Emperor’s Domination

tion Blood King for this one.” 

Yang Ming paused since she needed to swallow her food before continuing: “As for Buddha Emperor Division, the ancestor of the royal clan also likes the third prince.
That’s why everyone is saying that in just two years, the king might replace the crown prince.” 

“The king of Vajra, huh?” Li Qiye smiled.

“His Majesty isn’t well.” Yang Ling remained prudence as she spoke with a low volume: “There are rumors of him being enamored with eternal life, no longer caring about anything else.
He either trained in isolation or tried to find pills and longevity methods.
That’s why certain officials don’t respect him.
The court and other administrative businesses are carried out by the minister and national teacher.” 

Li Qiye only smiled after hearing this.

She continued to eat for a bit before taking a break.
Her eyes flashed as she asked: “Young Master, if you were to join the court, who will you support?”

“Who do you support?” Li Qiye answered with a question.

Yang Ling tilted her head in rumination.
She eventually said: “I don’t know, but definitely not the third prince.”

“Why not?” Li Qiye asked.

“I don’t think he’s a good person since he destroyed many sects by the border.
When he becomes king, he might destroy us and Duality Academy too.” Yang Ling replied.

“Silly girl.” Li Qiye chuckled: “If a single king can destroy Duality, it wouldn’t be here right now nor would it be Vajra’s turn.
Sacred Mountain would have done so long ago.” 

“True.” Yang Ling agreed with this logic.
She then said: “But he might destroy my clan though.
It’s within the realm of possibility.”

“Then destroy him first.” Li Qiye said.

“No way!” Yang Ling looked around again before whispering: “If others hear this, they might spread it and the court will massacre my clan.”

Yang Ling’s reaction was understandable.
The punishment for being a traitor was death.
Plus, her clan only had a minor title, not an influential military clan like the Li or a civil clan like the Zhang.
These two clans had immense resources and foundations.

“It’s no big deal, just take the initiative.” Li Qiye casually responded.

Yang Ling stuck out her tongue and didn’t dare to speak anymore.
If her father knew that she was out running her mouth, he would definitely scold and ground her forever.

Little did she know that this casual conversation just now had sealed the fate of the third prince.

Of course, the ambitious prince himself had no idea.
He was gathering forces everywhere, thinking that he would definitely become the next king – the lord of this region.
Unfortunately, this little girl’s comments made it impossible for him.

“Okay, I’m sure you’re full now.” Li Qiye said.

He only had a few bites even though the table was filled with food.
The girl ate virtually everything.

Her stomach was round by this point.
She secretly rubbed it under the table while feeling a bit embarrassed: “Young Master, am I a fatty?” 

“At least you know yourself.” Li Qiye chuckled since she looked so cute.

“You can’t blame me for this, it’s because the vegetarian food here is too good, anyone will eat until they can’t move.” Yang Ling turned red from embarrassment; her words became quieter towards the end, almost like the sound of a mosquito buzzing.
Li Qiye didn’t eat that much so her argument failed.

Li Qiye smiled and paid the bill.
Yang Ling followed right behind him.

“Young Master, I know the sixth princess, actually.
Do you want me to introduce you to her?” Yang Ling asked.

Who knows if she didn’t give up or just felt bad about eating too much and wasting Li Qiye’s money so this was reparation.

“No need.” Li Qiye refused right away and joined the crowded street.

1.
Her father could be a marquis or a duke, this isn’t clear.
The latter seems right given her title as a princess.
Marquis is a lower-ranking noble