Establish an independent territory?
This idea indeed coincided with Ye Lingyue's own plans.
The various actions of Emperor Xia had long caused Ye Lingyue to develop estrangements towards Daxia.
After the strange illness in Xixia had subsided, Ye Lingyue had established great merit.
Emperor Xia would certainly reward her, but Ye Lingyue had already lost interest in any official position in Daxia.
Why not simply ask for the Ancient Forest as her reward territory? In time, she could resign from her positions at the Imperial Hospital and as Master of Moon City. If her mother and Uncle Nie were also willing to leave with her, the family could take refuge in the Ancient Forest.
With the geographical location of the Ancient Forest and the abundance of Medicinal Grass and Spiritual Beast resources locally, development was just a matter of time.
"You truly are remarkable, my lord. You could very well claim land and become the first Female Lord on the Qing Province Continent."
