Qinming Hall was brightly lit on the night in the Palace.
Emperor Jingxiao secretly summoned Duke Min and Lord Shen Wan Zong. Now the three were sitting around the desk and discussing something in detail.
"Is there any news from Lei Huan?"
Behind the dragon desk, Emperor Jingxiao sat upright. His puffy square face sank with disappointment when his drooping eyes reflected candlelight.
Duke Min and Lord Shen were given seats right after they entered the hall. Min Rui bowed with hands folded forward and answered the Emperor's sudden inquiry,
"Your Majesty, Lei Huan's ship was sunken by Ji Yaoguang during the Wei Sea battle. I have been searching for many days without success. His survival is getting likely..."
Then his head lowered along with his voice.
A few months ago, the Dongqing F
