She became a god

Whether Ye Qingzhou had fallen in love with power, Ye Xingming didn't know.

But she knew that if she let this brat continue to act up, she would be driven mad with anger.

"Why don't you want the land on Dazhu Peak?"

A few days ago, the Iron-Eating Beast clan, which lives next to the Red Panda clan, asked for help, expressing their willingness to cede 100 li of land south of the dividing line between Dazhu Peak and Xiaozhu Peak.

It's one thing for Ye Qingzhou not to think about making more profit, but he actually told the envoy that he was willing to help for free.

You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household!

Faced with his mother's accusations, Ye Qingzhou calmly replied, "Your subject naturally knows that Your Majesty is concerned about the great cause, but one should always think thrice before acting. Is that hundred li of land really so easy to take?"

"Leaving aside the fact that Dazhufeng didn't clearly explain the reason and details of their distress call, even if we could help them, would they be willing to give up their homes after their difficulties are resolved?"

"This is only considering the conflict of interests between our two races. If we look further out, will the neighboring rabbit race stand idly by? Can the other races of Little Green Mountain tolerate a race that loves expansion? Can the Demon Lord allow our race to grow stronger without any reservations?"

"Mother, I know you are wise and powerful, and ambitious, but if ambition corrupts your reason, who can I and my people rely on?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xingming's expression softened, but she still frowned. "Even if it's not appropriate to ask for land, you can't refuse it for nothing."

Ye Qingzhou smiled and said, "Mother, what's free is often the most expensive."

"Oh?"

“If they don’t want land, our clan has everything the Iron-Eating Beasts can offer. In that case, why not morally prevail over them?”

"Furthermore, if we accept the gifts, the matter must be completed and done well. But we don't take a single penny, so even if it doesn't work out, they will still owe us a favor."

"Most of the pandas of my generation have learned techniques such as the Mountain Wind Technique from the 'Formless Divine Art' under my tutelage, which gives them some ability to protect themselves. However, because our clan has always lived in seclusion, we lack experience in using these techniques."

"In my humble opinion, this trip to Dazhu Peak is an excellent opportunity for training. My people will accompany me on a mission to a neighboring tribe, and my personal guard will provide covert protection. Even if something unexpected happens, we can promptly call for help from Mother Empress. What is Mother Empress's opinion?"

"You've arranged everything, what can I say?" Ye Xingming said calmly, but she was overjoyed inside.

It's much better for the heir to be smart than a complete idiot.

Seeing this, Ye Qingzhou knew that his mother had agreed, and he couldn't help but flatter her, saying, "It's all my mother's fault for making me so smart and witty."

Ye Xingming smiled, "Giving birth to you was still my mistake."

"No, no!" Ye Qingzhou immediately waved his hand. "Mother Queen just didn't expect to give birth to a son as smart as you. Many clan leaders in Xiaoqingshan lament that each generation is worse than the last, but Mother Queen doesn't need to lament. It's all because Mother Queen gave birth to you well and taught you well."

"Stop being so cheeky. If you want to brag, then brag. Don't drag me into this."

Seeing Ye Xingming smiling, Ye Qingzhou seized the opportunity and leaned against her, blinking her big, bright eyes, "Mother Queen, you've wronged me!"

Ye Xingming was annoyed by her clinginess and pushed the little brat away, saying, "Just talk, don't keep sticking to me like that. You're almost an adult."