"Her Majesty has arrived!"
In reality, even if nobody made the announcement, everyone in the hall was able to sense her presence when she arrived.
The empress walked across the hall with everyone watching her and sat down on her throne above. She then unhurriedly said, "Report your matters!"
There was complete silence in the hall for a couple of seconds after she finished. Everyone glanced at each other, but nobody spoke up.
"We shall end the court session if there's nothing." The empress swept her gaze across the crowd.
Tong Zhenye stepped forward and declared, "I have something to report. Rainfall has been heavy lately and dolomite mines have collapsed in many areas, killing over 70 men."
"Captives?" The empress asked.
"Yes!" Tong Zhenye responded.
