Several people soon entered the hall.
Before them, there was a high platform with stairs all made of gold.
The desk and the dragon throne were likewise of gold.
"Your subject pays homage to Your Majesty!"
The group spoke in unison, then deeply bowed to the Emperor.
They simply bowed without performing the kneeling salute, and Mu Rufeng followed suit in offering his respects with a bow.
"Rise, everyone else leave us," the Emperor put down the writing brush in his hand and commanded all the surrounding eunuchs and palace maids to withdraw.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The crowd of eunuchs and palace maids immediately retreated and also slowly closed the grand doors.
Only the old eunuch, Cheng Gonggong, remained unmoved.
The moment the grand doors closed, a streak of Liu Guang flashed at the door, and then instantly enveloped the entire hall.
An array was set up above the grand doors, which could be activated upon closing it, capable not only of defense but also of soundproofing.
