I’m sorry, Owen. I know this puts you in a difficult position. Have you discussed this with the Crown Prince?
Oh, you know he would absolutely agree.
I think we should first get his support.
I’m not a lady who follows her husband’s orders, Min said with a hint of a smile.
Sberg rubbed his forehead: I know, Your Majesty, but your husband…
You haven’t been married, Owen. You don’t know the way couples interact, Min softened her tone. I’ll persuade him. I guarantee it. The longer this drags on, the more military expenses will be consumed. You don’t want to see the Finance Minister’s anxious face at every meeting, do you?
After a long silence, Sberg said: Promise this is the last time?
I promise, Min said solemnly.
You thought I would be the one coming, right? Weina giggled and leaned in, kissing Alte’s face, “Miss me?”
This was completely different from her previous dignified and authoritative demeanor, with a childlike coquettishness that made Alte’s heart soften slightly.
“Don’t be like this, Alte.” Weina placed her hand on his, “I just wanted to give you a surprise.”
“What about the capture operation?”
“I’ll participate too!” Weina said righteously, “I’ll stay here obediently, stay within your line of sight, and monitor the capture operation.”
“Did Hans Alte agree?”
“This is how I promised him, and he agreed,” Weina said helplessly. “I am a woman who can take risks. So this time, I used a body double. And the intelligence indicates they have discovered Anna’s hiding place.
“Are you sure Anna won’t see through this?”
“This is still a huge temptation, isn’t it?” Weina pointed out the plan to Alte. “The Security Bureau’s plan is very detailed and cautious. Li’s strategy is called ‘attacking east while striking west’ – quite an interesting metaphor.”
Alte took the plan and began to read it carefully.
“I hope this can be a one-time solution, Alte.” Weina walked to the window and looked at the starry sea. “Many of these lights are from the military. I want to resolve the Anna issue and then focus on reforms. Once this is settled, I can proceed with my state visit with peace of mind.”
