He would definitely choose the latter; he wouldn't risk widespread condemnation by establishing a regime at this time. If he could seize what was readily available, wouldn't that be a better choice?
"Mmhmm, that's a relief," Gu Qingli mumbled, her eyes still closed.
Xiao Yunjing looked at her dazed expression, smiled faintly, and bent down to kiss her red lips.
Before long, indescribable sounds came from the room.
These days, while the family was mourning, Xiao Yunjing couldn't do what he wanted to do.
After staying for a few days, Xiao Ce decided to return to Beijiang after all. He had been worried about Xiao Yunjing's intentions and also felt uneasy because Xiao Yunfeng, who was clearly not Emperor material, was in Beijiang, making him restless.
Now that Xiao Yunjing had made his stance clear, Xiao Ce decided to return and properly help Xiao Yunfeng manage Beijiang, allowing him to take the throne after Xiao Han's coming-of-age ceremony.
