"A kingdom cannot go a single day without a ruler, nor can it go a single day without a queen. Before, it was understandable that you had not yet succeeded to the throne, but now that you are about to ascend as emperor, while the position of empress has fallen by the wayside—that really isn't like you! Hurry up and choose someone. Stop dragging your feet." Official Zhao looked at me with an utterly serious expression, though there was also a trace of anticipation in her eyes.
She was no longer the Official Zhao of years ago. After becoming prime minister, aside from being a great beauty with graceful bearing, she now possessed a mature, capable charm as well—the sort that could entrance all living things. As for Official Tu, after returning to her old profession at the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, she was still much the same, with hardly any changes.
"Emperor Xia, this matter cannot be left undecided. The celestial signs may change! You should make your decision soon, so that we subjects can set our hearts at ease!" Official Tu continued.
I nodded repeatedly. In truth, I had already chosen someone, but there had been too much going on lately. I had not had time to discuss it with my wife, and so I had dragged things out until these final few days. Now everyone had grown anxious.
"Big Brother!" Xijun came over as well, a trace of eagerness shining in her eyes, as though she wanted to say something. But Song Wanyi, adept at reading people's expressions, immediately came over and said, "Master, this matter should be decided without delay. Please return and discuss it with Madam as soon as possible."
Official Zhao and Xijun naturally knew whom Song Wanyi meant and did not dare say another