Jin Zha, Mu Zha-Your Parents Are in My Hands

Chaoge City, Nine Chamber Hall.

Di Xin sat upright on the throne atop the raised platform, flipping through a bamboo slip recording military affairs on the border.

The hall was so quiet that only the faint rustling of the bamboo slip could be heard.

Just then, an attendant hurried in from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty, Middle Counselor Fei Zhong requests an audience outside."

Di Xin did not lift his gaze from the bamboo slip. He merely responded flatly.

"Admit him."

"Yes."

The attendant withdrew. Before long, Fei Zhong hurried into the hall.

Some of the yellow earth from beyond the pass still clung to his robe hem. Clearly, he had rushed all the way here without even having time to change or wash, heading straight for the royal palace.

That travel-worn appearance was naturally meant for That One seated above him.

He entered the hall and bowed deeply.

"Your Majesty, your subject Fei Zhong pays his respects!"

Di Xin set down the bamboo slip and turned his gaze toward the minister he had personally promoted.

"Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"How did things go?"

"Your Majesty!"

"Fortunately, your subject did not fail you. I safely brought General Li Jing, Commander-in-Chief of Chentang Pass, and his family to Chaoge."

"Following Your Majesty's instructions, I have already arranged a fine residence for them in the city."

"In particular, Lady Yin is pregnant, so I took especially meticulous care of her. I absolutely did not dare neglect her in the slightest."

At last, a trace of satisfaction appeared on Di Xin's face.

Although Fei Zhong's reputation was poor, he truly left no loose ends when handling affairs. He could always grasp Di Xin's intentions precisely.

"Well done. Sorry for the trouble."

Those few simple words made Fei Zhong feel comfortable all over,