Arriving at the imperial palace, after the palace maids announced his presence, Chen Yi stepped into Jingren Palace and, along with Supervisor Wu, knelt down.
"Rise."
The Empress Dowager spoke indifferently.
Chen Yi stood up and was immediately met with the piercing gaze of the Empress Dowager, sharp as a blade.
"Suspending the sword to slay the dragon—Chen Qianhu is truly formidable."
The Empress Dowager remarked faintly, her tone neutral.
Chen Yi detected the subtle implications in her words and was about to respond when Supervisor Wu spoke:
"Replying to the Empress Dowager, the matter of Qianhu slaying the dragon has spread far and wide among the common folk. This time, Empress Dowager, you must not hold back, but reward him handsomely."
Supervisor Wu's tone was so sincere that it betrayed not a hint of guile. Even Chen Yi, as well as the Empress Dowager, were momentarily stunned.
