The night swiftly passed, and dawn arrived.
It was late autumn, and even at the early hour of the Mao period, the stars in the sky still twinkled, indicating that it would be a fine day.
As the bell of the Noon Gate tolled, Shen Qi and Lu Yichuan entered the palace gate from left and right, leading the civil and military officials.
"Princess Regent, you are quite skilled," Lu Yichuan commented sarcastically, walking steadily without glancing at Shen Qi. "In just one night, you've changed the Emperor's mind. Soon, the court will likely belong to the Shen family."
"General Lu surpasses me in many ways," Shen Qi replied with a faint smile. "At least I haven't moved against your people."
"You are ambitious and treacherous, deserving of punishment."
"Likewise."
"You appoint people based on personal connections and form factions to seize power."
"Likewise."