However, this exception existed only within the imperial capital. Across the vast world, there were many soldiers clad in golden armor, but within the imperial capital of the Golden Crow Empire, any soldier wearing golden armor was among the Empire's most elite troops.
"Gentlemen, please enter."
After speaking, the old eunuch bent at the waist in salute. The great hall ahead slowly opened, and an unparalleled aura rushed toward them head-on, making several of them sway as though they could barely keep their footing.
"Big Brother, please."
The young man at the very back looked at the man in front and said with a smile.
This man was Chu Zheng, the Golden Crow Empire's First Prince and the Emperor's first son. In terms of status and seniority, he ranked the highest.
"Mm."
First Prince Chu Zheng nodded and took the lead. An elderly man with a goat beard followed at his side as they headed toward the great hall.
The old eunuch silently followed behind them without saying a word, his footsteps light.
"Sir."
Chu Yang looked at Ye Lin with utmost respect and stepped aside to make way, signaling for Ye Lin to go first. Yet Ye Lin pulled Chu Yang ahead of him, and the two entered the great hall together.
The great hall was enormous, resplendent in gold and jade, with golden light flashing everywhere. The moment one entered, the glare was so dazzling it was impossible to keep one's eyes open.
At the highest seat within the great hall sat an incomparably towering figure, as though he himself were heaven and earth.
"Your Majesty, all the princes have arrived."
The old eunuch looked at the figure above and bowed with the utmost reverence.
The old eunuch's earlier salute to the princes had merely been for show.