Book Three, Chapter Nineteen

Thus, she turned her gaze toward Nian Youyu first.

Lord Nian had taken over the duties of the Minister of Revenue while retaining the title of Vice Minister of Revenue. The moment she entered the Ministry of Revenue, she was overwhelmed by piles of account books waiting to be checked and the clacking of abacuses. When he saw her approaching, Nian Youyu frowned.

"Xiaojiu is doing just fine. If you have nothing to do, go serve Your Majesty. Don't come bother me."

"..."

Since she was getting nowhere with Nian Youyu, she had no choice but to turn her gaze toward Long Ang.

"Xiaoyang really did give you the Seal?" Long Ang glanced at her collar and smiled coldly.

"Yes. But that's not the point, Lord Long. Do you know if Your Majesty sent Lord Longyang out of the Capital to capture Li..."

"Xiaoyang really does love meddling. Didn't Xiaojing give you his Seal? Since you like him, you should ask him for his Seal."

"...Lord Long, I'm talking to you about something serious."

"You have no use for the Seal. Why don't you return it to me?"

"..." She gripped Longyang's Seal tightly and stepped back.

"Just behave and stay by the Holy Emperor's side. He won't have the heart to kill you. What? Has he still not brought that matter up with you?"

"What matter?" It certainly didn't sound like anything good!

Long Ang did not answer. Instead, he laughed. "Go ask him yourself."

So, only Your Majesty was left. She had to steel herself and speak up. Indeed, there were many questions she wanted to ask him. Why had he granted her an official position but refused to let her participate in political affairs? Keeping her in the Inner Palace like this simply wouldn't do. He should