Ch. 412 One problem at a time

"Wait. Bring the dumplings and escort the envoys in here at once."

"By your command, your eminence."

*Creeee*

The imperial guard had barely gotten past the throne room doors when several sets of judging eyes fell into the emperor who was sitting on his throne looking as if he had no pressing urgent matters to attend to at the moment. His expression was like that of a calm cool lake in early spring. There was no hint of worry or desire to spring into action on his face at all. Because of this his mother and especially the lady knight standing behind her to grow rather angry with him.

"Son why do you resemble a statue right now, and why haven't you proofed away to go rescue that princess that I know you have deep fellings for?"