Shen Tang divided up almost all the cake in just a few words.
Then she suddenly remembered something and added, "Come to think of it, Yuan Liang was once my tutor, and the Sovereign's tutor, too. He deserves the title of Grand Preceptor." She bestowed another honorary title on Qi Shan.
The Grand Preceptor was one of the Three Dukes.
Shen Tang gave the title away generously for two reasons.
First, Qi Shan had so many enemies that Shen Tang worried he might not be able to hold his own without a few more chips to play. The chance of that was slim, but better safe than sorry. Second, in the eyes of the Assembly of Gods, Shen Tang was a puppet sovereign manipulated by Qi Shan, and she obeyed his every word. As they divided up the cake, even if Qi Yuanliang didn't come out on top, he deserved special treatment. No one had any objections to their lord's decision. Qi Yuanliang's exceptional standing had been proven time and again.
Besides, Qi Shan deserved every one of those honors.
Qi Shan stepped forward once more to thank her.
Shen Tang's gaze passed over the familiar faces in the front row and fell on the rows of less familiar ones behind them. They watched her with cautious respect and a hint of fervor. She knew what they wanted, of course, and, following her recollection, named seven or eight more people.
Just then, a personal guard brought over a cup of hot tea.
Shen Tang took a couple of sips. The weariness on her face was plain to see. Gu Chi stepped in to give her an out, and she used her poor spirits as an excuse to end the meeting. Before rising to leave, she added, "The heads of the