Chapter 62: Eastern Land Emperor Star
Just as there was cheering in the capital of Dayong, there was Lingzhou, the easternmost state in the East, only one state away from the capital.

At this moment, all the powerful people who were proficient in astrology on the Tianwu Continent looked up in surprise at the same time, watching the star in the East in the starry sky slowly light up.

In the vast night sky, a dazzling imperial star quietly awakens. Its light begins to shine gradually, attracting the surrounding stars to surround it.

This imperial star should have been sleeping in endless darkness at this moment, silently.

However, at this moment, it seemed to break free from its restraints and began to emit a strong light.

The light is not dazzling, but warm and soft, like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, or like a melodious melody that makes people feel peaceful.

The surrounding stars seemed to be attracted by the light and began to slowly and orderly revolve around the Emperor Star.

Their light shines brightly with the light of the Imperial Star, forming a magnificent picture.

The entire universe seemed to have stopped at this moment. Only the Emperor Star and the stars revolving around it formed a perfect picture.

Their lights intertwined to form a brilliant light track that went straight to the sky.

While Dayong was completely unaware and immersed in joy, the imperial star that would subvert the entire East quietly awakened in the future trajectory.

Lingzhou, Prince Jing's Palace.

That is the mansion where he went to Qiandu so excitedly, but ended up dying at the hands of Cao Cao.

Under the starry night, the palace was brightly lit.

At this moment, a silent coup is brewing.

Prince Jing Wang led his army to fight fiercely with the Yong imperial army on the front line, but news came that Prince Jing Wang had died in the battlefield.

Inside the palace, a battle for power is about to unfold.

As the son of a vassal king, Shangguan Lie has always been out of favor.

Because his biological mother was of low status, he never received the favor of his father.

But tonight, he must take advantage of this opportunity to seize the throne that does not belong to him.

Under the cover of night, Shangguan Lie sat in his room, with a man in black wearing a ghost face mask kneeling in front of him.

It is also an organization created by Shangguan Lie himself, and the nightmare of the entire East in the future.

He wears a ghost mask on his face and kills people without leaving any trace, disappearing like a ghost. He is called the Ghost Face Man!
"Prince, the entire palace is now waiting for your order."

At this time, the ghost-faced man knelt on one knee and reported to Shangguan Lie.

"Are you sure that your father has passed away?"

Shangguan Lie tapped the table beside him slowly, his eyes flickering.

"Yes, the news is absolutely reliable."

"But we must act quickly. His Royal Highness Prince Jing will probably have received the news soon."

The ghost-faced man clasped his fists and whispered.

"Take some people to control the entrance of the palace and make sure no one goes in or out."

Hearing this, Shangguan Lie no longer hesitated. He raised his brows, narrowed his cold eyes, and looked extremely cold.

"As ordered!"

The ghost-faced man lowered his head and instantly disappeared in front of Shangguan Lie.

In the darkness of night, Shangguan Lie quietly walked into his father's bedroom with mixed feelings.

He once longed for his father's recognition, but now he had to say goodbye to his father in this way.

He took out the secret decree of succession from under his father's throne and held it tightly in his hand.

Just when Shangguan Lie was looking at his father's bedroom with a mixed feeling in his mind.

A ghost-faced man broke into the bedroom: "Your Highness, everything is ready."

"Very good. Go and inform your trusted ministers immediately and ask them to prepare."

Shangguan Lie's eyes gradually became firm, and there was no turning back once the arrow was shot.

Now that he had taken this step, he could only go all the way. His elder brother was narrow-minded and not a tolerant leader.

Whether for the sake of his own life and property or for his own ambitions, this coup is bound to succeed.

He would not deliberately conceal his ambitions, as can be seen from the fact that he secretly recruited generals in the army and formed his own intelligence organization.

Shangguan Lie has never been a good kid.

His eldest brother may be narrow-minded or broad-minded.

None of this would move him.

In the palace of King Jing of Lingzhou, Shangguan Lie held up the secret decree and looked at the ministers with dignity: "According to my father's will, I will take the throne as the new king!"

As soon as he finished speaking, voices of questioning and opposition were heard in the City Lord's Mansion.

Some ministers, citing traditional etiquette as an excuse, claimed that only the legitimate eldest son was qualified to inherit the throne, and expressed doubts about the new monarch's accession to the throne.

They believed that the new king's biological mother was of low status and had never been favored by the vassal kings, and therefore was not qualified to inherit the throne.

Some ministers were concerned about the new monarch's ability to govern the country.

They believed that the new king was young and inexperienced and would be unable to cope with the many challenges facing the Jing Palace at the moment.

They were worried that the new monarch would bring chaos and disaster, causing heavy losses to Lingzhou and the people.

The moment the new king announced his accession to the throne, the city lord's mansion immediately fell into chaos.

The ministers discussed loudly, and some even stood up directly to oppose the new monarch.

They were emotionally agitated and full of hostility and dissatisfaction towards the new monarch.

But he was prepared.

The generals under his command led their troops into the city lord's mansion and quickly took control of the situation.

All the ministers under King Jing were forced to swear allegiance to the new king.

Although some people were dissatisfied, they had to bow their heads under the sword and saber.

At this time, Shangguan Lie sat high on the throne that originally belonged to King Jing, overlooking the City Lord's Mansion: "I know some of you have doubts about me. But I want to tell you that I will be an accomplished king."

Shangguan Lie looked at the many old ministers of King Jing in the City Lord's Mansion, who had various shapes and expressions, and his face remained calm.

He just turned to the ghost-faced man beside him and ordered: "Go and protect the palace. No one is allowed to enter or leave."

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"Your Highness, the situation is not stable yet. We must ensure your safety."

The ghost-faced figure next to him hesitated.

"I know."

"I want you to protect my mother and other relatives and make sure they are safe."

Shangguan Lie's expression remained unchanged, but his tone became slightly heavier.

"I obey my orders!"

Hearing Shangguan Lie's firm tone, the ghost-faced man no longer hesitated, but fled quickly.

The day after the coup, Shangguan Lie began to gradually accept the forces left by King Jing and began to slowly stabilize the situation.

He pardoned those who remained neutral or opposed him during the coup, and at the same time promoted a group of officials who were loyal to him and whom he had developed over the years.

He knew that in order to secure his throne, he had to win the hearts of the people.

At this time in the study of the prince's mansion, Shangguan Lie was discussing with his subordinates about the future direction of Prince Jing's mansion.

Now, the previous King Jing was defeated, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers from Lingzhou were buried in a foreign land.

Many of the surrounding vassal kings are eyeing Lingzhou at this moment.

They discussed the situation and analyzed the enemy from all aspects of the current Prince Jing's Mansion.

(End of this chapter)