A moment later, Yang Yunfeng, dressed in plain clothes, arrived at the main hall. Upon seeing Shangguan Xi, he knelt directly and performed a deep bow. "Your subordinate, Yang Yunfeng, pays respects to the Crown Prince. May Your Highness live for ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years."
Shangguan Xi sat in the seat of honor and replied calmly, "Master Yang, there is no need for such formalities. Please, take a seat."
"Thank you for the seat, Your Highness!" Yang Yunfeng respectfully took his place in the lower seat. His lips were tightly pressed together, seemingly unsure of how to begin.
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