The Empress Are Still on the Run

While other children are taught by their parents to study hard and aim for first place, Xiao Wan’s situation is a bit different. His father, Xiao Xuemang, teaches him: “Be good, sweetheart. Could you maybe not keep getting first place all the time? It’s really rude that you never give the other kids a chance, you know?” Xiao Wan: “…” One day, he finally mustered the courage to ask why. The answer he got was: “Sweetie, if you shine too bright and the people from the First Heaven notice you, both you and your dad will be taken away and locked up forever. Isn’t that scary?” Xiao Wan: “…Wow, that’s so scary.” (deadpan) There are eighteen Heavens in total in this world, ranked by power. Xia...