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Emperor Qingchen might never forget that day.
On that day, he encountered Su Yuan at the market in Langya.
At that time, she was surrounded by a group of servant girls, her petite and frail body shrinking into the crevices of the bluestone pavement. She allowed the sharp stones to cut into her ankles, drawing blood, yet she remained silent, covering her head and enduring the insults alone.
Later, without asking for the reason, he stepped in to save her. When she looked up at him, he forgot to breathe.
In that moment, amidst all the splendor, she truly was beautiful.
But it was somewhat strange for a woman nearing a hundred years old to still possess such beauty.
She said, "I lost my parents when I was eighteen, and since then my appearance has not aged. In five months, I will celebrate my hundredth birthday."
At that moment, the High Priest leaned close to his ear and exclaimed in shock, "Your Majesty, the Star of Heaven at the Wu Family Ancestral Hall has been showing unusual signs recently. Moreover, the Shunliu Path in Langya has nearly dried up in recent years. All these celestial phenomena indicate that an Evil Star has emerged in Langya."
Since Qingchen ascended to the throne, the water levels of Shunliu Path had been experiencing anomalies and had been steadily declining.
In the past two years, there had been no rainfall. Although Langya's ancestors had ensured bountiful harvests, relying on past abundance could only last for three to five years.
"Your Majesty, this demoness is undoubtedly that Evil Star!"
Could it be her? Qingchen closed his eyes and then withdrew his hand that was about to reach out to her.
As if mocking him, thunder suddenly roared across the skies of Langya.
Su Yuan trembled and was captured and sent to the Imperial Prison.
That night, under the desolate moonlight, she had a dream. When she awoke, her tears had soaked the grass mat...
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