A five-year-old goddess, raised to become an emperor for all time through a bronze mirror.

Chapter 159 This Empress is merely giving a slight punishment...

His menacing demeanor startled even the guards stationed at the entrance of Fengyi Palace.

These guards were usually well-trained and calm in the face of danger, but at this moment, faced with Pei Nanxing's sharp gaze and the murderous aura emanating from him, they were somewhat flustered.

They soon noticed that a petite figure was following closely behind Pei Nanxing—it was Nian Nian.

The guards were about to ask what was going on when Pei Nanxing flicked his wrist.

He instantly drew his gleaming sword from his waist and, with lightning speed, held the blade to the neck of one of the guards.

"Get out of my way if you don't want to die!"

Pei Nanxing's voice was extremely cold, as if it came from the deepest hell.

His eyes were wide open, flashing with a chilling rage, and the powerful aura emanating from him made it almost impossible to breathe.

The guards looked at each other, and although they were somewhat wary, they were bound by duty and tried to step forward to stop them.

However, when they felt the chilling pressure emanating from Pei Nanxing, they involuntarily stopped in their tracks.

In the end, everyone present was enveloped by an invisible pressure that made their breathing heavy.

Although everyone was filled with anxiety and worry, no one had enough courage to actually take action to stop what was happening.

And so, everyone could only watch helplessly as Pei Nanxing strode confidently and powerfully toward Fengyi Palace.

Niannian, who was following behind Pei Nanxing, seemed a little cautious.

She gently tucked the slightly heavy robe she was wearing into her clothes, then quickened her pace to keep up with Pei Nanxing.

Her small, delicate hands gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, as if that would give her a greater sense of security.

However, contrary to her outward tension, Nian Nian felt incredibly at ease at that moment.

Because she knew that as long as her father, who was from the south, was there to support her, she would definitely be able to get the justice she deserved this time!

Just then, the empress, who was sitting in the palace, suddenly heard a series of noisy footsteps and faint sounds of arguing coming from outside.

Feeling puzzled, she stood up, walked to the window, and looked out.

With just one glance, she saw Pei Nanxing, his face full of anger, striding towards her.

In an instant, the Empress's face turned extremely ugly. Her eyes widened as she stared intently at Pei Nanxing, who was approaching, and she spoke sharply without any mercy:

"How dare you, Pei Nanxing, be so insolent! In broad daylight, you trespass into my Fengyi Palace without prior notice. Do you intend to commit treason?"

As she spoke, the Queen's shrill voice echoed throughout the palace.

Faced with the Empress's questioning and rebuke, Pei Nanxing showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he snorted coldly and arrogantly replied, "Treason? Haha, how utterly laughable! Do you really think that my unwillingness to sit on the throne means I lack the ability? Today, I will make you give me an explanation!"

After saying that, he suddenly turned around and looked at Nian Nian, who was following closely behind him.

Her eyes instantly softened, and she said softly:

"Niannian, take two steps back and move a little faster, so that when your father starts to make a move later..."

"The splattered blood might accidentally stain your clothes." He didn't want his precious Niannian to be stained with the filthy blood of this malicious person.

"Okay, all right! Daddy Nanxing!"

Upon hearing this, Nian Nian did not hesitate at all. Like a nimble little crab, she quickly and nimbly moved several steps to the side.

Because she knew very well that the Empress standing before her would one day become one of the culprits who would hasten the demise of the Guangling Kingdom.

This is all thanks to the history knowledge that Xiao Ba has been brushing up on for me, otherwise it would have been all for nothing!

Just then, the Empress cried out in a panic, "Guards! Guards! Someone has dared to commit murder in the palace and try to assassinate me! What are you servants good for?!"

As the empress's shrill scream rang out, the previously tightly closed palace gates were suddenly smashed open, and a group of guards wielding weapons surged in like a tide.

Strangely, however, the bodyguards that the Empress secretly hoped would appear in time to protect her never showed up.

The anxious queen reached into her bosom and pulled out a delicate flute, then played it with all her might.

In an instant, a clear, melodious, and pleasant flute sound resounded throughout the entire palace.

Even so, the surroundings remained quiet, and not a single guard came to answer her call.

Seeing this, Pei Nanxing couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and said calmly:

"Your Majesty the Empress, haven't you realized yet? Those secret guards you relied on have long since perished and can no longer obey your commands."

It turned out that just as Pei Nanxing resolutely set off to rescue Niannian, his most shrewd, capable, and outstanding general—Jiusheng—was caught in the crossfire.

He had already led a well-trained and agile team of secret guards, sneaking into the heavily guarded palace like ghosts.

This team of secret guards were all highly skilled, swift and stealthy in their movements. Like ghosts in the night, they moved silently through every corner of the palace.

At Jiu Sheng's command, these guards instantly unleashed astonishing combat power.

With lightning speed and overwhelming force, they ruthlessly eliminated all the secret guards that the Empress had carefully placed in various locations.

However, when the news reached the Empress's ears, this woman, who was always proud and powerful, widened her eyes in disbelief, muttering to herself:

"Dead? Dead? How dare you act so recklessly within the imperial palace, committing murder on your own! You are utterly audacious!"

Just then, a bloodcurdling scream suddenly came from behind the screen behind the Empress:

"Mother...Mother, save me! It hurts so much! It hurts so much!" The voice belonged to Pei Huai Ren.

Hearing her son's painful cries, the Empress's heart clenched, her face turned deathly pale, and her body trembled uncontrollably. "It was all Niannian's fault to begin with, I was just giving her a slight punishment!"

As soon as the Empress finished speaking, an even colder glint flashed in Pei Nanxing's eyes.

He strode forward with a cold smile, each step like a heavy blow to the Empress's heart.