"I have never joked about serious matters, have I?"
This was indeed true… Xu Zhenguan finally nodded in skepticism, then felt a surge of unreality.
He had only been gone for four days, and the Liao people had already retreated... Even though he had prior knowledge of Zhao Douan's capabilities, he knew Zhao was efficient, but this was too fast...
Zhao Douan finally played his trump card:
"There's one more thing... In that battle, I successfully captured Xu Jianwen, and now Jianwen is in the palace, awaiting Your Majesty's decision."
This time, the Empress truly lost her composure.
Xu Jianwen! He was captured and brought back?!
Xu Zhenguan's breath quickened, and he stepped forward urgently, saying:
"Really? He's in the palace?"
Zhao Douan nodded solemnly and said:
"Does Your Majesty want to see him now?"
After a moment of silence, the Empress nodded.
...
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Zhao Douan walked out, leaving Xu Zhenguan alone in the study, feeling restless.
