Xianyang, Epang Palace.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Our Great Qin has shaken the East Sea, and the Japanese have been annihilated!" The civil and military officials shouted in unison.

Ying Zheng sat high on his dragon throne, looking at his wicked husband kneeling in the palace. He had already read the battle report of this eastern expedition; not only had the Japanese been completely wiped out, but new territory had also been expanded for the Qin Dynasty.

"Rise." He waved his hand gently. "You have rendered great service in this eastern expedition. I have already ordered a residence to be built for you next to Weiyang Palace to commemorate your achievements."

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!" the wicked man said, bowing.

Just then, a secret agent from the Black Ice Guard rushed in: "Your Majesty, the Goryeo delegation has arrived at Mianchi and should reach Xianyang in about three days..."

The courtiers in the hall immediately became interested. Goryeo had always been subservient to the Qin Dynasty, so the fact that they had sent an envoy clearly indicated that they had something important to discuss.

"Your Majesty," Wang Wan stepped forward and said, "As far as I know, the Goryeo delegation is here regarding a marriage alliance. Their queen is already on her way and wishes to..."

"A marriage alliance?" Ying Zheng laughed. "The Goryeo people are quite sensible. I just pacified Japan, and they've already sent me a queen. It seems they're afraid my iron cavalry will also set foot on their land."

The ministers nodded secretly. Ever since the Japanese were exterminated, the entire East Sea had been trembling. Goryeo's move was wise; using a marriage alliance to save their lives.

"However..." Ying Zheng suddenly looked at his wicked husband, "I'll leave this matter to you."

"Your subject?" The wicked man was taken aback.

"Excellent," Ying Zheng said. "You have just pacified the Eastern Seas, and your reputation is formidable. Sending you to receive the Goryeo delegation is a perfect way to demonstrate the might of our Great Qin."

He paused, then continued, "Furthermore, I've heard that this Goryeo queen is inherently arrogant. Go and intimidate her, so she'll understand what a true Celestial Empire is!"

The wicked man immediately understood Ying Zheng's intention. The marriage alliance was merely a pretext; the real purpose was to intimidate Goryeo.

"Your Majesty is wise!" he said, clasping his hands in a fist salute. "Your subject will certainly not fail Your Majesty's command."

Three days later, outside Mianchi City.

The Goryeo delegation stayed here, awaiting the Qin state's response. Leading the delegation was none other than Queen Kim of Goryeo.

"Princess," a maid whispered, "there's dust rising up ahead; it seems the Qin Kingdom has sent envoys..."

Jin lifted the carriage curtain. In the distance, billowing dust rose, and a massive army was rapidly approaching. Most striking of all was the jet-black Qin banner.

"Who is it?" The leader of the Goryeo delegation asked nervously.

"The Grand Commandant of Qin, you wicked husband, have come to welcome the Queen Consort of Goryeo!"

With a sharp shout, the wicked man led over a thousand cavalrymen to charge forward. They were arranged in neat rows, their imposing presence overwhelming.

Jin was secretly alarmed. Of course, she knew of her wicked husband's notorious reputation, especially since he had just wiped out the Japanese, making the entire East China Sea tremble with fear.

Unexpectedly, the Qin state sent such a killing machine to greet us.

"Welcome, Grand Commandant!" The Goryeo delegation quickly bowed.

The wicked husband dismounted, his gaze sharp as lightning: "How much longer will the Princess stay in the carriage?"

Left with no other choice, Jin had to get off the carriage. She had intended to adopt a haughty demeanor, but under her husband's sharp gaze, she involuntarily lowered her head.

A killing god who had just slaughtered the entire Japanese nation, just standing there gave people an immense sense of oppression.

"Grand Commandant," she said, forcing herself to remain calm, "My king heard that the King of Qin has no principal wife, so he specially sent me here..."

"Shut up!" the wicked husband said coldly. "His Majesty is the ruler of all under Heaven, the supreme sovereign. How dare you, a mere queen from a small, insignificant country, address him so casually?"

Jin's face paled, and she quickly changed her words: "Yes, this servant knows her mistake..."

The wicked man nodded in satisfaction: "Let's go, His Majesty has been waiting for a long time. But remember, once we arrive in Xianyang, everything must be done according to the rules of our Great Qin!"

The team began its march towards Xianyang.

Throughout the journey, Jin was filled with fear. She always felt that her wicked husband's gaze was like a knife, ready to take her life at any moment.

"Princess," the maid whispered, "these Qin people are too fierce. Should we...?"

"Shut up!" Jin shouted sternly, "Are you out of your mind?"

She knew all too well that if she angered this god of death, the entire delegation could be wiped out. After all, he dared to exterminate an entire Japanese clan, let alone a small delegation.

The wicked man, riding on his horse, listened to the whispers behind him and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

His true purpose for this trip was to intimidate. Although Goryeo had submitted to the Qin dynasty, it had always harbored rebellious intentions. This was a perfect opportunity to make an example of them and show them the ruthless methods of the Qin!

"Grand Commandant!" the scout reported, "Xianyang is just ahead."

"Order the entire army!" the wicked man roared. "Form ranks and advance! Let these Koreans see what true imperial majesty is!"

A thousand iron cavalrymen immediately formed a neat column, their imposing presence overwhelming. They escorted the Goryeo delegation, slowly driving into the capital.

This is the Qin Dynasty's method—no need for swords and guns, just this power alone is enough to make the barbarians submit!

At the gates of Xianyang, officials were already waiting.

When the wicked man led his iron cavalry to escort the delegation into the city, everyone felt an invisible pressure. Each of those battle-hardened cavalrymen exuded a murderous aura.

"Princess..." an older Goryeo official whispered, "These Qin people are terrifying. Just their presence alone makes it hard to breathe..."

Lady Kim remained silent, but she was also terrified. She finally understood why the King of Goryeo had sent her here for a political marriage—it was to save his life!

"Line up!" the wicked man commanded.

The cavalry immediately split into two lines, forming a passage. Their hands were on the hilts of their swords, their eyes sharp as lightning, making the Goryeo delegation feel as if they had a thorn in their side.

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