Hee Qingshan couldn't wear a bamboo hat here, surrounded by so many scrutinizing eyes, he felt utterly uncomfortable and wished he could shout at everyone to leave. His face was gloomy, causing the officials to shake their heads in disapproval.
No wonder Your Majesty was unwilling to bestow the title of Imperial Husband upon him, his mere looks were unworthy.
What puzzled the ministers was why the Eldest Prince and the Princess were also present. They were still young and should not be attending such occasions.
At this moment, Qiann Yan spoke.
"A few months ago, the State Preceptor took the Eldest Prince on a journey across Yaan Country on my behalf, to broaden his horizons. Unexpectedly, the journey was fraught with dangers, and they almost did not make it back. Fortunately, I had arranged for many experts, and the State Preceptor is no ordinary person. The assassins came and went without return, and the mastermind behind them was uncovered."
