Saint Petersburg.
Winter Palace.
Catherine II reclined on the intricately carved chair, casting a glance at the British Foreign Minister, and tiredly extended a finger.
Her health condition was no longer sufficient to handle affairs of state. Only envoys from great powers like England could be granted a brief audience with her.
Zubov, standing by her side, immediately "translated" for her: "Mr. Fox, Her Majesty believes that one month is enough time for your country to evacuate all its citizens from Tehran."
"No, you know, Persia is mountainous everywhere. Plus, the chaos of war would also affect the journey," Fox said, "It would take at least three months to reach Ahvaz."
Catherine II waved her hand impatiently.
Zubov followed up, "Let's leave it at that."
