Inside the Imperial Palace.
Dongfang Zhao easily gained entry and directly met with Gu Xuanji.
"Your servant Dongfang Zhao pays homage to Your Majesty!"
He bowed deeply as a sign of respect. In the rear garden, Gu Xuanji spoke indifferently, "Defender Dongfang, you may dispense with the formalities."
"Thank Your Majesty!"
Only then did Dongfang Zhao rise.
Gu Xuanji's eyes signaled for the other party to sit, and then with a smile at the corner of his mouth, he said, "Defender Dongfang usually does not come unless there is something of importance. Do you perhaps have some matters to report at this time?"
"Your servant is indeed here to report several matters."
