Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor-Chapter 1574 - 1559: Empress

Tianheng Continent, Eastern Domain, Yunlai Empire, the former Heavenly Mist Imperial Palace!

This morning, at the imperial court, Yunlai Emperor Long Chen, crowned and clad in a dragon robe, sat high on the Golden Throne Hall. Below, the civil and military officials shouted in unison: "Long live our Emperor!"

"Long live our Emperor!"

"Long live our Emperor!"

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Facing the court officials paying homage, Long Chen spoke calmly: "You may rise."

Now, Long Chen has been on the throne for three years, demonstrating more and more of an emperor's demeanor, his entire being exuding supreme majesty, commanding respect without anger.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The officials' voices echoed like a mountain and sea shattering, rising and falling.

Soon, there was a sharp cry from the head eunuch: "If there are matters, address them, if not, dismissal!" His sharp voice reverberated throughout the Golden Throne Hall.

Today, Yunlai Empire's morning court commenced, and the civil and military officials began to report the major affairs of the world, and the livelihood of the people, with Emperor Long Chen listening intently.

Yunlai Emperor Long Chen, known as a wise and enlightened ruler throughout the world, beloved by the people, he draws close to virtuous ministers and keeps sycophants at bay!

Understanding the principle that those who win people's hearts win the world, he loves the populace as his children and often handles state affairs with keen insight. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

During the court session, voices of heartfelt admiration from the officials continuously resounded: "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise! We ministers are not equal!"

"Your Majesty, wise!"

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Living in such an era, governing the world with such a wise ruler, the thought arises in the hearts of all officials: With such a ruler, the Yunlai Empire is destined to prosper.

At this time, in the Golden Throne Hall, there are several civil and military officials who were former officials of the Heavenly Mist Empire; over two years ago, an evil demon arose within the Heavenly Mist Empire and exterminated its imperial family in one fell swoop.

It is now almost three years, and the officials are long accustomed to this wise new monarch.

Under his governance, with the new policies he introduced, the nation's power has grown stronger by the day, surpassing that of the former Heavenly Mist Empire.

Regarding that evil demon... people are still vividly reminded of the silhouette that stood proudly like a divine demon in the Imperial City, single-handedly turning "Heavenly Mist Empire" into mere history.

Later, it is said that the demon left the Yunlai Empire to journey to a broader world.

Yet, the legend of that demon continues to spread throughout the Eastern Domain.

Two years ago, it was rumored that in the Tianlan Empire, he slew various demons and strong figures, annihilated the foremost force in the Eastern Domain, the Tiankun Sect, and Sun and Moon Divine Sect, and even became the Prince Consort of Princess Linglong, the most beautiful woman in the Eastern Domain from the Tianlan Empire.

Afterwards, his deeds gradually faded into silence, but it wasn't long ago that a more shocking and unbelievable rumor circulated about that demon.

The Eastern Domain finally produced a Supreme Martial Emperor, called Emperor Bu Fan, with unparalleled talent, who held the entire Eastern Domain in contempt.

Even the mighty Tianlan Empire of the Eastern Domain, which had existed for countless ages, was annihilated under the power of Emperor Bu Fan.

But then that demon reappeared suddenly and, single-handedly, turned the tide. It's said that at Wolong Mountain, he annihilated tens of thousands of troops and slaughtered all the greatest powers of the Eastern Domain, and he killed the Eastern Domain's sole emperor at Demon Flame Mountain, Emperor Bu Fan!

The name of the demon Shi Feng resounded once again throughout the entire Eastern Domain.

The nations surrounding Yunlai all know that Yunlai Emperor Long Chen has a close relationship with Shi Feng, and throughout Yunlai Empire, statues of the war god Shi Feng have been erected.

Just recently, numerous nations in the Eastern Domain sent emissaries bearing grand tributes to curry favor with the Yunlai Emperor.

Among them were several major countries with national strength surpassing that of Yunlai Empire.

"Dismiss! Court!" As the sharp cry of the head eunuch reverberated once again through the Golden Throne Hall, today's morning court came to an end.

After the court was dismissed, Emperor Long Chen did not continue to handle state affairs nor did he seek entertainment in any concubine's palace in the harem, but rather went to the most magnificent group of buildings in the rear palace.

Not long after, Emperor Long Chen stood before the largest building in the Imperial Palace; this building surpassed even the dormitory of Emperor Long Chen in both scale and majesty.

The reason is none other, for this dormitory is the residence of the Empress of Yunlai Empire, the most exalted individual in Yunlai Empire. Every day after court, the first thing Long Chen does is to pay his respects to the Empress.

Empress, mother of the nation!

In front of the dormitory, dozens of eunuchs and palace maids stood on either side. Upon seeing Emperor Long Chen approach, they immediately knelt: "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

To those kneeling eunuchs and palace maids, Long Chen nodded, then spoke to a palace maid kneeling closest to him: "Inform the Empress that I have come to pay my respects!"

Unexpectedly, for Emperor Long Chen to pay respects, the eunuchs and palace maids also need to be informed.

"I obey!" This palace maid responded and slowly stood up, cautiously stepping towards the golden door, gently pushed it open, and entered.

Long Chen waited quietly.

Soon, the palace maid emerged from the door, bowed to Long Chen, and said: "Your Majesty, the Empress invites you to enter."

As soon as the palace maid finished speaking, the surrounding eunuchs and palace maids rose slowly, and completely opened the golden door for Long Chen.

"Good!" Hearing the palace maid's reply, with the golden door now completely open, Long Chen stepped inside and quickly entered a grand and elegant dormitory.

"Hee hee hee!" Shortly after entering, Long Chen heard a familiar playful laughter like that of a fairy echo.

Hearing this playful laughter, Long Chen was not at all surprised; over the years, this girl often came to the Empress's dormitory to accompany her.

Over the years, Long Chen had many times, intentionally or unintentionally, mentioned finding a well-rounded Prince Consort for her, but this girl seemed to hold no interest in others.

Long Chen knew in his heart that even though many years had passed, the girl's heart still held that demon, comparing every excellent man she met to him, consciously or unconsciously.

But who in this world could ever compare to that demon!

It's known to Long Chen that that demon now possesses Princess Linglong, the most beautiful woman in the world!

"Alas!" Reflecting on these matters, even as the supreme Long Chen, he let out a light sigh in secret.

As he delved deeper into the dormitory, it wasn't long before Long Chen met the important person.

Yunlai Empire Empress, Bai Yue'e!

The mother of War God Shi Feng.

The adoptive mother of Yunlai Emperor Long Chen.

At this moment, Bai Yue'e, adorned with a golden phoenix crown, dressed in a golden phoenix gown, noble and grand, with the demeanor of an Empress, was half lying on the Phoenix Couch, with several palace maids standing by her, awaiting orders and service.

Princess Long Meng was sitting on her couch, speaking to her.

At this moment, Long Chen immediately moved forward, half-kneeling towards Bai Yue'e, and said: "Your son pays respects to Mother, wishing Mother robust health, for generations to come!"

Over the years, Long Chen has treated Bai Yue'e as if she were his biological mother, understanding clearly upon whom all he has now relies!

Without him, he, Long Chen, would be nothing!

Without him, he, Long Chen, perhaps would have long perished in the Netherworld, trapped in a hopeless situation! How would there be this position of supreme majesty today, worshiped by thousands of ministers!