Great Feng Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
"Great Confucian Liu Yun, welcome," said a woman dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe. Her figure was tall and majestic, exuding an aura of nobility and authority as she sat on the dragon throne with a faint smile.
"I greet Empress Mingjing," Zhu Youji cupped his hands in a polite gesture, his tone calm and composed.
"Empress Mingjing?" The Empress raised her eyebrows slightly, as if recalling something, and stood up, sighing. "It's been a long time since anyone called me Empress Mingjing!"
"Great Confucian, take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhu Youji sat down comfortably, showing no signs of nervousness or restraint despite being in the presence of the ruler of the greatest nation. His demeanor of equality reflected his confidence in his own abilities.
"Your Majesty," Liang Wenshu bowed.
"You may leave. I have important matters to discuss with Great Confucian Liu," the Empress ordered.