197: His Majesty personally selected

The Emperor didn't say much about the report that would be followed up on in the future.

Perhaps it was because his mind was more focused on the Decoration Ceremony.

He was trying on the formal attire for the day, and a very thin tailor with his two assistants was helping him dress.

"The waist and shoulders can be taken in a bit more here; it will look more fitted. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

The middle-aged man respectfully asked for His Majesty's opinion.

"That works," The Emperor nodded.

Seeing Tu Nan enter, his expression softened slightly as he gave his instructions.

"Have him take a look at the Children in a while and rush two sets of clothes. On that day, let them come with me to see the world."

This was truly an unexpected surprise.

Although Kong Jiamu had long suggested that Tu Nan bring the Children to participate in this important moment of his life, she had been reluctant to agree due to various concerns.

It was completely different if the Children could go with His Majesty; this would be their first appearance as The Emperor's students, which would be very helpful for their future paths.

As for her... The Emperor's side had finished the final adjustments, and he was taking off the formal attire.

"What about you? Jiamu asked me for a favor to give you the day off so you could go along."

As expected, Kong Jiamu had even gone to His Majesty the Emperor with his request.

"I have a lot of things to do, so I might not be able to get away," Tu Nan politely declined with a smile, not wanting any trouble to occur when the time came.

"Alright, that's all." Your Majesty dismissed the tailor, but as the man was about to step out the door, he suddenly reminded him, "The small formal attire I ordered you to make—can it be finished in time?"

"No problem, Your Majesty," the tailor replied. "It will be exactly according to your requirements."

The Emperor waved his hand.

He didn't approve any more of Kong Jiamu's applications to enter the palace, so Tu Nan didn't see him again until the day of the ceremony.

Early in the morning, she was busy sending the Two Children to Your Majesty.

The two little ones were wearing formal small attire, looking exceptionally cute no matter how one looked at them.

The two had never worn such complex and exaggerated clothes before. After changing with the help of adults, they looked at each other and then at themselves in the mirror, suddenly becoming quite stiff and reserved.

They had a concrete understanding of what their mother had said—this was a very important occasion, and they had to listen to the adults, especially their teacher, His Majesty the Emperor.

Their nodding actions were identically standard. Even the usually lively Miao Miao had a serious little face, almost to the point of walking on tiptoe.

After sending the two to wait with Your Majesty, Tu Nan went straight to the Medical Institute, intending to watch the live broadcast in her office.

But she was only halfway there when she was stopped by someone sent by The Emperor.

"Miss Tu Nan, Your Majesty requests your presence."

Was there some mistake with the Children? Tu Nan hurriedly followed the person back... but The Emperor was always shamelessly creative in such new ways.

The Decoration Ceremony was held in the Grand Auditorium of the Military Department, and because it was being broadcast across the entire interstellar network, it appeared twelve times more solemn.

The military flags of the Seven Legions were planted behind the rostrum, and the Royal Flag representing The Emperor, which had been passed down through the Long family's Legacy for a millennium, fluttered directly above all the other flags.

Kong Jiamu sat in the first row, dressed in a crimson Military Dress Uniform and exchanging pleasantries with his colleagues, but his gaze couldn't stop stealing glances at the seat he had reserved for Tu Nan in the first row of the Military Family Viewing Area.

"What's this? Who did you invite?" a colleague who would also be going on stage in a while teased him in a low voice.

Kong Jiamu felt very aggrieved. Despite his pleading, Your Majesty still wouldn't let Tu Nan leave the palace today?

"It's nothing, she can't get away," Jiamu said absent-mindedly.

His colleague muttered to himself, who wouldn't be able to get away at a time like this? Just what kind of big shot had Kong Jiamu invited? But he couldn't ask any further.

"His Majesty the Emperor—arrives!"

"All—rise!"

The Master of Ceremonies' call rang out, and everyone immediately fell silent and stood up. The soldiers in the central area stood as straight as javelins, their hands striking their chests with a thud.

The entire hall was silent, welcoming Emperor Haoyuan into the auditorium with their gazes.

The crowd stood at attention, everyone's eyes following The Emperor's pace... then, many people's eyes flickered with confusion for a moment.

Behind The Emperor, in the positions where princes and princesses should follow, were Two Children in their Childhood Stage, both dressed in magnificent formal attire, their little legs moving quickly to keep up with Your Majesty.

Well-informed people had heard that The Emperor had taken two students with astounding natural Talent; those without such information only suspected that the Empire suddenly had more heirs... but that wasn't even the most shocking part.

The key was that these Two Children were also carrying a basket together.

Inside... a small animal, equally ornately decorated... sat there, looking like it had lost all hope in life.

It was exactly Tu Nan, who had been called back by The Emperor.

When she entered, she didn't see the Two Children, only Your Majesty, already fully dressed, tapping the hilt of his Ceremonial Longsword while waiting for her.

"Look at this craftsmanship, how is it?" The Emperor pointed to a set of "small" clothes held by a maid.

Tu Nan stepped forward in confusion. At first, she thought it was an exceptionally luxurious bow, but at The Emperor's insistence, she picked it up for a closer look and realized it was actually a magnificent... pet formal dress.

An ominous premonition surged in her heart.

Sure enough, with just a slight smile from The Emperor, she turned into her Incarnation as a Black Cat.

Tu Nan tried to bolt out in a panic; she didn't want to wear such a terrible thing!

The Emperor blocked her path with ease and said with a smile, "Kong Jiamu has been aggrieved for so long; he deserves some reward."

Tu Nan was forcefully stuffed into that outfit and even had the bow-tie hat put on. She completely became a pet-shaped jewelry display stand.

The Emperor placed her in the basket, then unhurriedly tied the ribbons of her clothes to it before calling his subordinates to bring the two students in.

"In a while, you two carry this basket and follow behind me with this cat." The Emperor gestured for the two to look at the basket held by the attendant.

"Don't make any mistakes; this is an interstellar live broadcast."

The Two Children looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

After entering the hall and taking the basket, they almost started walking with the same hand and foot moving together.

This was the first time their teacher, The Emperor, had entrusted them with such a heavy responsibility.

At this moment, the only way Tu Nan could escape was to ask the Children for help, but she had already acted cute towards The Emperor in front of them many times... She really, really wasn't ready to let the Children face this side of her.

In the end, she was forced to hypnotize herself.

Just as The Emperor said, under the influence of his Talent, no one could recognize that she was a Female Beast; as long as she stayed steady, she was nothing more than a Black Cat.

All the embarrassing things could be left to His Majesty the Emperor, who was wallowing in trifles!

It wasn't a little kitten's place to worry.

Tu Nan looked at Kong Jiamu, who was looking over with a confused gaze.

She turned her head away... pretending nothing had happened.

She followed Your Majesty to the center of the first row, where she and the basket were placed in the seat next to him.

Further down were Miao Miao and Ao Ao.

The ceremony began in a strange atmosphere where everyone was full of questions but didn't dare to make a sound.