Surprisingly, Lin Xuanyuan didn't have any objections.
She rested her chin in her hand as she carefully observed Zhang Yuan's expression. Finally, she mustered up the courage and said, "Hey... Uncle? I've been with you for over four years. Even if you were the Emperor, you should have chosen an Empress by now. I'm not getting any younger either; I should have some sort of status."
Zhang Yuan felt a mix of complex emotions, but he was still a bit embarrassed, "You have to understand that I am 90% rational and only about 10% emotional, so I'm not very romantic..."
"Know what? Do you think I'm still that little girl who used to squat on the ground and cry?"
Zhang Yuan paused, suddenly realizing that after such a long journey through the stars, not only he but also everyone around him had matured a lot.
This maturity showed in being more pragmatic and rational. Everyone was there for each other, and no one owed anyone anything.
"Well... I'm not sterile."