poken, Zhao Rui and Zhao Qinglan's faces changed dramatically.At that very moment, a commotion erupted outside, followed by the eunuch's loud proclamation."Your Majesty the Empress, His Royal Highness...Chapter 758: A Liao Embassy Arrives in the Capital

The incident happened suddenly, and no one had received any prior notice. Neither Miao Fengye nor anyone else had time to utter a single word.

Zhao Xuanji asked impassively, “Are there any other ministers or military commanders in the capital who have been arrested and killed”

The middle-aged man shook his head and said, "I haven't received any news on that yet. Only Dongchang has had an accident."

After a moment of silent contemplation, Zhao Xuanji said: "Put aside what you're doing for now. Lie low and don't cause any more trouble. We'll deal with everything once the Liao people arrive."

The middle-aged man respectfully replied, "This subordinate will obey."

For a time, the situation in Beijing fell into an eerie stillness.

Zhao Xuanji stared intently at the actions of the Eastern Palace. The deaths of Miao Fengye and others from the East Factory had heightened his vigilance, and he began to suspect that his carefully laid plans might have been exposed.

But after a period of sustained observation, all the people Zhao Xuanji had contact with remained safe and sound.

Some people were also transferred to positions with more authority.

This made Zhao Xuanji begin to suspect, were the deaths of Miao Fengye and the others from the Dongchang just a simple coincidence

But what troubled him was that the over ten thousand people Su Pingbei brought back were permanently stationed outside the capital, within the barracks of the Imperial Guards.

Even over a thousand elite soldiers remained within the Dongchang, without ever leaving.

The local troops staying in the capital was an illogical thing to do, but under Li Chen's default, it happened nonetheless.

Fu Yuzhi once raised the proposal during the morning court that Su Pingbei's troops should be withdrawn from the Jingjin region, at least not staying in the capital city. However, her suggestion was directly blocked by Su Zhen Ting.

It seems that Su Zhenting insisted on this, but anyone with discernment can see who is really behind it.

It was precisely because of this that the skies above Beijing were heavy not only with the stifling pressure of political machinations but also with the looming threat of civil war.

Such days lasted for nearly half a month.

For the past two weeks, Zhao Xuanji has nearly turned the entire region of Jingjing upside down, but he still hasn't found Zhao Tai's whereabouts.

This caused the flame of hope in his heart to gradually dwindle, and he was forced to confront a problem he most wanted to avoid.

Was Zhao Tailai kidnapped by someone, or did he even have an accident Or did Zhao Tailai sense something and run away in advance

Zhao Xuanji himself is inclined toward the former.

He knew his son well. Not to mention whether he had the ability to know his plans in advance, even if he did, he absolutely couldn't stand up to such a forceful search of his own.

Zhao Taile, who disappeared like a wisp of smoke, made Zhao Xuanji, who was already anxious, even more worried.

Less than half of the time Wen Wang gave him remains. If he fails to deliver the person by then, Wen Wang's thunderous measures will fall upon him.

At this juncture, Zhao Xuanji absolutely did not want to face the two-pronged attack from the Eastern Palace and the Duke of Wen.

So he continued to exert himself in his search for Zhao Tailei, while also making preparations for the worst-case scenario.

Not until this day.

The people of Liao have arrived in the capital.

Regardless of how tense relations between the two countries are, and regardless of how awkward this meeting might be, Liaoguo has officially sent someone. As the host country, Dàqín is obligated to send someone out to greet them.

Li Chen chose Su Zhen and Dantai Jingzhi.

These two people, regardless of their status and position, are more than enough.

And the most suitable Zhao Xuanji was vetoed by Li Chen with a single vote.

That morning, Su Zhen-ting and Dantai Jing met and went to Yingke Pavilion outside the capital city to welcome the envoy group from the Liao Kingdom, the arch-nemesis of the Qin Empire for hundreds of years.hread, dependent on this salt transport, she couldn't bring herself to make any further demands at this crucial juncture.With a slight bow, Liu Sichun softly said: "This servant understands."Looking a...