"Ahem..."
Jingtai coughed lightly twice, and the entire Golden Throne Hall fell silent. Everyone lifted their heads to glance at him but quickly lowered them again, not daring to meet the gaze of the figure on the dragon throne.
"Has Minister Chen arrived?"
Jingtai's voice sounded softly.
Many people's gazes shifted to Chen Yuan, whose eyes moved instantly, realizing his affairs were about to be addressed. He then took a step to the side and bowed respectfully:
"Your humble servant is present."
Jingtai opened his eyes and glanced briefly at Chen Yuan, his expression of disdain fleeting, quickly replaced by a smile that outsiders couldn't notice.
"Minister Chen, you have accomplished extraordinary feats this time, and I am very pleased."
"Your humble servant dares not accept such praise."
