She had the prime minister executed, held the military power in her hands, and controlled the child emperor. Xie Jin became a powerful minister whom everyone in Great Wei feared, despite being a woman.
She had taken to the battlefield at thirteen and never lost a battle against the barbarians. She inherited her father's title of Marquis of Changning and was granted the title of Grand General Who Supports the State.
The soldiers and people of Great Wei treated her as a legend. Later, their goddess usurped the throne, imprisoned the imperial family, and took the highest seat of power, shattering the world's definition of what a woman could be.
At court, a group of so-called loyal ministers and worthy officials began denouncing her.
"How can a woman become emperor? You are challenging the rites and laws upheld by our ancestors for thousands of years!"
"You raised an army in rebellion and showed contempt for the imperial family. A treacherous minister like you deserves to be executed by everyone under heaven!"
From the dragon throne, Xie Jin gave them only one answer: "Since you are incapable of governing the realm properly, I will do it myself."
Her principle for dealing with the stubborn was simple: kill.
Coming soon: Envying the Fish
Xianyu was bought from a brothel by Xie Yannian.
He taught her to read and write, to practice martial arts and kill, and took her all across the land.
"Xianyu, you are a very important person to me." Those words from Xie Yannian made Xianyu willingly give her life for him.
She never imagined she would truly lose her life in the end.
Xie Yannian had a beloved woman, pure and noble, of exalted status and peerless beauty, with admirers throughout the world. Her name was Xi Yun.
Her only flaw was that she suffered from a deadly poison and had little time left to live.
Xianyu was the remedy Xie Yannian had prepared for her.
Flesh carved away, blood drained, agony beyond words: as Xianyu lay at death's door, she swore the fiercest oath: "One day, I will have power and influence. I will make my name known throughout the world. I will make everyone who hurt me die without a place to be buried!"
Years passed in a flash. Xie Yannian never expected to see Xianyu again. By then, he was the prime minister, while Xianyu was the empress dowager, mother of the realm.
She was of noble birth and could also wield power over the entire court.
Xianyu made the words she'd spoken that day come true.
When a princess humiliated her, she killed the princess. When a powerful minister harmed her, she had his entire clan executed and his estate confiscated. Those who betrayed her were left out in the wilderness, never to be reborn.
She killed everyone who had ever hurt her, without exception.
Some called her a calamity who ruined the country, a woman of low birth who became the revered empress dowager. Some said she was cruel as a serpent, persecuted loyal officials, and monopolized power. Others said she was debauched and shameless, keeping male lovers and attendants.
None of it mattered to Xianyu.
In the end, Xianyu became emperor, ascended to the highest peak, and received the homage of the four corners of the realm and the submission of all under heaven.
"I am the one destined by heaven."
1. The female lead is love-brained in the early story, then becomes ruthless. She follows Jiang Yuyan's script and kills off almost everyone in the book, leaving only the title. She's an evil woman, so please steer clear if that's not for you.
2. The leads don't fall in love. They only fight each other, in a battle to the death.
3. Please be civil while reading. If you don't like it, feel free to leave. Thank you for your support.
Theme: Value the greater good of the country and its people, don't care too much about others' opinions, and follow your heart.
