Qi Haoran was brought directly to the Emperor.
A few ministers were discussing government affairs with the Emperor. When they saw Qi Haoran being led in, their mouths fell open.
One of the officials was the first to react and shouted, "Assistant Commander Qi, you've disgraced yourself in front of the palace. How dare you?"
Qi Haoran rolled his eyes and knelt down to greet the Emperor before replying, "Your Majesty, I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of the palace. It was the emissary who brought me here who said that you wanted to see me immediately. That's why I didn't have time to wash up and change my clothes."
The Emperor was also shocked by Qi Haoran's image. He looked at Qi Haoran's thin face sympathetically and nodded. "It's indeed my order. Minister Qi can't be blamed. I'm just eager to hear news about the south road of Jinghu."
