Lu Yuan took the report and began to read it in a formal manner.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. The situation at our maritime borders has stabilized!" Lu Yuan said.
"You rascal, are you still playing dumb? In the last battle on Elephant Island, do you think that boy Gu Gaoxu could have returned alive if you hadn't stepped in to save him?" the Emperor said, feigning displeasure.
Lu Yuan chuckled and said with a smile, "To be honest with Your Majesty, I did indeed go to Elephant Island to intercept the Wa Country forces."
"You, of all people, should know the strength of the Wa Country forces best. Do you really think the battle would go so smoothly?" the Emperor retorted.
"Well..." Lu Yuan hesitated.
"Speak your mind!" The Emperor's tone softened considerably.
