The Emperor spoke a few encouraging words and urged them to treat the diplomats from Silla well, so as not to lose the dignity of the Great Sheng Dynasty.
Li Hongyuan and Jiang Ning both promised.
The Emperor waved for them to leave.
After leaving Crystal Frost Hall, Jiang Ning said, "The Emperor's health has deteriorated further."
"Mmm."
Li Hongyuan nodded, "Ever since the concubine mother passed away, Emperor Father's health has been deteriorating. The numerous medicines he's taken have shown no effect."
"The Emperor's ailment is his heart. What's the use of taking medicine?"
"Concubine mother has left us, and she won't come back. I couldn't have imagined the Emperor would be like this."
"You did not expect the Emperor's feelings for the concubine mother to be so deep and strong? His exclusive favor for so many years reveals his affection for her, wouldn't you say?"
