In the imperial study of Hongyue, the Immortal Emperor of Hongyue frowned as he perused a set of reports and articles. Beside him, Tu Jiuniang peeled him some grapes and tenderly fed them to him.0

"Is there something on your mind, Husband?" Tu Jiuniang asked, seeing her husband's frown.0

"The spies we sent to Shenfeng are useless," the Immortal Emperor of Hongyue spat out.0

"Oh? But haven't they made their way into various cities all across the Shenfeng Empire? They'll easily be able to make a mess of the administration on your command, Husband. Could they all have been discovered?" Tu Jiuniang exclaimed.0

"No—it's a matter of the policies that Shenfeng devised. They're completely bound to their roles, and they're unable to do anything beyond what they're responsible for. What's more, the common people can report any officials they see acting suspiciously. Our spies can't do anything—no, they're only serving to help Shenfeng!"0

"How does Shenfeng retain its officials, then?" Tu Jiuniang exclaimed.0

"Shenfeng...0