At this moment, beside Emperor Zhao, stood several ministers in addition to Empress Chen Miaotong.
They were Prince Yan, Xueba of Marquis Zhenbei, and Prime Minister Yan Gu.
Imperial Censor Chen Weiqi stood behind Emperor Zhao; he recently became the Duke, and still holds the position managing the Ministry of Revenue.
Minister Zhong and Duke Chen originally had a great relationship in the officialdom, now both are related by marriage as one is the father-in-law of the Princely Heir, and the other is the Emperor's brother-in-law, both part of the Royal kin.
The return of Ji Ruyan was the reason these people came out to welcome.
As for Emperor Zhao, since ascending the throne, he has dedicated much effort for the country and the people.
All of this, although it couldn't have been achieved without his own endeavours, the person Emperor Zhao is most grateful for in his heart is Ji Ruyan.
