pappabearbooks Chapter 667 352: Oh no, my relationship with Little Swan has been discovered by Old Deng
Chapter 667 352: Oh no, my relationship with Little Swan has been discovered by Old Deng
[Location: Ense Empire·Imperial Bedroom]On the enormous golden throne, a pair of dim eyes quietly opened.
He silently watched the divine radiance descending from the heavens. With a wave of his hand, an invisible ripple spread out, instantly suppressing the arrival of that power.
"When did it become your place to bestow blessings in my bedroom?"
A gaze from beyond the world cast upon the surroundings of the Imperial Bedroom but quickly shifted away apprehensively.
The Emperor coldly observed the gaze projected from the gods beyond the world.
The gods, in truth, do not possess the ability to perceive everything in the world, nor can they overlook the entire world from a higher dimension.
The ability to project their gaze relies on something else.
For instance, the gaze of believers.
For instance, significant events related to their divine duties occurring here.
He tapped the armrest, and the nearby conduits flickered slightly.
Information updated by the rose doll recently flowed into his mind, and after a moment, he said with some surprise:
"I see, did that child help you expand the boundaries of your divine duties?"
The Emperor quietly lifted the seal, and the gaze from the sky changed slightly.
He sensed goodwill from the goddess of wealth.
"Whether it's the gods or me, ultimately, we are not free."
Yet a slight smile appeared on the Emperor's lips: "Nailix, spread the news."
Minutes later, the news of the Emperor's awakening reached Beatrice's ears.
Beatrice immediately called on Louis to head to the Emperor's bedroom.
There, Louis saw his father-in-law for the first time in a long time.
Compared to before, his physical condition seemed much improved.
The shriveled flesh had regained some vitality.
"Beatrice, and my son-in-law, you've worked hard during this time."
A tender light flashed in Beatrice's eyes: "It's all for the Empire."
Perhaps because it had been a long time since he awoke, the father and daughter talked for quite a while.
At first, they mainly discussed some affairs of the Empire.
For instance, policies Beatrice would need to implement once she becomes Empress, and which direction will she lead the Empire?
Considerations of alliances between countries, the costs paid, and the results gained.
The standoff and small skirmishes between the alliance of nations across the Fallen Star Sea and the Mermaid Empire.
Of course, inevitably, the conversation touched on matters related to Louis.
"You've done many things during these days, more than I imagined... of course, my good son-in-law has been quite active."
Louis calmly said: "Being able to help Beatrice is truly great."
"Is that all?"
"..."
Louis instinctively looked up at the Emperor, unsure why he sensed a hint of tease in the Emperor's words.
The moment the son-in-law and Old Deng's eyes met, he saw an expression on the Emperor's gaunt face that was somewhat... uh, indescribable.
Calm?
Sudden realization?
Subtle?
A faint coldness?
No, Old Deng, what are you up to?
How can a single glance convey so many emotions?
Uh-oh.
For some reason, he always felt that when Old Deng looked at him, there seemed to be an impulse to strike him.
"My good son-in-law, always helping my lovely daughters, indeed you've worked hard."
Suddenly, cold sweat trickled down Louis.
Uh-oh, uh-oh.
Did Old Deng suspect something?
No, Little Swan isn't even in the Empire now; she's still causing trouble for the Mermaid Empire across the Fallen Star Sea!
Stay calm, Louis, at times like these, you need to stay calm more than ever.
What is Old Deng? Fear him not!
Apart from being my father-in-law, a symbol of the Empire's power and authority, an insurmountable force of destruction, the father of my wife, her sister, and her sister's avatar, what does he have to scare me with?
Could he possibly kill me, then leave his daughters without a husband?
In administrative matters, Beatrice possesses an impressive astuteness and is quite capable of understanding people's thoughts.
However, her father and her loved one both refrained from speaking directly.
For a moment, she couldn't discern the deeper meaning.
Of course, Louis was just guessing, maybe Old Deng hadn't noticed anything.
He intended to probe the Emperor, but the Emperor quickly shifted the topic back to Beatrice.
Primarily discussing relations with his daughter over the past year.
The once brave and spirited girl shed her dignity as Regent King and future Empress when asked by her father about these things, revealing a rare glimpse of girlish shyness.
What could Louis do?
He could only go on mumbling with the Emperor, having one-off conversations.
With each exchange, he cautiously observed the Emperor's expression, trying to see if there were any hidden meanings in his words.
Outside the bedroom, Qian and William stood motionlessly like pillars.
William: "The prince, always striving to catch up with the Regent King due to his own weaknesses, can now face the great Emperor without fear."
Thinking of this brought tears to his eyes.
Though not old, he was nonetheless happy for Louis.
The fact they could be together was truly a blessing for Ense, having long anticipated the Emperor's awakening to witness the prince's valiant demeanor since the prince gained legendary power.
Though it was a bit late, it came true as hoped.
"Have you ever written my daughter a love letter?" the Emperor asked with a smile.
Louis: ???
"Whenever I want to talk about something with Beatrice, we usually just use the communication crystal," he replied honestly.