Chapter 331 : It’s Not Easy Being the Head of Household 15 (2/2)

Several sharp screams interrupted Jiang Zhi’s thoughts. She turned to look. The Empress was currently being supported by several people, her head drooping—she had fainted.

Shi Sheng flicked the blood off her sword and walked to Ling Yue’s side. “Let’s go home.”

The two Yues, “…” ‘Aren’t we rebelling? We already summoned the troops! This is a great opportunity to rebel! You can’t just give it up ah, Your Excellency!’

Shi Sheng pointed at herself. “Does this Prime Minister appear to be a traitorous vassal?”

‘This is the face of a god, okay? Dashing as all hell, okay? Why are you guys so insistent I(bbb) rebel?

…Who’s going to rule the place if I rebel?’

The two Yues, “…” ‘Isn’t what you’re doing now the very image of a treasonous vassal?’

Ying Yue’s brain worked faster than Dai Yue’s, so she immediately started to flatter Shi Sheng, “How could Your Excellency be a traitorous vassal? You are our wise and mighty Lady Prime Minister!”

Shi Sheng gave her a vague look. “Don’t you guys think this is a better way to show off?”

Ying Yue, “…”

‘Why do I feel like my efforts at flattery have been wasted? Wait, Your Excellency, just what does ‘show off’ mean?’

“Your Excellency, are we really not going to rebel?”

“You do it. You can crown yourself Empress afterwards.” Shi Sheng waved her off.

Ying Yue, “…”

Dai Yue patted Ying Yue’s shoulder sympathetically. “Can’t you see? Her Excellency only has eyes for Sir Ling Yue now.”

‘Besides, how long has it been since she’s actually cared about mundane affairs?’

Shi Sheng had always used an expression of ‘I’m not keeping you guys around as decorations, so why do you bother me about every little thing?’ whenever she was consulted for instructions.

“So is Her Excellency going to rebel or not?” Ying Yue was perplexed.

‘It’d be a real shame to just give up this opportunity today!’

“I reckon…” Dai Yue rubbed her chin. “As long as the Empress’s people don’t provoke Her Excellency, she won’t rebel.”

“Oh? How do you know?” ‘How come I couldn’t tell that’s what Her Excellency was thinking?’

“You should take more tonics for your brain.” Dai Yue copied Shi Sheng’s mannerisms and earnestly patted Ying Yue’s shoulder.

Ying Yue, “…”

“Hahaha! Actually, I only know because Her Excellency told me.” ‘Who the hell could guess Her Excellency’s thoughts now, anyway?’

“Good ah! You dare to play me for a fool— Dai Yue, don’t run!”

……

After the Heaven’s Ritual had failed, the Empress tried to make things difficult for the priest.

However, the Prime Minister drew her sword against the Empress for his sake and displayed her prowess.

Many different versions of the rumour circulated like fanfiction amongst the commonfolk, and it became a common topic of discussion during mealtimes.

Whether the Prime Minister would rebel had become a hot topic for the people to guess about.

Had the Prime Minister rebelled during the Heaven’s Ritual, she would’ve had at least a 90% chance of succeeding. But she hadn’t.

The Empress was currently still bedridden.

“Your Majesty, it’s time to take your medicine.” A man in palace attire carried in a bowl filled with medicine.

The Empress slapped the bowl away. “Take what medicine? That tramp Jun Liyou is treating us(z) with contempt!”

‘She’s simply too contemptuous and arrogant to dare kill people in front of me! And when did she become so good at fighting?!’

The black-coloured medicine spilt all over the man. He didn’t appear angry, wiping himself as best as he could while comforting the Empress with gentle words. “Your Majesty, even if you are angry, you must think of your health. Only after recovering will you have the strength to deal with her.”

As the Empress stared at his face, some of the anger dissipated. She reached out to hold his hand. “At least you’re caring.”

The man chuckled. “Let me serve you your medicine, Your Majesty.”

The servants sent another bowl of medicine. This time, the Empress didn’t throw a fit and allowed the man to feed her.

Once she had finished the medicine, the two somehow ended up tangling together in the sheets, not even bothering to send away the other servants.

Though the servants appeared too familiar with this conduct; they lowered their heads and pretended to see nothing.