Chengen Marquis trembled all over, his head bowed lower and lower.
He had been arrogant and reliant on favors for too long, so much so that he had forgotten the beginning.
Chief Minister Pan said, "This old official knows that speaking too much causes annoyance and some would think I've been relying on my years in the cabinet to act old and pompous. Thus, I have never criticized Chengen Marquis's actions in front of the Emperor.
But today, this old official has to speak. On the day of the grand inspection, Chengen Marquis attacked key court ministers without evidence, exceeding the boundaries of a subordinate, especially since the Emperor had promised the cabinet that Chengen Marquis would never interfere in court affairs relying on Empress Lin's favor. I wonder if this promise still stands."
Chengen Marquis's face turned ashen.
The Emperor's expression was also quite unpleasant.
However, Chief Minister Pan's stern face remained unchanged from start to finish.
