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The Emperor had been sizing her up above the teacup, finding the constant changes in her expression rather amusing. Suddenly, when he saw her looking up at him, he quickly lowered his eyelids and sipped his tea.

After swallowing a mouthful of tea, he leisurely said, "Do you have objections to my proposal?" His tone was rather unfriendly.

"Not at all, how could I? Your Majesty's wisdom is unmatched, and your proposal is undoubtedly the most reasonable and magnanimous in all the land. It's like this, sir, your humble wife simply wishes to inquire what exactly Your Majesty wishes her to do. Could you please reveal a bit, so if it is beyond my capability, I can inform you in advance and prevent any misunderstandings about disobeying your orders."

The Emperor looked at her askance, truly worthy of being Duke An's granddaughter; a little fox taught by an old fox, she was clearly securing her own escape route.