Astonishment aside.
There were still pleasantries to exchange.
"Everyone."
Lu Jingchun rose to his feet, bowed to the three Gold Robes, then turned and clasped his fists toward the officers below.
"Today's battle at Tai Lake was a complete victory."
"The River-Overturning Demon King has been slain, and the flooding menace at Tai Lake has been eradicated in a single day. This is a blessing for Jiangdong, and for Great Tang."
"The chief credit for this battle belongs to the three Gold Robe adults. You strategized from behind the scenes and forced that evil beast out with the force of thunder."
"However..."
"Had Inspector Jiang not delivered that heaven-shaking slash at Hengshan Ferry, cutting off the beast's escape route and killing it on the spot, today's battle at Tai Lake might have taken countless more twists and turns."
"Inspector Jiang, on behalf of myself and the people of Jiangdong, I offer you our thanks!"
With that, this dignified Lotus-Planting Realm regional governor bowed deeply.
As he did, dozens of Lieutenant Generals and Generals of the Guard rose in unison.
Their expressions solemn, they clasped their fists and bowed to the young woman.
"Thank you, Lord Jiang!"
"Lord Lu, you're too kind."
Jiang Yuechu slowly rose. "I eat the ruler's food, so I must serve the ruler."
"Now that I wear this Silver Robe, slaying demons and exorcising evil is simply my duty. There's no need to thank me."
After a round of polite exchanges,
the sky began to darken.
Jiang Yuechu wasn't fond of such occasions. Since the business at hand was done, she had no desire to linger.
She picked up the long saber beside her, casually hung it at her waist, and gave everyone a slight nod.
"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my