บท 329: Something to Protect

The Emperor peered down at the Crown Princess. She met all of his expectations, but more than that, he wanted to see exactly what she could offer. 

"You've been standing for a while now. Why don't you take a seat?" It seemed like a suggestion, but it sounded more like a command.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Li Xueyue warmly said.

Her eyes landed upon the empty seat beside Yu Zhen. It was then she noticed the First Prince and other Princesses weren't present. 

Nonetheless, Li Xueyue made her way up the golden stairs. Guards were stationed at the first step, and another set of guards could be seen at the top of the stairs leading to the platform.

The Emperor's throne was right in the center of the platform and everyone else sat on either side of the throne. The seats were spaced out by about an arm's length away from each other.

"Here," Yu Zhen stated whilst offering her a hand when she approached him.