However, after many years of overseeing state affairs, both carried an air of commanding certainty.
With teacups in hand, they flipped through memorials and discussed matters, often deciding on national policies with just a few words.
The trend of the nation was all within this room.
Outside the pavilion, snow piled up, yet within, it remained as warm as spring due to the workings of the Formation.
On the desk, the incense curled up in spirals, red plum blossoms bloomed, and the gentle sunlight filtered through the window lattices, casting a shimmering light on their busy figures, bringing an indescribable flavor to the scene.
However, these two central figures, who in the eyes of others held great power and commanded with certainty, were actually ineffably weary.
In the capital and seven prefectures of Da Qian, the land was vast with numerous Prominent Families; the daily affairs to be managed were voluminous, piling into a small mountain on the desk.