Rebirth of the Phoenix Queen

e noon sun. The city bustled with life below the palace walls, but within the marble halls, all was

As the eldest daughter of the great Emperor Lin, she was no ordinary princess. From the moment s

d for g

u had always been a prosperous empire, its borders strong, its people loyal. And she, Princess Lin Yue

pire ever learned. Her father, Emperor Lin, had seen to that. He had always told her that

ion was a h

r too long, Your Highness," a

oft smile. Mei had served her since childhood, but unlike others who treate

ied, her voice measured as her

"You're always thinking. That's what

. "It's my duty to think, Mei. My duty to th

ed the weight of the empire on your shoulders since you were a ch

foreign. Everything in her life had been a matter of duty and responsibility. The

s in the life of a princess," Li

softened, but she

ourt of

ention. Lin Yue sat beside her father on the elevated dais, her posture straight and regal. She ha

court with a gaze that could silence even the most outspoken of his advisors. He

ng, however,

ng said, stepping forward with a deep bow. "Rumors of rebellion hav

peror Lin remained calm, his gaze shifting

gn of it. Her father rarely asked for her opinion in pu

Their loyalty is fickle, and their warlords are driven by greed more than honor. If we wish to quell any pot

every syllable. She could feel the eyes of every man in the room o

l Cheng, you will prepare the troops for an expedition to the North

wed deeply. "Yes

exterior. She knew her father trusted her judgment, but every decision s

rs of

lking through the imperial gardens. The cool evening air provided a welcome respite from th

ifices for the kingdom. But as she walked, she couldn't shak

d voices, whispers from two c

m said in a low tone. "A marriage between Princess Lin Yue and a

altered, her hear

ria

d always been focused on her duties, on ensuring the strength of Shenzhou. But now, with whispers of