Hearing this,
Turtle Chancellor's gaze sharpened.
His expression showed some surprise.
He had originally thought that after Li Xinge accepted the Dragon King's Command, the first thing he would do would be to seize the Dragon Palace's authority.
Unexpectedly, Li Xinge immediately returned that authority to him and the Eldest Princess.
"Regent King, the Eldest Princess just defied the Dragon King's Decree..."
Li Xinge interrupted Turtle Chancellor.
"She defied the Dragon King's orders and should be punished."
"However, she has governed the Dragon Palace for so many years. She knows the Aquatic Races of every sea, and she has both strength and ability."
"Merit is merit, fault is fault."
"Removing her position as regent is punishment."
"Having her continue assisting Turtle Chancellor in managing the Dragon Palace is making use of her strengths."
"The two do not conflict."
After hearing this, a strange glint flashed through Turtle Chancellor's eyes.
He had lived for over a hundred thousand years.
He had seen countless great rulers.
Once many people gained power, they could not wait to clutch every scrap of authority in their own hands.
Yet this young man before him understood clearly
what he truly needed.
What Li Xinge wanted was for the Dragon Palace's orders to be carried out without obstruction.
As for who handled the Dragon Palace's daily affairs, he did not care in the slightest.
Turtle Chancellor bowed again.
"Regent King, you are wise."
The Eldest Princess raised her head to look at Li Xinge.
Her gaze was complicated.
She had thought that after losing her position as regent, she would completely fall from power.
After all,
she and Li Xinge had always been at odds.
Now that Li Xinge controlled the Dragon Palace's authority,
he would not necessarily kill her.
But it was inevitable that he would