Ren Ergou was still recovering from the shock of realizing his employer was the Emperor when the Post Station Steward walked in with a cheerful smile, bowing from afar, "Pardon me, dear sirs, pardon me. I was just out on official business and couldn't greet you in time. How could you sit here? Ergou, hurry and invite the sirs to the main hall..."
Bai Shan and Manbao exchanged a glance and stood up, but instead of following the Steward's suggestion to enter the main room, they stood aside with a distant smile. Hearing the commotion, Mr. Zhuang emerged from the main hall, followed by Assistant General Nie, who had managed to snatch two cups of tea.
