Yin Li, also known as Tu Shan Su Su, was the first female emperor in the history of the Yin Kingdom, and she ushered in a new era.
Before her, no woman had ever been able to become a ruler, but after her, the Yin state was ruled by female emperors in every generation.
Even a thousand years later, countless documentaries were made about her deeds, each praising her greatness.
After all, since that time, the Yin state had already begun to uphold the principle that all people are born equal, and that women and men enjoy equal inheritance rights, as well as equal status and treatment in all aspects.
It should be noted that during the reign of Empress Yin Li's father, Emperor Yin Changling, it was still a patriarchal society.
Empress Yin Li truly deserves credit for completely changing this situation in just a few decades.
During Yin Li's reign, the world was at peace, the seas were calm and the rivers were clear, and the country was prosperous and strong, reaching the peak of its national power, which benefited future generations.
Throughout her life, she loved the country more than beautiful women. Her captivating charm bewitched countless men, and her male favorites were all sons of officials.
What later generations most enjoyed discussing was Yin Li's romantic affairs. After all, she had a royal husband, three noble husbands, and countless servants, which was quite a topic of conversation.
Moreover, who Empress Yin Li loved the most remains a subject of much speculation in later generations, and even today, various factions, such as the Royal Husband faction and the Noble Husband faction, continue to argue about it.
However, later generations have many speculations about Yin Li's mother, the Queen of Tushan, since it is rumored that the Queen of Tushan is an immortal.
Rumors are just rumors, and the accounts can be as outrageous as they seem. Most people in later generations don't believe them, but even if they don't believe them, they've still been used in many films and television dramas.
The rumor also says that when the late Emperor Yin Changling passed away, Queen Tushan was heartbroken and died along with him, but her coffin was clearly empty.
Legend has it that Queen Tushan was an enlightened immortal who came to this world to become an immortal. Therefore, after giving birth to Empress Yinli, raising her to adulthood was already fulfilling her worldly wish.
Having fulfilled her wish, Queen Tushan ascended to immortality along with her husband upon his passing.
Some people say that Queen Tushan's appearance has remained unchanged for decades. Even at eighty years old, she still has the appearance of a young woman in her late teens, with a slender figure and graceful movements.
People have had doubts about this, and there were even rumors that the Queen of Tushan was a fox demon who would dig out people's hearts and lungs to maintain her appearance.
However, these rumors did not last long, as they were all silenced by His Majesty Yin Li's strong measures.
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During His Majesty Yin Li's reign, he placed great trust in the new Grand Preceptor, Wan Qiyi. Although she was a woman, together they created a prosperous era.
Speaking of Wan Qiyi, the newly appointed Imperial Advisor, her background is also a mystery, shrouded in mystery.
After all, the previous Grand Preceptor, who was also her father, had long since retired and traveled the world with his wife, disappearing without a trace.
However, Wan Qiyi, the Imperial Preceptor, although a woman, is indeed highly skilled in magic, surpassing even her father.
Wan Qiyi, like her father, was a woman of deep affection. She had only one husband and one daughter in her life.
During Wanqiyi's reign, she could summon wind and rain at will, possessing extremely powerful magic, and was greatly favored by Empress Yinli.
It is said that Empress Yin Li greatly favored the Grand Preceptor Wan Qiyi, often calling her "elder sister" instead of her official title of "Grand Preceptor," which shows that the two indeed had a deep affection for each other.
It wasn't that no one was jealous of their sisterly affection; for example, a servant whom Yin Li doted on tried to sow discord between them.
Because this concubine gave birth to His Majesty Yin Li's first son, she was arrogant and domineering, believing that her son had the potential to succeed to the throne.
However, Wan Qiyi did not flatter him like other officials did, so he harbored resentment and always thought of taking the opportunity to sow discord.
As a result, Empress Yin Li killed him without hesitation, and even removed his children from the royal family, leaving them to fend for themselves in the marketplace.
From then on, Wanqiyi's position as the Imperial Preceptor became even more secure.
The two sisters worked together to protect the dynasty, enduring a hundred years of turmoil before finally retiring.
Later generations erected monuments in their honor, and they were supported by the people.
You protect the people of my Yin Dynasty, and my descendants will surely worship you as an immortal or a god.
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As for Tu Shan Lingxi, who was rumored to have disappeared, she lived a very fulfilling life. Yin Changling and Wan Qijin had both stepped down from their posts long ago and passed the throne to her daughter.
Tu Shan Lingxi had no objection to this. After all, it was good to let them gain experience sooner. If they caused any serious trouble, their father could be called over to correct it in time.
However, both of her daughters are exceptionally intelligent.
Needless to say, Tu Shan Susu has also mastered her father's skills to perfection, making her more than capable of handling the position.
Tu Shan Lingxi has been traveling for many years, always accompanied by these two.
Yin Changling took care of her living arrangements, while Wan Qijin took care of her food and clothing. The two even fought at first, neither willing to give in, but they eventually got tired of arguing.
They knew that arguing would upset Tu Shan Ling Xi, so they gradually stopped arguing and learned to coexist peacefully.
The three traveled to many places, saw beautiful scenery, and encountered vicious people. They helped those in need and eliminated many ruthless bandits.
However, Yin Changling's health was still compromised by the battlefield, and the blood transfusion incident also shortened his lifespan.
Tu Shan Lingxi used all sorts of rare treasures, as well as elixirs left behind by the imperial advisor and the shaman, to enable him to live to the age of eighty.
At eighty years old, Yin Changling was considered a long-lived man. As he was about to pass away, Tu Shan Lingxi was by his side, which made him very content.
When he passed away, Tu Shan Lingxi stayed by his bedside. The two poured out their hearts to each other and made a promise for the next life.
Later, only Wanqi Jin remained by Tu Shan Ling Xi's side. Wanqi Jin lived to be 120 years old before passing away.
In just a few decades, Tu Shan Lingxi experienced the deaths of two lovers. In an instant, although her appearance remained unchanged, her heart aged considerably.
After that, Tu Shan Lingxi often felt lonely. She was a fox demon with inexhaustible lifespan, and living for a thousand years was not a problem.
But Tu Shan Lingxi had lived long enough. After saying goodbye to her daughter, she chose to sleep eternally on Ling Mountain, guarding the dragon vein of the Yin Kingdom as a fox demon.
In her life, she has received such sincere love and avenged her great grudge; she has no regrets.
Her two daughters saw her off as she passed away, and they cried their eyes out. Even though they were no longer young, they were still her precious treasures.
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