Zhao Zheng, dressed in a golden dragon robe, offered a faint smile from behind the beaded crown and settled into the golden dragon throne.
With a wave of his hand, he declared, "All ministers, rise!"
The court officials rose in succession. Before anyone could speak, Cao Zhengchun, standing atop the Nine-Dragon Steps, grew impatient and blurted out, "His Majesty’s edict!"
Chapter 21