Ji Shengyue's eyes widened in shock upon hearing her mother's suggestion.
She stared in disbelief at the dignified and imposing middle-aged woman before her.
A storm raged in her heart. Her voice trembled as she retorted, "Mother, do you truly know what you're saying? I am the Queen of the Great Jing Empire, the supreme ruler of this nation. How can I simply bow my head to another?"
The middle-aged woman cut her off, her tone filled with reproach and disappointment. "You are too naive, child.
When you came to me all those years ago saying you wanted to fight for the throne, why do you think I immediately refused you?
It was because I could see that your strength did not match your ambition.
Compared to Lu Yinxing of the Great Xia Empire, you fall far too short.
I had thought you would understand, but I didn't make myself clear enough.
Today, I must force you to wake up."
