arrived in the capital. He will certainly want to give a detailed account of things. Even if we refuse, we should wait until he makes his demands before doing so. We don't know our current situation...Chapter 226: A Difficult Situation

After Li Chen left first, the remaining officials in the Taihe Hall looked at each other, glancing at Zhao Xuanji and Su Zhen'ting, no one dared to leave first.

Su Zhen-ting strode up to Zhao Xuan-ji and, with a smile, bowed his hands and said: "Thanks for your trust, Your Highness. After my son sets off to campaign against the Xian Dynasty, please, Chief Minister, lend a hand in managing official affairs."

Zhao Xuanji said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Of course, of course, it's all for the empire, for the court, something we should do."ao Qinglan's tone was softer than before, by an immeasurable amount. The strength and command were gone, replaced by a hint of pleading.But she still tightly covered her face with the blanket, as if a...