Goddess Emperor Phoenix: Rebirth Against Heaven

The sun shines down on the earth, warm as a mother's embrace. Huang Yu soars in the sky, overlooking this vibrant continent like a god. Her beautiful face is reflected in the clouds, and her eyes are shining with incredible brilliance.

"Finally I'm back." She murmured softly, and the corners of her lips curled up involuntarily. How many vicissitudes and changes has this land that she has been dreaming about experienced? Are her former relatives and close friends still safe now?

Huang Yu folded her wings and walked on the ground with an elegant and leisurely pace. The green grass was as soft as silk, and it made a rustling sound when she stepped on it. A breeze blew past, ruffling her black hair. Huang Yu took a deep breath of the air with the fragrance of the soil, and felt an unprecedented peace and tranquility in her heart.

She walked slowly along the familiar path. She met unfamiliar faces along the way, and they looked at her curiously. Huang Yu smiled slightly and quickened her pace. Before she knew it, she had arrived in front of the majestic gate of the imperial city.

The tall city wall stood before her eyes, exuding a solemn temperament of having gone through vicissitudes of life. Huang Yu looked at this familiar scene, and her eyes softened involuntarily. For many years, she had always dreamed of returning here one day, and now her wish had finally come true.

"Where are you from? How dare you break into the imperial city without permission?" A majestic voice sounded beside her ears. Huang Yu turned around and saw an old man in a purple robe looking at her coldly.

Huang Yu smiled slightly and said slowly: "I am the Empress Huang, returning to my hometown."

The old man was startled, and then a look of surprise appeared on his face. He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "It turns out to be our long-lost Queen. You know, since you left, this dynasty has been in turmoil and there is a lot of work to be done."

Huang Yu nodded, "I know. If I want to rebuild this dynasty, I will do my best."

The old man nodded approvingly, "Then come with me, I will take you to see the current emperor."

Huang Yu followed the old man through many checkpoints and finally arrived at the depths of the palace. Everything here was so familiar, as if time had gone back and she had returned to her old self. However, the prosperity of the past was no longer there, replaced by a desolate and vicissitudes of life.

The old man led her into the hall and stopped in front of a dragon throne. "Your Highness, please wait a moment." Then he walked out.

Only Huang Yu was left standing in the palace. Looking at the scepter on the dragon throne, she felt nostalgic. This was once her throne, and she had ruled the world. But now, she had to ascend the throne again and take on the responsibility of reviving the dynasty.

Suddenly, an old voice came from the dragon throne. "Who are you? How dare you break into my palace without permission?"

Huang Yu turned around and saw an old man with white hair and beard sitting on the dragon chair, looking down at her. "I am the Empress Huang, returning to my hometown."

The old man widened his eyes, and after a while he slowly said: "Huang'er, you are finally back." Then he stood up from the dragon throne and walked towards Huang Yu step by step.

Huang Yu stared at the old man in front of him, tears welling up in his eyes. "Father, I'm back."

The old man came forward and hugged Huang Yu tightly, his eyes filled with tears of joy. "My child, do you know how long we have been waiting for you? We have experienced too many ups and downs over the years. Now the dynasty is in danger, and we can only place our hopes on you."

Huang Yu gently embraced the old man with white hair, her heart filled with warmth and kindness. "Don't worry, father. With me here, this dynasty will surely be able to regain its former prosperity."

The old man loosened his embrace and stroked Huang Yu's cheek, his eyes full of love. "I know you can do it. We have been waiting for you for a long time. Now you are finally back. It's great."

Huang Yu nodded, his expression solemn, "Father, I am ready to take on the heavy responsibility of the dynasty. From today on, I will go all out and vow to revive this dynasty and restore its former glory."

The old man nodded with satisfaction, "Okay, let's work together to protect this land."

Afterwards, Huang Yu was arranged to settle down in the palace. She walked into the palace where she once lived. Everything was so familiar that she felt as if she were in another world. She had spent countless days and nights here, shouldering many responsibilities, but also harvested countless beautiful memories. Now she finally returned here, with complicated emotions surging in her heart.

Huang Yu slowly sat down beside the bed, looking at everything familiar in front of her, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought. She had been traveling abroad for many years, and had gone through countless hardships and tests. Finally, one day she could return to her hometown, which was really a matter of heartfelt comfort to her.

She closed her eyes and let the scenes in her mind pass by one after another. From the playfulness and laughter of her youth, to the worries and troubles when she took on important responsibilities, to the melancholy and reluctance when she left here, every scene was vivid in her mind.

Suddenly, a strong and intoxicating aroma filled the air. Huang Yu opened his eyes and saw a beautiful and dignified palace maid walking in with a tray.

"Your Highness, this is a special health-preserving tea, prepared especially for you. It will surely relax your body and mind after you use it." The maid said respectfully, placing the tray on the coffee table in front of Huang Yu.

Huang Yu nodded, "Okay, you can leave first."

The maid performed a standard bow and left.

Huang Yu picked up the teacup and took a sip slowly. The tea was warm and sweet, making her feel like she was back in time. She liked the feeling of being pampered and cared for, as if she had returned to her carefree childhood.

In the quiet palace, there was only the fragrance of tea. Huang Yu closed her eyes and savored the tranquility and peace. After a long time, she opened her eyes, with a determined light flashing in them.

"From today on, I will go all out to revive this dynasty. No matter what difficulties I encounter, I must rebuild it to its former glory so that my father can enjoy his old age in peace."

Huang Yu stood up and walked out of the palace, following the familiar path to the outside of the imperial city. She wanted to personally check the current situation of the dynasty and understand what had happened over the years. Only by grasping the overall situation could she formulate a more comprehensive plan.

Walking out of the imperial city, Huang Yu saw a vast expanse of space in front of her. The once bustling streets were now deserted, with only a few pedestrians wandering around. She paced through the streets and alleys, feeling distressed.

The market, which should have been bustling with people, is now deserted, with only a few vendors trying to hawk their wares. The restaurant, which should have been crowded with people, is now deserted, with only a few drunks crying.

A trace of sadness flashed in Huang Yu's eyes. This once prosperous dynasty had now fallen to such a state. She had to find out what had happened.

She walked along the street, patiently asking everyone she met about their situation. Gradually, she had a general understanding of the current situation of the dynasty. It turned out that not long after she left, the dynasty encountered serious civil strife. After years of war, the dynasty's economy and military were severely damaged, and now it is barely maintaining its remaining rule.

Huang Yu frowned. She knew that rebuilding this dynasty was no easy task. But as an empress, she had her own plans. She would use her wisdom and strength to rebuild this dynasty bit by bit and make it regain its former glory.

At this moment, a commotion was heard from not far away. Huang Yu looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of women entangled with some warriors. She hurried over.

"What's going on? Why are you bullying these innocent people?" Huang Yu asked with a frown.

When the warriors saw her coming, they immediately saluted respectfully, "Your Majesty, these people refused to pay the new taxes, we are just following orders."

Huang Yu narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "What's the point of doing this? Isn't there a better way?"

The warriors looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.

Huang Yu looked at the helpless people in front of him, and a surge of anger surged in his heart. "You guys step back, I will handle this matter."

The warriors looked at each other and finally chose to retreat.

Huang Yu turned to face the people and said gently: "Don't be afraid, I am the Queen Huang. I know your life is difficult now, but I promise to do something for you."

The common people looked at each other, not knowing how to believe her words. After all, in their eyes, the empress had become a ghost who had been missing for many years.

Huang Yu saw their hesitation and continued, "Believe me, from today on I will do my best to change the status quo of this dynasty. I will let you live a better life and no longer be oppressed."

An old woman stepped forward and said cautiously: "Your Highness, we once heard that you were a fair and kind empress. Now that you have returned to your hometown, we can believe your promise. But you can also see that this dynasty is now on the verge of collapse. If we want to rebuild it, I am afraid it will not be done overnight."

Huang Yu nodded, "I understand. But as long as I am here, I believe we can get through this difficult time. You guys go back first, and if you need any help, just let me know."

The people looked at each other and finally chose to believe her promise. They bowed to her and thanked her, then left in twos and threes.

Looking at their departing backs, Huang Yu frowned slightly. What on earth had happened within the dynasty to cause it to fall to such a state? As the empress, she had to find out the truth of this issue immediately.

She walked back slowly along the street, thinking about countermeasures. She had to grasp the whole picture of the dynasty as soon as possible and formulate a comprehensive plan to effectively rebuild the dynasty.

Suddenly, a burst of rapid horse hoof sounds came from behind. Huang Yu looked back and saw a general wearing gold-studded armor riding a tall horse galloping towards him.

When the general saw Huang Yu, he immediately dismounted and knelt, "It turns out that it is Your Majesty the Empress who has come to check it out in person. I am a loyal defender of the Imperial Palace. I have come to greet you since I learned that you have returned to your hometown."

Huang Yu nodded slightly, "I know you are loyal. But the current situation within the dynasty is not optimistic, you should know that."

The general sighed, "That's true. Since you left, the dynasty has suffered from serious internal turmoil, coupled with the invasion of foreign enemies, which has plunged us into layers of crises. Now the imperial city and its surroundings are in ruins, and we, the ministers, feel powerless."

Huang Yu pondered for a moment, "Do you know where the root of the civil unrest is?"

The general shook his head, "I don't know the details. But in my opinion, it's probably caused by a power struggle."

Huang Yu nodded, "Then please take me to see the cabinet ministers. I need to talk to them in detail about what has happened over the years.