The Elder Council was divided into two chambers, the Three Elders and the Five Senior Worthies. The Three Elders were the equivalent of an upper house, generally filled by nobles, while the Five Senior Worthies were the equivalent of a lower house and were chosen entirely by election.
In theory, the Chamber of Three Elders held more power. But reforms over the years had gradually shifted authority to the Chamber of Five Senior Worthies, leaving the Three Elders with little more than prestige and a role in keeping the other chamber in check.
By rights, Tang Changsheng had inherited Mister Yuan Zhen's title, putting him on a par with a Noble Peer. But as a Shilao, he was not required to hold office.
Now the Elder Council had invited Tang Changsheng to take a seat among the Three Elders Council. That was an unmistakable gesture of goodwill.
You did not slap a smiling face, especially when that face had come on behalf of the Elder Council to offer goodwill. Though Tang Changsheng grumbled inwardly, he could only force a smile. "You Elders are too kind. In that case, I'll certainly go."
After all, a seat among the Three Elders was merely an honorary post, a mark of status much like being a member of the upper house. It came with countless benefits and demanded little of his time. Only a fool would turn down such an offer.
Besides, he would have to visit New Luo, the capital of Great Chu, sooner or later. By procedure, only the emperor of Great Chu could personally confirm and confer the continuation of Mister Yuan Zhen's title.
Even with the Elder Council's recognition, it would not take effect until he had met the emperor of Great Chu in person.
Since he had to make