Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Never look down on a poor young man!
Xiao Yan was the son of Emperor Mingde. When his eldest brother, Xiao Chuhe, got into trouble, Xiao Yan was implicated and ended up living in exile too. He was later found by the head of the assassin organization Dark River...
Years later, Xiao Yan stormed the imperial palace with the Snow Moon Sword Immortal, Li Hanyi, at his side.
Xiao Yan held a head resembling his own in his left hand and pointed his sword at Emperor Mingde with his right. "Father, you're old. It's time to give up the throne."
He released a burst of sword energy, shattering Emperor Mingde's magnificent robes on the throne and leaving him with nothing but golden dragon-patterned underwear to cover his royal jewels.
Xiao Yan had still shown mercy, sparing his father the last of his dignity.
Emperor Mingde's face went ashen. He roared, "You treacherous son! You monster!"
Then, overcome with rage, he spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted on the throne.
Xiao Yan kicked Emperor Mingde off the throne, then turned to the ministers kneeling on either side. "Tomorrow, I shall ascend the throne as emperor, and the Snow Moon Sword Immortal shall be named empress. Who supports this, and who opposes it?"
The ministers cried out, "Long live Your Majesty! Long live, long live!"
