LEGEND OF THE CROWN PRINCESS

Episode 41 - Removal of the Harem

On the same day, Yijin spent his time in the room. He had to talk with Grandpa Asahi to ask for a wise opinion from him, especially the old man he had considered like his own grandfather and vice versa. Not long after, his grandfather came over and smiled widely as he looked at Yijin wrapped in the Emperor's clothes. "Your Majesty, call the servant."

"Grandfather, I'm still your grandson. So, don't be too formal, just plain! Oh yeah, why do I feel like those petty people are trying to control me?

They forced me to build the Harem Palace to their liking by following the rules of the previous ancestors when I didn't want to!" Yijin immediately turned sour like a child who was angry because he was not bought his wish.

Grandpa Asahi smirked then walked over to Yijin. He flicked the Yijin's eel slowly. "Bad boy! Did you just call me to complain? Don't you know, that my position as an elder of fortune tellers is very heavy?"

"Grandfather, isn't this my palace? The empire is mine? Why should I be enslaved by my subordinates like them. This isn't true, is it?"

"Ryu, you're right. Power is in your hands, do all the things you think are right and don't do all the things you don't think are right!"

Yijin nodded in understanding, it was true what his grandfather said. If he did not want to build the Harem Palace, what did he sacrifice himself to do that. After all, by not marrying anyone he would distance himself from political engagement between kingdoms so it would be easier to establish good political relations with allies. Moreover, she must show the world that women can lead without the help of men who support her. This is his kingdom and his rule, no one should cross the line of his patience.

Yijin stood firm, he was filled with a sense of excitement and a turbulent passion to immediately meet Adviser Bei. He will announce that he will not marry anyone and will not build a harem palace. He even intended to disband the harem palace containing the widows of his late father. "Thank you grandfather, you can go back to your study and I'll see Counselor Bei!"

With a thousand steps, the Emperor met with Adviser Bei who was drinking wine with the officials and Grand General Hu outside the palace. Everyone was astonished and looked awkward when the Emperor came to meet them in such a state, but Yijin knew Adviser Bei asked the assembled officials not for fun but to pressure those who intended to abdicate Emperor Yijin.

Everyone greeted Yijin as he reached some of his servants. Hu Yazhu who saw Yijin immediately stood up and looked at the girl with vigor. "Sorry Your Majesty, seeing us in this condition."

"It's okay, Commander Hu!" said Yijin then turned towards Adviser Bei. "Advisor Bei, there are things I must say before all. Please listen carefully, I am the new Emperor of the Wen Country as well as the first female Emperor of the Daehan Continent. I reject the existence of the Harem Palace that was forced to govern me."

Everyone present was stunned as if struck by lightning during the day, they did not expect that their Female Emperor was so stubborn and unruly even in a fool.

"There are many reasons that make me refuse, first I will show that an Emperor like me cannot be underestimated just because I am a woman. Anyone caught underestimating my power will be punished by cutting his tongue, not least state officials.

Second, by not getting married and having many concubines I can build allies with various kingdoms to eradicate opponents on the battlefield. With that, there will be less conflict, won't Adviser Bei?" Yijin turned his head towards Adviser Bei who closed his eyes feeling tired with his behavior.

"Three, I am the Emperor! Anyone who dares to rule the Emperor and is disrespectful or does not agree with the Emperor's absolute decision will be beheaded!"

Yijin stood confidently, while all the officials looked so pale he turned a proud smile on him. One step perfectly managed Yijin to do, did they think Yijin would submit and be made a puppet for their officials and clans just because she was a woman? It won't! He vowed to show his great influence over all countries in the Daehan Continent.

"Taxing minister haphazardly speaking! You think I look so easy to die? I am still very young, my path is still long and for now still do not have to determine a successor! If you ever again dare to underestimate my power, I will cut off your tongue!"

"Your Majesty, it would be nice to calm down first." Adviser Bei stood up then turned his head towards the officials. "As you have heard, the Emperor's words are orders so there is no reason for you to disobey his words."

Everyone couldn't comment anymore, they were hit by a blow in a few minutes. However, Hu Yazhu was so moody that a cold aura gushed out from his entire body made Yijin turn and gulp down his own saliva. What after this, the man would devour him and hate him? Isn't what Yijin did a noble thing? Not making a Harem Palace meant making an opportunity for Hu Yazhu to be the only one in his heart.

"Your Majesty," seeing Yijin watching Hu Yazhu for so long Councillor Bei glared sharply at him. He was as cold as the man, for some reason this man beside and in front of him looked extremely frightening.

"Son understood, Your Majesty." Everyone approved of Yijin's intentions. Eventually, he could escape the burden of marriage and for the time being he would only care about his people. He wants all his people to prosper without any shortage.

"Thank you." Yijin smiled gently then left the place followed by Adviser Bei.

They met in the study room, Yijin let out a long sigh and stretched his body. "Ah I'm finally free from the burden of that fucking and weird wedding."

"Why are you so careless?" Adviser Bei leaning his body in front of Yijin made the woman a little awkward considering the events of that night.

"I-um I just relayed what I wanted to convey, as the first Female Emperor should I follow the old rules made by the ancestors? Such ancient and outdated rules we cannot set a benchmark for progress, I want my country to prosper because of my own efforts.

I don't want to forever rely on the help of others as if I were a very weak woman. You also do not need to always help me at all times, or be my speaker. I can do it to my ability, teacher need not worry!"

Counselor Bei caught Yijin's wrist quickly. "Your Majesty, I like your dominant attitude. But, you will invite more enemies from within if you act too rash and excessive like this again.

Also, your science is not yet. If everyone cooperates to wake up the Demon King and bring you down from the throne, you will not be able to resist him! So, it would be nice to strengthen your spiritual knowledge first, learn many things until you become a woman who is unmatched by anyone. That way, the trust of the people and the officials will you get by yourself."

Yijin fell silent, his teacher was right to gain trust, he had to be a woman unmatched by anyone. "Teacher, please continue the pending meditation activities to improve my spiritual knowledge."

Advisor Bei smiled proudly at the persistence of his student.