Chen Luo put away the treasure pearl he had just condensed and was planning to strike while the iron was hot and update two more chapters when Ao Lingling's voice suddenly came from outside.
"Gongzi, someone from the palace has arrived. His Majesty requests your presence!"
Chen Luo's spirits lifted at that. There's news about entering the Martial Emperor's Tomb!
That was fast!
Following Hou An into the Imperial Study, Chen Luo saw Ye Heng chatting and laughing with an old man. The old man's hair and beard were completely white, but he looked hale and hearty.
"Your Majesty, Duke Anguo has arrived." Hou An announced it, and Ye Heng stopped talking. He smiled at Chen Luo. "Minister Chen, this is an elder of my Ye Family, Mr. Sanshan."
Mr. Sanshan?
Chen Luo had heard of Mr. Sanshan's deeds. It was said that after the Martial Emperor died, before Ye Heng ascended the throne, Mr. Sanshan had served as Minister of War and blocked the barbarians' counterattack. Later, he had recommended Yan Baichuan as Minister Wen, which had led to Yan Baichuan protecting Ye Heng's ascension.
However, after Ye Heng ascended the throne, Mr. Sanshan resigned his position and returned to Ye Clan Territory.
Mr. Sanshan also rose and gave Chen Luo a slight bow. "This old man greets Duke Anguo."
Chen Luo did not dare presume upon his status. Judging from Yan Baichuan, Mr. Sanshan should be a figure of the same generation as his teacher. He hurriedly returned the bow with respect. "Your junior, Chen Luo, greets Mr. Sanshan."
"All right, we're all family here. There's no need to be so formal." Ye Heng waved his hand. Hou An brought over another chair and invited Chen Luo to sit.
Mr. Sanshan sighed. "His Majesty's message reached the