Huo Yushen's expression darkened slightly. He bowed and withdrew.
Outside the door, the Grand Commander of Cabinet, the Presidents of the Senate and House, the Military's five Chiefs of Staff, and High Priest Su Yanxing all bowed and withdrew as well.
Only the Chief Imperial Physician remained standing in the corner.
Emperor Tantai Hongyuan glanced at him and said, "You may withdraw too."
"I know my own body. Nothing will happen again."
"If I feel unwell, I'll summon you to the palace."
"You haven't rested for many days, have you? I'm granting you a long leave."
The Chief Imperial Physician hurriedly bowed. "Thank you for Your Majesty's great grace!"
Emperor Tantai Hongyuan said with a smile, "If you have time, visit the Special Security Bureau more often and see whether Xia Chujian's Brain Fog can be treated."
The Chief Imperial Physician nodded in acknowledgment.
After he left, only Empress Li Feng'en and the Emperor remained in the Imperial Study.
Emperor Tantai Hongyuan looked up and said to Empress Li Feng'en, "Zitong, you should leave too. I'm tired and wish to rest."
Empress Li Feng'en walked up to the Emperor, stared into his eyes, and said, "Your Majesty, what about my daughter?"
"When will you issue an Imperial Edict ordering the Punishment Department to investigate?"
"It has been nineteen years. Whether my daughter is alive or dead, I must get to the bottom of it!"
Emperor Tantai Hongyuan said displeasedly, "I told you long ago that she was dead. She died the moment she was born, yet you keep going on about whether she's alive or dead. Do you not believe me?"
"Besides, what time is this? You still remember only your own daughter!"
"Do you know that our Empire is under threat from the Zerg Army?"
"You are the mother