Volume 4 Chapter 25 - Exceptionally smooth coronation (1/2)

Seveni was surprised, “Why do you ask this?”

Xu Yi spread his hands, “Isn’t this the normal thing to ask? When you encounter something like this, I feel that crying is a very normal reaction, so isn’t this natural to ask? Moreover, normally speaking, crying can help vent the emotions you feel, so it is good for a person.”

Seveni looked at Xu Yi with a complicated look before shaking her head, “No, I’ve long lost this right, your question has no meaning to me. Xu Yi, since you are here, I want to discuss something with you. Now that royal father has passed and big brother has taken the throne according to royal father’s orders, I think…..you and the Frestech Chamber of Commerce should make some preparations…..”

Seeing that Seveni was hesitating, Xu Yi couldn’t help smiling.

“Your highness, what standpoint are you giving me this warning from?”

“It’s…..as the standpoint of a friend.” Seveni said with a sigh, “Because I’m no longer the highness you speak of. After some time, I should no longer be the City Lord of Banta City.”

Xu Yi looked at Seveni, “This means that you are planning on accepting this?”

“Why not?” Seveni gave a bitter laugh, “Royal father’s biggest desire was to make the kingdom stronger, I don’t want the kingdom to fall into turmoil because of me and to ruin royal father’s hopes.”

Xu Yi gave a sigh and shook his head, “Your decision will make many people disappointed.”

Seveni looked at Xu Yi, “Does that include you?”

“Yes.” Xu Yi nodded.

The smile on Seveni’s face became more bitter.

“It seems like you are the same as those other people, because I can’t take the throne and give you the benefits you want, you are disappointed in me.”

“No, I’m not disappointed in you because of this, rather…..I feel disappointed in your stupidity.” Xu Yi said.

Hearing Xu Yi’s direct evaluation, Seveni couldn’t help being surprised and narrowing her eyes.

“Stupidity? Perhaps. But compared to your hopes, I feel that this decision wouldn’t let down royal father’s hopes. Since royal father has chosen big brother, naturally I should support him and not let the kingdom fall into turmoil right after royal father’s passing.”

“I understand your idea, but it has to be said…..this idea is very stupid.” Xu Yi said without any courtesy, “Seveni, let’s not discuss the problem hidden in his majesty’s final orders, do you really think…..his highness Eric taking the throne is good for the Lampuri Kingdom?”

Seveni deeply knit her brows and looked at Xu Yi with a serious gaze, “Xu Yi, although you are my friend, I must seriously warn you that I don’t want to hear any doubts towards Eric from you in the future. This isn’t just disrespecting him, this is also disrespecting me.”

Seeing the serious Seveni, Xu Yi gave a sigh.

“Alright, I won’t discuss this with you, but Seveni, are you going to Anvilmar City to participate in his majesty’s funeral?”

Seveni suddenly knit her brows, “What? Are you the same as those people and are urging me not to go?”

“No, I wouldn’t be like those others and I know that you definitely wouldn’t accept it.” Xu Yi shook his head, “But I really hope…..you…..will be careful.”

Seveni revealed a faint smile, “Relax, I’ve already made my decision. Big brother wouldn’t do anything towards me at this time.”

“I hope so.” Xu Yi gave a shrug, “Alright, I’ve seen the tragedy of many successions from the history books, so I hope that the Lampuri Kingdom can have a smooth succession with your wise decision. Perhaps this will be a good thing for the kingdom.”

Seveni gave a heartfelt smile for the first time.

“Xu Yi, you are the first one who spoke to me like this and the one who understands my thoughts the best.”

Xu Yi smiled and didn’t agree or disagree.

After pausing, Xu Yi said, “Since you’ve made your decision, then I don’t have the right to change it. I just hope that you can take care of the matters properly. As for me……Just like you said, there are more things for me to prepare compared to you. Because the trouble that I and the Frestech Chamber of Commerce face might be more serious.”

“Relax, I’ve already talked to my big brother and he promised not to make it hard on you, so you don’t need to worry.”

Xu Yi looked at Seveni’s smile that had recovered its normal warmth and gave a sigh in his heart.

Why could Seveni keep this naive personality even though she grew up in the royal family?

If he was as naive as Seveni, there might not even be a bit left of him in the end……