Being appeased like this, Qin Yuan truly took Yang'er and Hehua a few steps away to enjoy the flowers.
As for King Jin, he was completely forgotten. Once Marquis Gu was done with his tasks, the two of them entered the hall together.
The Emperor, sitting on the throne, saw Marquis Gu and asked, "Is the grand review ready?"
Marquis Gu stepped forward, bowed, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, everything is prepared."
The Emperor raised his hand, "Rise, my dear advisor. The hour is still early, why not have a few cups of Imperial Wine first."
Old Wang hurriedly instructed the little eunuch to fill Marquis Gu's cup. Marquis Gu took it and drank it all, thanked the Emperor for the wine, then stepped back to sit at his own seat.
Prince Qi looked over with a faint smile. Meeting Marquis Gu's eyes, both pursed their lips disdainfully and turned to talk to their neighbors.
