Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole.
One of the Six Imperial Sovereigns, a titan who held real power in the Heavenly Court.
A mighty figure of such standing usually contemplated the Heavenly Dao and directed the stars above the Thirty-Three Heavens. He might not even bother asking about the mundane affairs below.
Chen Wei looked at the Heavenly General and asked evenly, "Only me?"
"Yes, my lord." The Heavenly General nodded and reported faithfully, "The Immortal Official's exact words were, 'Great Emperor Ziwei invites Wude True Lord to come alone to his palace for a talk.'"
"Understood. Have him wait."
Chen Wei waved a hand and turned toward Yang Chan, about to give her a few instructions. Before she even answered, however, she immediately used Disguise Transformation, piling her cloudlike hair high, her dangling hair ornament swaying gently.
Her transformation was complete.
Yang Chan walked over to Chen Wei and took his arm. "Let's go. We shouldn't keep the Great Emperor waiting."
"Chan'er, this..." Chen Wei felt rather embarrassed.
When they had married in Guanjiangkou, they had agreed behind closed doors that he would work outside and fight for his future, handling external affairs, while Yang Chan stayed home to raise the children and manage the household.
And now look.
He actually had to bring his wife along to bolster his standing?
If word got out, he, Wude True Lord, really would become a man who had risen on his wife's coattails.
How embarrassing!
Seeing his expression, Yang Chan gave a little roll of her eyes. "We're husband and wife. We share honor and disgrace alike. Why draw such a sharp line between us? The Great Emperor is our elder. How could you possibly pay your respects alone?
"I'm going too."
"Maternal Uncle specifically sent a Voice Transmission Talisman