At court.
The ministers stared blankly at Tantai Yun Heng on the dragon throne above them, unable to hide the astonishment in their eyes.
Their king had only just endured a harrowing palace coup yesterday.
They had expected to see the same scowling "King of Hell," bristling with menace, as usual today.
They had never imagined their king could look so cheerful and at ease.
They relaxed a little.
It was just... it would have been even better if their king could turn around to face them.
After all, whose ministers attended court only to stare at the back of their king's head?
Of course, Tantai Yun Heng did not care what they thought.
Showing up for court on time was already enough of a courtesy. Expecting him to consider their feelings as well was out of the question.
At that moment, he propped one hand on the dragon throne's armrest, his head slightly tilted as he stared fixedly at Xiao Yu's profile. The corners of his lips kept lifting into a handsome smile.
Feeling that intense, undisguised gaze lingering on him, Xiao Yu stiffened slightly.
His lashes trembled involuntarily. He kept his eyes tightly closed as a faint blush crept over his cheeks.
He would simply pretend he had seen nothing.
"Your Majesty, regarding the punishment of the General Who Assists the State and the First Prince for treason..." The Chancellor stepped forward at an opportune moment to ask.
Tantai Yun Heng's brows abruptly drew together. He turned his head slightly. "What, does This King need to teach you how to handle this?"
The Chancellor: "..."
What else was he supposed to do?
Was he supposed to overstep his authority and decide on his own before the king issued a decree?
He only had one head to lose.
"This