The next day, Xuan Yue hurried to the post station to convey the Emperor's decree, inviting the Crown Prince of Sunset Kingdom to enter the palace for a meeting.
Xuan Yue led the Crown Prince through the palace gates, around the long corridor, and finally arrived at the Imperial Garden.
"Long life to Emperor Jinghe," Lou Qianyu said with a beaming smile, bending over to greet Dugu Chen.
"Prince Lou is too courteous. Please, rise and have a seat," Dugu Chen said.
"Thank you, Emperor Jinghe," rising to his feet, he sat down beside Emperor Jinghe.
