Chapter 592 Homeland and The World (2/2)
Shen Lian gently explained, ”I wanted to use the great mana to refine Zimu River. By doing so, I was afraid that the women in the city would never be able to get pregnant by drinking water from Zimu River. Hence, I would like to consult with you. If mother did not agree, I would let it be.”
”There must be a reason for you to do this. However, the river is related to the birth of the next generation. If the divine effect of the Zimu River disappears, do they all have to get married?” Chen Jing frowned.
Shen Lian responded, ”Some people might be reluctant but there are women in our country begin to marry. Therefore, not everybody wants to be alone.”
Chen Jing said, ”No one can stop you if you do this directly without discussing with me.
Since you are willing to discuss with me, I may wish to ask you a favor.”
Shen Lian smiled and answered, ”Mother, you wish for me to take the place of the monarch?”
Chen Jing sighed privately. There were pros and cons of having a celestial son. However, she was not like the past owners of Xiliang. She understood that her vision and capability were limited and it was not suitable for the growing Xiliang.
The expansion of the territory caused many talented people with special powers to seek refuge in Xiliang. However, it was hard for them to be convinced of Chen Jing's practice and cultivation. Hence, it was not conducive to the stability of the country.
On the other hand, it would be foolish to prevent them from coming to seek refuge.
The mountains did not reject the soil so they were able to grow; The ocean did not choose the streams so it was able to grow deep. Chen Jing could not provide the avenue like the mountain or the ocean but Shen Lian could.
Nonetheless, she was always clear about Shen Lian's distance relationship with Xiliang.
Chen Jing responded, ”Are you still rejecting?”
Shen Lian said, ”No. Initially, I wanted you to be the monarch for a few more years because you could feel that the progress of your cultivation was very fast. This was actually due to your position as the monarch. However, since you requested, I should not refuse as all mana should come naturally. Believe me, I will be better than Emperor Xia and Tianyi.”
Chen Jing sighed and spoke, ”I believe you. Although I do not know what made you change, you must have your own reasons. I shall not ask further. However, there is one thing I have always wanted to ask, have you found 'Yun'?”
Shen Lian answered without reservation.
Chen Jing was sad. Finally, she replied, ”I should have advised you to hold back on her but if it arrived at that situation, you could do as you wish.”
Although Chen Yun and she were sisters, she regarded Chen Yun as her daughter. Both of them were close. Hence, in order for her to reply like this, she must be contradicting herself, feeling guilty and pain at the same time.
Shen Lian answered, ”Mother, I sent Li Yuanliang to pass her a message. If she sees me next time, I will not show any mercy.”
Chen Jing's eyebrows tremble. Although she allowed Shen Lian to do as he wished, she did not expect him to be cruel. This was the first time she realized that under the gentle appearance of Shen Lian, there was a cold side in him. She felt a little sad and made a decision to herself. After she quieted as the monarch, she would go to the Southern Barbarians to look for her.
Shen Lian continued, ”Mother if I become the monarch, I will change the title of the reigning dynasty to show the intention of innovation. Besides, Xiliang is only a city with a small structure.”
”Changing the title of the reigning dynasty was one of my considerations. After all, most of our territories were not from Xiliang. To limit the country to one family or one clan was not a good option. Therefore, establishing a new title of the reigning dynasty would complete the country,” Chen Jing disregarded her emotions and explained her insight.