Empress Tantai Zijun was truly furious.
Recently, in order to promote Zoln David to Senior Colonel, she had already announced it to the Empire's people in advance.
All that remained was to complete the final procedures and formally confer the rank.
She had not expected Quan Yuxun of the Senate to give her no face whatsoever!
Was an emperor's dignity so easily slighted?!
"Summon the Senate's Chief Legal Counsel, Quan Yuxun, to an audience."
Once Empress Tantai Zijun issued the order, Quan Yuxun naturally arrived at once.
Empress Tantai Zijun did not receive him in the Imperial Study. Instead, she took an intimate stroll with him across the broad lawn of the Imperial Garden, showing him special favor.
She smiled and said, "Chief Quan Da, this matter is an issue on the Military Department's side."
"They will hold another vote soon and meet the three-quarters requirement."
Quan Yuxun still wore a full smile. Bowing slightly, he said, "Your Majesty is wise."
"I had no choice either. For those of us in law, legal provisions are the most important thing."
"If even we do not abide by legal provisions, who can we expect to abide by them?"
"We cannot smash our own rice bowls, either..."
Empress Tantai Zijun appeared very satisfied with his attitude. Nodding, she said, "What you say makes sense, Beloved Subject."
"However, on my side, it is almost as though I have already issued the edict..."
Quan Yuxun interrupted her neither servilely nor arrogantly. "Your Majesty, announcing it on the Star Net does not count as issuing a formal edict."
Empress Tantai Zijun choked on his words. Although her displeasure deepened, her expression remained unchanged. She nodded and said, "That is why I need to make up this procedure."
"But if your Senate will not approve it, how