Upon hearing the imperial decree read aloud by the Emperor himself, Old General Zhao felt a jolt of terror. His legs went weak, and he collapsed heavily to his knees.
"Yo—Your Majesty!"
Old General Zhao was as pale as a sheet, his face etched with panic. His voice trembled as he pleaded, "This... this simply cannot be! How could this old servant's daughter possibly be worthy of the position of Empress?"
Chapter 49