Youying was silent for a while before shaking his head slightly. "I am incompetent."
The Princess Regent had no real illness; it was all an act.
Mu Wensheng's brow furrowed imperceptibly. "Try to find out more."
After nodding, Youying hid as Mu Wensheng indicated.
By dawn, after the morning court session, Shen Qi went to the Diligent Governance Hall to teach him again.
This time, Mu Wensheng handed her a carefully written essay and watched her intently, closely observing her expressions. However, no matter how long he watched, he couldn't discern anything.
After reading the essay from start to finish, Shen Qi smiled and placed it back on the table. "Why are your Majesty looking at me? Could it be that you suddenly realized that I am also quite attractive?"
Mu Wensheng was taken aback. "The Princess Regent's beauty is renowned throughout the land."
Everyone in the country knew that the Princess Regent had a celestial face but a demonic heart.