The Lovely Heiress Is Actually A God Beast-Chapter 1448: Three Years as the Mortal Emperor
Little Taotie sat on the throne, listening to the reports from the officials during the morning court, her face growing increasingly somber.
She had been the mortal emperor for three years, but for Heaven, it was only three days.
In these three years, Little Taotie had seen the fickleness of human nature and the various facets of life. Her state of mind was elevated, nearing a breakthrough.
The hot discussion in the court was about the water disaster in Jiangnan. An official reported a severe flood in Jiangnan, but the lower officials deceived and concealed the matter.
Another official refuted him, saying such a significant matter could not be concealed by just a few officials. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
Yet another official suspected that the officials in Jiangnan were colluding, protecting each other to keep the matter tightly covered.
Thus, the officials argued back and forth, turning the emperor’s court into a marketplace.
Perhaps the Emperor’s face was too gloomy, emitting a low pressure that almost froze the entire court. The voices of the officials gradually diminished until there was complete silence.
Once they quieted down, Little Taotie asked indifferently, "Have you all finished speaking?"
Silence reigned in the court.
"Since you’ve all finished, is it now the turn for me to speak?"
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Yes, Your Majesty, please speak."...
The officials echoed in agreement.
Little Taotie’s gaze was calm, showing no emotion.
This calm and emotionless demeanor made it harder for others to discern her thoughts, causing unease in their hearts.
Some officials dared not meet her gaze, instinctively lowering their heads, as if guilty or fearful.
"I will personally go and see, then I will know the answer."
Rather than argue incessantly, it is better to witness it personally.
Upon hearing this, an official hastily shouted, "Your Majesty, you must not, Your Majesty, please think thrice..."
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Palace is far from Jiangnan, traveling these thousand mile distances to seek the truth is not worth it."
"Indeed, it is not worth it!"
"Your Majesty, the court cannot be without an emperor for a day."
"Please, Your Majesty, consider carefully and do not go to Jiangnan, absolutely not!"
"The journey is long and treacherous, Your Majesty must not go!"
"Your Majesty, if Jiangnan hasn’t experienced a flood, the trip would be wasted. If there truly is a flood, I’m afraid... the Jiangnan officials have already colluded!"
"Your Majesty, if they truly have colluded, they will be afraid of you knowing. Once you go there and uncover everything, I fear they will act out of desperation, even risking destruction..."
"Would they dare to assassinate the Emperor?"
"Not impossible." This was spoken by the respected Elder Ge, lending weight to the words, and no one doubted the danger anymore.
The officials redoubled their efforts to persuade the Emperor, unwilling for the Emperor to put himself in harm’s way.
Little Taotie cast a faint glance at the elder and asked, "Then, whom does dear elder think I should send if not going personally?"
Elder Ge remained silent.
He dreaded meeting the Emperor’s gaze, fearing the Emperor would assign him this heavy responsibility.
He claimed old age and uselessness, unable to even leave the city, as just the journey by carriage would leave him sore as if all his bones were broken.
This obvious evasive stance made Little Taotie find it amusing.
Unwilling to act in the interest of the nation and the people, but earlier he pretended quite convincingly to do so.
"Elder Ge, is there anyone suitable to recommend?" Little Taotie asked again, her voice steady and seasoned: "I hear you have a promising grandson."
