The Emperor gave the order for Xiao Zhan to set out immediately for the National Gate to defend against the Turkic threat.
Xiao Zhan accepted the decree, not daring to delay; he only had time for a single glance at Xiao Ran before boarding the flying beast provided by the Demon Suppression Bureau, speeding day and night towards the National Gate.
That same day.
The Emperor issued another edict, granting Xiao Ran the title of Little Prince.
The news spread.
And caused an uproar throughout the land.
Little Prince, Little Prince—this title had previously only been used by those who admired Xiao Zhan and envied Xiao Ran's birth, a sort of flattering address towards Xiao Ran.
Now, the Emperor had personally bestowed the title.
