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Five people fell off their horses with a thud, and the rest of the group fell into chaos.

Someone rushed forward to help them, only to discover that each of them had a hole the size of a finger between their eyebrows.

Fresh blood and a small amount of brain matter were slowly flowing out of the hole...

Looking at their expressions and pulses, there was no hope of saving them.
Just then, a loud and clear shout from the inner palace watchtower rang out: "The Emperor's father-in-law is dead! You all, surrender at once!"

The soldiers who were ramming the door turned around at the sound and were stunned to see several people lying on the ground.

The ramming stopped, but the shouts were still clearly audible, and the rebels were thrown into chaos.

The Golden Scale Guards and Golden Guards seized the opportunity and quickly took control of the situation.

On the bluestone ground in front of the hall, five corpses lay side by side. Two of them were deputy generals of the Zhenwei Army, and the other three were the emperor's father-in-law and his two sons.

The empress looked at the corpse in front of her, her whole body went cold, her legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground, her face ashen.

Should she be grateful?

Should I still be sad?
She had already reached an agreement with Cui Chang'an, and her family had already agreed to withdraw from the court, so why did they go back on their word?

Did they never worry about their daughter at all?

It turns out that once a woman gets married, she truly becomes an outsider.

However, the moment Cui Chang'an subdued the rebels, he sent someone to find Xiao Wu.

No one knew that Cui Chang'an's arms were covered in goosebumps.

The box that Xiaowu took when she left home kept replaying in his mind.

There are also holes in the foreheads of five rebel leaders.

He examined the wound closely; it wasn't caused by a crossbow bolt.

It was a weapon he had never seen before.

Although he didn't want to admit it, he knew very well that he was terrified.

Xiao Wu said that the box contained something that could help her turn defeat into victory.

Xiao Wu did it.

While Cui Chang'an felt fortunate, he was also somewhat wary.

If I ever wrong Xiao Wu, will the things in the box also give me a hole in my head?
He was separated from the Emperor's father and others by only a wall at the time, so Xiao Wu must have made her move from the corner tower of the inner palace.

He didn't hear a sound when the emperor's father-in-law and the others were hit.

There were no arrows piercing the air, no sharp explosions.

Just then, a loud shout came from the corner tower, and suddenly chaos erupted outside; even the banging on the door stopped...

With no leader, the rebels surrendered on their own initiative, and the crisis was thus resolved.

What on earth is that?
Xiao Wu returned quickly, but she came back empty-handed, with nothing in her hands.

A flicker of apprehension crossed Cui Chang'an's eyes: "Xiao Wu, where's what you just took?"

Xiao Wu shrugged: "I've put it away."

His movements were open and unrestrained.

Cui Chang'an looked around and said, "You must hide something that is so important, don't let anyone get their hands on it."

Xiao Wu laughed and glanced at Cui Chang'an: "Of course I put it in another world."

"How could it be placed here?"

Cui Chang'an felt a bit embarrassed, as if he'd been seen through: "That's good..."

Xiao Wu saw through his fear at a glance and cheerfully comforted him: "Brother Chang'an, you don't need to worry, I have no ill intentions towards you."

They won't do anything to you.

Cui Chang'an took a deep breath before nodding, "I know. I'm relieved."

"I just... stirred up the fear of when the Cui family was raided and wiped out."

Just a moment ago everything was fine, and without any warning, I suddenly became an orphan...

I can survive because I am still useful.

Similarly, because he was useful, his family members became obstacles for the royal family to use him.

All of this was not because their family members had done anything wrong, but simply because their fate was in the hands of others.

It's baseless.

Xiao Wu sighed, "Brother Chang'an, this is your inner demon. I can't help you with it; you have to overcome it yourself."

Cui Chang'an was well aware of this.
Knowing and being able to do are two different things.

He can't do it yet.

The two of them then tacitly avoided the topic and began discussing their next move.

Xiao Wu's mysterious weapon successfully deterred a large number of restless generals.

Some who reviewed the incident later discovered that the corner tower from which Xiao Wu fired the mysterious weapon was more than a hundred zhang (approximately 300 meters) from the palace gate. Such a distance, such a dimly lit night, and such precise aim—especially at the same time for five of them…

No one in the world, from ancient times to the present, has ever heard of such a master archer.

But the young Miss Fu did it!

If you say she's highly skilled, nobody will believe you.

That means it must be that mysterious weapon that's so powerful.

But what exactly is that weapon?

Apart from the Golden Scale Guards who stayed by Xiao Wu's side at the time, no one else had ever seen what that weapon looked like.

All others knew was that the Golden Scale Guards' loyalty to Miss Fu had reached a new high.

It seems that as long as Miss Fu's decision is not directed at the young prince, the Golden Scale Guards will carry it out without hesitation.

Under the intimidation of this mysterious weapon, the crown prince's enthronement ceremony was held as scheduled.

The little Min'er, held in Cui Chang'an's arms, sat on the throne.

As all the civil and military officials knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!" in unison, Cui Chang'an and Min'er both looked solemn.

This is where they will fight side by side for the next decade or so!
After all the officials finished shouting, a childish voice rang out: "All of you, rise."

Despite his tears, Eunuch Zhong stepped forward and shouted, "The imperial edict has been issued!"

"Empress Wang was kind, loyal, and filial... She was honored as Empress Dowager Cixi..."

"If you have something to report, do so early; otherwise, the court may adjourn."

The officials paused for a moment, then began to present their reports…

The imperial court has finally gotten back on track.

Subsequently, the new emperor issued an order, bestowing upon Miss Fu the titles of Princess of Jiaxing and Commander of the Golden Scale Guard, placing her in charge of the Golden Scale Guard.

To ensure that the Regent and Princess Jiaxing could devote themselves fully to serving the country, the Regent ordered that the two marry in three days.

No one dared to say that doing this during the national mourning period was inappropriate.

If the Regent deems it appropriate, then it is appropriate.

The wedding proceeded as scheduled, but this time it was different from before. The Empress Dowager personally ordered that Miss Fu be allowed to wear a phoenix crown, and also sent her personal nanny with many jewels and ornaments as part of her dowry...

Everyone could see that the Empress Dowager was trying to curry favor with the Regent and his wife.

But so what?
They have the ability and luck to gain such power and status, and they can even keep it!

Xiao Wu accepted the Empress Dowager's gift, but on her wedding day, she wore the phoenix crown given to her by Xiao Yingchun.

Since my parents refused to come, I wore the jewelry they gave me, which was my way of showing they were involved.

Huge pearls, large gemstones, exquisite craftsmanship, delicate design...

When Xiao Wu, dressed in a bright red silk wedding gown, was led off the sedan chair by Cui Chang'an, everyone was stunned.

Even the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, who were seated at the head of the table, were stunned.

She wore such magnificent robes and such an expensive phoenix crown, yet her expression remained calm and composed, showing no trace of the rough and uncouth air one might expect from someone raised in the common people.

It was as if she was born to be the sun in the sky, and every glance and smile of hers was a sign of compassion for all living beings.

Cui Chang'an was also stunned.

I used to think Xiao Wu was beautiful and kind-hearted, and I always wanted to keep her by my side.

Now that he is second only to the emperor, he feels ashamed and unworthy of his position.

I am not worthy of her.

Xiao Wu seemed to see through his inferiority complex, and the hand that was being held turned around and squeezed his fingers.

Cui Chang'an snapped out of his reverie and smiled at Xiao Wu: "Let's go in..."

After the ceremony, the two entered the bridal chamber.

While they were drinking the nuptial wine here, things were already getting lively outside.

Many guests whispered among themselves: The Regent's wife's outfit was so beautiful! And it fit her perfectly.

Such exquisite items cannot be made in just one or two days.

Which family's embroiderer is so skilled?

How could it be made so exquisitely?

Some people also exclaimed: The phoenix crown on the Regent's wife's head is so beautiful!

The Empress Dowager is so generous, bestowing such a beautiful phoenix crown upon the Regent's wife.

The Empress Dowager smiled and pretended not to hear, but her hands under her sleeves almost tore the handkerchief to shreds.

Where did that come from, a reward from yourself?
I don't have such a beautiful and luxurious phoenix crown, or such a large and round pearl pendant!
Where on earth did this Miss Fu get that phoenix crown?! (End of Chapter)