The Court Palace, tide dynasty.
"Salute to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live for ten thousand years!"
"All stand, no need for ceremony."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Empress sat high on the dragon throne, overlooking the entire court.
Seeing Lion standing at the back, her eyes lit up and she smiled slowly: "Where is Lion?"
Lion stood up, folded his hands and said: "Your Majesty, is there anything you would like me to do?"
"It's nothing big, I just wanted to see you for a bit!" The Empress smiled contentedly and said: "Lion, you have been a government official for many days, how are you doing now? Have you become familiar with your duties? Is there anything you don't understand?"
"As Your Majesty says, I am healthy and well, please rest assured!" Lion replied, folding his hands.
"How is the National Academy?"