The two examined each other. Although both of them possessed the aura of a ruler, the female Emperor was inferior to Feng Tianlan in terms of her appearance and her composure as a leader. Feng Tianlan was born with these advantages.
Upon thinking of how she would be overshadowed by this young girl from nowhere despite having being enthroned as the female emperor for many years and how Ji You tried to protect this young girl, her face immediately darkened. "Welcome back to the palace, Lady Phoenix!"
She did not show any sign of wanting to pay her respects. She most certainly did not deem her worthy and even displayed some intention to undermine her.
"Your Majesty has yet to bow to the Lady Phoenix." Ji You did not give up. Prior to this, the Lady Phoenix was only an adornment, but now that the real Lady Phoenix had returned, Her Majesty, the Empress, should pay her respects.
