Chapter 312
Chapter 312 The Ferocious Young General in White
Atop the city walls, banners flapped in the wind and guards and palace maids surrounded in layers, their security measures were severe. Near the edge of the wall, a towering imperial palanquin was erected. Its big yellow canopy swayed in the wind. Right at the center was an enormous golden throne, cushioned with a golden satin. On all four sides were variously expressive, colorful golden dragons carved in vivid detail. Each one was wide-mouthed and dancing claws, exuding an extraordinary momentum.
Seated on the dragon throne was an elderly man with an imposing demeanor and a slightly pale complexion. He was dressed in a satin yellow dragon robe, embroidered with five-clawed golden dragons. Although his face wore a smile, there were points of icy light in his eyes. He radiated an intimidating aura, commanding without anger, and so intimidating that no one dared to meet his gaze.
"Paying respects to His Majesty, long live the Emperor, long live, long live," the ministers lined along the wall bowed down upon seeing the Emperor's imposing demeanor. They didn't dare to glance at the Emperor, fearful of desecrating the divine countenance.
Looking at the ministers kneeling on the ground, the Emperor's face remained unchanged. He nodded and said, "Rise, my ministers."
"Thank the Emperor," the ministers hurriedly bowed and stood up.
Leading the ministers on the left was Prince Cheng, who Lin Wanrong had fortuitously met in the peach garden. This Prince Cheng had a more robust figure than the Emperor, and his face wore a slight smile. Compared to the imposing Emperor, he appeared more amiable. The leader of the ministers on the right was the Minister of Revenue, Xu Wei. Given his position in the Emperor's heart, it was unanimously accepted and reasonable for him to stand there.
Seeing the nervous crowd, the Emperor faintly smiled and opened his mouth, "I heard that the flowers in Grand Prime Minister Temple have bloomed. Due to state affairs, I was unable to spare the time to attend the flower appreciation party yesterday. Did any of you ministers attend?"
Everyone looked at each other, not daring to make a sound. Today was clearly for inspecting the military exercise, so why was the Emperor bringing up the flower appreciation event? While the flower appreciation event at Grand Prime Minister Temple was renowned far and wide, there was no need to bring it up in court. What did the Emperor mean?