Chapter 474: Chen Qing Appears!

"His Majesty has arrived!"

Following the eunuch's duck-like shriek, a pathway was cleared by a group of soldiers at the Martial Arts Field, revealing the long-unseen figure of the Emperor to the public.

Many had never seen the Emperor in their lifetimes. Startled by the shout, numerous eyes curiously turned his way.

But in the next moment, everyone's gaze inexplicably grew dull; for some reason, although the Emperor was striding boldly, many failed to register his approach until he had already taken his seat. Despite straining to see, the harder they tried, the less they could make out, until he disappeared from view, leaving no one able to recall exactly what the Emperor looked like.

It felt as if they had witnessed something extraordinary, yet they couldn't remember...

This sensation was shared by all the princes as well, who revered their father and dared only sneak quick glances during their salutations, not daring to stare openly in wonder like the commoners.