The Emperor looked at her with amusement and asked in return,
"Why canât you be the Empress?"
"Be...because I...I have no...no family background, nor...nor any talent, how...how could I possibly become...become the Empress?"
She stammered again.
The Emperorâs mind stirred slightly, and he chuckled softly, saying, "These are not significant issues. As long as youâre willing, the position of Empress is something no one else can fill besides you."
Xie PanâEr was very surprised to hear this and couldnât help but think for a moment before asking, "Could it be because of what you mentioned earlier, that I was born with the Phoenix Destiny, so I must become the Empress?"
"You donât have to be the Empress, but if you choose not to, Iâm afraid there will be other changes in the world that will bring no peace to the world!"
"But if I become the Empress, those ministers wonât agree."
Xie PanâEr was not foolish. She was actually very aware of the current situation, whether it was the Dukeâs Mansion, the Marquisâs Mansion, or the Zhongshu Province, and the residence of the Left Minister.
All of them have eligible daughters, and these daughters all wish to enter the inner court, they all want to become the Empress, to bring glory to their ancestors.
Behind her, there was no such powerful backing, and she was even more without talent and virtue, having no ability to match that position!
"There will be someone to make them agree!"
The Emperor smiled slightly, closed his eyes, and stopped discussing the matter, "Iâm tired, I shall rest first. Call me when we reach the post station!"
Xie PanâEr saw he did not want to talk more, so she didnât persist in questioning.
On the road to Xianyu Pass.
Princess Ata used all her strength, barely keeping up with Zhu Xiuxiu and Huo XingâErâs pace.
They camped in a forest tonight, and Zhu Xiuxiu lit a fire.
Huo XingâEr caught two wild chickens.
Princess Ata gathered firewood, and after busying themselves for half a day, the three of them finally had a hot meal.
"I wonder where Xiaosuisui and big brother have gotten to?
That little girl, after setting out to the sea, not only has her power grown, but her lightness skill has also surpassed mine by a lot. Plus, with the Profound Sectâs instant transmission, even if I donât eat or drink to track her, I still canât catch up."
Zhu Xiuxiu took a bite of the chicken leg, feeling a bit depressed inside.
"Even if sheâs formidable, sheâs still just a child. I worry she doesnât know her limitations and might be exploited by someone!"
Princess Ataâs face burned slightly upon hearing Huo XingâErâs words. Her intentions were so obvious that Madam Ji surely noticed.
She lowered her head, bit a mouthful of wild chicken meat, and said in a low voice.
"I...I think that the Elder Princess has her own celestial trait. She is born according to the Celestial Destiny, so she should have her own mission in this world. No matter what happens, things will eventually fall on her shoulders."
As she spoke, she felt a bit guilty, but then she thought about how, through her efforts to communicate with the heavens, the results were always consistent, making her believe this matter should indeed be so. Why should she feel guilty?
Why should she feel guilty at all?
In fact, Princess Ata was unaware that her guilt at this moment was entirely due to the emotional bonds she had formed with Xiaosuisui over those days. Such a lovely child, she couldnât bear to see her fall into danger.
Perhaps Xie PanâEr is right; Xiaosuisui needs time to grow!
"The Elder Princess...she...she needs time to grow!"
Finally, Princess Ata echoed Xie PanâErâs words.
These words fell into the ears of Zhu Xiuxiu and Huo XingâEr, softening the sharp gazes upon Princess Ata.
"Achoo!"
Halfway on the road with Ji Youyuan, Xiaosuisui, dining with Grand General Xu, suddenly sneezed loudly, looking upwards towards the sky.
"Strange, why did I sneeze all of a sudden?
Could it be that Iâve caught a cold from sleeping outdoors these days?"