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

Chapter 24

24~ Military Camp~

"Don't move."

The Empress pressed down on her body, preventing the little Princess from getting up.

"Not done washing yet."

"I can wash the rest myself."

"Sit properly. Don't move your hands."

The Empress commanded, and then the little Princess's body also lost control. She could only sit on the Empress's lap and be manipulated at will.

Blushing, she allowed the towel to wipe her, only trembling slightly, waiting for the Empress to help wash her. Finally, the washing ended just before she couldn't take it anymore.

Washed clean. Not a single part of her entire body was left unwashed. Even places she normally didn't dare touch carelessly had been washed spotlessly clean.

"Now help me wipe my back."

"Oh."

The little Princess reluctantly picked up the towel, standing behind the Empress to wipe her back. Only after being told to stop could she finally rest for a moment. Her hands were sore from wiping.

She was completely unneeded for washing hair next, because she simply didn't know how. When she was in Glaze Nation, from childhood to now, Xiao Xi had always washed her hair. After coming here, either the Empress or the Maid Ling helped her wash.

"Mo, bring me a towel."

After drying her body, the little Princess sat on the side silently observing. She hadn't properly observed the Empress before. Previously, after being washed clean by the Empress, she was directly tossed outside to wait. She hadn't seen much even when sleeping naked. Now that she had the opportunity, of course she'd observe properly.

Don't misunderstand. She wasn't a pervert. This was completely observation with appreciation. After reincarnating, she'd almost never had hormonal outbursts. Her life could be said to be very disciplined. So this was a one hundred percent appreciative attitude!

"Does it look good?"

"So-so."

She pouted.

To be fair, if placed outside, she'd definitely be a peerless beauty. Placed in an emperor's harem, she'd definitely be the most favored one. Aside from her personality, she seemed to have almost no flaws.

If she had to nitpick, she could only say they were slightly too big. She still preferred them a bit more petite and delicate. But her eyes still occasionally glanced over there.

"Heh heh..."

The Empress saw through but didn't expose it. After drying her own body, she changed into clean clothes. After also changing the little Princess's clothes, she picked her up and returned to the bedchamber, using magic to dry both their hair.

"What are we doing today?"

"Nothing at all."

The Empress replied casually. Today she'd even postponed court until tomorrow. Almost all trivial matters were handed to the Council to handle. Some relatively important but not urgent matters would be handled tomorrow.

Since they weren't doing anything, she was already prepared to be a "pet" accompanying her master to relieve boredom for the day. Flopping onto the bed, arms spread wide, body forming a large character shape, transforming into a large-sized doll lying on the bed.

She'd thought she'd be rua'd as usual, but the next moment the Empress leaned close to her ear:

"Does Mo want to go see the military camp?"

"Yes!"

Mentioning this got her excited. She'd wanted to visit the military camp for ages, just hadn't found the opportunity. Now it was great. The Empress proactively presented the opportunity before her!

"Then I'll take you to see it after lunch."

In the morning, the military camp was almost all training. In the afternoon, they engaged in martial arts sparring. Winners could obtain certain rewards. Over ten arenas were set up. Perfect for letting Mo watch properly.

Of course, this wasn't a competitive system she'd set up, but something the former Great General Mu had created. This had a significant effect on improving military strength. This was also why she'd previously appointed General Mu. Because he was a good general who understood how to train soldiers.

But he wasn't a good minister who obeyed orders. If it weren't for violating her orders and sending troops to Glaze Nation, she really would have wanted to continue cultivating this General Mu to become her trusted confidant.

Unfortunately, there weren't so many "ifs" in this world. Disobeying orders had become a calamity and had to be eliminated. But in recognition of past merits, she'd given General Mu the most dignified method of death.

Generals could be selected anytime, but talent was serendipitous. The newly appointed General Qin didn't have General Mu's talent but was a capable subordinate she trusted.

Back to reality...

The little Princess lay on the bed bored. As usual, the Empress focused on scribbling in her notebook at the nearby desk.

"Chocolate~ Vanilla~"

"Meow meow meow?"

One black and one white, the two cats heard the little Princess's call and immediately emerged from some corner, leaping onto the bed and affectionately rubbing against the little Princess's thighs.

"Don't play with cats on the bed."

The Empress scolded. She didn't want to wake up with a mouthful of cat fur. Although every day someone came to perform scheduled washing, grooming, and maintenance for the two cats, there would still inevitably be some scattered fur falling off.

"Oh..."

The little Princess obediently carried the two cats to the carpet, then continued rua-ing the cats right there.

Already so familiar with the two cats after just a few days? Although the two cats selected had extremely gentle personalities, that mainly manifested in not getting angry from petting. To become familiar with cats still required a period of feeding and companionship.

Surprisingly, her little wildcat was quite popular with animals. Perhaps this was a good thing.

Just like that, the Empress focused on writing for an entire morning, while the little Princess teased the cats and looked around. When tired of playing, she directly lay on the bed to rest...

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"We've arrived."

The Empress set the little Princess down, letting her move freely. She could look wherever she wanted. Within the military camp, knowing of the Empress's arrival, everyone had already prepared to display the results cultivated through training and actual combat over these years for the Empress.

"This subject pays respects to Your Majesty."

"General Qin, no need for such formality. You must remember you're a general. In the military camp, there's no need to bow before the emperor."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Receiving the response, the Empress nodded with slight satisfaction.

Looks like this General Qin had just taken office and still had much to learn. Bowing before the emperor was a perfectly normal thing. But as a general in front of soldiers, bowing before the emperor within the military camp would make his prestige seem somewhat insufficient. However, this wasn't important. Given time, he'd naturally stand firm in this position.

"I've come today to inspect and also to offer condolences. I hope to see the valor of all you soldiers."

"Understood."

So he quickly transmitted orders to organize soldiers to prepare for arena competitions as usual. But his peripheral vision occasionally swept over the little Princess on the side who was curiously observing everywhere.

So this was the rumored Lady Mo? As expected, a beauty in the making. Currently small and cute with delicate features. In the future, she'd definitely be a great beauty no less than Her Majesty.

Just as he was still marveling, the little Princess seemed to sense his gaze and shifted her eyes to him.

She knew this gaze carried no ill intent. Noticing this gaze was purely because of habit, instinctively looking over.

So she squeezed out a smile and waved her small hand toward General Qin.

Your Highness... is smiling at me?

So cute... I'm dying...