The council hall was completely silent. The once arrogant civil and military officials now all bowed their heads and pretended to be ostriches, as if they had returned to their student days, to that innocent era when the sounds of wind, rain, and reading filled their ears, and they cared about everything under the sun.
"How dare you! Do you want to rebel? Believe me or not, I will exterminate your entire family!" Ji Xiaoxiao bluntly laid out what had been going on in secret, which made Li Huiran extremely ashamed and angry.
“I’m going to rebel, what can you do about it?” Ji Xiaoxiao said loudly. “In the world today, I am the most skilled in martial arts, and no one can rival me.”
One word can startle a thousand waves, each wave higher than the last.
"I am but a lone wolf; I command a million-strong army." Li Huiran, who controlled the nation's military forces, dismissed the fallacy that Ji Xiaoxiao's martial arts were unmatched in the world.
"Your Majesty, I know I can't fight against overwhelming odds. Even a hero can't defeat a crowd. I can't kill all your soldiers. However, no matter how many troops protect you, I can come and go as I please. Taking your head will be as easy as turning my hand."
Ji Xiaoxiao suddenly launched an attack, catching Li Huiran off guard. Her body instinctively recoiled backward. With a series of movements, the jade tassels on Li Huiran's head rattled loudly. A few seconds later, Ji Xiaoxiao grabbed Li Huiran by the collar and violently flung her to the ground. The immense impact caused Li Huiran to cough up blood, her eyes closing, her fate unknown.
"From this day forward, I am the emperor. My beloved ministers, do you have any objections?" Ji Xiaoxiao sat down on the dragon throne, raised her head, and announced the momentous event of her ascension to the throne.
The council chamber was deserted, not even a breath could be seen.
After a long while, Fu Guanjie, full of arrogance and imposing manner, roared, "I have an objection! Since ancient times, women have been in charge of the household and men have been in charge of external affairs. All important matters of the world are discussed and handled by men. You are just a woman. What ability do you have to ascend the throne as empress? Who else but me can rule the world?"
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