Volume Two, Chapter Thirty-Three

"Too much trouble. I'm not interested." Nian Youyu raised a hand. "Then I'll pass those words on to Lord Longyang as an oral decree."

"Mm!" He nodded brightly, then looked back at Zhu Xiaojiu, who was staring at him warily. His peach-blossom eyes narrowed as he said, with a guilty conscience, "Zhu Xiaojiu... You don't need to look at Zhen like that. It's not as if Zhen can bring himself to hit every brother-in-law."

"..." Whether he hit his brother-in-law or not had anything to do with him? Don't just stand in front of his elder sister's door—leave already and let him go see her! Damn, it was the first time in his life he'd heard her cry so miserably!

Author's Note:

Ah, as expected, writing updates was delightful for a moment, but actually typing them was like a crematorium! QAQ I found a typo after checking twice, so I posted it first. I was afraid that if I kept thinking about it, I'd start editing again and never stop. ORZ

Volume Two, Chapter Thirty-Three

Two days later, in the regular assembly hall of Dongxu Mansion, the Holy Emperor led the heads of all the ministries and offices in gathering there. An odd atmosphere filled the utterly silent hall.

The pages who poured the tea scattered like startled birds as soon as they had finished, leaving only the sound of Your Majesty fiddling with his teacup lid echoing through the vast hall.

Nian Youyu moved his abacus, Wei Chenmu lowered his eyes in silence, Long Ang wore a man's outfit, and Longyang was distracted.

Li Chenjing sat upright in his court attire and cap without saying a word, his gaze fixed unwaveringly on the empty seat opposite him.

"I heard the Holy Emperor's queen cat gave birth safely. Allow me