The crowd just smiled, no one saying a word. It was clear to everyone that Tan You had ambitions to contend for the throne. That being the case, why would she ever hand over the domain she had fought so hard to build?
Only a fool would do something like that.
"Let's put aside the matter of me declaring myself a ruler for now. If we do that now, we'll just paint a target on our backs and instantly become everyone's primary objective. Let's focus on governing the lands we have for the time being."
Everyone naturally trusted Tan You's judgment. Conquering a domain was easy, but defending it was hard. And governing it well was clearly even more difficult.
Chen Xi said, "Mother, now that you're back, isn't it time for you to come work at the state government office?"
Tan You's eyes widened. "I just got back and haven't even warmed my seat, and you're already telling me to work? No way. Aren't you doing a fine job? Just stick to your plan."
