The officials outside grew increasingly anxious.
Some officials gathered to discuss the matter.
"Could it be that the memorial hasn't been submitted?"
"How could that be? We personally delivered it; it must have reached the Emperor's desk."
"Since that's the case, it's been two days, and the Emperor hasn't reacted. What should we do?"
"Let's wait and see. How could such a matter be resolved easily? I don't believe others will give up their interests."
Some timid officials expressed, "What if the Emperor insists on this policy?"
"No way. As long as we persist in our opposition, the Emperor won't force it," an official incited others to say.
Ultimately, no consensus was reached.
However, some usually honest officials supported the matter, as it posed no harm to them and could also cause their political opponents some pain.
Soon.
At another grand court meeting.
Elder Zhong raised the matter proactively.
This time, more people stood by his side.
