Reincarnated as a boss tyrant in the game

Empress Maria narrowed her eyes slightly, staring intently at Solon, her gaze carrying a hint of questioning and dissatisfaction. Her tone was laced with a touch of coldness: "Solon, what brings you here so early today? Is there some urgent matter?"

Her voice was not loud, yet it sounded particularly clear in the silent palace, as if carrying an invisible pressure.

Solon's expression turned serious, his eyes revealing firmness and sincerity. He straightened his body slightly, carefully choosing his words: "Mother Empress, I have heard that Empress Nina has been in contact with you recently. I believe, Mother Empress, that you should distance yourself from Empress Nina and avoid becoming too deeply involved with her."

Empress Maria frowned, a trace of displeasure flashing across her exquisite face. She raised her chin slightly, her voice rising a bit: "Why? Empress Nina is a member of the palace; what harm is there in occasional interactions? You mustn't make a mountain out of a molehill."

Clearly, Empress Maria wanted a reason.

Solon stepped forward, his expression even more solemn. He lowered his voice and said: "Mother Empress, you are unaware. Empress Nina is secretly plotting with Prince Otrev, harboring great ambitions that may bring disaster upon you and the Vera family."

Empress Maria let out a cold laugh, her laughter full of disdain. "Hmph, do you have any evidence? Do not try to persuade me based solely on conjecture. Now that you are the Crown Prince, you should prioritize the overall situation and not make unfounded suspicions about others."

Solon said in a deep voice: "I already have some leads. Empress Nina intends to plant her people in the Imperial Legion, her intentions are unfathomable. If Mother Empress gets too close to her, it will be difficult to escape unscathed once something happens."

Empress Maria was silent for a moment, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes. She lowered her eyes slightly, seemingly contemplating Solon's words. But soon, she regained her determination, raised her head, and looked at Solon: "Even so, wouldn't refusing her be creating an enemy for no reason? In this palace, having one more friend is always better than having one more enemy."

Clearly, Empress Maria was still reluctant to part with that Empowerment Potion.

Solon hurriedly said: "Mother Empress, you must prioritize the overall situation. Distancing yourself from Empress Nina at this time is the wise thing to do. If she really succeeds, the entire empire will be plunged into turmoil, and how can we remain unaffected?"

Empress Maria sighed softly, her voice filled with helplessness and entanglement. "Solon, what you say is not without reason, but I need to consider this matter carefully." Her tone softened somewhat, but she still did not make a clear decision.

Solon bowed slightly, his eyes full of expectation. "Mother Empress, I hope you will make a decision as soon as possible and not be exploited by Empress Nina." After speaking, Solon quietly looked at Empress Maria, waiting for her response.

Silence fell in the palace, with only the sound of their breathing gently echoing in the air.

Empress Maria frowned slightly, her eyes revealing complex emotions. She looked at Solon and slowly opened her mouth to say: "Solon, you ask me to stay away from Empress Nina, and I am not unaware of the risks involved. But that Empowerment Potion is also a great temptation for me. If I refuse Empress Nina, I will lose this precious item." Her tone was tinged with helplessness and entanglement.

Solon listened quietly, understanding Empress Maria's dilemma. He said in a deep voice: "Mother Empress, although Empowerment Potions are precious, compared to the safety of the entire family, you should be able to distinguish which is more important."

Empress Maria sighed softly and fell into deep thought. She repeatedly weighed the pros and cons in her mind, on one hand, the Empowerment Potion she might obtain, and on the other hand, Solon's warning and the future of the family.

After a long while, she raised her head, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes, and said: "Solon, now that you are the Crown Prince, I cannot ignore your words. I will keep my distance from Empress Nina and no longer have too much involvement with her."

Hearing Empress Maria's reply, Solon felt a slight relief in his heart.

He looked at Empress Maria, his eyes revealing a trace of gratification: "I am deeply gratified that Mother Empress can make such a decision."

Then, Solon took out an Empowerment Potion from his bosom and handed it to Empress Maria.

"Mother Empress, this is an Empowerment Potion that I am giving to you, hoping to ease the relationship between us."

Empress Maria looked at the Empowerment Potion in Solon's hand, a look of surprise appearing in her eyes. She did not expect Solon to be so generous as to give her such a precious thing. A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and she took the Empowerment Potion.

She said softly: "Solon, you are very thoughtful. I have not done well as a mother in the past. From now on, we, mother and son, should work together to strive for the future of the family."

Solon nodded slightly, his eyes full of sincerity.

"Mother Empress, let the past be the past. Let us face the challenges of the future together."

The eyes of the mother and son met, and at this moment, the relationship between them seemed to have eased slightly.

"Deirdre!" Empress Maria called out softly.

"Mother Empress!" Empress Maria's youngest daughter, also Solon's younger sister, slowly walked out from the side room. Her face was delicate, and her eyes carried a hint of curiosity and innocence.

Empress Maria revealed tenderness and handed the Empowerment Potion in her hand to Deirdre, saying: "Take it and refine it quickly! Strive to reach level six in your cultivation talent."

Deirdre took the Empowerment Potion, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but soon a hint of hesitation appeared. "Royal Brother, he — —." She hesitated, seemingly confused by Solon's arrival and the relationship between them.

Empress Maria sighed slightly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

"Deirdre, you don't need to think too much. In this palace, interests come first. You only need to cultivate well and bring glory to the family in the future. As for your Royal Brother, our relationship with him is only a matter of each getting what we need."

Deirdre nodded as if she understood, clutching the Empowerment Potion in her hand, secretly determined to cultivate diligently and live up to her mother's expectations.

Empress Maria looked at Deirdre, and a trace of emotion welled up in her heart.

In this palace full of schemes and struggles, even kinship seems to have become so fragile, and only strength is the real guarantee.

It was a pity that Deirdre had been at odds with Solon since she was a child, Empress Maria couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She thought to herself, how good it would be if Deirdre could be like Yaso.

At this time, Yaso in the northwest suddenly sneezed, and Aiqi Mili next to him asked with concern: "What's wrong, have you caught a cold?"

Yaso quickly shook his head, indicating that his body was very strong and there was absolutely no problem.

"Although the northwest is much colder than the imperial capital, don't you know my physical condition? Now I can be completely tossed around by you."