Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 649: Audience at Court (II)

Chapter 649: Audience at Court (II)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Suddenly a shrill voice like that of a duck rose from behind the doors to the palace. "The Sage Emperor has ordered that Wang Chong enter for an audience!"

Rumble! The gate opened, banners unfurled, and Imperial Guards, dressed in red-tasseled armor, lined the path all the way from the gate to the depths of the palace.

Wang Chong was not able to tell at a glance how far this line extended.

Crack! With the crack of a whip, a silk-robed and white-haired eunuch, standing in the distance on the imperial steps of white jade, shrilly shouted, "Wang Chong has arrived for his audience!"

From the gate to the depths of the palace, cries of affirmation rose one after another.

Wang Chong tidied his ceremonial robe and hat, and began to stride forward through the two rows of Imperial Guards. His steps were very measured, not too large or too small, too rushed or too slow. His back was erect as he advanced with confidence.

In terms of expression, demeanor, and actions, Wang Chong was flawless.

"This boy… Someone clearly taught him."

In a place that Wang Chong couldn't see, several officials from the Chamberlain of Dependencies, dressed in crimson robes, stood on the high palace wall, their eyes twitching.

From the moment Wang Chong left, they had been keeping watch on him. They had even privately hired painters to draw his every action and expression.

Alas, whether or not there were people around, Wang Chong's conduct and actions were spotless, with no error to be found. It would truly be strange if no one had taught him this.

"There's no rush. At the last moment, he'll definitely encounter a problem. Everything has already been arranged," another official sneered, turning his head toward the Taiji Palace at the very end of the path.

In the Imperial Palace, all was solemn and serene. Wang Chong walked along the path lined by Imperial Guards for a full hour before finally reaching the coiling dragon pool at the end.

Turning his head, W

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