You cause trouble and I collect your body, the little emperor’s aunt abuses the scumbag again

"Xiaoxiao! Based on your previous description, we invited the top experts in the country to analyze it! They are 90% certain that your country, Ali, is located on a huge black gold oil field!"

She pulled up another picture, which showed sets of sophisticated instruments gleaming with a metallic sheen.

"This is the most advanced portable geological exploration instrument, made overnight by the higher authorities! There are also instructional videos recorded by experts, teaching you step by step how to use it and how to collect soil and rock samples!"

Sun Panpan's face was magnified on the screen, and her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

"Xiaoxiao, this is no longer just about you! This is a top priority for the country! Your previous investments are about to pay off! As long as we can confirm the existence and reserves of the oil field, you will be our country's greatest contributor!"

A hero!

Xiaoxiao's small chest suddenly perked up.

It turns out that all the money she earned was considered an "investment" in her master's country! And the return was this black gold oil field!

This made her feel more excited and proud than earning any amount of money!

"Master, I understand!" Xiaoxiao's little face was tense as she solemnly gave a not-so-perfect salute. "I guarantee I will complete the mission!"

She was determined to find the oil field to help her mentor and his country!

Just as she was excitedly preparing to receive those "new toys," footsteps suddenly came from outside the palace.

The Empress's personal nanny entered with a group of guards, her face bearing a formulaic smile, but her words brooked no argument.

"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress has issued a decree."

The old woman curtsied, her voice not loud, yet it carried clearly throughout the entire palace.

"The palace has been in turmoil lately. To ensure the princess's safety, from today onwards, you shall stay in Yong'an Palace and not go out without Her Majesty's permission. All your needs will be taken care of by a dedicated servant."

Xiaoxiao's smile froze.

This means...she's been placed under house arrest?

She looked at the two rows of guards standing straight outside the door, their expressions cold and stern, and then thought about the exploration equipment in the space that was waiting for her to put her skills to use.

Trapped in the palace, how can she get out and complete the task assigned by her master?

Xiaoxiao was sleeping soundly, dreaming of floating silver coins, when she was awakened by a suppressed sob.

She rubbed her eyes, sat up, and saw Chun Tao, the little palace maid who served her personally, kneeling by the bed, her shoulders shaking with sobs, just like a family holding a funeral.

"Why are you crying? It's so early in the morning, it's bad luck." Xiaoxiao yawned and complained in her childish voice.

Chun Tao looked up abruptly, her small face deathly pale. "Your Highness! Something terrible has happened! You...you must go and see!"

Xiaoxiao, wearing her little slippers, slowly walked to the entrance of the hall.

Good guy.

At the palace gate, a row of stern-faced guards stood, each holding a spear and carrying a scimitar at their waist, blocking the exit like gatekeepers.

Is this a raid on an assassin?

Chun Tao followed behind, her voice trembling: "It was...it was the Empress's order, saying that for your 'safety,' you are not allowed to step out of the palace until you...until you have recovered."

It's called protection, but it's actually house arrest!

Xiaoxiao instantly understood that the old hag had been angered by her and, unable to win in open combat, was resorting to force!

Her eyes rolled and a plan came to her mind.

The next second, a deafening wail echoed throughout the entire palace.

"Wow! This is bullying! The Empress is going to kill us to silence us!"

Xiaoxiao sat down on the cold ground, kicking her short legs and pounding the ground with her hands, crying her heart out.

"I want to find my uncle the Emperor! I want to find my brother the Crown Prince! You bad people, let me out! Waaah..."

She cried and shouted at the top of her lungs. Her voice was sharp and bright, with a strong penetrating power that soared into the sky and could be heard clearly by half of the harem.

The ten towering guards at the gate looked at each other, their facial muscles twitching.

They were ordered to guard the area, but they weren't told they'd have to deal with this kind of tantrum!

This little devil cried so loudly it was earth-shattering; anyone who didn't know better would think they had done something to her!

Soon, surrounded by a group of palace maids and eunuchs, the Empress "arrived".