In the Name of Empress-Chapter 398 - 282: Aren’t Young People Supposed to Make Trouble?

Chapter 398: Chapter 282: Aren’t Young People Supposed to Make Trouble?

For so many years, it was the first time Wald felt so refreshed.

His smile never faded.

The first night after Sif returned to the Imperial Capital, she didn’t spend it with her young lover but came to the old man’s house, showing her respect for her teacher.

Having not seen her for two years, Sif had become even more beautiful and shed her immaturity, gaining a bit more composure.

She had really grown up.

She was no longer the little fool who panicked and sought help from her teacher, even fantasizing about retreating to Tyrone Earl’s Domain and ignoring external affairs.

Wald even felt Sofia wasn’t so terrifying, and Sif could win.

Sif spent more than two hours recounting the events that occurred overseas.

Many things Wald had also heard about, but they were just hearsay, far less impactful than a firsthand account.

Taming the Sea Demon, raiding Helen, fiercely battling the Commander, expanding territories, contending for Val, until finally going deep under the sea to bring back news of the old Emperor.

The return of over three thousand survivors from the Fourth Fleet further stirred the entire nation.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Sif was an emperor capable of creating miracles, completely different from the old Emperor who secretly hid away and wouldn’t return home.

The common people naturally didn’t know the old Emperor couldn’t return home precisely because of Sif; they only thought the Empress was a hundred times stronger than the old Emperor.

After telling the story, Sif picked up her teacup and took a few sips, moistening her throat, and softly said:

"Teacher, there are some things for which I still need your wise guidance."

Wald laughed heartily, stroked his beard, but his tone was exceptionally humble.

"Sif, you are now capable of handling things on your own; I have nothing left to teach you."

"Teacher, your knowledge and experience are still invaluable treasures." Sif’s tone was gentle, yet her attitude firm.

Wald’s smile gradually faded, and his expression turned somewhat grave.

Wasn’t this just politeness; was there really a matter?

Roland is now Sif’s most trusted person, and she could consult him on issues unless Roland couldn’t resolve them and had to seek others.

Is it really that serious?

Seeing Teacher Wald’s exceptionally tense look, Sif guessed he might be overthinking.

She didn’t explain, pondered for a moment, and slowly spoke, "Teacher, would you be willing to become the Prime Minister?"

"If I were ten years younger or if Roland wasn’t such a promising talent, I would certainly be willing."

With a full smile, Wald shook his head and sighed: "Sif, with a new emperor ascending, there must be a new atmosphere, and appointing a new Prime Minister is also a statement, signifying the official start of your era."

Sif did not speak, for she had, of course, thought of what the teacher said, which is why she hoped Roland would become Prime Minister.

Unfortunately, Roland didn’t want to be too busy.

She understood Roland’s refusal.

Sofia is a more terrifying existence than the entire Vladimir Empire.

Even when facing Vladimir’s army of a million, Sif had ways to deal with it. But facing Sofia’s sword, anyone would have a headache.

Roland needed quiet time and space, as did she.

When the administration gets on track, she will delegate the power to handle daily affairs to the Cabinet, and besides steering the giant ship of the Empire, she would also strive to enhance her strength.

She had already anticipated that the teacher would be unwilling to become Prime Minister because, after all, he was old, and she couldn’t bear to let him be overworked.

Although she was prepared mentally, Wald’s explicit refusal still left Sif feeling a bit disheartened.

The candlelight was warm, the lighting soft, and Sif quietly sat there, yawning, looking very much like she did years ago when she fell asleep reading with her teacher.

Home again, all back again.

The innocent little girl was right there, quietly talking to the teacher.

But only here.

When she walks out of her teacher’s house, she is the Empress of the super empire that governs thirty-five provinces.

Wald looked at Sif’s long eyelashes, feeling a bit complicated.

Sif genuinely hoped he would become Prime Minister.

But unfortunately, time is so cruel, robbing him of his health and energy, making the heavy political affairs somewhat overwhelming for him.

If it were a matter of national life and death, he wouldn’t retreat, even at the cost of his life.

But now, it truly isn’t necessary.

The young have already grown up, and the future of the Empire belongs to them, so let them fly freely.

Perhaps feeling the topic was a bit melancholic, Wald discreetly changed it.

"Do you have a better candidate in mind? William isn’t bad either, but his governance philosophy is somewhat too conservative, unable to accept new things. Alben’s ability is also good, but he is too deep and has always been in the legal system, which makes it difficult for him to gain public support."

"Actually... besides being a bit young, I still think Roland is the most suitable."

Wald sighed.

Sif’s eyebrows arched sharply, as her teacher’s approval delighted her, with her lips curved into a graceful arc, hanging with a slight smile.

"I also think he is the most suitable."

The smile lasted only a few seconds before disappearing.

The most suitable, yet the least suitable.

If there wasn’t the mortal threat of Sofia, Roland might not be obsessed with becoming stronger and might not refuse.

Sif exhaled deeply, dispelled her low feelings, and calmly said: 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"I plan to appoint William and Alben as the Left and Right Ministers."

"The Left and Right Ministers, do you intend to have them monitor and balance each other?" Wald’s slightly yellowish eyes instantly lit up.

"It’s not a bad approach. But there are many problems with having Left and Right Ministers co-exist. If they are seriously opposed, it can lead to internal friction; if they are too united, it might threaten imperial authority."

Wald was right.

The Emperor certainly fears ministers not being united but fears more if the ministers are united as one.

Although somewhat worried, Wald only gave a reminder and did not oppose it.

Sif had already made a name overseas, could hold the fort, and she was very young, capable of long-term control, not losing control.