When the Old Island Master Yun uttered those words, the Emperor suddenly recalled what Princess Ata had said when she first arrived in the capital.
Both he and Ji Youzhi had long harbored suspicions. While they didn't believe Princess Ata was lying, they hadn't dared to readily accept it all as truth without substantial evidence.
And now, having heard the words of the Old Island Master Yun, the Emperor believed firmly.
"It's true! I don't want to be a marionette, and I absolutely don't want the people of Nanjiang plunged into the fires of war, displaced, and their homes destroyed!"
As Princess Ata spoke, her gaze unintentionally drifted toward the Emperor.
The Emperor smiled at her and met her gaze openly.
From the chief seat, the Old Island Master Yun smiled faintly. "You have a righteous heart, young lady. You will undoubtedly achieve great things in the future!"
Princess Ata smiled and nodded sincerely. "I pray your auspicious words come true!"
