Time flies, and the day for blood collection soon arrived.
Yin Changling has been very busy these past few days. Tu Shan Susu has also been brought to his side to be taught. Besides dealing with matters of the previous dynasty, he is busy teaching Tu Shan Susu.
Royal Palace.
Longde Hall.
It was the morning court session.
Facing the important officials, Tu Shan Su Su remained completely calm, sitting upright on her small phoenix chair and listening attentively.
Despite her young age, she was exceptionally intelligent and could understand many of the matters discussed by the ministers.
Even if there was something she didn't understand, she would raise it on the spot, without fear of the ministers' doubts. Usually, after a few words of guidance, they would understand immediately.
At these times, Yin Changling would feel very gratified, and he would never interrupt Tu Shan Susu's remarks.
Even when she asked questions that seemed pointless to him, Yin Changling wouldn't stop her; instead, he would give her opportunities to grow.
The ministers initially had some reservations, feeling that it was inappropriate for a woman to be involved in matters of state.
However, under Yin Changling's pressure, especially by beheading several of the most vehemently opposed ministers on the spot, the matter was suppressed with an iron fist.
Later, Tu Shan Su Su's outstanding performance gradually won over the ministers, silencing their dissent.
"The court session is over—"
At Yin Changling's command, the court officials took their leave, and Tu Shan Susu reluctantly followed Yin Changling away.
Throughout the journey, she hesitated, glancing at Yin Changling several times, as if pondering what to say and how to begin.
Yin Changling quickly noticed her actions, patted Tu Shan Susu's little head, and seeing that she didn't seem to mind, picked her up in his arms.
"What's wrong? Is there something you want to tell me? Just ask if you want to."
Tu Shan Su Su looked up at her little face, which resembled Yin Changling's. Her face was all scrunched up like a little bun. After hesitating for a while, she finally asked.
"Is something... about to happen to you, or are you leaving us, which is why you're in such a hurry to have me come?"
"You have no manners, you should call me father."
Yin Changling didn't answer her immediately. Instead, he pinched her chubby little face and said with a smile.
However, after waiting for a long time, he still didn't hear Tu Shan Su Su call him "Daddy," and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
However, this cannot be blamed on his little princess. After all, she was not raised by his side from birth, and he needed her to inherit the throne and help him govern the country.
Yin Changling didn't know if he would still be alive after today.
Fortunately, he has already made arrangements for his own affairs after death, and with Tu Shan Lingxi's status as a powerful demon, Tu Shan Susu can undoubtedly inherit the throne smoothly.
"I do have something to attend to and must leave, but I am at ease knowing that you are in Yin."
Tu Shan Su Su fell silent after hearing this. She was still a child, and she had been at odds with Yin Changling before.
Now that she knows her own father might leave her, she finally calms down and nestles in Yin Changling's arms, remaining still.
As a tiny child, she was meeting her own father for the first time and feeling his warm embrace, so it was inevitable that she felt a little reluctant to leave.
"Can't you...stay?"
Yin Changling patted her on the back, smiled, and said nothing. He never expected that he would be able to see his own daughter in his lifetime; it was already an immense stroke of luck.
After a brief reunion, there will inevitably be a separation, something he had agreed to long ago.
"My dear, after I leave, you must remember to take good care of yourself. The Yin Kingdom is entrusted to you. I believe you can do a good job."
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