The Young Emperor sat on the rooftop, lost in thought. He was about to turn twenty-five, and it wasn't that he didn't want to establish an Empress; occasionally, as a man, he had his needs too.
However, whenever a Palace Maid attempted to share his bed, he would unconsciously recall his predecessor, who had died from his indulgences with women. Consequently, he no longer wished to favor any Palace Maid.
He was terrified that he might be schemed against and suddenly meet his demise!
Ji Youzhi was unaware of the Young Emperor's thoughts, but the ever-calculating Ji Youze could make a fairly accurate guess.
He was puzzled. The National Master had clearly proclaimed the eldest Miss Xie of the Xie Family as possessing the Phoenix Destiny. So why did His Majesty seem to pay more attention to this third Miss Xie, whom the National Master had described as fated for a short life and misfortune? Was it because of Xiaosuisui?
