The Emperor Is a Wealthy Tycoon

In the four hundred and eighty-fourth year of the Ling Dynasty, the Emperor passed away. The Fifth Prince, Ling Zetian, ascended the throne and proclaimed the new dynasty to be called Shenjia.

That same April, the Emperor issued an imperial edict to marry the third daughter of the Prime Minister, Feng Qiuji.

On the wedding day, the city of Lingyun was festooned with lanterns and banners, fireworks filled the skies, flutes and songs mingled with splendid dances—everywhere overflowed with a festive air.

In the Chaoyun Palace, several palace maids dressed in court attire were helping Ling Zetian into his formal dress. Clad in imperial robes, Ling Zetian radiated nobility and authority: sharp brows, star-like eyes, and his long, black hair tied high, exuding the imposing demeanor of a sovereign who ruled the world.

Just then, a young eunuch hurried in to report, “Your Majesty, Miss Feng has disappeared...”

Ling Zetian’s eyes darkened as he glanced at the eunuch. “Then why haven’t you found her yet?”

The coronation ceremony was scheduled for the hour of the Dog, and it was now nearly the hour of the Rooster. The courtly banquet had long been prepared, and the bridal adornment was imminent—only now did they inform him that his Empress had gone missing? What sort of farce was this?

“Replying to Your Majesty, this servant and the palace maids have searched the entire palace but cannot find Miss Feng...”

Feeling the Emperor’s ire, the eunuch began to tremble uncontrollably.

“Convey my order: the Imperial Guards and Inner Palac