It was late at night, in the royal study.
Li Chengdao leaned back in his chair and focused on reading the memorial in his hand.
His slender fingers tapped rhythmically on the table.
Below the dragon table, a eunuch was kneeling.
"Imperial Concubine didn't pay any attention to the former Supreme Pontiff and left without looking back.”
The eunuch lowered his head and said.
It was all that happened during the day when Princess Anna and Peter X met.
Li Chengdao retracted his gaze from the memorial and looked over.
"Withdraw the shadow guards back to the Dragon Palace.”
Li Chengdao ordered indifferently.
The eunuch nodded and replied,""Yes, Your Majesty."
The eunuch's voice was a little strange. It was not the feminine voice of a eunuch, but more like the pleasant voice of a woman.
In fact, she was not a eunuch, but a hidden guard!
The Shadow Guards were a special organization directly under Li Chengdao. They were responsible for all kinds of assassinations, assassinations, intelligence gathering, infiltration, and spying missions.
They were all specially selected elites and had made countless contributions.
The reason why the Byzantine Empire was destroyed in just ten years was because of the help of the shadow guards.
The secret guards were the ones who leaked the intelligence of the Byzantine Empire, killed the key personnel, and instigated them to defect.
They were the shadows standing behind Li Chengdao.
Or rather, they were Li Chengdao's shadows.
After giving his instructions, Li Chengdao continued,"The Eastern Expedition is imminent. At that time, I will leave a portion of the Shadow Guards in Qianyuan City.”
"When the time comes, Shadow, you will stay in the city and help me keep an eye on those restless people.”
As soon as he said this, the Shadow Guard, who was called the Shadow, raised her head, revealing the face of a beautiful woman.
However, her face was filled with shock.
Then, she immediately lowered her head and said firmly,"The Shadow is only willing to follow Your Majesty on the eastern expedition. Your Majesty, please leave the matter of staying behind to the other Shadow Guards!”
The shadow's words carried some unconcealable anxiety.
She was originally just a child beggar who had lost both her parents and had no one to rely on.
She was met by Li Chengdao, who was on the run at that time. He pitied her for her rough life, so he took her in and came to Europe with her.
After experiencing countless battles, she displayed outstanding talent and grew into a top-notch assassin.
Later on, she was entrusted with an important task and became the leader of the entire Shadow Guard Organization, Tian Zi's direct shadow!
The Eastern Expedition was Li Chengdao's lifelong dream. In her opinion, she had to fulfill this dream for Li Chengdao!
Li Chengdao originally wanted to refuse, but when he saw the shadow's sparkling eyes that were faintly covered in mist, he could not help but sigh.
"The Eastern Expedition is dangerous, and the battlefield is not suitable for Shadow Guards. Why do you insist on going?”
" I'm His Majesty's shadow," the shadow said without hesitation." Wherever His Majesty goes, I'll go!"”
The answer was firm and decisive.
Li Chengdao had nothing to say. In the end, he could only say,"Zhen understands, I will agree to your request.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The shadow was delighted.
"Alright, you can leave. Zhen still has to deal with government affairs.”
Li Chengdao said casually, once again focusing his attention on the memorial.
The shadow bowed and retreated.
However, after a few steps, she couldn't help but turn around to take a look.
Although she was separated by the bead curtain, she could still see the figure she was madly infatuated with.
"Your Majesty!"
The shadow whispered softly, his eyes gradually becoming infatuated, and even his body was a little hot.
Every time she saw Li Chengdao, she wanted to knock him unconscious and tie him up. Then, she would pour out the infinite love in her heart to him and be with him forever.
However, she didn't dare to show her almost sick love in front of Li Chengdao. She could only bury it deep in her heart.
When she was monitoring Princess Anna, she really wanted to kill this b * tch who was lucky enough to become His Majesty's concubine.
"Whoosh!"
Taking a light breath, the shadow patted his burning cheeks and rubbed them hard.
When she put her hand down again, she had already disguised herself as an extremely ordinary face.
She turned around and walked out of the royal study, walking under the shadows cast by the palace walls.
It was as if he was walking in the darkness.
.........
Li Chengdao had always been on guard against Princess Anna, so he sent his shadow to monitor her.
However, he was a little surprised this time. He didn't expect Princess Anna to really let go of the hatred of destroying the country.
But this was good too. He didn't have to deliberately keep a distance from her with a cold face, which saved him a lot of trouble.
The next day.
Li Chengdao wanted to go back to the Dragon Palace to visit Princess Anna, but before he could go, someone came to ask for an audience.
It was none other than the Director of the manufacturing bureau, Zhao Chong.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Zhao Chong bowed respectfully.
Seeing Zhao Chong, Li Chengdao could not help but ask with a smile,""Zhao Qing took the initiative to ask for an audience with me, could it be that the research of the voyage ship has succeeded?”
He had always been concerned about the manufacturing of the ocean treasure ship. After all, it was related to the future of Great Qian Empire.
" I'm sorry, Your Majesty." Zhao Chong shook his head in embarrassment." The research on the long-distance treasure ship has not been completed yet."
However, the research department has been greatly inspired by the blueprints and theories you gave us. I believe that it will be successful soon.”
Li Chengdao was not disappointed. He smiled and said,""I believe you can do it."
"But since you didn't come for the treasure ship, why did you suddenly ask to see me today?”
"Oh, oh, oh, I almost forgot about the important matter."
Zhao Chong came back to his senses, then he revealed an excited expression and said proudly,"Your Majesty, we have successfully developed the ten-shot crossbow!”
"Pa-"
A crisp sound of porcelain shattering was heard. The fine porcelain teacup in Li Chengdao's hand fell to the ground and shattered.
However, he didn't even take a look. His face was full of shock and disbelief. He stood up with a whoosh." What did you say?!"
He glared at Zhao Chong, his sharp gaze extremely oppressive.
"I, I said that the ten-shot crossbow has been successfully developed."
Zhao Chong was shocked. He no longer had the imposing manner from before as he shrunk his neck and said.
Li Chengdao was stunned for three seconds before he walked out from behind the dragon table. He pulled Zhao Chong and strode out of the royal study.
"Quickly bring me over!"
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