As Li Xue delved deeper into her royal education, she couldn't help but notice the numerous conflicts and issues that plagued the Mermaid Kingdom. From political rivalries between different underwater races to the exploitation of the kingdom's natural resources, the once harmonious realm seemed to be teetering on the brink of chaos.
One day, as she attended a royal council meeting, Li Xue listened attentively to the heated discussions among the kingdom's top officials. She heard about the ongoing territorial disputes between the merfolk and the tritons, who were vying for control over the lucrative pearl-producing oyster beds.
"Your Majesty," one of the council members addressed Emperor Shen, "we must show the tritons that we are not to be trifled with. If we allow them to encroach upon our territory, they will surely take more than what is rightfully ours."
