She felt a bit panicked inside. This Lady Xia, seemingly unaware... how did she become so favored to this extent? She really was careless!
Zhao Junyao's lips slightly curled, his gaze turning towards the Empress. "Which rule in the palace states that one cannot be promoted by two ranks at once?"
"This..." The Empress was left speechless; indeed, there was no such rule.
"But..."
"There's no need for any 'buts'!"
"It's only a Fourth Rank, not a primary position. Empress... are you going to cling to this?"
The Empress, upon hearing this, hurriedly knelt down. "Your servant dares not!"
Zhao Junyao smiled faintly, his gaze softening a fraction. "There's no need for formalities; you are, after all, my Empress!" So, whoever I wish to promote, you have no right to obstruct!
The Empress bowed her head. "Your servant is fearful..."
Zhao Junyao waved his hand and ordered, "Li Shengan, escort the Empress out."
