38: The reversal of Tiangang! The awakening Pingyang!

Previously, there was no suitable excuse to go to the Northern Border, and it was not advisable to make too much noise, so it could only be done in secret.

But now it's different; Minister Sun's matter implicates the Northern Border sects, so we can go under the banner of encircling and suppressing sects colluding with the Demonic Cult.

We can even let the Prince of Yan, who is colluding with them, make a move and watch a good show of dogs biting dogs.

Li Shengyuan didn't know who the person secretly guiding him was, but Minister Sun's downfall was indeed a good thing for them.

"Does Junior Brother have any candidates to accompany him to the Northern Border?"

Li Shengyuan pondered, "Speed is of the essence; it's about quality, not quantity. The Demon Suppression Division will dispatch some, coordinating with the Demon Suppression Division in the Northern Border, and then dispatch some personnel from other places. The rest will depend on His Highness, the Prince of Yan."

Empress Sister nodded slightly with a gentle expression, "Junior Brother can give me the list of personnel you need, and I will arrange the rest."

"Okay."

He did have some suitable candidates to take with him.

The Northern Border Three Prefectures are vast, and there are quite a few sects, but not many top-tier powerhouses.

The number of Grade 3 powerhouses in the entire Northern Border Three Prefectures does not exceed ten, and there are no Grade 2 powerhouses at all. Moreover, not all of them are colluding with the Demonic Cult; after all, they are only a minority.

The main enemy is still the Prince of Yan.

Just as he was pondering in secret, Empress Sister's gentle voice sounded in his ear.

"Junior Brother, you are about to go to the Northern Border. Why don't you... stay in the palace for dinner tonight? Imperial Sister will see you off in advance."

Li Shengyuan felt that he might depart within three days, and after tonight, he might become busy, so he nodded and said,

"Okay, Imperial Sister."

As for killing Minister Sun, it wouldn't be too late to do it after he returned.

For the next half-day, Empress Sister occasionally closed her eyes to rest, and sometimes looked at memorials.

As for those who came to report, they were dismissed and talked to her from outside the screen.

Empress Sister's everyday appearance, not wearing a dragon robe or golden crown, plus Li Shengyuan, only a handful of people were fortunate enough to see it.

Li Shengyuan also occasionally raised his hand, using the excuse of helping Imperial Sister relax, to rub her shoulders a couple of times. If he felt tired, he would sit aside and watch Empress Sister work seriously, occasionally chatting with her to relieve boredom.

Upon closer thought, he realized that it had been a long time since he had spent such a warm time with Imperial Sister...

While feeling emotional, Li Shengyuan felt his hands itching again, so he stood up and came behind Empress Sister, gently kneading her fair, smooth shoulders.

After watching Empress Sister's boring day for an entire afternoon, Li Shengyuan couldn't help but sigh,

"Those like Imperial Sister who can become emperors are truly extraordinary people."

"Oh? Why does Junior Brother suddenly have such a sigh?" Empress Sister slightly tilted her eyes to look at Li Shengyuan.

"Imperial Sister has been working in this Imperial Study all afternoon, never leaving for a step. I couldn't endure such hard and monotonous days for even a moment." Li Shengyuan felt a headache just thinking about it.

This reminded him of the terrifying time in his previous life on Blue Star, dominated by homework...

Empress Sister, hearing this, chuckled softly, "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown."

"Since Father chose me to be this Emperor, I naturally cannot disappoint Father and the people of the world."

"Moreover... with Junior Brother accompanying me, I don't feel bored at all; on the contrary, I feel that today has been exceptionally fulfilling and pleasant."

Looking at Empress Sister's gentle eyes, Li Shengyuan's heart was restless for a long time. Was this... that thing?

"Then, if there's nothing to do in the future, I'll often come here to chat and relieve boredom with Imperial Sister, as long as you don't mind."

"Since Junior Brother has spoken, you must keep your word!"

Li Shengyuan met Imperial Sister's expectant gaze and nodded with a smile.

"That's natural."

After Li Shengyuan said this, he clearly felt that Empress Sister's mood brightened considerably.

Just as he was feeling Imperial Sister's smooth skin, Empress Sister's words left him stunned.

"Junior Brother, you've also been tired all day. Come and sit down; let Imperial Sister rub your shoulders too."

Empress Sister's gentle voice left Li Shengyuan rooted to the spot, thinking, "I'm not tired, not at all. These shoulders are so smooth, so fair, so tender..."

However, thinking of the temptation of Empress Sister giving him a shoulder rub, Li Shengyuan couldn't help but nod and say,

"Then... then I'll trouble Imperial Sister."

He was the only one who dared to let the current Empress rub his shoulders...

Then Empress Sister stood up, pulled Li Shengyuan to sit on the dragon chair, and like a virtuous wife and loving mother, came behind him, gently kneading his shoulders and massaging his back.

"Junior Brother, how does the strength feel...?"

"It's alright, it's just that this dragon chair is a bit uncomfortable to sit on," Li Shengyuan said with a look of enjoyment.

Empress Sister's soft yet strong kneading allowed Li Shengyuan to experience what imperial-style service was like.

It was far from comparable to those nominal ones on Blue Star.

Empress Sister then said obediently, "Then I'll have someone modify this dragon chair another day."

"Hmm, thank you, Imperial Sister..."

Anyone seeing this topsy-turvy scene and dialogue would surely be dumbfounded.

They would Can't help it exclaim, "Your Majesty, you are the Emperor of Great Qian! Why are you so lenient with this scoundrel?!"

At the same time, Princess Pingyang, who had changed into a princess gown, had been waiting for Li Shengyuan in Empress Dowager's palace for an entire afternoon!

But she had not received any news of Lord Li leaving His Majesty's Imperial Study.

She couldn't help but wonder if Li Gege had been held captive by a tyrant in the palace and wasn't allowed to leave?!

The most important thing was that there were only the two of them in the Imperial Study!

Would this lone man and woman... in broad daylight...

Just thinking about it made Princess Pingyang so angry she wanted to catch them in the act!

It was one thing not to let her marry Li Gege, but she had to be quicker to possess him.

Seeing that Li Shengyuan still hadn't left as the sun set, looking as if he would stay in Empress's palace for dinner, and even possibly stay overnight...

Princess Pingyang finally couldn't take it anymore!

She refused Empress Dowager's invitation to stay for dinner and rushed alone to Empress's palace.

And Empress Dowager, seeing this scene, not only wasn't angry but even showed a satisfied smile.

During this time, she had been teaching Princess Pingyang to fight for things, whether it was men, resources, or power, she had to learn to strive for them herself!

For this, she even took out her dual cultivation technique, which had been hidden away for many years, and taught its essence to her daughter.

Especially when that girl asked her about tax evasion with a blushing face that afternoon, after understanding the cause and effect, Empress Dowager couldn't help but sigh that the silly girl had finally caught on...

Soon, Princess Pingyang rushed all the way to Empress's Imperial Study.

And then she saw Lord Li leaning comfortably on the dragon chair with a look of enjoyment, even muttering instructions to Empress to rub his shoulders and massage his back...

This topsy-turvy scene immediately confused Princess Pingyang, who had come to catch them in the act.

Empress Sister raised her tender, watery phoenix eyes to look at Princess Pingyang and asked coolly,

"Princess Pingyang, why are you rushing to Imperial Sister's palace in such a hurry?!"

The stunned Princess Pingyang raised her hand, pointing at the two of them in confusion, and stammered,

"Imperial... Imperial Sister, you and Lord Li..."