Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Perhaps ten days was not long for those in the rear.
But on the Frontline, where soldiers fought every day, time naturally seemed to pass more quickly.
Of course, Xiao Tianyang was the same while in seclusion.
Even ten thousand years felt like a dream to him, let alone a mere ten days.
Ding, ding, ding.
The bell rang out, and Xiao Tianyang opened his eyes.
"Have you returned?"
Yue Shen emerged from behind the curtain and said softly, "Your Majesty, the ten days are up."
"The four generals are also waiting outside the hall. Would you like me to summon the Grand Commandant as well?"
Xiao Tianyang let out a breath of stale air and said in a low voice, "Not for now. I'll see them first, then decide whether to call him."
"Yes."
Yue Shen helped Xiao Tianyang change into his outer robes, and before long, they moved from the inner hall to the outer chamber.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Bai Qi and the other three bowed solemnly to Xiao Tianyang.
Xiao Tianyang waved a hand, indicating that they need not stand on ceremony.
"Let's sit and talk."
Sitting in the seat of honor, he said somewhat lazily, "Normally, ruler and ministers should first get to know each other before discussing cooperation."
"However, the current situation does not allow for that."
"Therefore, let us keep things simple for now and make up for it gradually in the future."
"Yes."
Although Bai Qi and the others were puzzled by Xiao Tianyang's easygoing nature, they did not ask about it.
Besides, a ruler who did not enjoy scheming against his own people and was easy to get along with matched their expectations.
Xiao Tianyang paid no attention to Bai Qi and the