Chapter 934: The Young Empress (71)

"Your subject greets Your Majesty."

Tang Nuoyue bowed before Tang Guo with trembling caution, every movement exceptionally proper and respectful, afraid that her younger sister, the Empress, might suddenly remember the events of the past.

"Enough, rise, Prince Yue."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

An emperor's words were one thing, but proper etiquette still had to be observed.

Seeing this, Tang Guo couldn't help laughing.

Tang Nuoyue might appear foolish on the surface, but after living through two rebirths, she had indeed grown much wiser. There was even something of the saying "great wisdom hidden beneath apparent simplicity" about her now.

"Sit."

Tang Nuoyue hurriedly sat down, though only half her backside touched the chair. She maintained impeccable posture, respectful and proper in every detail.

"How is your health? Have you suffered any lingering effects?"

Hearing her little sister the Empress expressing concern, Tang Nuoyue relaxed considerably. Since Her Majesty had made no mention of past matters, she truly must have let them go.

"I've recovered very well. There are no aftereffects. Thank you for Your Majesty's concern."

Tang Guo smiled faintly and nodded.

"Then I can rest easy."

"Prince Yue."

Tang Nuoyue immediately straightened up.

Her little sister must have something important to entrust to her.

Her eyes lowered respectfully, not daring to gaze directly upon that heavenly beauty. Her manners were flawless.

"Since you've recovered, it's time for you to accomplish some practical matters. After all, you are my only elder sister. Previously, your health prevented you from sharing the burden of the state. But now that you're well, you should go where you are needed."

Tang Nuoyue was baffled.

Where exactly was she needed?

"I've recently received secret reports that corrupt officials have appeared throughout the realm. Thus, your first task is to investigate these places thoroughly for me. Once the evidence is conclusive, you needn't report back. You may execute them directly."

Tang Nuoyue's heart turned cold.

Such a heavy responsibility…

Little Sister Empress, wasn't this somewhat inappropriate?

"Does Prince Yue have any concerns?"

Tang Nuoyue shook her head immediately.

"No. Your subject was merely wondering how best to begin."

"So that's all."

Tang Guo nodded.

"I'll assign two ministers to accompany you. They are both veteran officials of the court and loyal to Western Saint Kingdom. Anything you don't understand, simply consult them."

Tang Nuoyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Good.

Though she had lived several lifetimes, when it came to court affairs, she was utterly ignorant.

Since the Empress trusted her so much, she naturally couldn't disappoint her.

After all, they were sisters.

Sisters should help one another, shouldn't they?

As long as they remained united, there would be no fear of others sowing discord between them.

Originally, she had hoped to spend her days as an idle prince.

But it seemed Her Majesty had no intention of allowing that and still intended to make use of her.

She couldn't refuse.

Refusing would make her seem far too cowardly.

Her little sister had always been diligent and hardworking. She might look down on her elder sister and think her useless.

"Your subject accepts the decree."

Tang Guo smiled cheerfully, though Tang Nuoyue naturally couldn't see the expression on her face.

"Set out tomorrow. There's no need to worry about safety. I'll assign a group of guards to protect you throughout the journey."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Tang Nuoyue's grin nearly stretched from ear to ear. Her neat row of teeth was fully exposed as delight overwhelmed her.

But remembering where she was, she quickly composed herself and bowed again in thanks.

After Tang Nuoyue left, Tang Guo leisurely sipped her tea.

"Having a sister isn't bad. At least I don't have to handle such troublesome work myself."

System: Host, you're truly sinister.

He had seen those memorials before.

There wasn't just one region plagued by corruption.

Tang Nuoyue would never finish investigating everything in less than three or five years.

She was leaving happily now, but sooner or later she'd be crying to heaven and earth.

Host's revenge was truly impressive.

Tang Nuoyue was going to work herself to death.