Published: March 9, 2025
"These imperial measures... are very good." Tie Butian, with his exceptional insight, immediately recognized the benefits of his son's newly issued imperial edict.
First, it could endlessly evoke the people's nostalgia for the former emperor, thereby maximizing the royal family's cohesion among the citizens.
Second, it could strongly inspire public confidence in the new emperor, filling their future with hope.
With these two foundations, he believed that any future political decree would encounter no obstacles.
Moreover, it significantly reduced the resistance of the high-ranking aristocrats.
Even Tie Butian, a remarkable emperor of his time, would be in awe, praising endlessly, and even feeling... inadequate in comparison.
Ahead lay the residence of Iron Dragon City.
The two walked over.
...
After a long time, as they exited the Iron Dragon City residence, Tie Butian visibly relaxed. It seemed the heavy burden of a thousand pounds had finally been lifted from his shoulders, and he suddenly radiated a renewed vitality.
"Chu Yang, from now on, do not call me 'Your Majesty' anymore; I am just your Chu Yang's woman now." Tie Butian said tearfully, "I am no longer an emperor, no longer any other identity..."
Recalling the pressures of the past years, Tie Butian was overwhelmed with tears. Yet, she was still a bit worried: "But... can the child handle it? He is still so young..."
"What do you think? You're worrying too much!" Chu Yang replied, "What is the Lower Heaven? With Ning Tianya as his national master, even if he were in the Upper Heaven, that would be enough for him to reign supreme, not to mention he is our son. Can he be given anything less?!"
"That's true." Tie Butian smiled through her tears, "It's just hard to imagine that Senior Ning would actually agree to this... I still feel like I'm dreaming."
"Hmph... our son is no ordinary child." Chu Yang rolled his eyes, "If there were no benefits, would Ning Tianya care? Since he agreed, there must be a reason; however, that's not something we should worry about. Our children will have their own fortune."
"Mm." Tie Butian gently leaned against Chu Yang, "Thank you... This time, the Chu Family has done so much for me..."
Chu Yang embraced her and softly said, "You are my treasure... What's wrong with doing these things? Isn't that what I should do?"
To be honest, Tie Butian never truly cared about the throne; it had only ever been a responsibility and a promise to her. Now that she was no longer an emperor, it felt like unloading an immense burden. As for her past promises, hadn't she long since fulfilled them?
However, from Tie Yang's perspective, there was no need to assume this so-called "emperor" position.
In the Upper Heaven Chu Family, he was the son of the contemporary Nine Calamity Sword Master!
What a prestigious identity! How could it even be compared to that of a mere Lower Heaven emperor?
Especially now that the Nine Calamity Sword Master dominated the world, his son undoubtedly deserved to soar through the Nine Heavens as a great figure. Do not underestimate Tie Yang’s youth; even if he knew nothing, as long as he revealed his identity in the Upper Heaven, who would dare to act against him?
Such a person would be easy for the Chu Family to allow Tie Yang to become this emperor, and the contributions made were clearly visible.
Seeing Tie Yang performing so well, Tie Butian could only greatly appreciate Chu Yang’s family's thoughtfulness while feeling very gratified that she finally had a worthy successor.
Chu Yang and Tie Butian quietly entered the royal palace and saw the little guy there, seriously handling state affairs. Tie Butian stepped forward and, as usual, gave him a lesson, lifting the little schemer's backside onto her lap for a good thrashing.
Such a small thing, yet he was plotting for the throne...
Of course, she didn't use much force.
Looking at this snow-white, rosy little fellow, Tie Butian couldn't help but feel incredulous. How could such a small child scheme for the throne and even get the great Emperor of Heavenly Restoration to his demise...