Little Taotie sat on the throne, listening to the reports from the officials during the morning court, her face growing increasingly somber.
She had been the mortal emperor for three years, but for Heaven, it was only three days.
In these three years, Little Taotie had seen the fickleness of human nature and the various facets of life. Her state of mind was elevated, nearing a breakthrough.
The hot discussion in the court was about the water disaster in Jiangnan. An official reported a severe flood in Jiangnan, but the lower officials deceived and concealed the matter.
Another official refuted him, saying such a significant matter could not be concealed by just a few officials.
Yet another official suspected that the officials in Jiangnan were colluding, protecting each other to keep the matter tightly covered.
Thus, the officials argued back and forth, turning the emperor's court into a marketplace.
