"Your Majesty, I have brought the envoys from Northern Yu and the Qi Envoy Delegation!"
As the two delegations reached the center of the Imperial Court, a figure stepped forward from behind them. It was none other than Chief Grand Secretary Meng Xiutang.
Hm?
Jiang Xiaobai looked surprised when he saw Meng Xiutang.
Indeed, he had been wondering why, with so many people attending Morning Court today, that scoundrel alone had been nowhere in sight.
So... he had gone to receive the two delegations!
While he was still marveling at this, the woman at the head of the delegation stepped forward and offered a slight bow. "Helian Zhaoyue of Northern Yu pays her respects to Your Majesty!"
"Oh?"
Many officials looked surprised at Helian Zhaoyue's composure.
After all, Helian Zhaoyue was merely a woman, and she had traveled thousands of miles to Great Hua.
Yet she remained so calm before their emperor and the assembled civil and military officials. That was truly remarkable.
"Mm!"
Seated on his throne, Xiao Jinxuan also looked Helian Zhaoyue over and nodded slightly. "As the Princess of Northern Yu, you need not stand on such ceremony!"
As he spoke, Xiao Jinxuan glanced to the side and raised his hand. "Attendants, bring the princess a seat!"
At his command, two young eunuchs approached from the side and placed a chair below the throne.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Helian Zhaoyue bowed again before sitting down.
Those she had brought, including Teng Zixiu, took their places behind Helian Zhaoyue.
As silence settled over the Imperial Court, Helian Zhaoyue raised her head and surveyed the hall.
A moment later, Helian Zhaoyue spoke in a rather cool voice. "By the way, Your Majesty, might the Jiang Family's Young Heir Apparent from the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate be present?"
"If he