Old Suo's Final Arrangements

Upon hearing Tingmei's words, the Prime Minister suddenly raised his head and stared at her in astonishment.

"Heh! It seems Uncle Reide really thinks that way!"

"Tingmei, are you saying that the master left us with power?"

Seeing the excited Prime Minister, Tingmei rose and poured a cup of tea. She then walked to the Prime Minister, handed him the teacup, and patted him on the shoulder. Once the Prime Minister had a firm grip on the teacup, Tingmei whispered in his ear, "Otherwise, what would Uncle Reide think I'm busy with every day?"

Upon receiving Tingmei's reply, the Prime Minister downed the still-warm tea in one gulp, then hurriedly said, "Tingmei, come! Quickly take me to see the power our master left us!"

Watching the Prime Minister, who was holding a teacup in one hand and pulling her along the door of the study, Tingmei smiled and said, "Uncle Reide, even if you want me to take you to see what the master left behind, you should at least put down the teacup you're holding, right?"

After Tingmei's reminder, the Prime Minister realized that he was still holding a teacup! So he chuckled awkwardly and said, "Haha! I was so excited that I completely forgot about it. I'm sorry you had to laugh at me!"

With that, the Prime Minister placed the teacup back on the tea table and took two large cloaks from the coat rack. After putting one on himself, he handed the other to Tingmei.

"Haha! Girl, this time Uncle didn't make a mistake, did he?"

"Certainly!"

After answering the Prime Minister's question, Tingmei took the cloak that was handed to her and put it on.

"Knock knock"

Just as the two were about to leave, there was a knock on the door.

"What is it, (Prime Minister)?"

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's question, the person outside the gate hurriedly replied, "Reporting to your Excellency, there is someone outside the gate requesting an audience!"

"Someone requests an audience? Who is it? (The Prime Minister)"

"The person who came was wearing a large cloak, so her face could not be seen, but judging from her voice, she should be a young woman!"

The servant's reply had barely left his lips when Red felt himself enveloped in a blazing ray of light. When he looked up, he found it was Tingmei staring at him with a 'we're kindred spirit' look. Having spent so much time together, the Prime Minister naturally knew what kind of person this girl was, so upon seeing her gaze, his face instantly contorted with rage, turning ashen and then flushed crimson.

"Girl, don't misunderstand, I'm not that kind of person!" (Prime Minister)

"Oh dear! Uncle, what's there to explain? We're all men, everyone knows each other!" (Tingmei)

Upon hearing Tingmei's words, the Prime Minister, sweating profusely, retorted, "Um... it seems you're a woman, right?"

"Oh well! It doesn't matter anyway, everyone likes pretty girls!" (Tingmei)

Faced with Tingmei's oblivious nature, the Prime Minister reviewed all his knowledge but couldn't find anything to say in response. In the end, he could only express his speechlessness with silence.

"Knock knock!"

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Sir, are you still there?"

"Knock knock!"

The knocking on the door again pulled the prime minister out of his silence.

"What did the messenger say? (The Prime Minister)"

"Reporting to your Excellency, the woman only said that she wanted to see you, and nothing else. However, she handed me a letter to pass on to you!"

Upon hearing that the other party had something to give him, the Prime Minister hurriedly took off his cloak and handed it to Tingmei, while also gesturing for Tingmei to hide to one side. Only after Tingmei had concealed herself did the Prime Minister open the door.

"Where is the letter? (Prime Minister)"

Upon seeing the Prime Minister open the door, the servant outside hurriedly took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to the Prime Minister.

"Hmm! You may leave now, (Prime Minister)."

"Yes, sir!"

After the servant left, the prime minister looked around to make sure no one else was there before closing the door and returning to his room to read the letters.

"Uncle Reide, what did the letter say?"

"You should see for yourself!"

Tingmei took the letter from the Prime Minister, and she was stunned by the familiar image of the giant dragon on the letter and the only two large words on the paper—"Contract."

"What do you think, (Prime Minister)?"

"I don't know who this person is, but one thing is certain: she must be extremely familiar with the master, otherwise she would never know such a secret. (Tingmei)"

"Do you think... she might have been sent by our master (the Prime Minister)?"

"Uncle, you mean she was sent by the master to deliver a message?" (Tingmei)

"Isn't that possible? (Prime Minister)"

"But if there's anything wrong, couldn't the master just come and tell us directly? Why send someone else?" (Tingmei)

"Girl, have you forgotten what's happening outside? How could the master possibly come over right now!" (The Prime Minister)

"No! Uncle, you don't understand Master. With his abilities, there's nowhere he can't go! Hiss!... Wait! Could that person outside be Master? (Tingmei)"

"Girl, are you crazy! That's a woman outside, but the master is a man!" (The Prime Minister)

"Hehe! Uncle, do you still remember my twin sister? (Tingmei)"

"I remember her! Why are you suddenly bringing her up? (Prime Minister)"

"Uncle, to tell you the truth, I don't have a twin sister at all. The one that was born was actually my master who transformed into my appearance. (Tingmei)"

"Hiss! You mean... that... that's the master? (The Prime Minister)"

"That's right! Uncle, do you still think that the one outside couldn't possibly be the owner? (Tingmei)"

Hearing this, Red finally understood why Tingmei had said there was no place the master couldn't go.

"Gulp!"

After swallowing hard to calm himself, the Prime Minister rushed toward the door.

Just as he was about to rush out of the study, Tingmei suddenly appeared in front of him and stopped him.

"Uncle, the reason our master did this is to avoid others discovering his identity. If you rush in like this, won't that arouse suspicion?"

"Then tell me, what should we do? (Prime Minister)"

"It's very simple. Just treat her like any other visitor and send a servant to fetch her!" (Tingmei)

"Very well! I'll arrange it right away!" (Prime Minister)

A moment later, the knocking sounded again. The Prime Minister hurriedly went to the door and calmly opened it.

"Sir, this is the young lady who came to visit you!"

"I understand, you may leave now!"

"Yes!"

After dismissing the servants, the Prime Minister gestured for them to enter and said, "Please come in, young lady!"

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's words, the visitor nodded and then entered the study.

Upon entering the room, the Prime Minister asked urgently in a low voice, "Is that you, Master?"

The visitor did not answer the Prime Minister, but instead reached out and removed the hood from his head. In an instant, a dazzling Crimson appeared in the study.

"Prime Minister Red Townrus, have you mistaken me for my husband?"

Hearing that familiar, clear voice and seeing the Crimson that had slipped down to the other person's shoulder, the Prime Minister instantly guessed the identity of the newcomer.

"You... you... you are Her Majesty Irene? (Prime Minister)"

Having her identity revealed, Irene no longer concealed it and turned around to face the Prime Minister.

"Heh! I didn't expect Prime Minister Red to still remember me?"

Upon seeing that it was indeed the other person, the Prime Minister immediately knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Red greets the Mistress!"

Irene hurriedly stepped forward to help the Prime Minister up, and then said, "Prime Minister Red, please get up! I've come to see you today because I have something to ask you to do!"

"Your Her Majesty Irene, you're too kind. Please don't hesitate to give your orders!" (Prime Minister)

"Alright! In that case, I won't stand on ceremony! Actually, the reason I came here this time is... (Irene)"

Just as Irene was speaking, the Prime Minister suddenly remembered something and said, "Your Her Majesty Irene, please wait a moment, I have someone to introduce to you!"

After saying this, the Prime Minister walked to a wall and said to one of the bookshelves, "Girl, come out!"

"Splash!"

A sound was heard, and then the bookcase split open in the middle, sliding to both sides to reveal the secret space behind it and Tingmei hiding inside.

"Tingmei, this is the mistress, Her Majesty Irene!"

"Your Her Majesty Irene, this is another of Master's subordinates Tingmei Exa.

After the Prime Minister finished his introduction, Tingmei immediately repeated the procedure that the Prime Minister had just followed.

"Tingmei greets Madam!"

"Tingmei, get up quickly!"

After the formalities were completed, Irene continued the topic she hadn't finished discussing.

"Prime Minister Red, I have come to see you for two reasons. First, to tell you about Sordil's whereabouts, and second, to ask you to help me with a few things."

"Your Her Majesty Irene, where is the master now? (The Prime Minister)"

Upon hearing the Prime Minister mention Sordil, Irene's expression became much more serious. After a long while, she said in a heavy tone, "After the Battle of Peterburg City, Sordil fell into a deep sleep and has not woken up since. To prevent him from being found by the Evil Dragon of the Western Continent or others, Belserion and I brought him back to the Cuyis Tree Sea and hid him there."

"What? The master is in the Cuyis Tree Sea? (Prime Minister, Tingmei)"

"That's right!"

"Your Her Majesty Irene, while the Cuyis Tree Sea has geographical advantages and is suitable for hiding, it is our master's base camp. The enemy will definitely go there to find him. You must move immediately!" (Prime Minister)

Irene shook her head and said, "No! We're too conspicuous right now; we can't possibly move silently. Besides, Sordil once said that the most dangerous place is also the safest place, so the Cuyis Tree Sea is the most suitable place for us to hide!"

"But isn't that too risky?" (Tingmei)

"I know this is somewhat risky, which is why I came here seeking your help!" (Irene)

"Your Her Majesty Irene, please do not hesitate to give your orders if there is anything you require of us!" (Prime Minister)

"Very well! Red Minister Reid, I need you to issue an order immediately to turn the Cuyis Tree Sea into a dangerous restricted area, strictly prohibiting any unauthorized personnel from trespassing."

"No problem, leave it to me! (Prime Minister)"

"Furthermore, I need you to spread rumors on the black market, portraying the Cuyis Tree Sea as a monster-infested, perilous wasteland, thus discouraging anyone else from exploring it. (Irene)"

"Your Her Majesty Irene, leave this matter to me!" (Tingmei)

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