The ultimate husband

Chapter 4578

"What are you doing here, Auten?" Empress Heidi cleared her throat and rearranged her thoughts before speaking. "Why aren't you cultivating at the Jade Fairyland?"

"Father's dead. How could I be in the mood to cultivate?" Prince Auten spoke in a tone laced with grief before turning to comfort Empress Heidi. ’ Don't be too upset either, Mother."

Empress Heidi flashed a pained smile. "I'm glad you came to see me so quickly."

As she spoke, Empress Heidi cast a glance at Master Magaera next to her before saying, "There's something I need to talk to you about, Auten. It's a pretty big deal."

"What is it?" Prince Auten was startled, caught off guard.

Empress Heidi exhaled softly, her exquisite features hardened into a solemn expression. "Your father is not here anymore, but the Godly Region can't go without a ruler for much longer. Would you like to take his place and become the next emperor?"

What?

Prince Auten startled in shock. "What are you saying, Mother? You want me to be Emperor?"

As Empress Heidi nodded, Prince Auten's gaze flashed as he smiled bitterly. "Father said that Aurin would be next in line to the throne, though. I don't stand a chance."

Prince Auten's expression was gloomy, but his gaze was extremely indignant.

as capable as Aurin in terms of skills and intelligence. Yet his father had always favored Aurin from a

smiled lightly. She said,

I'll support you the

next to her as well. "You'll have the Honorable Master assisting you

"That's right!"

to get you onto that

briefly before his face split into a

news! With Master Magaera's support, his chances

I won't forget your help once I become

Empress Heidi as

"Very well!"

Empress Heidi smiled lightly. "There's not much I can do as the Empress, not in the context of royal affairs. Master Magaera will gather the

"Alright!"

nodded before heading for the Imperial

of

minutes later, in

had all gathered under Master Magaera's

over him like a guard dog. An unreadable expression passed through the officials' faces when they