The Demon-Suppressing Divine Stone's Whereabouts, the Martial Emperor's Legacy Treasure, and Arrival at Sage Zhu's Former Residence

Inside the Great Wei Imperial Palace.

Li Guangxiao was delivering a lengthy speech.

"Your Majesty, affection between men and women mainly comes in two forms: love at first sight, and love built through lasting companionship."

"Sage Xu, Xu Shouren, must have fallen for Your Majesty at first sight. After all, your peerless grace is unmatched. It is only natural that he should be smitten with you."

"Yet Your Majesty has labored over affairs of state. Court business has left you no time to concern yourself with such matters, and that is precisely why you have reservations about romance."

"But in all fairness, does Your Majesty truly feel no affection whatsoever for Sage Xu?"

Li Guangxiao spoke earnestly.

He was the Female Emperor's teacher, and something of a father to her. A teacher was a father, after all, so of everyone at court, he cared most about her marriage.

She was already twenty-four. If she still refused to marry, did she intend to grow old alone?

If Ji Ling had not been the emperor, it would not have mattered. But she was the Great Wei Female Emperor. At twenty-four, it was about time she considered having children.

Once she bore a prince, the Great Wei Dynasty would become even more secure, and the officials could breathe a sigh of relief.

Especially now that someone like Xu Qingxiao had finally appeared. He had looks, talent, and ability, and his prestige among the people rivaled the sovereign's own.

Most precious of all, Xu Qingxiao liked the Female Emperor. If they married, the people throughout the land would clap and cheer.

For Great Wei, there would be benefits and no drawbacks.

"Teacher, I was discussing affairs of state. Why have you brought this up again?"

The Female Emperor spoke in a calm tone.

"Your