65 Chatroom Extra 3: Empresses and Wives (2/2)

XUI: That kind of attitude is adorable, isn't it? Makes you want to tease her endlessly.

YE: He he he, it really does…

dazzling_radiance @Webnovel

'Where's Xuiying now?'

XUI: Eh? You mean after I recovered from being a tree? I traveled back home (to the mountains), beat up my Brother a bit, and am now—

Author: [interrupts] Anything more than that, you'll just have to wait to find out. Sorry! ヾ(_ _.）

Author: Just to clarify, these Chatroom Extras don't take place in any one time period, but answers are based on ”the story thus far”.

Ajax_flameborn @Discord

'what is the largest cultural difference between the places east and west of the mountains'

XUI: [drags pouting Brother back] I need your help answering this question so stop crying!

HJ: [sniffles] ok even tho ur mean i will help [clings to Sister]

XUI: Blarg, let go you clingy child! [pushes Brother away] ANYway! I extensively traveled the West side of the Mountains, while the lovable idiot here knows more about the East.

HJ: (◞‸◟; ) …even if i'm an idiot y u say it outloud?

XUI: The West side is very diverse, both culturally and geographically. The weather ranges from tundra to tropical. There are lots of small and big countries. The place I settled down in, the Tian Empire, was the biggest. It took up almost the entire Western coast and big chunk inland as well. But to the north, south, and east there were smaller countries that spoke different languages and had different writing systems. There's even a country where the Maternal side has all the political and social power. You would think the differences would cause a lot of warring, but everyone was afraid of the Tian Empire. Even the Northern tribes that live off raiding are careful not to take things too far. When the Tian Empire takes a country over, it's no joke. They lose not just their leadership, but also their culture. It takes at least two generations to recover from the devastation. So rather than fighting each other, they collectively focus on defending against the Tian Empire. (Of course, that was before my husband and I got into power.)

HJ: its not like that on the east tho. wether is mor conistent an samish. theres less land an teh countrees r smallr. BUT. they also fight. all.the.time. who be the next king? Fight. some royal hurt some other royals feelings? Fight. guy wants girl? Fight. Looked at som1 wrong? FFIIIIIIHGT!! its rediculus! I dunno how theyve survvied so far lik this

XUI: I heard the Jianghu Islands are out that direction? Do you think that explains their aggression?

HJ: stupid jianghu ppl! dont get me started! they interfer with politiks all the time. half the fighting is ther falt! lots of disciples come from the east countries, so family ties are tight. An gods help every1 if a jianghu ppl is rleated to royalty.. Even worse result! they only understand absolut strength. u gotta beat em silly be4 they listen to sense. Sis, its so bad… I just wanna cry thinkin abut it!!!

XUI: I can imagine. The Western countries aren't nearly as bad, but the Jainghu Islands still influence them too. There's a sense of ”might makes right” and ”the strong rule”. The Tian Empire essentially worked under that premise, and their immoral way of thinking made them greedy and cruel. The only way to change the system is to be strong AND just, otherwise no one listens or cares. [sighs]

HJ: the other thing about the east side is…its slow. like stuf on the west is nice an they got more advancments. but east side is always behind. Wu family talks abt it all the time. only thing east is good 4 is raw materals.

XUI: That doesn't surprise me. If they're always going to war, when would they have time to make any time to improve themselves? Not even talking about inventions, religiously and socially they'd be stunted.

HJ: ah!

XUI: ??

HJ: they r gud at making wepons an killin. lots of advancment there. apparntly best swordsmiths in the world come from the east

XUI: 'The swords are strong while the people starve.'

HJ: ya just lik that

Ultimaterror @ScribbleHub

'I have a question for HJ : ”Who do you love more ? Mei Hua or Xiuying ?”'

HJ: !!!

MH: [stares at HJ]

XUI: [stares at HJ]

HJ: !!!!!!!!! [sweats profusely]

SFJ: Wouldn't it be fair to say you love each differently, but equally?

HJ: BROTHER-IN-LAW YOU ARE WONDERFUL! [clings to SFJ]

XUI: Ae on, I'm just teasing him! He bullied me for years, can't I do a little bullying back?

SFJ: …well, that's a good point.

HJ: BRO (((( ;°Д°))))

XUI: Also, Jin, I had to endure years of your smothering love. It's perfectly fine by me if you direct that affection in Sister-in-Law's direction.

HJ: Σ░(꒪◊꒪ ))))

MH: Thanks sis! [grabs HJ] Lets go sit down and have a nice con-ver-sa-tion about why you had so much trouble with that question, ok?

HJ: eh?

MH: [drags HJ away]

HJ: eeeeeeh!!!???

Author: And that's the end of this Volume's Chatroom Extra! Do you have a question you wanna ask a character? Just post your question in the comment box below this chapter and next time your name could show up! :)