Chapter 404: Intentions
"There is naturally no problem with that. You are the emperor of Great Xuan, sovereign over all officials and all people. You may appoint whoever you wish."
The Old Ancestor spoke slowly, then shifted his tone and added with gravity, "But this old one must remind you of one thing. You are a descendant of the Zhao clan. This realm of Great Xuan was built by the Zhao ancestors. Everything you do in the future must be worthy of the Zhao clan's founding forebears and worthy of the Great Xuan imperial house."
At those words, Zhao Muning clasped her hands and bowed formally, "Thank you for the guidance, Old Ancestor. Muning will keep it always in mind."
The Old Ancestor waved a hand and slowly closed his eyes, "Take this cat and go. If matters arise that you cannot resolve on your own, you may come and find this old one again."
Zhao Muning gave a slight nod, called out to the large black cat, and took her leave from the hall.
The large black cat found the Old Ancestor deeply intimidating and had no desire to stay in that hall a moment longer. It immediately followed after Zhao Muning without any hesitation.
Zhao Muning brought the large black cat to her temporary quarters in the palace. Inside, her two Senior Aunts and a number of Inviting Moon Palace's experts stood guard.
Zhao Muning agreed at once to the large black cat's request for an official appointment. Though the idea of a cat holding an official post in the Great Xuan court was undeniably absurd, the large black cat was Li Musheng's companion, and even if it was not Li Musheng's idea, Zhao Muning would not refuse on the strength of their connection alone.
"Then I will appoint you as an official cat of the Censorate. Whenever you have any remonstrance, you may come directly to me."