Lu Yin’s legs were a little wobbly by the time the Emperor grew tired and ended his stories.

“Forgive me, I’m tired. When people get older, we like to recall the past,” the man said with a smile and a shake of the head, pushing some food over, “Try these, they were some of Zishan’s favorite snacks.”

Lu Yin nodded and tried them, finding them rather good. The Emperor seemed like he wanted to say something, but it was only then that he noticed that Dorren and Duke, “Oh, you two are still here, you can leave. I want to speak to Little Yin alone.”

Lu Yin nearly spat out, feeling like he was being toyed with. He had listened for three whole hours, and the man didn’t seem to bother with his own emotions at all. The two princes seemed used to it, giving their salutations before departing.

“There are many things troubling the Great Yu Empire, and I can only maintain the calm for a little while. Everyone...