"Your Majesty, we humble ministers have a matter to report!"
As soon as these words fell, the atmosphere in the Pilgrimage Hall suddenly froze, becoming exceptionally quiet.
From behind the six bureau directors, two elderly men with white hair slowly stepped forward, stood in the middle of the aisle, and bowed to Empress Xia Mingyue above.
Their appearance immediately drew attention from the entire court.
These two individuals were none other than Sun Cheng, the Director of the Inspectorate, and his deputy Luo Gongli, holding the powerful oversight authority of the Great Xia Dynasty, holding positions of significant importance.
Yet, Empress Xia Mingyue on the imperial throne merely gave them a cold glance, then issued a single, authoritative word.
"Speak!"
Sun Cheng gave a slight bow, but did not immediately speak; instead, he glanced sideways at Luo Gongli with the corner of his eye.
That glance carried a hint of urging and suggestion.
