Fellow Daoist, your script is really good.

Therefore, Ye Ye also wanted to prove to his uncle that Ye Ye's entry into the imperial court was not a child's play, and that Ye Ye was very serious about it.

If Ye Ye asks his uncle for help, wouldn't that mean Ye Ye is admitting defeat...?

"You..."

Duan Bo smiled and shook his head.

Duan Bo looked at his niece's slightly tired appearance, and then thought about how Ye Ye had been running around in the capital these past few days because of the hereditary succession issue.

Finally, his niece had to outwit and outmaneuver those seasoned officials in the court, and endure so much criticism.

Duan Bo also felt a pang of guilt, and his expression was moved.

Ye Ye, a little girl who has always been pampered and protected since childhood, has never suffered such a great injustice before...

"Ye Ye, I'm sorry, I didn't help you when you were in trouble before."

Duan Bo's tone was filled with helplessness and self-blame.

"No, Ye Ye won't blame Uncle."

Bai Ye smiled.

"Ye Ye knows that her uncle wants her to grow up, to see the true face of the court, and to think clearly about whether she really wants to continue down this path."

Moreover, if it weren't for his uncle standing behind Ye Ye to keep those court officials in check, who knows what other methods they might have used.

So, actually, Uncle has already helped Ye Ye a lot!

"Ye Ye...you've grown up..."

Duan Bo's eyes were a little moist.

Looking at Ye Ye, it was as if his own daughter had finally grown up one day.

But as a father, he didn't want his daughter to be so sensible.

Growing up isn't always a good thing...

"But Ye Ye, your uncle still wants to ask you, do you really want to continue down this path?"

Ye Ye, it's not too late for you to quit now.

But if you continue on this path and embark on the journey to conquer the Fire-Slaying Kingdom, you will never be able to escape.

Uncle isn't omnipotent. One day, Uncle might not be able to protect you...

"If that day comes, Ye Ye will protect Uncle."

Bai Ye smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Uncle, Ye Ye has been thinking a lot these days. Being a child, being a princess of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, can be carefree."

But Ye Ye didn't want to do that anymore...

Ye Ye will eventually grow up.

Ye Ye wants to change the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons.

This is not only my mother's last wish, but also Ye Ye's own desire.

"Ye Ye... can you guarantee you won't regret this path?"

Duan Bo looked directly into Ye Ye's eyes.

"Yes!"

Shirae nodded emphatically.

"Ye Ye will not regret it, because Ye Ye has already made her choice."

Chapter 697 You've Grown Up (4200 words)

Looking at their niece, Duan Bo and Bai Yeye fell into a long silence.

After a long while, Duan Bo sighed: "Uncle understands. You can continue on your path with peace of mind. Uncle will support you."

Duan Bo smiled and reached out to pat his niece on the head.

However, considering that his niece was already grown up, it wouldn't be appropriate to pat her on the head any longer, so Duan Bo withdrew his hand.

However, Bai Yeye reached out and placed Duan Bo's large hand on her head, her eyes curving into a smile: "Although Yeye has grown up, Yeye will always be Uncle's niece, always little Yeye."

"You..."

Duan Bo smiled with relief and patted her little head.

"Go ahead and do it. Since you've already made up your mind, don't think about anything else. Just follow your heart and do it, just like your mother did."

Your uncle and your father both believe that you, Ye Ye, will go further than we have.

Actually, you are much more outstanding than us...

"Yes......"

Ye Ye took a step back, bowed slightly, and spoke in a solemn tone.

Duan Bo looked at Ye Ye and nodded: "I've already spoken to your father, so your departure for Yanhuo Kingdom will be postponed for now. We plan to hold your coming-of-age ceremony first."

"Coming-of-age ceremony?"

Bai Yeye was stunned for a moment before realizing that she was already an adult.

However, because he took office in Crocodile City and was then in charge of the "abolition of hereditary succession" upon his return, he never had his coming-of-age ceremony.

If her uncle hadn't mentioned it, Bai Yeye would have completely forgotten about it.

"Yes."

Duan Bo smiled and nodded.

"Ye Ye, you are the princess of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, showered with love and affection. How can your coming-of-age ceremony not be held?"

Don't worry, it won't be too troublesome. The coming-of-age ceremony will be prepared for two months and will take place two months later.

"Ye Ye, you can just stay at the manor and rest well during this time. It's a good opportunity for you to take a break."

“Yes…” Bai Yeye nodded in response.

After having lunch with his uncle, Bai Yeye left the Southern Wilderness King's Palace.

News of the Fifth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony spread quickly.

Because of the coming-of-age ceremony for the Fifth Princess, all departure dates for the expedition have been postponed.

But this is for the best.

After all, a trip to war needs a bit of celebration, and the Fifth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony is the perfect way to celebrate.

The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue were the happiest when the five princesses held their coming-of-age ceremony.

Because of the upcoming military campaigns, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue were actually the busiest departments.

After all, war, especially when eight battlefields are launched simultaneously, requires a high level of coordination in terms of troop strength and supplies.

In order to launch the war smoothly, everyone in both departments worked overtime, but they still felt that there was not enough time.

Now that they have two more months to prepare, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue are much more relaxed.

Even though the Fifth Princess did nothing.

However, the people from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue had a much better impression of Bai Yeye, and even felt compelled to kowtow twice to the Fifth Princess.

The Fifth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony caused a sensation throughout the entire Demon Kingdom.

The Fifth Princess is the only princess of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, and is like a daughter to the entire kingdom.

Not only in the Demon Capital, but throughout the entire Demon Kingdom, once people learned that the Five Princesses were going to hold a coming-of-age ceremony, many businesses decorated their homes with lanterns and colorful decorations, just like celebrating the New Year.

Of course, the merchants are actually doing this to hold an event, using the name of the Fifth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony to offer discounts and promotions.

Amid the lively atmosphere of the Fifth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony, coupled with discounts and promotions, many people unknowingly bought a lot of things.

Both the customers and the merchants felt they had made a profit.

But who actually lost out is unknown.

Normally, when the Fifth Princess comes of age, many other countries will come to offer their congratulations.

However, because the Demon Kingdom issued eight challenges at the same time, virtually no other dynasties or kingdoms celebrated.

After all, everyone's going to war, so what's the point of celebrating?

As for those countries that haven't been challenged, they dare not relax either; who knows if you might come to attack us?

But it doesn't really matter.

Many of the kings and nobles of the Demon Kingdom had prepared gifts to give out on the day of their coming-of-age ceremony.

These princes and nobles actually harbored some rather ulterior motives.

Since the Fifth Princess has held a coming-of-age ceremony, it means that she has come of age.

In the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons, reaching adulthood means getting married.

Therefore, many people plan to propose marriage on this day.

What if Her Highness the Fifth Princess takes a liking to her? Right?

That would be a lifetime of wealth and luxury!

Even if Princess Wu were to become the first female emperor in history.

Gee tut.

This is truly unimaginable.

Of course, these princes and nobles were only thinking about it, and felt that the possibility of the Fifth Princess choosing a husband was not high.

If the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons is so lively, then the Fifth Princess's residence is even more bustling.

Red lanterns were hung one after another at the Fifth Princess's residence, and red ribbons were hung one after another.

Anyone who didn't know better would think that the Fifth Princess was getting married.

Soon, two months passed, and the day of the Fifth Princess's coming-of-age ceremony arrived.

That morning, Bai Yeye got up early. Many old maids from the palace came to dress her up.

Xiao Hua and Xiao Tao were serving her on the side.

With Bai Yeye's permission, Su Li and Ju Menglu were also able to stand aside and watch Bai Yeye's entire makeup process.

Of course, even though Su Li is a boy, he still needs to avoid being seen while changing clothes.

Su Li felt a little unhappy.

Why would you need to protect yourself, especially a small child?

What do I, a little kid, know?

"Clang."

The door opened, and Shirae Ye walked out.

Bai Ye was wearing a bright red dress embroidered with nine golden phoenixes. Although it did not look as solemn as the black dress, it was still exceptionally gorgeous.

The crown is adorned with six dragons and three phoenixes. The dragons are made of gold thread, while the phoenixes are made of kingfisher feathers. Many pearls and gems hang from the dragons' mouths, and there are also some turquoise flowers and leaves between the dragons and phoenixes.

The lower part of the phoenix crown has two rows of small circles surrounded by pearls, with rubies and sapphires at the center.

Six leaf-shaped ornaments, covered with pearls and gemstones, hung from the back of the phoenix crown.

The turquoise parts of the phoenix crown are all made of kingfisher feathers, making them dazzling to the eye.

In the mortal realm, the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe are worn for weddings. In fact, the same is true in the Demon Kingdom, but this is not the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe; rather, it has been modified.

Getting married is essentially the end of growing up completely; after that, you become someone else's wife, devoted to your husband and raising your children.

Although the coming-of-age ceremony is not a marriage ceremony, it is still a way of growing up, so the clothing is somewhat similar to the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe.

The red dress perfectly hugged Bai Yeye's beautiful figure, and her graceful curves accentuated the beauty of a young girl growing up. However, her dignified demeanor prevented anyone from having any impure thoughts.

Her eyebrows were slightly arched, her lips were as red as plum blossoms in the snow, and her fair skin resembled the clear spring water of a snow mountain.

Every step Baiye Ye took was so graceful and elegant.