Motherly Love, Filial Daughter

Northwest Continent, Jia Ma Empire, Misty Cloud Sect.

The former Sect Master, Yun Shan, sat at a stone table in the plaza, leisurely savoring tea with Jia Xingtian, the Imperial Guardian of the Jia Ma Empire Imperial Family, seated across from him. Even Nalan Jie, the former marshal of the Jia Ma Empire, was present. The atmosphere was exceptionally peaceful.

"Is it really alright for you not to handle state affairs?"

Yun Shan cast Jia Xingtian a calm glance. Jia Xingtian waved his hand leisurely.

"It's fine, it's fine. Most of the Empire's affairs have been handed over to Xiao Jing now. This old bag of bones isn't needed at all." Jia Xingtian took a light sip from his teacup and said wistfully, "Maybe I should just transfer the Imperial Family to Xiao Jing? Then I could retire too."

"Old Jia! How can the ruler of a nation be casually replaced? This matter must not be treated as a joke!"

Nalan Jie hurriedly rose to reject the idea, but Jia Xingtian shot him an unhappy look.

"You already tossed the marshal's position directly to Xiao Li and stayed home to enjoy your retirement. How could you understand my suffering?"

"Uh..."

Nalan Jie's mouth stiffened, and Jia Xingtian let out another languid sigh.

"Ye'er has been holed up in the Black Corner Region and refuses to come back, while Yue'er is unwilling to take over the Imperial Family. If I want to retire, isn't Xiao Jing the only one I can set my sights on? Try to understand me a little." Jia Xingtian propped up his cheek, looking deeply resentful. "Look at all of you. Those who should retire have retired, and those who should enjoy life are enjoying it. Yet I, the oldest one here, am still holding down my