Girls Should Be Reserved

"I..." Guan Xing hesitated.

Not to mention that she had only been emperor for a few days, Guan Xing had never cared much for power.

She had been willing to inherit the throne partly because it was her grandfather's dying wish, and partly because it would make it easier for her to protect the empire's people.

The turmoil at court had been quelled. Her second uncle, who could rightfully inherit the throne, had willingly headed north to become the Marquis of Schicksal.

Durandal had renounced all rewards and continued guarding the empire's borders. At such a time, the empire was still waiting to be rebuilt.

As for whether Guan Xing wanted to leave with Han Jiang, she certainly did.

Since childhood, Guan Xing had loved studying the mysteries of heaven and earth. The place Han Jiang came from was a vast world, filled with countless things for her to research.

But the empire could not be without an emperor. The current situation had stabilized, but what about the future?

The Stone Figure had granted her immortality so that she could protect the empire for generations. If she left now...

Guan Xing was conflicted, deeply conflicted.

Han Jiang had shown her kindness. His homeland needed Guan Xing's help, and she wanted to help him as well.

One good turn deserved another. Guan Xing could not simply stand by.

"Come with me. I really need you." Han Jiang smiled bitterly. "The choice is yours, but I still hope you can leave with me."

Guan Xing lowered her head and remained silent for a long time. Finally, she let out a long breath and said conflictedly, "Give me some time. Can you give me some time?"

"The empire looks peaceful on the surface, but the undercurrents beneath have yet to be resolved. I...