Ju Zi and Xu Yunhan

At the same time, in the Empress Dowager's Bedchamber in the Sun Moon Imperial Palace.

After settling Zhou Huan and Zhang Lexuan's Ju Zi, he was intently reviewing the mountain of memorials.

Since eliminating Xu Tianran, she has been in charge of the Sun Moon Empire for six years, and she feels that her heart has aged at least twenty years.

Because being Empress War God on the battlefield, and being a ruling Empress Dowager in the palace are completely different concepts.

Endlessly reviewing memorials is far more tiring than leading troops into battle. Regardless of what others think, that's at least what Ju Zi believes.

But what could she do?

Her son is only eight years old. Although he is precocious, Ju Zi cannot entrust such a vast empire to an eight-year-old child.

In the quiet of the night, Ju Zi would think that everything she had done in the first half of her life was for revenge, but she fell in love with a man she shouldn't have, and even had a son with him. In the end, she discovered that her greatest enemy was actually that man's biological father!

How ironic!

Back then, before that man became a god and left, he told her that Dai Hao was his father, and hoped that for his sake, she would let go of this hatred, because it was not Dai Hao who caused her father's death, but the war.

At that moment, she felt only amusement—amused by this twist of fate, amused by the man she had fallen in love with, and amused by herself!

She had schemed and prepared for so many years, even possessing the entire Sun Moon Empire, yet she couldn't exact revenge on Dai Hao and the White Tiger Duke's Mansion?

It wasn't because that man became a god, but because Dai Hao had actually become her son's biological grandfather.

If there is anything in this world that can stop her vengeful heart, it is not the Deity, nor Huo Yuhao, but her son Xu Yunhan.

Huo Yuhao said that as long as she gave up revenge and gave up destroying the Star Luo Empire, he could make amends in any other way.

That day, she only gave Huo Yuhao one word. "Get out!"

However, after much deliberation, she gave up on seeking revenge against Dai Hao and the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, for the sake of Xu Yunhan.

Because if she insists on killing Dai Hao, then in the end, it will only be Xu Yunhan who suffers.

Unable to pursue revenge, she has spent the last six years focusing solely on managing the Sun Moon Empire for her son.

Just then, a loud knocking on the door interrupted Ju Zi's thoughts.

If someone comes to her palace at this time and no maid reports it, then it must be just one person.

A rare smile appeared on Ju Zi: "Come in, Yun Han."

After the palace door was pushed open, a handsome young man with clear yet deep eyes slowly walked in.

The boy walked with steady steps, without the slightest impatience or youthful exuberance. His handsome face was remarkably composed, making him look nothing like an eight-year-old child.

Although the children in the Douluo Continent develop very quickly, basically reaching adult height by the age of twelve or thirteen, eight-year-old Xu Yunhan is already 1.5 meters tall.

Coupled with his relatively mature Emperor's Robe and his precocious demeanor, he could easily pass for eighteen, except that he was a bit short.

Xu Yunhan walked slowly to Ju Zi's desk, knelt down, and respectfully said, "Your son greets Your Majesty."

Ju Zi smiled helplessly, stood up, walked over the desk, and helped Xu Yunhan up. She said with a hint of reproach mixed with maternal affection, "You child, we're not in the imperial court now. Do you have to be so polite and courteous to your mother in private?"

Xu Yunhan then revealed a childlike smile befitting a young man, "Mother, etiquette must not be disregarded. But your son certainly won't stand on ceremony with you."

Ju Zi patted Xu Yunhan's head and asked, "How was the lesson on governing the country that you learned from the teacher today? Did you understand it?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yunhan said, "I understand, but Mother, I heard today that you left the palace, and..."

Seeing Xu Yunhan's hesitant expression, Ju Zi frowned and said, "When did you learn to stammer in front of your mother?"

Xu Yunhan immediately replied, "We also brought back two people."

Ju Zi looked her son over carefully, then suddenly smiled and said, "Yun Han has grown up; he even knows how to set up his own spies now."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yunhan was immediately shocked and hurriedly said, "Mother, no, I..."

However, Ju Zi patted him on the shoulder, interrupting him. "No need to explain. The entire Sun Moon Empire is yours. What's a few spies in the palace? Your mother just wants to tell you that as an emperor, political maneuvering is important, but self-cultivation, understanding national policies, and knowing the people are fundamental."

Xu Yunhan immediately gave a bitter smile, "I understand, Mother."

Having said that, Ju Zi didn't press the matter further. As a mother and a powerful Empress Dowager, she sometimes worried about straining her relationship with her son.

Royal family ties, even between mothers and sons, are different from those of ordinary people, especially in a situation where the mother is stronger than the son.

After thinking for a moment, Ju Zi finally explained, "Don't disturb or observe the two people Mother brought back today. They are not people we can afford to offend."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yunhan's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked, "Shrek's Deity?"

Throughout the entire Douluo Continent, the Sun Moon Empire has no one it can afford to offend except for the Deity of Shrek.

Ju Zi nodded slightly. "Yes, the Deity of Shrek Academy. Tomorrow you will go with your mother to see him. You know what attitude to take without me having to say it."

Xu Yunhan frowned slightly, then suddenly asked, "That man is also Deity. Will he come back?"

Ju Zi was immediately taken aback.

Of course she knew who her son was asking about; Yun Han was by her side when Huo Yuhao came to find her back then.

Yun Han was only five years old at the time, and perhaps didn't understand much, but he clearly remembered the man who had enraged her.

As Yun Han grew up day by day, especially after his Martial Soul Awakening, the intelligent boy had long since realized that his background was extraordinary.

Because how could anyone in the direct line of the Sun Moon Royal Family Martial Soul that mutates into an eye- Body Martial Soul?

Besides, his mother's Martial Soul had absolutely nothing to do with eyes.

Xu Yunhan had clearly remembered that man's eyes for years; he looked so much like him.

Therefore, Xu Yunhan asked this question about the Shrek Deity his mother brought back today.

After taking a deep breath, Ju Zi said, "Forget about him. Your surname is Xu, you are the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, and always will be. As for him, he was just a passerby."

Xu Yunhan knew his mother's personality well; no one could sway her mind. However, as her son, he was still somewhat unwilling to accept it, so he asked, "Mother, does he not know I exist?"

After a moment of silence, Ju Zi countered with a question, "Do you want him to know?"

Now it was Xu Yunhan's turn to be speechless. After a long while, he finally said, "... Never mind, I'm just my mother's son."

Ju Zi patted Xu Yunhan's head again, smiled, and said, "Alright, go back and rest. You have to meet the Deity tomorrow."

Xu Yunhan then resumed his usual composed demeanor. "Yes, Mother, I take my leave."

Watching Xu Yunhan's departing figure, Ju Zi sighed softly, thinking to herself, "I wonder who this child takes after. His personality is neither like his father's nor like hers."