"Please reconsider, Holy Emperor!" This time, to Hua Shunming's surprise, the one who spoke up was actually the Old Prime Minister, Liu Donglai.
"Old Prime Minister, are you going to plead for him too?"
"No, I actually believe this crime shouldn't be borne by Lord Kuang alone."
"Oh?"
"Lord Kuang might have his own ideas. With his status, even if a girl from his family enters the palace, the rank she is granted certainly wouldn't be low."
"Are you saying that all the other officials preparing to participate in the draft were involved as well?"
Many of the officials prostrating on the ground trembled in fear, crying out about their innocence.
"Holy Emperor, I feel that the greatest fault in this matter lies with Your Majesty."
"How bold!" Le San's shrill voice sounded exceptionally agitated.
