UPDATE Nop_Setting SET Value = [[LANGUAGE ID]] WHERE Name = 'Localization.DefaultAdminLanguageID'
By default, it's set to 7 (english).
If you are looking for an example, have a look at OrderService.cs and search for:
messageService.SendOrderPlacedStoreOwnerNotification(order, localizationManager.DefaultAdminLanguage.LanguageId);
Thanks NC for this parameter!