Chapter 313: Reunion with the Little Demoness!
“Kid, you might not have heard clearly—I said our two families are leaving this place!”
Old Lady Lin repeated herself.
“I heard you loud and clear, but it seems you haven’t realized your position. If you want to leave, then go ahead; I won’t stop you!”
Looking at the emotionless expression of the ceremonial official, Old Lady Lin’s face grew increasingly twisted.
If she were being expelled by the Empress herself, she wouldn’t be this angry. But now a mere ceremonial official wants to dismiss her? This is something she can tolerate, but not this!
“Kid, you better report this to your Empress. Such a big matter is not for you to decide. Can you bear the responsibility? Watch your nine clans!”
“You old fool, where do you get off talking so much nonsense!”
“Today I’ll lay it out for you clearly. The Empress has countless affairs to manage; when does she have the time to care whether you stay or go? My coming forward is already giving you face!”
“You can stay or leave as you please; if you make any more trouble, don’t blame us for being unkind!”
These words were clearly meant to infuriate, especially for those who considered themselves exceptional; it felt like a dagger to the heart.
Indeed, Old Lady Lin nearly spat blood from rage.
“Good, good, good… Is this how your Empire treats guests? If today you can treat our two families this way, you’ll do the same to other families in the future!”
Old Lady Lin looked at the other three families, trying to incite them: “Everyone, our five families are all connected by fate, thriving together or suffering together!”
“Only by uniting can we show others our strength; otherwise, when others ride atop us and show off, it will be too late!”
Her aging voice echoed in the training grounds, lingering without end.
Before her words had even faded, a smug look appeared on Old Lady Lin’s face.
She believed her grand speech would be enough to sway hearts, letting the other three families understand the stakes and join her in resisting the Soaring Empire.
At that point, even the Empire would have to bow their heads.
Unfortunately, everyone looked at her with the eyes of spectators watching a monkey.
“Who is connected with you? You really have a big old face; how do you manage to say that without laughing?”
The You family directly mocked her!
This old crone truly couldn’t see reality. The Soaring Empire was wealthy and generous, and they weren’t meddlesome. They were simply the best investors—this much they had experienced long ago.
With such rich capital, why would the Empire invest in foolish ingrates?
If the Li and Lin families withdrew at this moment, the other three families would surely clap and send them off!
Thus, the remaining families could enjoy more resources.
“Are you done speaking? If you’re done, you can leave.”
The ceremonial official played the part of ‘indifferent’ to perfection.
“Don’t get too smug, girl. Let’s go back to our seats!”
Old Lady Lin panted a few breaths but eventually recognized the reality and complied obediently.
At that moment, the official’s jade amulet suddenly glowed red, indicating the highest level of message!
“Wait, the Empress has instructions!”
Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoxii and the others immediately paused, revealing expressions of realization.
It seemed that the matter here had already attracted the Empress’s attention; this little official was doomed!
“Understood, Your Majesty… I will follow your orders!”
A moment later, the glow on the jade amulet dimmed, and the expression of the imperial official became much more serious.
“Kid, now you understand the cost of arrogance, right? Tell everyone how the Empress will deal with you!”
Old Lady Lin smiled maliciously, eager to see the other lose all dignity.
“Colleagues, I have some good news to share. Just now, the Empress promoted me three ranks at once, and I’m returning to the capital to assume my new post!”
“Congratulations, congratulations!”
The other imperial officials all smiled in delight while also receiving instructions.
As long as they could heavily suppress the Lin and Li families, their futures would look bright!
“How is that possible? The Empress not only didn’t punish you but promoted you three ranks? This is absolutely not true; you’re fabricating the Empress’s decree!”
Old Lady Lin leaned on her cane, trembling as she spoke.
“You have no right to question Her Majesty, and before I leave, there’s one last thing I must do.”
The official held his head high and said, “Bring me the Lin family’s seats and replace them with shabby ones… no, something that lacks the stench of copper, since both their families are stinky and… connected, I’m sure the Lin family will appreciate it!”
As soon as he said this, the angriest were not Old Lady Lin but the other imperial officials.
Their eyes were sharp as knives, wishing they could eliminate this brat.
This old crone had just been promoted three ranks; why did he still need to steal their ideas?
You’ve shut down all the paths for us! How are we supposed to continue suppressing them? Isn’t this blocking our brother’s official pathways?
“My apologies, everyone!”
The other party grinned widely, nearly jumping with joy.
“I don’t want to be promoted three ranks; I want to be promoted five ranks!”
In just a short while, the Lin family’s seats had been completely reformed.
Still the same words: Stay if you want, leave if you don’t; no one is here to stop you!
“I won’t leave! I’ll infuriate you all!”
Old Lady Lin spat a few mouthfuls of blood and was ultimately helped, trembling, back to her seat.
However, before she could settle in, there was a loud bang, and the chair beneath her erupted in flames, launching her out and knocking out a few of her remaining teeth.
This scene made others shiver. The Lin and Li families must have desecrated the Empire’s ancestral tomb for them to be targeted like this.
A few even glanced toward Zhou Tong’s position, deep in thought.
It was obvious that today’s events were orchestrated by the Empress, but such behavior seemed a bit impulsive.
What could have caused a legendary Empress to disregard the Empire’s interests and make such an absurd arrangement?
Could it be that the Empress’s lover was present?
Listening to everyone whispering, Zhou Tong was already drenched in sweat.
Just moments ago, he felt an extremely familiar aura.
If he wasn’t mistaken, there was a figure in a black robe, not far behind him, staring at his back.
Beneath the black robe, a pair of bright eyes brimmed with longing and sorrow, full of enchanting charm, making him fidget!
Before he could stand up, the other party took a step forward and was right in front of him.
“You little brat, you must be feeling pretty proud, huh? The great Empress has done all this for you; why not just marry in?”
The voice was gritted through clenched teeth, yet it made Zhou Tong’s heart flutter!
“Yue’er…”
Before he could say more, an elegant hand tugged at his ear!
“So you still remember me, you heartless guy!”
“It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! I know my mistakes! Have mercy!”
