The Zhan Family and the Royal Family are the two largest aristocrats of the Zhelan Empire, holding significant influence over this nation. They seldom intermarry, and even when they do, their descendants rarely take on important roles within their families.
This is a matter of bloodline.
The more aristocratic they are, the more they value the purity of their bloodline.
Ou Lan's words touched on a matter that both families, the Royal Family and the Zhan Family, are concerned with. However, the Old King Baili Chen was quite open-minded, "Grandfather here doesn't have those outdated notions, bloodline or not, Grandfather doesn't care. What Grandfather values most is who, as the heir to the throne, would benefit this country the most. Right now, the person most suitable to inherit the throne is you, Lanlan."
Ou Lan was still unwilling to take on this heavy responsibility. She said, "Grandfather, in my heart, it's still Big Brother who is the most suitable candidate for the throne."
