After Xiao Shi passed away and Xiao Mo took command of the northern army, another six months went by.
During those six months, aside from occasional clashes along the borders, most places within the Qin Kingdom remained peaceful. Many commoners had even forgotten that the Qin Kingdom was at war with the other kingdoms.
As for news concerning the Qin Kingdom's Crown Prince, there was still little progress.
The ministers continued recommending the heirs of various princes and nobles with royal blood, but the Qin Kingdom's Lord accepted none of them.
The position of Crown Prince remained vacant.
Some courtiers speculated that His Majesty might intend to father another prince and raise him as his successor.
Others even speculated that His Majesty was waiting for the Frost King and the Third Princess, Qin Siyao, to have a son who could inherit the throne.
But the Frost King and the Third Princess had yet to marry.
In short, no one could fathom what His Majesty intended to do.
Meanwhile, the Qin Kingdom's Lord summoned Qin Siyao every day to help him handle affairs of state.
At first, Qin Siyao was indeed rather inexperienced in handling the various matters of the court.
But Qin Siyao was extraordinarily gifted.
The Qin Kingdom's Lord had known long ago that his daughter was clever. After all, heavenly phenomena had appeared when she was born.
It was simply that his daughter had never lacked food or clothing, so she took little interest in most things. She was too lazy, and her talents had remained hidden.
What the Qin Kingdom's Lord had not expected was how frighteningly fast his daughter could learn once she truly applied herself.
For certain crucial points, he needed only to offer a brief hint, and she would understand completely, even drawing further