After the man came out, he strolled around the small garden. At this time, a hazy crescent moon hung in the night sky, and the thin moonlight sprinkled on the small garden, casting shadows of varying depths.
"You don't have to follow me, I'll walk by myself." He casually instructed his followers.
"Yes." The followers responded in unison.
Seeing that he had left his followers behind and was alone, Jiang Zhuo's eyes lit up. Isn't this like someone handing a knife to someone if you want to kill someone?
Jiang Zhuo snorted coldly and winked at Chang Feng behind him. The surrounding flowers swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.
Changfeng understood what he meant and ordered his men to find a piece of black cloth. When the envoy was off guard, he rushed up like a ghost and covered his head.
Then, several people rushed forward and began to beat and kick the envoy. The trees nearby seemed to be infected by the tense atmosphere, and their branches and leaves trembled slightly.
The envoy initially tried to resist, shouting frantically, "How dare you attack me! I'm an envoy, you'll bring disaster upon yourself!"
But as the fists continued to rain down, his voice gradually became terrified, and he began to beg for mercy: "Please spare me, I won't dare to do it again! I was only following orders!"
However, Jiang Zhuo remained unmoved. He crossed his arms over his chest and watched the struggling figure in the sack with a smile on his face. Even the chirping of insects in the bushes seemed to be frightened into silence by the scene.
He and Shen Qing had anticipated that someone would send her a male companion. But they hadn't expected him to send so many at once! They could have tolerated it at the banquet, but he actually dared to wander out alone! He was truly courting death.
Fists fell mercilessly on the envoy, making him scream and howl, but he was unable to break free. Jiang Zhuo looked at the envoy's miserable appearance, and the anger in his heart finally subsided a little.
When it was almost time, Jiang Zhuo waved his hand with satisfaction, "Let's go."
Upon hearing the noise, his men quickly evacuated, leaving the envoy lying on the ground groaning in pain.
The quiet little garden returned to its original tranquility, as if nothing that had just happened had happened.
“Ouch, ouch…”
When the attendants came over, the messenger was still groaning in the sack.
"I want to see Shen Qing! This is too much!"
He kept clamoring to see Shen Qing, but when he really got to the banquet, he could only sit there alone with his head down, feeling cowardly.
Shen Qing, who was sitting on the dragon throne, noticed that Jiang Zhuo came back from outside looking refreshed, and was wondering what had happened that made him so happy.
Until he saw the envoy coming back from outside, covered in dust and looking angry but unable to speak.
She instantly understood what was going on.
Really...
"I just heard that your Majesty's favorite place is your country's observatory. I wonder if we can go up to the observatory with your Majesty today to observe the seven stars?"
"Can."
If you want to go to the observatory, of course you can.
When everyone followed Shen Qing to the observatory and saw a familiar figure hanging there, they looked at each other in surprise.
“This isn’t…”
That Japanese envoy?
"Oh, how can this be?" Shen Qing pretended to be shocked and quickly asked someone to call Hua Qiufeng.
"Qiu Feng, please explain to me what this Japanese envoy is doing? Has he prepared a special program for me?"
"Yes, my Lord, the Envoy insists on observing the stars this way. I dare not refuse."
The envoys were all silent. How could it be that he had requested this? Who would believe it?
"Is that so? Then let him observe like this. It will help him sober up." Chen Qing led his men to the observatory from the other side.
The observatory towered into the clouds under the night sky, its ancient bricks and stones gleaming softly in the moonlight. The surroundings were serene and solemn, with only the gentle breeze bringing a hint of coolness.
The envoys and Shen Qing stood together on the observatory, the gentle evening breeze blowing their clothes.
They looked down and saw the land of Dongli stretching into the distance, with the lights of thousands of houses shining brightly like stars.
Bright lights illuminate the streets and alleys. Children are laughing and playing in the streets and alleys. Old people sit together and chat about family matters. The shouts of vendors can be heard one after another.
The river in the distance shimmers under the lights, like a flowing Milky Way.
This peaceful and prosperous scene moved the envoys. They may have had prejudice or contempt for the empress in their hearts, but at this moment, the magnificent scene before them made them begin to re-examine the empress in front of them.
She is not inferior to any man.
What they saw was no longer just the legend of a woman ascending the throne, but also the stability and prosperity of the land under her rule.
"We respectfully congratulate His Majesty on his ascension to the throne, and wish Dongli eternal prosperity!"
The resounding voice of the Western Region envoy broke the brief silence. He took a step forward, folded his hands in front of his chest, and gave Shen Qing a deep Western Region salute.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty on ascending the throne." Everyone bowed and congratulated him.
At this moment, she finally stood in their hearts.
Shen Qing stood on the observatory, looking down, his brows full of confidence.
"Thank you very much."
After the ceremony, when Jiang Zhuo came to her bedroom, Shen Qing was lying on the couch, enjoying Qingge massaging her legs.
"Are you so tired?" Jiang Zhuo walked over and signaled Qingge that she could leave.
He sat beside the couch and continued to massage her calves.
"The most annoying thing is the banquet. It was like that before, and it's still like that now." Shen Qing sighed, "It's mainly because my heart and mind are tired."
"This kind of large banquet probably only happens twice a year."
"They are all people with ulterior motives. I know their plans clearly." Shen Qing said speechlessly.
Looking at them is like looking at a clown.
"By the way, the Japanese envoy is still hanging there?" Chen Qing turned to look at Jiang Zhuo.
"Well, I won't die if I hang on a little longer."
"Okay, don't let him die." Shen Qing closed his eyes again, "Otherwise, we'll have to send someone to send his body back."
It will cost her manpower, material resources, financial resources, and possibly even military forces.
The worship ceremony only has the finishing touches left, which can be considered a major event.
Next, we have to resolve the Qingzhou issue.
Chun Ye had only enjoyed a few days after returning to the capital when she was called into the palace by Shen Qing to inquire about the situation in Qingzhou.
"It's true that some chambers of commerce have been secretly dealing with the Qin family, but they are all small chambers of commerce. The medium and larger ones are afraid to act rashly because of the Cheng family."
"Well, is there any movement from the Qingzhou governor?" Shen Qing asked while flipping through the memorials in front of him.
"Yes, I stopped two assassination attempts on him in the middle of the night."
Chen Qing raised his eyes to look at Chun Ye, and then looked at the memorial in front of him thoughtfully.
"Someone wants to replace the governor."
Qin Canghai, after dealing with these envoys, it’s your turn!
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