"I dare not make decisions arbitrarily." Chu Heng knew Emperor Xuanming was testing him.
His attitude clearly conveyed his intentions to Emperor Xuanming.
Emperor Xuanming looked at him with a faint smile: "Oh? What if I insist on you giving me an answer?"
Without much hesitation, Chu Heng spoke: "Minister of Rites, Official Huang... Official Jiang... Official Li..."
The few he mentioned were all renowned in the court for having no notable background, were older, and were people of Emperor Xuanming. Even if they became chief examiners, it was impossible for them to form factions and engage in favoritism like Minister Qi and Grand Tutor Deng.
Emperor Xuanming sneered: "What audacity."
Chu Heng remained silent.
However, though Emperor Xuanming appeared angry, there was not much anger in reality.
"I heard you went to the manor outside the capital to escape the summer heat days ago?" Emperor Xuanming abruptly changed the topic.
Chu Heng nodded: "Yes."
