Within East Arrival Pavilion of the imperial palace, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long was intently reviewing memorials. The major matter he had been handling these past few days had already reached its final step.
Just thinking of how tomorrow he could vent his resentment fiercely and cow the ministers once more filled Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long with satisfaction. He was in an excellent mood.
A sidelong glance showed Yu Chaoen standing at the study door, watching him with lowered brows and downcast eyes. He laughed. "You old thing, what are you sneaking around for like a thief? If you have something to say, say it. If you have a fart to let out, let it out!"
Yu Chaoen hurried forward in small steps and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, this old servant has received an urgent secret memorial. I was considering whether I should present it to Your Majesty."
Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long froze, then pointed at Yu Chaoen and laughed as he cursed, "You old thing, you dared delay an urgent secret memorial concerning military affairs? Watch your hide!"
"Your Majesty, this urgent secret memorial was sent by Ye Zhen, Governor of North Sea and Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy under the Heavenly Patrol Division's Western Patrol Envoy. This old servant..."
The moment he heard the words "North Sea," the smile on Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long's face darkened. "Bring it here. Let me see what mischief North Sea is stirring up again!"
"Yes!"
Three jade slips were presented. Seeing that they were Imprint Jade Slips, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long reclined in his imperial seat and casually activated them to watch.
At first, Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long could not make sense of the images beneath the seawater. Yet after only a few breaths, he abruptly sat upright.
"This is beneath North Sea?