the eunuch holding the imperial edict saw that everyone was assembled, he unfurled the edict, cleared his throat, and proclaimed it aloud in a resonant voice.“By imperial decree, the Heaven-Mandate Em...Chapter 1164: Speak While Kneeling >

Before the person arrives, their voice reaches first.

Li Chen looked up in the direction of the voice. He saw a middle-aged man in silk clothes, glittering with jewels and adorned with gold, silver, and jade, walking out of the rice shop.

This man was thin, but he liked to adorn himself with extravagant decorations, making him look like a clothes rack strutting around with a pile of jewels on it.

This man had a sneer on his face, standing at the door of the rice shop and sizing up Li Chen. "Judging by your accent, you're also from Beijing"oist, Jue'an's expression changed for the first time.He just frowned slightly, but his eyes clearly showed annoyance and impatience.There was still a hint of apprehension.Just glanced at that man, and...