Since Karon's darkness value had dropped to less than ten, Xia Lin cherished the following days especially. He worried that he might encounter a mission at any time, which would wipe out the last bit of Karon's darkness value.
As the days passed by one by one, Xia Lin quickly resumed his clingy ways. After the previous cold war, Karon also cherished Xia Lin's clinginess. Being with Xia Lin, Karon could feel his temper improving.
However, an improved temper didn't mean he wouldn't get angry. Karon was extremely furious after a meeting today. The noble officials, as if they had made an agreement, actually urged him to have a child soon.
They also said that since the queen was a man and not as likely to conceive as a woman, His Majesty might as well take a few concubines.
Karon told them with a gloomy face that he already had a queen and didn't want to marry any other women or men!
But these people said that nearly half of the emperors in previous dynasties had concubines. For example, Karon's grandfather, that iron - fisted monarch, had two concubines and had two princesses. Later, when Carlo ascended the throne, he didn't have much affection for these two aunts and enfeoffed them as female marquises and sent them to other planets.
Karon certainly didn't want to "betray" Xia Lin. But these blind nobles, taking advantage of his improved temper, actually dared to push their luck. Karon really didn't dare to imagine how Xia Lin would feel if he heard these people's words. He had dedicated himself to this empire whole - heartedly, but these nobles...
Karon instructed Zorro to keep a tight rein on those around him and make sure that Xia Lin never found out about this, lest he be heart - broken.
However, even though Karon had taken considerate measures to keep it a secret, Xia Lin still found out, through the system.
Because the system had given him the last mission in this world. 【Ding~ It is detected that Karon wants to deprive the titles and exile several noble officials who suggested he take concubines. Please the host stop Karon. Mission reward: Reduce 8 points of darkness value. Failure penalty: Immediate death. The mission in this world fails.】
Xia Lin sighed. This was forcing him to complete this mission without delay. "System, do you know why those nobles want Karon to take concubines?"
【Because the host has not given Karon a child for a long time, they strongly suggest that Karon take concubines under the pretext of continuing the royal lineage.】
So the problem lay with him. Xia Lin didn't hesitate any longer. During lunch, he directly said to Karon, "Those nobles have asked you to take concubines, right?"
Karon's face changed. How did Xia Lin know? Didn't I tell everyone to keep it a secret? It must be Zorro's fault. I'll make him mine! (Zorro:?)
"Xiaolin, how did you know?" Let me see which lucky guy leaked the secret.
Xia Lin clenched his fist and coughed twice. "Well... I'm the queen after all. I must have my own sources of information. Well, that's not important. What's your thought on this, Karon?"
Karon answered without hesitation, "They're just bored! I'll never take concubines! You're my only partner, Xiaolin!"
Xia Lin was very touched. "I think the same as you. But Karon, if one day I leave you, you should marry someone else." Although I'm really reluctant, you're the emperor. I can't be selfish.
Karon suddenly stood up. "Leave me! Xiaolin, tell me clearly why you want to leave me!"