After the audience ritual was over, the two men took their seats under the arrangements of Emperor Longchang.
Emperor Longchang first chatted with Wang Zong'an, showed concern for the Changning Wang Clan's situation, Wang Zong'an's cultivation, and the condition of the Spirit Seed of the Longevity Tree, fully demonstrating the care and empathy of an emperor toward a Great Heavenly Proud. He even specifically mentioned Wang Liyao and gave him a great deal of encouragement.
Wang Zong'an naturally responded with modesty, maintaining his dignity and grace without shaming Wang Shouzhe in the slightest.
A good amount of time passed, the length of two cups of tea, before the pleasantries ended and it was Wu Mingyuan's turn to speak.
In his prime, Emperor Longchang liked to put on airs and self-promote, but as he aged, his actions became more whimsical.
