Eternal Life Starts as a Hunter

Chapter 642: Chapter 196: Black Lotus Blooms in Jade Capital City, Burial Garb Awaits at the Alley’s End

Li Yuan lay quietly on the couch, his form having already transformed into that of the Emperor.

The Emperor’s surname is Ji, and his name is You.

Li Yuan also didn’t know which Emperor would name their son "You," but if they did, it must be out of quite a disdain, right?

He had long heard Princess Consort Yin speak of the Emperor’s matters, seemingly forbidden by his mother.

To think of it, the Emperor’s mother must not be the Empress, but an unknown woman of low status.

With this thought, the Emperor’s path to power must have been extremely arduous, and if one were to delve into it, it would perhaps reveal another dramatic court intrigue plot full of demons and the Ghost Realm.

The Emperor who finally ascended the throne is evidently the protagonist of this story.

Thus, the fact that the Emperor slaughtered all his direct siblings becomes understandable.

Was the Emperor really weak?

No.

Was the Emperor really stupid?

No.

Was the Emperor so reckless from the beginning?

Certainly not, otherwise how could he have fought his way through, becoming the Emperor under the name "You"?

It’s just that the Emperor lost his mind, grew arrogant, assuming he had everything under control, only to be crushed at the height of his glory when he felt most secure.

This once cautious, thoughtful Emperor had forgotten how he ascended to power, and forgot... that perhaps behind everyone lies a sparrow waiting to pounce.

While the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the sparrow behind; every person is both a sparrow, a mantis, and a cicada.

He felt a bit wistful, resting his hands behind his head, reflecting on the Emperor he and Lü Xuanxian had jointly killed, trying to learn from the Emperor’s story to avoid repeating its mistakes.

After pondering for a while, he heard his brother-in-law’s voice from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, Xie Wei is here."

Li Yuan: ...

He paused silently, then said, "See her."

As Li Yuan, he certainly didn’t want to see Xie Wei at this time. But now he was the Emperor. The Xie Family wanted an alliance through marriage with the Emperor, but if the Emperor refused to see his future Empress, the Xie Family certainly wouldn’t agree.

Shortly after, the door was pushed open, and Xie Wei walked in.

Her dignified face, further enhanced by makeup, radiated noble elegance, her voluptuous body wrapped in a pale golden dress, and her majestic temperament exuded an air of superiority...

She was the woman that only the Emperor could sleep with, coupled with her identity as the "Hanzhou Secret Guard Crane Master," she naturally appeared charming and noble.

At this moment, Xie Wei gracefully saluted, saying, "I knew Your Majesty, blessed with divine protection, would surely come to no harm."

With that, the air suddenly grew silent.

Xie Wei received no response, maintaining her respectful posture without daring to look up.

After a while, she suddenly saw the Emperor rise, walk past her, and then leave the room.

Xie Wei’s heart sank, she stood up abruptly, frowning slightly, wondering what the Emperor meant by this?

Does he think the assassin was arranged by her Xie Family?

Is he disowning her after the fact?

But clearly, her brother’s army was outside, and any reasonable person would not act like this.

While Xie Wei was contemplating, she heard the Emperor calling out, "Someone! Draft an edict!!"

When these words fell, a waiting eunuch hurriedly came in and bowed respectfully.

In the eunuch’s eyes, the Emperor proclaimed loudly, "Issue an edict, today Xie Family’s daughter Xie Wei is conferred as Empress, after her death she shall enter the Imperial Mausoleum, her name enshrined in the Ancestral Temple, and receive incense offerings!!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

The eunuch raised his head in surprise, intending to say, "Your Majesty, shouldn’t we discuss this after pacifying Jade Capital City," but upon seeing the Emperor’s profound gaze, the words were forcibly swallowed back, instead, he responded, "Yes."

Behind him, Xie Wei stood in a daze for a moment, then bowed down in gratitude, said, "Thank Your Majesty."

Li Yuan walked over and helped her up.

While assisting her, their hands touched, and unexpectedly Xie Wei showed a hint of shyness, looking pitiful, drawing sympathy.

As the Crane Master, Xie Wei surely knew how to entice a man.

Li Yuan helped her up.

She, however, whispered seductively, "That day, I didn’t get my fill."

Li Yuan froze for a moment, feeling a fire lit within his heart.

Such a dignified sister-in-law unexpectedly revealed such a tempting harlot-like appearance in private, which was truly unimaginable.

If Li Yuan hadn’t known Xie Wei’s true intentions, he might have really believed she was a woman enamored with him.

He looked at his sister-in-law’s glowing eyes, but merely said, "Prepare me a pot of tea."

Xie Wei rose, and went about the task.

Shortly after, the eunuch returned with the Holy Edict, and Li Yuan glanced at it, saying, "Set it down, later announce my decree of making her Empress to the Nine Paths."

"Yes."

The eunuch complied and hurriedly left.

A moment later, Xie Wei returned with the tea.

Li Yuan drank the tea quietly, handing the Holy Edict to her.

Xie Wei accepted it, repeatedly expressing her thanks, her face filled with uncontrollable joy.

When she finished the cup of tea, expecting the time to consummate, she instead heard the Emperor say, "It’s late, Empress should return first, recent affairs have been hectic, and many unexpected events occurred... I wish to be alone.

Tomorrow morning, the troops may head towards Jade Capital."

Xie Wei said, "I am Your Majesty’s Empress, I should share your burdens... maybe Your Majesty could confide in me in bed."

Li Yuan looked at his sister-in-law’s seductive demeanor, naturally feeling an indescribable heat.

He had already moved past his previous "indifference."

That trace of Yin Qi had condensed upon his Celestial Eye, without significantly affecting his Divine Soul, unless... he opened the Celestial Eye.

Perhaps noticing his desire, Xie Wei intertwined her arms, fingers clasped at the neckline of her robe, gently pulling it to the sides, revealing her smooth shoulders, and fair skin...