Daqi Capital
Prime Minister Li returned from the palace, his expression somewhat heavy.
Lady Li quickly helped him remove his cloak and had someone hand him a warm handkerchief.
Prime Minister Li wiped his hands and face: "I observed that His Majesty's complexion is not good, I fear His Majesty's health may be failing."
Lady Li softly said, "Keep an eye on it. If it comes to it, we must be prepared."
Prime Minister Li nodded: "That Empress of Dajing is indeed formidable, having managed to transport grain from Jiangnan for sale, an act truly accomplishing multiple goals. That woman is no simple figure."
Lady Li lowered her head: "A woman too formidable may find it hard to find her place in this world. Not to mention, Emperor Jianyuan of Dajing is a hero; how could a man like him tolerate an equally ambitious empress? For now, he relies on her schemes and can endure everything, but just wait. Once Emperor Jianyuan attains the realm, the first to suffer will be that Empress Liu."
