"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone responded in unison, but no one really dared to relax.
Even Su Pan'er remained standing properly.
She grumbled inwardly. Although the Emperor made it sound easy, which of these ministers would dare overstep? They're not individuals who want to go without food.
The Emperor shook his head and laughed, not insisting.
"We will proceed with the matter we discussed earlier as planned. Beloved Lord Zhang, you are fully responsible for this and must not slacken off."
Lord Zhang on the side hastily stepped forward and knelt down, "This humble official obeys!"
Lord Zhang then withdrew with Mrs. Zhang.
As she was leaving, Mrs. Zhang gave Su Pan'er a helpless glance. Su Pan'er's gaze darkened, and she did not say much.
Once Lord Zhang left, besides Eunuch Wu and four armed bodyguards, only Qin Yi and Su Pan'er were left by the emperor's side.
"Everyone else may leave! I wish to speak alone with Beloved Official Qin."