Small Earl spoke eloquently before the flashing cameras, while the Empress watched him from far away, feeling an inexplicable sadness.
But not much.
The title of Emperor and the responsibility that came with it had brought her little joy or fulfillment, only pain and fear.
During the Peng Joe occupation, she had lived in fear every day.
She did not know when the Army Minister would move in, nor whether she would become the next victim.
Instead, it was only after losing that identity in the Federation that she had enjoyed the happiness she deserved—the happiness of an ordinary person.
Aside from Jenia, no one paid attention to her. She could fight, swear, and do whatever she wanted.
Before coming back, she had known what she was going to do and what result she would get, but at this moment, she still felt somewhat inexplicably sad.
The rule of the royal family had truly come to an end.
She looked at Lin Qi beside her. His smile made her feel much better.
"Let's go!" She held out her hand. Lin Qi was somewhat surprised, but he still took her hand and held it high, as if they were going to attend a grand banquet.
Only, they were not entering the venue this time—they were leaving it!
As they walked through the corridor back into the palace, the Empress sighed softly. "Is all my work going to be over after this?"
Lin Qi nodded in agreement, and her face seemed to gain a little more of a smile.
"Maybe this isn't so bad... When can we return to the Federation?"
"I've already made plans with them to go to the beach together during summer vacation!"
Lin Qi guessed that the "them" she mentioned were her classmates and little followers. Going to