high ego, but wasn't he just a bodyguard?

He only gave him some face because of His Majesty's sake, yet he dared to give him attitude. He really doesn't know what's good for him!

After Ge Chen left in anger, a figure emerged from the shadows under the tree, looking towards the direction of the palace, and said in a complicated tone, "It seems that His Majesty really did have a moment of genuine emotion during this trip."

Qiu Yang sighed deeply. His Majesty was intelligent and precocious from a young age. Although he had stayed there for a long time, he originally thought there would be no problems. But he never expected... No matter how much he planned, love is hard to calculate!

"A tragic fate that should never have happened."

Fortunately, it's all over now.

His Majesty has returned, and everything from before is now completely over.

……

Over the past month, the entire court of the Yiyuan Empire has experienced a bloody storm.

The "sickly" emperor, regarded as a puppet by the world, suddenly purged the court with swift and decisive measures.

Dozens of ministers were executed and their homes were confiscated, including many powerful officials who held sway over the court.

In an instant, the entire capital was filled with a climate of fear and unease, with everyone feeling insecure.

This morning at court, civil and military officials stood trembling in the hall, barely daring to breathe.

"Your Majesty has arrived——"

As the servant called out, a tall, slender figure slowly approached.

The man wore a black and gold robe, his red hair tied up high, and a dazzling golden crown, exuding imperial majesty. His handsome and alluring face carried a gentle, jade-like smile, yet it sent chills down one's spine.

This is the first time in over a decade that this puppet emperor, who has been ruling from behind the curtain, has revealed his true face since the palace coup that shocked the empire.

"Your Majesty, we...we, your subjects, pay our respects!"

The officials were stunned for a moment, then hurriedly knelt down, their hearts filled with turbulent emotions.

Wasn't His Majesty supposed to be bedridden and nearing the end of his life? Why does he not only appear radiant now, but also exude a suffocating aura of power that makes them instinctively submit!

He's like a completely different person compared to normal days.

What... what exactly is going on?

The ministers present were all puzzled, but none of them dared to show it.

"All my beloved subjects, rise."

Ji Jiuli leaned lazily on the throne, his slender fingers gently supporting his chin, a gentle and refined smile on his face. "Over the years, due to my poor health, I have been unable to be frank with my ministers. I have heard some rumors in the court, and I feel deeply guilty and uneasy."

Before he could finish speaking, a minister knelt down in fear and trembling, saying, "Your Majesty is too kind! We have failed to share Your Majesty's burdens and deserve to die!"

In the imperial court, the ministers bowed their heads and begged for forgiveness, their voices rising and falling.

Those ministers who had secretly committed wrongdoings were sweating profusely, terrified that their misdeeds would be exposed.

Ji Jiuli chuckled lightly, unconcerned, "Fortunately, my health has improved now, and all past transgressions will be forgiven, but..."

His long, slender, jade-like fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, as he slowly said,
"I recently acquired a rare treasure, and today I would like to share it with all my beloved ministers."

An attendant brought forward a tray covered with a red cloth. One of the ministers, sensing the stench of blood, paled instantly.

The moment the red cloth was lifted—

"what!!!"

A piercing scream echoed throughout the hall.

Several senior officials fainted on the spot, and many more were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground, their faces pale with terror, unable to utter a word.

That was none other than the bloodied head of Regent Yuan Ke!
Ji Jiuli slowly rose, gently stroking the head that lay dead with its eyes wide open and its face filled with terror, her voice as soft as a lover's whisper.

"This is... the consequence of treason!"

The next second, a terrifying pressure swept across the entire court!

"From today onwards——"

The man raised his eyes and swept them over the crowd. With each word he spoke, a minister coughed up blood, knelt on the ground, and trembled all over.

“I am the world. If anyone disobeys, their entire family shall be executed.”

As the last word fell, all the civil and military officials knelt on the ground, their legs trembling, and any wicked thoughts in their hearts vanished.

The shouts of oaths were deafening, rising in waves.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

"Your Majesty, we swear to serve you to the death!"

With this, the internal strife in the Yiyuan Empire came to an end, and the puppet emperor, rumored to be weak and sickly, regained power with an iron fist and swift and decisive action!
……

After purging the court, Ji Jiuli went alone to pay respects to his ancestors.

After the ritual was completed, he went straight to the Star Gazing Pavilion.

This was the residence of the high priests throughout history, and even emperors could not enter or leave at will.

Just as the guards in front of the pavilion were about to report, Ji Jiuli raised his hand to stop them.

He climbed the steps alone, where he was greeted by a young orc of similar age.

Ji Jiuli said, "I've come to pay my respects to my master. It's been a long time since I've seen him."

The orc said, "Father will be very happy to know you've returned."

Ji Jiuli smiled bitterly, "My master is my mentor. Without him, I wouldn't be who I am today."

Inside the pavilion, he respectfully offered incense to the portrait on the wall and stood there for a long time.

Qiu Yang and the others waited outside the Star Gazing Pavilion for a long time before finally seeing His Majesty emerge.

Ji Jiuli did not rush back to the palace, but instead wandered around the streets of the city, saying that he wanted to be considerate of the people's plight.

As he passed a roadside stall, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

An orc followed his gaze and laughed, "That jade cat hanging there is black and white, it's quite interesting."

Someone chimed in, "I saw several of those styles recently. I heard they're quite popular. People say cats are spiritual beings, and these black and white jade carvings can ward off evil spirits. They're selling really well lately."

"This little thing reminds me of a rumor I heard before. It is said that the new king of the Night Glow Empire was originally a black and white cat."

Ji Jiuli walked to the stall.

The vendor hurriedly knelt down and bowed, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Ji Jiuli waved his hand, gesturing for him to stand up, and took the jade carving in his hand to play with it. "This little thing is quite cute."

The stall owner quickly smiled obsequiously, "If Your Majesty likes it, please take it! It's nothing valuable!"

Ji Jiuli didn't speak, but gestured to his men to pay and buy the jade carving.

Upon seeing this scene, Qiu Yang's expression darkened slightly, and a sense of unease flickered in his heart.

As a trusted confidant appointed by the late emperor to assist Your Majesty, he is not only a secret guard protecting Your Majesty's safety, but also a sharp weapon to help him eliminate any unfavorable factors.

He knew all too well that for an emperor, any attachment was a fatal weakness, let alone the ruler of an enemy country.

It seems... that female must be eliminated.