In the center of the hall stood a man in everyday clothes, hands behind his back. A map of mountains and rivers hung on the wall in front of him, and beside him was a graceful and elegant woman.
She was Shen Mengyun, the daughter of the current dynasty's Great General, Shen Xiao.
Compared to previous encounters, Shen Mengyun now carried a nobler aura, perhaps due to her status, and exuded more gracefulness. However, it seemed out of tune with her original disposition, slightly diminishing her beauty.
Upon hearing footsteps from behind, Ji Minghao turned around.
His face lit up immediately upon seeing Jiang Ning's silhouette.
"Brother Jiang, you've finally returned." Ji Minghao stepped forward briskly, his tone noticeably relieved, "I've waited for you here at the Li River palace for most of the day, worrying you might not return today."
Jiang Ning cupped his hands in greeting: "I was unaware the Holy Emperor was waiting here, making the Holy Emperor wait was my oversight."
