If she's become the Empress, it's fair enough to say the Phoenix prophecy pertains to her.
But the question is, why would the fate of the Great Sheng Empire be entwined with her, the Empress?
The Great Sheng imperial family has an Emperor, a Crown Prince, and even a Princess.
Wouldn't those of the Li surname have a closer relationship with the Great Sheng Empire than Empress Liu?
When Jiang Ning heard Li Hongyuan mention it, she found it hard to believe as well.
However, upon further thought, the truth of the matter was not of utmost importance.
Even if it was sheer nonsense from a monk, as long as the Emperor believed it, it became true.
Jiang Yi was furious, "From whence comes this enchanting monk, managing to deceive the common folk as well as the Emperor?" He paused, stroking his chin, "When the opportunity arises, I must expose this charlatin."