Goddess Emperor Phoenix: Rebirth Against Heaven

The Phoenix Moon was rising, and the sky was filled with a hazy mist.

On top of a towering imperial capital, a woman in a gorgeous long dress quietly came. Her face seemed to be engraved on ice jade, her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows and eyes were full of beauty, and her every move was full of natural majesty. She was the female emperor who had finally returned to the throne after going through thousands of trials and tribulations.

With a smile in her eyes, she walked towards the secret garden deep in the palace. This was her favorite place, ethereal and quiet, free from the hustle and bustle of the world. She squinted her eyes slightly, feeling the faint fragrance in the air of the garden, and an indescribable sense of anticipation surged in her heart.

At this moment, a rustling sound was heard. Huang's eyes were stern, and he looked towards the source of the sound with vigilance. He saw a white shadow floating over, and when he looked closely, he found that it was the palace maid Qiu Ling.

"Your servant pays homage to Her Majesty the Empress." Qiu Ling did not dare to be careless at all and respectfully performed a standard salute.

"What's the matter?" Huang asked calmly.

"Reporting to the Empress, an important meeting is taking place in the palace. I have been ordered to invite Her Majesty the Empress to the court." Qiu Ling said respectfully.

Huang frowned slightly, then nodded calmly: "Okay, I'll go right away."

A moment later, Huang walked into the court, and saw that the civil and military officials had been sitting in the hall for a long time. Seeing her coming, everyone stood up and saluted respectfully.

"Long live the Empress, long live the Empress, long live the Empress!"

Huang looked around and landed on the majestic emperor sitting in the middle. He saw that the emperor had a serious expression, and it was obvious that he had something important to discuss.

"Your Majesty the Empress." The emperor stood up and saluted.

"Your Majesty, is there anything important that requires you to convene the court for discussion?" Huang asked calmly.

"This matter concerns the rise and fall of the country. I would like to invite Her Majesty the Empress to come and give us your guidance." The emperor said solemnly.

Huang nodded slightly, signaling the emperor to continue.

The emperor spoke slowly: "Recently, news came from the border that a mysterious force is secretly stirring up trouble and trying to overthrow the court. Our army has sent elite troops to investigate, but there has been no news so far. I am afraid that the strength of this force is not trivial. I am afraid that once a war breaks out, our country will fall into an unprecedented crisis. Therefore, I have reported this matter to the court, hoping to discuss countermeasures and jointly defend our country."

Huang frowned slightly, thought for a long time, and slowly said: "This matter is indeed difficult, but I have my own plan to deal with it."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked at him with admiration.

"I would like to hear your opinion," the emperor said respectfully.

"I'm afraid that this border unrest is not a simple rebellion, but a bigger conspiracy behind it. I suggest that we first send elite troops deep into the enemy territory to thoroughly investigate the ins and outs of this matter. At the same time, we should also send more troops to guard the border to prevent any accidents." Huang said lightly.

"Your Majesty, your opinion is wise. I will certainly obey your orders." The emperor nodded respectfully.

"In addition, I have another request." Huang paused slightly, looking around, "There have been some unusual movements in the court recently, I wonder if it is related to this matter. I hope to send the palace maid Qiu Ling to investigate secretly to find out the truth."

"This..." The emperor was speechless for a moment, obviously a little surprised to let the palace maids participate in such an important state affair.

Seeing this, Huang smiled slightly and said calmly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Qiu Ling is my confidant who I have trained personally for many years. She is loyal and reliable and will definitely be able to handle this important task."

"Since Her Majesty the Empress says so, I will obey your orders." The emperor nodded helplessly.

"Then it's decided." Huang nodded with satisfaction, "I'll take my leave first and look forward to hearing good news from Qiu Ling."

After saying this, Huang put on a gorgeous phoenix crown and jade chariot, with flowing fine clothes and vigorous steps, and once again stepped into the quiet secret garden.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her body, giving the empress a layer of gold, making her look particularly dazzling and moving.

Huang walked towards the depths of the garden step by step, with an indescribable sense of anticipation surging in his heart.

Finally, she came to a secluded corner and saw a dignified and beautiful woman standing there quietly. When she saw her coming, she couldn't help but smile with relief.

"Madam, you are finally here." The woman bowed respectfully.

Huang looked at her with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "Long time no see, Zi Lian."

Zi Lian is Huang's personal maid who grew up with him. She is loyal and kind, and has won Huang's trust. Since Huang ascended the throne again, she has been by his side all the time, taking good care of him.

At this time, Huang stretched out her hand, and Zi Lian hurried forward and gently held her hand: "Madam, did your conversation go well today?"

Huang nodded gently: "It's going smoothly, but this border riot is really a headache. However, I have already started to investigate the ins and outs of this matter."

Zi Lian frowned slightly: "What a terrible force! If a war really breaks out, it will probably cause great damage to our country."

Huang nodded slowly: "That's right, so I must find out the truth as soon as possible, so as not to be too late to deal with it."

Zi Lian said worriedly: "Madam, you must be careful. That force is probably very powerful. If they find out where you are, you will be in danger."

Huang smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I will be careful. What's more, with you here, why should I worry about any danger?"

As she spoke, she looked at Zi Lian tenderly, her eyes deep and moving.

Zi Lian blushed slightly and lowered her head: "Madam, you are too polite. With you here, I will naturally serve you wholeheartedly."

Huang gently took her hand, his expression gentle: "Zilian, although you and I have different identities and status, we are no longer in a master-servant relationship. You are my closest person, and my trust and reliance on you far exceeds that of any other subject."

Zi Lian looked up into Jin Huang's eyes, full of gratitude and attachment: "Madam, I will never be able to repay your kindness to me. I am willing to serve you for the rest of my life and be loyal to you forever."

Huang smiled slightly and reached out to touch Zi Lian's cheek: "I know, and I believe you too."

The two looked at each other, their eyes intertwined, as if the whole world had been forgotten.

After a long time, Huang reluctantly withdrew his gaze and looked towards the gradually darkening sky in the distance.

"It's getting dark, let's go in."

Zi Lian nodded quickly and walked respectfully with Huang.

As night fell quietly, the garden was filled with a faint fragrance, as if surrounding the two of them in a warm and peaceful little world.

In this quiet night, an indescribable narrative emotion surged in Huang's heart.

She knew that she had to be extra cautious in the coming storm, because this crisis might affect the safety of the entire country. As an empress, she had to go all out to protect this land and the lives and property of the people.

But at the same time, she also knew that at such a critical moment, she could not face it alone. She needed the most reliable person around her to shoulder this responsibility with her.

And this person is none other than the loyal and kind Zi Lian in front of him.

Huang looked at Zi Lian deeply, his eyes full of trust and dependence.

"Zilian, I will always need you. No matter what happens in the future, I hope you will always be by my side."

Zi Lian looked back at Huang sincerely, her eyes full of determination and resolve: "Madam, rest assured, no matter where I am, I will always be by your side, sharing the joys and sorrows with you, and overcoming the difficulties together."

Huang nodded gently, and an indescribable warmth surged in his heart.

She knew that with Zi Lian, she would be able to overcome all the difficulties before her, protect this land, and lead the country to a more glorious tomorrow.

Even if the road ahead is difficult, she will not be afraid as long as her closest people are by her side.

Huang gently took Zi Lian's hand, and the two walked slowly under the moonlight, heading towards the unknown future with confidence.