A swift courier from the Gale Vanguard meticulously recorded the amusing episodes from their march and submitted the report to the Empress. At that moment, the Empress was in the Imperial Study reviewing memorials. Upon reading the various comical incidents involving General Li Rufeng and Ayina’s party, she was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter, rocking back and forth so violently that the memorial in her hand almost slipped from her grasp.
After laughing for quite a while, the Empress finally regained her composure and muttered to herself, "These fellows are truly entertaining. So many ridiculous things can happen even on a march."
At the early morning court session the next day, the Empress was in high spirits. Once the officials had finished their salutes, she smiled and said, "My lords, let us put aside affairs of state for today. I wish to share an amusing tale with you all."
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