After Defeat, the Empress’s Negotiating Chip Turns Out to Be Me

Chapter 178

178~ Red Leaf's Audience~

He didn't know why Red Leaf would go to the trouble of making things so complicated for no reason, but there was no helping it. Right now, no one wanted to provoke people from Scarlet Phoenix Nation, especially those directly under Scarlet Phoenix Nation's Empress.

"Just keep going straight down this main road to the royal palace. At the end of this road is the palace gate."

"Alright, thank you."

After thanking him, Red Leaf began heading toward the royal palace.

These soldiers' reactions were fairly good, at least they didn't pretend to completely not recognize their Lady Mo or anything like that.

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Time flew by. After two days had passed, the little Princess felt that her body was now much better. At least she wouldn't be in that drowsy state all the time like the previous two days.

"Princess, please continue to rest well in bed."

"Ugh... No!"

The little Princess shook her head.

"If I don't get out of bed and move around a bit, I feel like I'll completely waste away. Plus, moving around a little now is pretty good, it helps with physical recovery."

Unable to win against the little Princess, the Maid Xiao Xi had no choice but to agree to this request.

Moreover, her Princess also said that moving around would help with physical recovery. On matters like this, she felt her Princess had absolutely no need to lie.

"Since it helps with Princess's recovery, then do as you please."

"Mm."

After moving her muscles and bones a little, she finally felt like her hands and feet belonged to her again.

"Princess, someone wants to see you!"

"See me? Who?"

Could it be an envoy sent from Midias Empire's side?

"Well, they're from Scarlet Phoenix Nation..."

"Scarlet Phoenix Nation???"

The little Princess was somewhat surprised.

Could it be that the Empress sent someone to capture her and bring her back?

"Princess, will you go for the audience? If not, I'll help you send them away."

"I'll meet them..."

After all, they were someone specially sent by the Empress. If she didn't go, who knew what they might do?

Before long, the little Princess arrived at the meeting tent.

"Lady Mo, long time no see. How has your health been lately?"

It was Red Leaf, the Head Maid of the Scarlet Maid Corps.

"Red Leaf!?"

"Lady Mo, you still remember me. That's truly wonderful."

Red Leaf said with a smile.

Two days ago, she had even made a special visit to Midias Empire's royal palace. After entering, she discovered that sitting on the throne wasn't the king, but Midias's First Princess, Yue Yingxue.

Though thinking about it, it made sense. The news received in Scarlet Phoenix Nation a few days ago all said that Midias Empire's king had been controlled by an Evil God. After this situation was discovered, being driven from the throne was inevitable.

And now that Midias Empire's king had stepped down, this Princess had no intention of acting against the little Princess. On the contrary, she had actively searched for her whereabouts after the little Princess was attacked, so she hadn't made a move.

If this Princess Yue Yingxue wanted to harm her Lady Mo, she wouldn't mind bearing a charge at all.

The Empress's orders were to eliminate as much as possible everything that could pose danger to the little Princess, especially that Heretical Cult.

"Lady Mo, Her Majesty the Empress has been thinking of you these days, but she herself couldn't get away, so she sent me to bring you back."

"Bring me back? To Scarlet Phoenix Nation?"

"Yes, this is Her Majesty the Empress's intention, after hearing that you were abducted by a local Order."

Abducted?

The general at the side only felt bean-sized cold sweat streaming down his forehead.

When the little Princess returned, she hadn't said she had been abducted. She only mentioned how she escaped back and didn't describe the more detailed process.

If something went wrong with the little Princess, their King would probably explode. Fainting on the spot would be considered getting off lightly.

If something went wrong, he wouldn't know how to explain when he returned. In the best case scenario, he'd probably have to commit suicide in apology.

"What makes you think you have the ability to take me away?"

The little Princess forcefully pulled over a stool and sat across from Red Leaf to ask.

"Red Leaf doesn't currently intend to forcibly take you away, just came to ask Lady Mo's opinion."

Of course, that was only for now. Later, if the little Princess didn't cooperate, she would have to carry out the Empress's orders and forcibly abduct the little Princess back.

"Then what if I say no?"

"Then Red Leaf will have no choice but to first report to Her Majesty the Empress and await Her Majesty's instructions."

That sounded nice, but she would definitely go back and plan how to abduct her, right?

Although her body was still very weak right now, in reality, even if she wasn't weak, there would be absolutely no possibility of resistance.

"If Red Leaf, you're only here to say this, please leave."

"Princess..."

"It's fine."

Despite saying so, the Maid Xiao Xi was still very worried, afraid that Red Leaf would make some move to forcibly take the little Princess away.

"Is this your decision? I understand. I wish you a pleasant evening."

"Thank you."

Only after Red Leaf left the military camp did the little Princess let out a long breath. Her entire body collapsed onto the chair, resting for quite a while before barely managing to prop herself up.

"General."

"Present."

"Pass down the order, strengthen the defenses around the camp perimeter for the next few days, and have the mages patrol more frequently recently."

"Yes."

This way should provide some degree of prevention.

However, she also understood that since she was sent by the Empress, no matter what, she would definitely be captured and brought back.

She didn't know what Red Leaf's specific strength was like, but after Xiyan at her side saw Red Leaf, she most likely wouldn't act to interfere, and might even help Red Leaf.

This was also normal. After all, Xiyan essentially still had to obey the Empress's orders. Otherwise, the Empress wouldn't have directly left this little loli maid Xiyan by her side back then.

"Also, if I'm taken back to Scarlet Phoenix Nation, you'll directly lead the army to withdraw and retreat back to Glaze Nation."

"I understand."

As long as Princess was taken away, he would immediately lead the troops back and return to Glaze Nation.

Although her own measures couldn't prevent Red Leaf from taking her away, they were also enough to buy time. It just so happened that she also wanted to figure out a bit more clearly about the matter between herself and that Deity of Abundance, Midilayo.

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At night, the little Princess tossed and turned in bed, somewhat unable to fall asleep.

"Princess, can't you sleep?"

"Mm."

The little Princess admitted it without concealment.

"Your Highness?"

Mo: "......"

So both little maids at her side still hadn't fallen asleep? And here she'd been carefully trying not to wake them!

"Your Highness, Your Highness, do you need me to cast a sleep-promoting magic on you?"

The little loli maid Xiyan inquired.

"No need. I'll get up and write something. Once I'm tired from writing, it'll be easier to sleep."

And so, in the military camp at night, the tent that no one dared disturb during rest time lit up again.