The princess has super powers and space, so what's wrong with being a little arrogant?

After they left the palace, Xiao Yibai pulled Mu Xiyue onto his carriage and said, "Yueyue, don't worry, father won't force me."

Mu Xiyue smiled. "I can see that although the Emperor is very angry, he is truly tolerant of you, otherwise I wouldn't have dared to negotiate terms. I see that the Emperor has very high expectations of you. Don't you really have that in mind?"

Xiao Yibai knew she was talking about the supreme position, so he said calmly, "No, never. I know what my father expects of me. He has said it openly and secretly. It's just that he thinks I am the most suitable, not because I am his favorite."

The heir to the throne naturally depends on his talent, means and character. Among the adult princes, the eldest prince is ruthless but lacks wisdom, and the second prince has lost his qualification to inherit.

The third prince didn't look very outstanding at first, but his abilities were acceptable. As long as he was polished more, he might have a chance. However, this time, his private soldiers were the result of three years of planning by the third prince.

The Fourth Prince seems to always follow the First Prince's lead, but in fact, he is not completely without his own selfish desires. In the eyes of the Emperor, the Fourth Prince is brave and resourceful, but too selfish and never considers the people of the world. With such a temperament, he is not the best candidate.

Xiao Yibai knew that the eldest, second, and third princes had sent people to assassinate him, but he only killed their men or suppressed their industries, and did not have any murderous intentions. In the emperor's eyes, Xiao Yibai was resourceful, strategic, and kind-hearted, and was the most suitable heir among the several adult princes.

After listening to what Xiao Yibai said, Mu Xiyue also understood an emperor's considerations about the successor to the throne. An emperor who can consider the people is worthy of the people's support.

"The Emperor is right. He is first and foremost an emperor, and only then a father. Speaking of which, are the private soldiers really the Third Prince's? Will the Emperor show leniency to the Third Prince?"

Xiao Yibai shook his head. "No, Second Brother was only stripped of his title of Prince, yet he still retains his status as a prince. This is because he only amassed wealth and never sold weapons to other countries, so he can continue to enjoy the glory of a prince. Father is happy to see the competition between princes. Only with competition can there be progress, and only with competition can we see who is the most suitable."

The Emperor is also a father, so it's understandable that he would be more tolerant of his son. Mu Xiyue said, "Then the Third Prince can also deny any knowledge of the private soldiers. Didn't they say that General Zhenyuan's son took the blame?"

Xiao Yibai sneered, "This isn't something he can shoulder alone. Those commanders have already acknowledged that the Third Brother is their master. Raising private soldiers is a taboo. The ultimate goal is to seize power by force if the desired outcome is not achieved. This is something no emperor can tolerate. However, Father will not execute the Third Brother. After all, he is his son. In the end, he will probably be imprisoned or exiled."

Mu Xiyue thought for a moment and said, "So, if you don't want to become the emperor, you can only choose between the eldest prince, Prince Rui, and the fourth prince, Prince Qi. Prince Rui and Prince Qi are both born to the queen, so you probably wouldn't want either of them to take that position. So, does that mean it can only be you in the end?"

Xiao Yibai shook his head, "No, that's not what I want to see. If Prince Rui or Prince Qi ascends to the throne, I will definitely be the first one to be eliminated, not to mention the other brothers. Father is now in his prime. Not to mention whether there will be any more little princes born in the harem, I still have the Sixth and Seventh Brothers below me."

"I have never met the Seventh Prince. The Sixth Prince's temperament is not suitable for that position. Since the Emperor intends for you, it means that the Seventh Prince is not as suitable as you."

If Xiao Yibai had to ascend to that high position, Mu Xiyue felt she would never be able to enter the harem, so it would be better to end it sooner rather than later. Love wasn't a necessity in life, and she didn't want to be trapped in a wall for the rest of her life.

Xiao Yibai seemed to know what she was thinking and put his arm around her shoulders to assure her.

"I won't put myself in a passive position. Don't worry, we won't get to that point."

As they were talking, they arrived at the palace, and Mu Xiyue followed them to Xiao Yibai's study. There was always an ice basin in the study, and it was cool as soon as they entered.

Mu Xiyue lay down on the couch beside her and didn't want to move. Xiao Yibai asked someone to bring tea and pastries, then sat down beside the couch and fed her personally.

"The Emperor will issue an imperial decree tomorrow, and I'm sure you'll be given the title of County Princess. Once the decree comes out, I'll go and ask for an imperial decree granting the marriage."

Mu Xiyue didn't care about whether she was a county lady or not. "Whatever, but now that I've said this, will the emperor still agree to your marriage request?"

Xiao Yibai said confidently, "Yes, as long as the emperor still wants me as his son, he will grant us a marriage, but he won't give up the idea of granting me a concubine."

Mu Xiyue gave him a look of disdain, "Then I'd rather not touch the water of your Prince Jin's Mansion. There are thousands of men in the world. If this one doesn't work for me, I'll change."

Xiao Yibai pulled the man up and held him in his arms. "Why change? Is there any man in this world more handsome than me? Didn't you say that all other women who insist on entering the palace must live in the house prepared for them, and are not allowed to go out for the rest of their lives, nor have any contact with outsiders?"

Mu Xiyue was amused by his shameless boasting. She reached out and pinched Xiao Yibai's face and said, "Well, he is indeed the most handsome young man I have ever seen. Is Your Highness Prince Jin planning to use his beauty to please him? I'm afraid that you will be so happy looking at all the beautiful women that you will forget the oath you made."

Xiao Yibai chuckled and pecked her cheek gently, "Yes, I can serve Yueyue with my beauty. Yueyue is also the most beautiful woman in my heart, so there is no need to be jealous. I will only serve Yueyue in this life and will never look at other women."

"Why would I be jealous? I must be sick to be jealous of something that hasn't even happened yet." Mu Xiyue snorted arrogantly again.

Xiao Yibai smiled even more happily, his lips pressed against her ear as he breathed, "Yes, you said something that hasn't happened yet, so we don't need to worry about it now. There will always be a way forward when the time comes."

Mu Xiyue's ears were tickled by his hot breath. She turned her head away and smiled slyly, "Yes, there is always a way out when you reach the mountain. Even if there is no way out, there is always a way back!"

"Turn back? This king will not give you the chance to turn back."

As he spoke, he skillfully blocked Mu Xiyue's lips, preventing her from saying anything he didn't want to hear.

The next afternoon, Mu Xiyue was lazily lying on a recliner, holding a book in her hand but staring at Xiaotao beside her. Xiaotao was sitting aside embroidering a purse, and she felt uncomfortable being stared at by Mu Xiyue.

"Miss, why are you looking at me?"

Mu Xiyue looked at Xiao Tao's nervous expression with amusement. She said nonchalantly, "The dark blue purse is quite pretty. Xiao Tao, your craftsmanship is getting better and better. What's the pattern on it? It's just that the color of the purse isn't suitable for a woman to wear."

Xiao Tao's face flushed red. "Miss, you're asking even though you already know the answer. This is for Qiyun. Do you think it will look good on him?"