At the horizon, the sun began to show a hint of pale white, signaling the start of a new day.
The Emperor had just left Noble Consort Li's bedchamber when a servant came to report that Marquis Chu wished to see him.
With a slight raise of his eyebrows, a flicker of intrigue passed through the Emperor's eyes.
"Summon him to the Imperial Study."
"Yes," the eunuch responded respectfully and withdrew, the Emperor also made his way to the Imperial Study.
No sooner had he sat down and picked up the teacup than Chu Yuxiao's tall figure walked in.
"Your servant Chu Yuxiao greets Your Majesty!" he said, bowing with his fists clasped.
Currently, in the entire court, aside from some imperial relatives, only National Master Feng Li and Marquis Chu of Linglan City could meet the Emperor without kneeling for the grand ceremony.
"Minister Chu, dispense with the formalities." The Emperor set down the teacup without having taken a sip.
