The outside world was fighting life and death, but inside the Imperial Palace of Eastern Jin, tranquility and peace reigned.
However, at this moment, a sullen-faced old eunuch rushed in. With a wave of his hand, the singing courtesans were hurriedly chased out.
The old eunuch respectfully approached the curtained area of Empress Dowager Li and said, "Empress Dowager, messengers from the Golden Khanate have already sent word—they are about to make their move and have asked us to prepare. Yet, to break through Great Zhou's defense line, the involvement of the Martial City King is required, but the Martial City King only listens to that person."
Empress Dowager Li's beauty lifted slightly, and a cold light flashed in her charming phoenix eyes.
"Quanhai, you have been with this palace for so long, you should know what to say and what not to say. Are these matters for you to handle?"