However, there were some officials who befriended him, those who genuinely cared for the people, sought to accomplish real tasks, refused to follow the crowd or socialise, and who were confidants of the Emperor. Regardless of their inner thoughts, they all appeared to befriend Chu Heng openly.
After all, it was clear at this time that the position of royal power was very stable.
To oppose the Emperor now was akin to not wanting one's head.
"Of course, it was merely that someone sent ahead to seize one of his lady's shops, and he actually ran to the palace to complain."
Grand Tutor Deng sighed, "You know my temperament."
"Minister Deng is certainly not that kind of person, it seems this time we misunderstood you," someone sighed along.
Yet, there were still some who doubted Grand Tutor Deng, believing him to be deliberately feigning innocence.
