Ji Qingwu tilted her head, trying a different approach.
"I was just thinking that Your Majesty must be incredibly busy with state affairs. You surely have more important things to do, and I don't wish to take up too much of your time."
Her words were so generous and sensible, but he would have preferred her to be willful and unreasonable.
Emperor Wu Su stared at her, his gaze profound.
He spoke. "I will give you a little more time, but not for long."
His gaze swept across her face, as tangible as a physical touch, delivering his ultimatum.
This time, Ji Qingwu didn't shy away. She boldly met his gaze and nodded calmly. "I understand."
'I'll just put it off for as long as I can,' she thought.
"I hope you truly understand."
With those parting words, he turned and strode away.
*
「Late that night」
The Diligent Governance Hall remained as bright as day, its lamps banishing the darkness.
Emperor Wu Su returned to the hall and resumed reviewing his court memorials.
