The Emperor has been actively preparing for the expedition these past two days. No matter how much the ministers tried to dissuade him, it was all in vain. In the harem, no one dared to persuade him, and when the Empress tried once, the Emperor flew into a rage, leaving all the concubines silent.
What about the Empress Dowager?
The Empress Dowager smiled warmly and praised the Emperor's armor as powerful and imposing. The Emperor felt flattered; Mother truly has the best taste.
Amidst the ministers' and concubines' worries, the Emperor prepared for the expedition. But on the day before the departure, they received urgent news from the front lines.
The enemy army retreated.
And it's not just a simple retreat.
The king of the enemy nation suddenly died of a serious illness, and several princes began to fight over the throne, causing chaos.
