In the Name of Empress-Chapter 467 - 315: Were the Letters Forged?

Sitting in the carriage heading to the Empress’s Palace, Lisa’s brow was furrowed, unable to conceal her inner anxiety.

It has been over a month since she last received a letter from Roland.

This is not normal.

Even if Roland is busy, he would at least write a simple letter to assure his safety.

What is he busy with that he can’t be bothered to write even a single letter?

If he was just not writing to her, Lisa would only laugh at herself, but she heard that Roland hasn’t written to Empress Sylph either.

Roland and Sif have just confirmed their relationship, how did they become so distant like an old married couple?

Lisa was genuinely feeling anxious.

Although Roland and Sif’s engagement made her use alcohol to drown her sorrows to calm her turbulent heart, she knew this was part of the plan.

Only if Sif first accepts Roland, can she accept the inseparable bond between Roland and her.

However, recent situations seem to have changed somewhat.

She didn’t know if Roland going to Jin Yuan Kingdom to help was part of the plan or an accident, but Roland’s current situation definitely seems to be an accident.

Troubled by a bottleneck in her magic training, Lisa walked out of the laboratory to discuss strategies with Sylph.

Unknowingly, she had already placed herself on the same front line as Sif.

When Lisa stood at the door, Sif seemed unsurprised.

She rose to greet her, letting the maid bring tea and snacks for Lisa, inviting her to sit.

"Miss Lisa, long time no see. How have you been at the Magic Association?"

It certainly had been a long time.

They hadn’t seen each other for almost two months.

Despite her anxious heart, Lisa maintained a smile, "Thanks to Your Majesty, I’m doing well."

Before Lisa could continue, Sif softly interrupted, "It’s Sif, not Your Majesty."

Lisa’s lips curved slightly, her initially gloomy mood improved somewhat.

Even though it was for Roland’s sake, Sif indeed was willing to treat her with basic equality.

This was a positive start, one she certainly wouldn’t refuse.

"Alright, Miss Sif, I’m well. However, you seem quite busy."

The mountain of documents before Sif did not lie.

"It’s manageable. The Cabinet has done most of the work, I just need to sign. But recently, the matter of forming an allied army with Jin Yuan Kingdom has been quite complicated, inevitably requiring more attention."

Sif casually circled something on a document and set it aside.

Drawing circles was a signing method she learned from Roland.

Firstly, the signing speed is fast; secondly, drawing circles is also an attitude.

For some solutions, if she is very satisfied, she would give a positive endorsement like "Read, please execute immediately."

For other matters Sif had her own ideas about, she would write suggestions like "Read, suggest XX, please consider" on the document.

The word "please" showed respect to the Cabinet Minister, not an actual request. If the Emperor asks you to do something, you’d best do it immediately.

If someone remains indifferent, they would soon face Sif’s questioning.

Fortunately, there were no such insensible people in the Cabinet.

There was also recognition but not complete approval; when unable to provide constructive advice due to its professionalism, she used circled notes to remind the Cabinet Minister to consider carefully.

Documents with circled notes could be handled directly by content or slightly revised. By circling, Sif handed over the initiative to the Cabinet, leaving it to their discretion.

After finishing the document, Sif rang a bell to summon the Secretary of State, asking her to take the approved document back to the Cabinet for execution.

Watching the Secretary of State leave, Sif breathed a sigh of relief, her expression changing from stern to smiling.

"Now that the official business is done, it’s private time."

Sif sat across from Lisa, smiling as she asked, "Miss Lisa, because of Roland, we will be family in the future. You must have a reason for visiting, feel free to speak."

The talk of family made Lisa’s cheeks flush, but she knew Sif was referring to her becoming family as Roland’s sister.

"Sif, how have you and Roland been getting along recently? I haven’t received a letter from him in two months, and I’m a bit worried."

Unable to think of a courteous way to break the ice, Lisa straightforwardly expressed her concerns from a sister’s perspective.

"We’re doing well. But I haven’t received a family letter from him for over a month either. His last letter only casually asked about a few things, not much written, he’s probably really busy."

At this thought, Sif’s expression changed from sunny to cloudy.

Seeing Sif’s change in expression, Lisa’s spirits dampened as well.

Oh no, could it be that Roland has become infatuated with the charms of romantic girls in Jin Yuan Kingdom beyond redemption?

Although no one could resist Sif’s charm, men like novelty, and just having tasted the tenderness of a woman’s embrace, succumbing to outside temptations is also...

Not normal at all!

If Roland is indeed tempted, what would Sif think?

Seeing Sif’s somewhat panicked eyes, Lisa secretly regretted it, perhaps she shouldn’t have sought Sif, but rather discussed with Roland first.

She was surprised to find that in some aspects, she was more willing to stand with Sif than Roland.

Having come, there was no turning back, so Lisa could only resort to plan B.

"Sif, is there anything you’d like to send to Roland? I’m planning to visit Jin Yuan Kingdom soon. This guy hasn’t been in touch, I must go see."

Sif remained silent, just in silence.

Seeing her indifferent demeanor, Lisa felt a bit anxious, blurting out what was in her heart.

"Aren’t you really worried about him with other women in Jin Yuan..."

Lisa stopped mid-sentence, even a bit regretting being so direct.