Chapter 904 - 901: The Banquet at Hongmen
The Emperor cast a murky glance at the Eldest Princess, conveying a sense of supremacy.
"The Emperor’s intention is not to ascend that Nine-tier Platform. He seems willing to forsake the kingdom and administration, insisting on a fatal confrontation." The Eldest Princess raised her chin, a faint smile tugging at her lips, her eyes filled with seasoned humor. "If the Emperor has such a plan, this old body thinks he might as well suspend such thoughts..."
Before the Eldest Princess could finish, the Emperor sneered and walked toward the screen set between two twenty-three-headed flower lamps: "Then let’s see... whether it’s me who gives up the thought or Bai Qingyan, that traitor. Aunt, don’t forget... once Bai Qingyan enters the city, matters will be beyond your control. At least in this Luohong City, it’s still my word that counts!"
With the Eldest Princess’ sidelong glance at the Emperor, unexpectedly, there was no anticipated furious response. Instead, her expression gradually returned to normal.
Despite the Eldest Princess being dedicated to vegetarianism and Buddhism for years, her features seemed imbued with compassion. Yet, born in the Imperial Family and able to grow up peacefully—even standing firm in the treacherous palace’s back garden—the Eldest Princess, a legitimate daughter of the Imperial Family, could hardly be a person of gentle disposition.
The Eldest Princess dared to let Bai Qingyan enter the city, naturally she could ensure her granddaughter’s safety. The Governor of Yanwo, Shen Tianzhi, appointed by Bai Qingyan, had long been under her granddaughter Bai Qingyan’s command; otherwise... in conditions where she couldn’t assure her granddaughter’s safety, how would the Eldest Princess dare let her granddaughter enter the city.
Originally, the Eldest Princess truly wanted to make one last effort for the Jin Imperial Family. But now... it’s not that she doesn’t wish to help the Jin Imperial Family, rather the Jin Imperial Family has decayed, and even with all her frail bones exerting every effort, it’s impossible to support it!
The Eldest Princess closed her eyes briefly. She could only regret failing her father’s trust.
All things considered, Kid bears her bloodline and can be considered... a descendant of the Imperial Clan. Yet her Kid has failed to learn the ruthless ways of an emperor; what can be done?