"In this Huangming Kingdom, is there really someone who dares provoke the King?"
In Huangming Kingdom, she wielded absolute power. Even the Little Emperor in the palace had to listen to her.
"I have no plans to marry anytime soon. You can help me avoid some of the rumors outside."
"You're the Prince of Eastern Jin. If I were to marry you, I'd definitely face opposition from the Imperial Family and the ministers. Things would surely reach an impasse. That way, no one would come bother me or urge me to marry, and they wouldn't spread all sorts of nonsense either."
Su Qiao had already thought of a countermeasure and did not even pause.
Ye Lihan's eyes flickered.
Hah, what rumors outside? When had she ever cared about those?
She was only doing this for that person in the palace, afraid people would gossip about him!
"So what you really want is a shield?"
She finally took the bait. That wasn't easy!
Su Qiao nodded solemnly. "You could put it that way."
"King, can you really guarantee that my master will remain safe?" Xiao Yuzi interrupted anxiously.
"Of course."
If even she couldn't protect him, what kind of King would she be?
"Even if the Eastern Jin Crown Prince's people come knocking, can you handle them?"
It wasn't that Xiao Yuzi didn't believe her. The main issue was that the situation in Huangming Kingdom had changed as well. She had suddenly returned all governmental affairs to the Little Emperor.
He was afraid that some things would no longer be within her control.
After being questioned again and again, Su Qiao's face turned completely dark.
"Do you think I'm afraid of some Eastern Jin Crown Prince?"
"If he stays away, so be it. But if he dares come to Huangming himself,