Chapter 222: Showing Weakness

Jun Huang and Qi Yun engaged in a pleasant conversation. Her days were numbered She would take this opportunity to teach Qi Yun about ruling a country before she lost the ability to talk.

Nan Xun rode at the front of the troop. Hearing the bits and pieces of their conversation prompted him to turn back and get into the coach. Inside, Qi Yun held a teacup lazily in one hand and supported his head with the other.

“Remember, you must prioritize the people once you become the emperor,” Jun Huang said seriously, her expression solemn. “Let their wellbeing guide your decisions. Do not let your selfish desires take over.”

Qi Yun asked some questions every once in a while. “Northern Qi may appear to be a powerful and prosperous country, but underneath the surface lay a slowly rotting core. What does the gentleman think we should do?”

He had brought up an important issue. She straightened...