At this moment, Mengmeng activated several special effect cards. Suddenly, a colossal phoenix appeared in the sky, circling above the imperial palace while letting out rhythmic cries. It then alighted upon the palace wall and bowed deeply toward Luo Xueyao.
The skeptics among the populace challenged the others: "Well? What do you say now? You can't possibly claim this phoenix is here to pay respects to General Pei, can you? Look, General Pei is standing right there with the civil and military officials, bowing to the Empress!"
The skeptics remained stubborn: "General Pei is standing right beside her! He's so close—what if there’s been some kind of mistake? Besides, a phoenix only proves she has the mandate of heaven. If she has that, she should just be a good Empress consort; why must she insist on seizing power?"
Chapter 228