Quick Wear: Welcome to the Crazy Scene

The results of the military's thorough investigation arrived on Shen Jin's desk on the third day. Along with the expedited results of the eight-hundred-mile investigation, the Western Dynasty's declaration of war arrived simultaneously. In the Golden Throne Hall, Shen Jin's face was utterly grim, his phoenix eyes gleaming with cold murderous intent. This gaze grew even colder as he gazed upon the throng of ministers in front of the hall, their chattering clamoring like a market.

"Your Highness, this must be a provocation from the remnants of the Western Dynasty."

Because Shen Jin has not yet held her actual coronation ceremony, she is still acting as regent and handling state affairs as the Crown Princess, and the ministers only call her "Your Highness."

"Then tell me, my dear, how should I respond to their provocation?"

"this......"

Shen Jin raised an eyebrow, and the jade pendant belonging to Luo Ji that was thrown in his hand fell on the table with a crisp sound, which frightened the court into silence.

What else?

A trace of contempt flashed across Shen Jin's eyes. Since she left the cold palace alone, she had been galloping across the frontier for over ten years. However, in these ten years, apart from her, there was no general in the vast Daluo who could win a battle.

She had fought extensively and had only recently returned to the court. Among the crowd standing in the audience, some were loyal to Luo Ji, some were divided, and some were dissatisfied with her status as a daughter. She had originally planned to hold a series of imperial examinations after ascending the throne and establishing a new dynasty, recruiting people to replace them all, but she was too slow.

The people from the Western Dynasty appeared at a very coincidental time.

Shen Jin smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "My dear ministers, do you want to help me fight against the remaining evil?"

No one answered.

"So it seems you want me to lead the army in person?"

The hearts of those wavering ministers skipped a beat, and they subconsciously looked towards the woman in yellow robes sitting high up.

She wasn't very old, and her body was even smaller, looking like she couldn't even support the dragon robe or mount a warhorse. Yet, it was such a young, helpless woman who sat in the current high position.

They had to admit that the brilliant and dazzling dragon robe was nothing more than an ordinary cloth to her, devoid of any aura.

Even if she was sitting on the dragon throne in plain clothes, her aura would not make anyone question her identity.

But why is it a woman?

Furthermore, the eldest prince was benevolent and humble, always making decisions at court, unlike her arbitrary and dictatorial nature. He was the undisputed choice for the throne. While the eldest prince was in trouble, his eldest son, the Crown Prince, was still in the capital. Though only seven years old, he seemed certain to have a secure seat on the throne thanks to their guidance.

As for the current one, he is a full-time border guard, protecting our Daluo border from infringement. Isn't it a perfect division of labor?

Shen Jin looked at the silent people and snorted coldly.

"You cannot lead the expedition in person. Your Highness, your coronation ceremony is only ten days away."

The people from Shen Jin's faction expressed concern. "If you lead the expedition in person, you will surely miss the auspicious date. The tribes have been planning for a long time, and the people are eagerly awaiting this opportunity. If you go out at this time, wouldn't you be breaking your promise to the world? Since ancient times, there has never been a time for postponement. This matter must not be delayed."

"I am willing to lead the troops to meet the remnants of the Western Dynasty."

He stiffened his neck and muttered, "Just ten days or so?"

"Your Highness."

The old prime minister, standing at the front row, knelt tremblingly. He was the imperial tutor of two dynasties and commanded all the civil officials. Shen Jin did not attack him. Of course, he also had another identity: he was Luo Ji's grandfather.

"Since ancient times, the remnants of the Western Dynasty have been undying in their desire to disturb our Daluo. They remain restless even during successive reigns and periods of political instability. Every wise ruler has sacrificed the blood of the remnants to our Daluo flag before performing the Fengshan ceremony. This is evident in every historical text. There have even been precedents for postponing grand ceremonies. Taizu and Mingzong even declared, 'I will never ascend to the throne until I defeat the remnants.'

I hope Your Highness will think twice before acting."

The Prime Minister's words were almost as if he was saying Shen Jin was cowardly and unworthy of a wise ruler. Throughout history, conquering the remnants of the Western Dynasty was not uncommon, not to mention that you were the only one to personally lead the expedition, and you were not the only one whose ceremony was postponed. Why were you so special, waiting until after the Fengshan ceremony and enthronement before you were willing to personally lead the expedition?

If public opinion were manipulated further, even her military achievements would be questioned. Just imagine, a girl of just over ten, trapped in the cold palace, how could she have the ability to wield a sword, mount a horse, and kill all the enemies?

"The military department will first select the troops and horses and report the military supplies for the expedition. The workers and households will cooperate in the deployment. We will discuss this in the hall tomorrow."

"Retreat."

......

Xiao Jiangran's power was growing, and at least he was fully aware of the conflict in the Golden Palace today. He rushed to Shen Jin's Qiguang Hall upon learning that she had left the court, but for the first time, he was stopped outside the gate.

"You dare to stop me?"

Xiao Jiangran was fearless and ready to charge.

"Let him in."

Shen Jin looked at the people sitting below who were discussing matters, and the smile in his eyes was much more genuine: "Excuse me, everyone."

So much so that as soon as he stepped in, he was met with a row of inquiring eyes, and the tips of his ears under his hair turned completely red.

"Sit here."

Shen Jin acted as if nothing had happened and patted the empty seat next to her. This was the seat where Xiao Jiangran usually accompanied her to handle official documents.

It just seems like the timing isn't right now.

Having been a "favored concubine" for so long, she almost forgot the rules of court officials.

With outsiders present, he shouldn't just barge in like that. It would easily give Shen Jin the impression that she was obsessed with men. But since she had already asked him to sit down, it was fine.

Xiao Jiangran put on an arrogant attitude, walked slowly and calmly to her side, and greeted her with the greeting "Your Highness".

"Please forgive me for disturbing you so rashly."

Sitting down next to Shen Jin, he glanced at everyone and made some guesses about their identities.

Shen Jin was amused when he saw his actions: "Let's leave it at that for today, we'll discuss it tomorrow."

After everyone left, there were only two people left in Qi Guang Hall.

"Did you eat dynamite or get bullied?"

Shen Jin turned his head and asked.

Seeing him, the anger that had accumulated during the day was actually calmed down a lot. Shen Jin thought: If he doesn't betray me, it would be nice to keep him by my side and watch over him.

"Your Highness, I have heard about what happened in the court."

Shen Jin's smile faded a lot, and he held up his head: "How do you want to persuade me?"

Could it be that he couldn't help but reveal his purpose now?

Shen Jin couldn't express the complexity in his heart: "You said that I would consider your idea carefully because you have been well-behaved these days."

Xiao Jiangran stood up and knelt on one knee: "I request to go to war for you."

"You will stay in the capital and perform the Fengshan ceremony as scheduled."