The old Emperor kneeled with incredible fluidity.
His movements were so practiced that when he knelt, his knees didn't even press on the cape.
"What are you doing? The children are still here."
The Empress smiled very gently, looking at the old Emperor with a slightly reproachful gaze.
She smiled as she helped the old Emperor up, holding his hand, her expression as gentle as water.
The Empress patiently advised, "A country cannot be without a ruler for even a day. Now that the antics are over, come back with me. There are still many important state matters waiting for Your Majesty to decide!"
But the old Emperor wasn't fooled.
He was being led by the Empress, like a stubborn child, dragging his feet, unwilling to move.
The old Emperor complained, "Don't make it sound so nice. You set up such a big scheme, all the noble families of Shengjing City fell into it, yet you make me issue a decree to clear them out, making me take the blame. I won't do it!"
