"Master, Tao Zhongwen is outside, requesting an audience," said the eunuch.
"Let him in," replied the Emperor.
Tao Zhongwen entered Qianqing Palace and proceeded into Nuan Pavilion, bowing deeply, "This humble Daoist greets Your Majesty, wishing you eternal life, eternal life, eternal eternal life."
"Rise," Jiajing Emperor put down the book in his hand.
As Tao Zhongwen looked up, he caught a glimpse of the partially read book, "All-Encompassing Divine Light, Supreme Heavenly True Scripture."
"Is this the path of Daoism Your Majesty has chosen for himself?" he asked.
Jiajing Emperor glanced at the Daoist book, "I have briefly reviewed the Daoist ways in the national treasury of the Ministry of Revenue, the Daoist palaces in the palace, and the inner treasury. After much consideration, this path seems most fitting for me."
He looked up to Tao Zhongwen and asked, "What does Tao Zhongwen think?"