The Holy Emperor swiftly tackled the backlog of tasks as soon as he emerged from the prayer room.
It was the first time since the heretic uprising two years ago that he had been absent for such an extended period without prior notice.
Fortunately, the intricate gears he had meticulously adjusted over the years continued to function smoothly without derailing.
And at the heart of this mechanism was the presence of the virtuous and capable Empress.
“Impressive. I couldn’t even properly hand over the reins due to the urgency, yet you’ve managed the state affairs almost flawlessly, with hardly anything left for me to address. Tatiana.”
At the Holy Emperor’s genuine admiration, Empress Tatiana struggled to suppress the corners of her mouth from curling up.
As always, she was the type who gained vitality from immersing herself combatively in work and derived satisfaction from the achievements and recognition that followed.
Of course, while the two appeared to be in a harmonious atmosphere, their minds were occupied with entirely different thoughts.
‘For the future, it might be wise to delegate more administrative duties to the Empress.’
‘That was close. I was reaching my limit, and if Your…