Fortunately, the Six Realms have long been at peace, and the laws of Heaven were established long ago. Even if Jinran had been in seclusion for thousands or hundreds of years and hadn't dealt with anything, the laws would have assisted him, so it wouldn't have affected him much.

Otherwise, with his absence from the Heavenly Dao, the world would have been doomed long ago.

"I understand, thank you for informing me, Heavenly Emperor." Wan Ge sighed and turned to leave.

At this moment, the Heavenly Emperor spoke again: "Wait a moment..."

Wan Ge turned around and looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

The Heavenly Emperor opened his mouth but finally said, "I'm sorry about what happened back then. It was my fault. I shouldn't have mentioned you in front of Rong'an. Now Rong'an has received his due punishment. You... don't be angry with the Divine Lord. He doesn't know anything."

"Hmm." Wan Ge responded, then turned to the Heavenly Emperor and said, "I have never been angry with him."

Yes, she was never angry with Jinran. In fact, from the very beginning, Wange knew very clearly that she was different from others in Jinran's eyes, and very different at that.

It wasn't because she looked furry, nor because she could break into his barrier, but rather that flutter of the heart, a tenderness and flutter of the heart that he himself hadn't even noticed.

He allowed her to stay in his temple, sending her fresh grapes every day. Although he didn't know what he feared or was afraid of, Wange knew very well that he didn't allow her to take human form because he wanted to give her a better reason to stay by his side.

He needed a reason to convince himself to keep her.

A person who wields the Heavenly Dao but needs the system's assistance to develop emotions—Wange never thought she would receive his kindness from the start.

But he really didn't do anything to hurt her, and he was always unconsciously indulging her.

Wan Ge actually knew that even without Rong An's part, she would still need to find a way to cause him to have a greater emotional fluctuation.

Otherwise, even if he falls in love with him without realizing it, until one day he realizes and confirms it, that feeling will be weak.

Having experienced great joy and sorrow, bitterness and sweetness, he is still the one the system wants... or rather, the one this world wants to be the ruler of the Heavenly Dao.

…

The Heavenly Emperor sighed again: "Logically speaking, I should hate you, but I can't muster any anger."

Wan Ge smiled faintly and looked at him seriously: "Because you are not the Heavenly Emperor who cannot distinguish right from wrong."

He is protective of his own, but he is not indiscriminate in his judgment of right and wrong. He dotes on Rong'an because she is his daughter and protects her. When Jinran punishes her, he stands in front of his daughter and begs him to let her go.

But he was also well aware that his daughter had indeed done such a thing, and Jinran's punishment was justified, so he did not resent Wange.

"Actually, you are more suitable to rule the Heavenly Dao than Jinran." It is too difficult to be a good father and a good monarch. Although the Heavenly Emperor is somewhat lacking in his daughter's presence, he cannot be completely denied.

The Heavenly Emperor didn't understand the strange words left behind by Wan Ge, but he just assumed that she really meant it and didn't think anything of it.

…

Before leaving the Heavenly Realm, Wan Ge saw Rong An by the Wei River.

She seemed quite different from the arrogant and domineering princess he had met before. Her expression was aloof, and she had a touch of world-weariness, but she gave people a more mature and composed feeling.

Rong An was also taken aback when she saw her. There was no hatred in her eyes, but it was very clear that she disliked her.