Especially now, Lord Jing has already retreated bravely amidst the rushing currents, attending court sporadically, as if he's already in retirement.
Plus, with his increasingly tactful conduct, his old opponents at least no longer openly confront him, waiting for him to retire naturally and exit the political stage.
Thus, it was unexpected for Lord Jing to appear in court on a non-assembly day.
However, such subtle expressions were fleeting.
"Old Jing, long time no see! The last we met was at your tea party half a month ago, wasn't it? How are your old bones holding up?"
A white-haired, long-haired youth walks over here with a smile.
Though he appears youthful, he has skin smooth as white jade with an unusual beauty.
Behind the youth, several people follow silently, each strikingly handsome or beautiful. If seen by uninformed onlookers, they might mistake them for some boy group or idol ensemble.
But Lord Jing would not dare be negligent.
