Prime Minister Fan was so enraged by Song Zhiyuan's sarcastic remarks that he almost collapsed on the spot.
The other courtiers watched the two titans exchange words in silence, like chickens.
Prime Minister Fan, utterly furious, took a deep breath and sneered, "Since my idea is so awful, perhaps Prime Minister Song could enlighten us with a better one."
Damn it, if you think you're so capable, why don't you do it yourself, instead of just blabbering on.
Song Zhiyuan didn't directly address Prime Minister Fan's comment, but simply said, "I believe that blaming Princess Consort Min for this incident would undermine the Emperor's wisdom and could provoke backlash and doubt from the Xia clan. I urge the Emperor to consider carefully."
Prime Minister Fan rolled his eyes where Emperor Chu couldn't see, thinking, 'Might as well not have said anything, pfft.'
Emperor Chu watched the two, playing with his imperial pen without a word.
