In the Imperial Palace, in the Secretary-General's office,
Sanguinius sat on a luxurious sofa, holding an exquisite porcelain cup, taking a delicate sip of black tea, her gaze sweeping over the three people kneeling before her.
Her golden eyes held a hint of sharpness and undeniable authority, yet the slight smile on her lips cast a strange calm over the entire scene.
Celestine, Li Feng, Fides.
Unlike the other two ladies, Li Feng knelt on a fruit grown in the Imperial Palace's greenhouse... The office was so quiet that only the ticking of the wall clock could be heard, and what undoubtedly attracted the most attention was the Imperial Palace's exclusive durian rind beneath Li Feng's knees.
Sanguinius's gaze fell on Celestine, and she raised an eyebrow slightly. This made the wings on Celestine's back begin to tremble.
"Celestine, do you still remember why I had you follow Li Feng?"
Celestine lowered her head, her voice tinged with helplessness and shame: "It was to supervise him... to prevent him from making mistakes. If he really couldn't help himself, I... I could also help him 'resolve' it. But... this time..."
Sanguinius snorted coldly and shook her head: "Do you think I would blame you?"
Her gaze turned to Li Feng, with a hint of playfulness in her eyes: "Speak, my dear, how do you plan to explain yourself to me this time?"
Li Feng knelt on the durian rind, his expression a mix of pain and ingratiation, and he lowered his head:
"It's my fault..."
Before he could finish, Sanguinius reached out and interrupted him: "Alright, alright, arguing with you every time is like punching cotton."
Then, she turned her attention to Fides, her golden eyes radiating an oppressive aura that made it impossible to look directly at her:
"Fides, I heard you came this time to gain my approval? So, are you applying for 'full status' now?"
Fides looked up, her expression complex, showing a hint of stubbornness mixed with a touch of apprehension:
"Miss Sanguinius, I admit that what happened this time was indeed my fault. I know I overstepped my boundaries, but my feelings for Li Feng are genuine. I... am willing to accept any punishment, but I hope to earn your recognition."
Sanguinius watched Fides silently. After a long moment, she suddenly smiled, a smile that was hard to decipher:
"Only your feelings are genuine? Then do you know how deep my feelings for him are?"
Fides lowered her head, not daring to answer.
Sanguinius sighed, stood up, and paced in front of Fides, using her finger to lift Fides's chin. Her gaze became alluring, but her voice turned cold: "Alright, come on, call me 'Jiejie' and let me hear it..."
Fides suddenly blushed, flustered by Sanguinius's sudden "attack"... "Jiejie..."
Celestine pouted at this moment, thinking to herself: "How nice... I want to call her 'Jiejie' too... It would be even better if she called me 'Jiejie'..."
Finally, her gaze returned to Li Feng: "As for you, my dear, I will give you one chance to prove with your actions whether you are worthy of me continuing to tolerate your philandering. If there is a next time... the durian rind will probably not be your only punishment."
At this moment, Celestine stood up, taking Fides, who was still reeling from Sanguinius's offensive, with her. As Celestine pulled her out the door, Fides still looked confused:
"Living Saint, what about Li Feng..."
"Let the couple have some alone time..."
As the office door closed, Li Feng saw the two leave and prepared to get up from the durian, but... "Eh? Did I tell you to get up?"
Hearing Sanguinius's words, Li Feng could only lower his head dejectedly, continuing to accept the family punishment... But soon, a foot wearing small leather shoes extended in front of him... That's right, these were things old couples did, they often played these games, young people after all... Sanguinius wore a mischievous smile, resting her hand on the armrest, propping her chin as she looked at Li Feng... "I've been walking all day today, come and rub my feet..."
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High Lords Council Hall,
With Konrad Curze's public repentance and return, his identity as an advisor to the High Lords was also exposed. Now he was completely isolated, sitting alone at his desk, wearing blue-light glasses, reviewing reports on his computer.
Actually, in the days before his return, when Konrad Curze spoke at the High Lords Council, there were still people who listened. Everyone's impression of this big Boy was that he usually seemed quite melancholic, and when discussing with the High Lords, he would even smile and transform into a "sunny and cheerful big Boy."
Even... Sister Mowen, the Superior General of the Adepta Sororitas and one of the High Lords, had invited Konrad Curze to lunch, and Konrad Curze had agreed. During the meal, Konrad Curze was still swiping through data department work on the table.
Even so, Konrad Curze, as a Primarch, could still "multitask," working while listening and responding to Sister Mowen's complaints about the oppressive and troublesome life of a High Lord, and her longing to return to the front lines to fight alongside her sisters.
However, Konrad Curze, with his prophetic abilities... had foreseen some... unpleasant things between him and Sister Mowen... But he didn't bother with it; he just wanted to work hard now to atone for his sins.
But with the public revelation of Konrad Curze's identity... his wish to work hard was quickly going to be dashed.
Because trust is like a blank sheet of paper; once folded, it will still have creases. The documents and reports Konrad Curze had processed would be taken back by the High Lords for "expert consultation" and re-examination, to prevent this "former traitor" from doing anything that would harm the Imperium.
Later, they even stopped letting Konrad Curze enter the building, directly making him "work from home" in the Imperial Palace. The documents sent to him were no longer important ones; in fact, even unimportant documents were withheld.
These past two days, he had been approving and reviewing reports on the output of all Agricultural Planets and the mineral production of mining planets, or even... "organizing outstanding Imperial youths from various Star Sectors to participate in the Terra Pilgrimage Summer Camp"... Russ and Khan, the two brothers, were very angry when they found out. Konrad Curze was their brother; they could bully him, but what right did these High Lords have?!
So the two brothers snuck into their father's armory... and "borrowed" Konrad Curze's Lightning Claws, "Mercy" and "Forgiveness," secretly hiding them in Konrad Curze's bedroom. They then leaked this information... Half an hour later, the High Lords panicked!
"He's a Night Lords Primarch! What does he need Lightning Claws for?!"
Thus, the next day, Konrad Curze found that he could return to work at the High Lords Council, and those important documents were back in his hands for judgment... Because the High Lords knew that letting him in now... was better than seeing him dart out of the shadows one night.
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