In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.
Hall of Supreme Harmony
Jiang Mingyang, wearing a purple Dragon Robe, held Qian Renxue as he diligently handled state affairs.
As the ruler of a newly founded Empire, he had to work hard every day in its early days, managing its affairs and steering its course.
With Qian Renxue helping him, though, Jiang Mingyang worked through everything remarkably quickly.
State affairs that would have taken one person at least two hours took the two of them less than one.
Looking at how hardworking and capable Qian Renxue was, Jiang Mingyang's lips curved upward.
Just then, Eunuch Liu, who had been standing outside the doors, entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony. He bowed respectfully and said:
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, Imperial Guard Commander Ma Hongjun and Deputy Commander Tang San are outside, requesting an audience."
Jiang Mingyang lifted his eyes without the slightest surprise. He had sensed Tang San and Ma Hongjun before they reached the doors.
"Since they're here, let them in," Jiang Mingyang said, his voice even.
Eunuch Liu bowed respectfully to them both, then slowly withdrew.
Qian Renxue sounded curious, though she had a guess. "Hmm... If they've come to see us now, the altar for the sacrifice to Heaven is probably finished, isn't it?"
Jiang Mingyang nodded in agreement. "By my reckoning, it should be nearly done. That's probably why they're here."
Qian Renxue smiled and asked curiously, "Mingyang, I heard you told them to build an altar above the nine heavens. How exactly could they build that?"
Jiang Mingyang smiled. "You'll see in a moment. There are many ways to interpret 'above the nine heavens,' and many ways to build it. I don't know which one they chose."
"After all, there are countless