Servini froze for a moment. "Why would you ask that?"
Xu Yi spread his hands. "Isn't that a perfectly ordinary question? When something like this happens, I think crying is a normal reaction, and only natural, isn't it? Besides, crying is generally a good way to release your emotions. It's good for you."
Servini looked at Xu Yi with a complicated expression and gently shook her head. "No, I lost the right to do that long ago. Your question is meaningless to me. Xu Yi, since you're here, let's discuss business instead. Now that Father has passed away and my eldest brother is taking the throne in accordance with his final wishes, I think... you and your Xinfei Merchant Guild should perhaps make some preparations in advance..."
Seeing Servini hesitate, Xu Yi couldn't help smiling.
"Your Royal Highness, in what capacity are you giving me this warning?"
"Just... consider it a warning from a friend," Servini said with a soft sigh. "Because I'm no longer the Princess Royal you keep calling me, and before long, I probably won't be the mayor of Bunta City either."
Xu Yi stared at Servini. "In other words, you intend to accept everything?"
"Why shouldn't I?" Servini gave a bitter smile. "Father's greatest wish throughout his life was to see the entire kingdom grow wealthy and strong. I don't want to plunge the kingdom into turmoil because of me, as it was more than ten years ago, and destroy his hopes."
Xu Yi sighed and gently shook his head. "Your decision will disappoint a lot of people."
Servini glanced at Xu Yi. "Including you?"
"Yes." Xu Yi nodded.
The smile on Servini's face grew even more bitter.
"It seems you're no different from those people after all. Because I can't take the throne and bring