Her mood was the only note of sadness beneath today's celebration.
Overall, she was still satisfied. After all, Li Tianming's gift of a Realm Starball today was enough to answer the rumors that, among Zi Zhen, Princess Mo, and An Ning, she held the lowest status and would be the least favored in the future!
An Ning looked toward her father.
Years of endurance and effort had finally brought him into the true core of the An Clan's power today. In a sense, he was now another clan young emperor without the title, able to stand toe-to-toe with An Luan!
This was greatly beneficial for King Anyang to continue building and strengthening his own forces. At the same time, his ties with the Ye Clan, the Forest Beast Clan, and connections among the other imperial clans could continue growing stronger.
Until they could contend against the Divine Tomb faction behind An Luan.
Watching her parents reach this point, An Ning, as their daughter, rejoiced in her heart while quietly setting down several convictions.
"This child will ultimately soar high. I definitely won't be able to catch up to him. I must not lose my reason over fleeting love and joy. I still have to keep my feet on the ground and put my family first..."
Thus, she had restrained herself with Li Tianming from beginning to end. It was not that she disliked younger boys; rather, as the person who understood him best, the more she knew about everything Li Tianming possessed, the more awe she felt.
This grand banquet celebrating their triumphant return and cleansing away the dust lasted nearly half a month within the Anyang Heavenly Emperor Manor.
King Anyang had presided over it this time, with An Zhen also present. However, clan young emperor An Luan