Chapter 105: I Am Not a Son-in-Law, I Am the King!

Six months passed. The crimson stains of rebellion were washed from the capital's flagstones, and the chill of winter gave way to the vibrant bloom of spring. On the surface, the Kingdom of Yue had returned to a state of profound peace. The court functioned, the markets bustled, and the common folk went about their lives with a newfound sense of security. Yet, everyone, from the highest minister in the royal palace to the lowliest street vendor in Xuanwu City, understood a fundamental truth:...