Volume One, Chapter Forty-Four
Whenever she met those ministers, she would warmly call out, "Uncle Huo, Uncle Huo, Big Brother Huo."
This left the many ministers staring in astonishment, unable to understand what had happened. How had White Bird become like this?
A minor earthquake struck one area, affecting more than a hundred thousand commoners. Houses collapsed, and all kinds of property were damaged. To such a vast kingdom, this kind of small earthquake was only a trivial matter.
But White Bird personally went to the scene, directing the relief efforts for the disaster-stricken people. She even took out her own money to buy grain and meat for the victims, promising to help them rebuild their homes. When the money was not enough, she even sold one of her beloved pieces of jewelry.
Of course, it was all fake. Zhao Fu had told White Bird to do it. He had plenty of money, but they still had to put on a show of hardship. As for the jewelry, it was actually something White Bird did not like, though it was still a priceless treasure.
Royal Hall.
White Bird's mother, Huo Dongmei, the queen of the Fire Flame Kingdom, said with a soft laugh, "I truly never expected this day to come."
Huo Baiwu laughed happily. "Yes, White Bird has finally grown sensible!"
Huo Dongmei smiled. "When she comes back this time, you must praise her properly. You certainly scolded her plenty in the past."
Huo Baiwu laughed. "Of course. White Bird has become so sensible. Now I can finally feel at ease. In a few more years, I can abdicate and hand the Fire Flame Kingdom over to these young people."
Huo Dongmei nodded. "Baiqing is also an excellent child. He has not let down your high expectations. I believe