"Hmm, just as Assistant Minister Xiao states, we shall display the executed body to the public. Do any of you have objections?" Li Shimin asked.
The assembly bowed and chorused, "We have no objections, Your Majesty."
"Then, let it be done," Li Shimin said casually, brushing the matter aside. "The ministers may present matters if there are any; if not, you may leave."
"We have no matters to present," they once again spoke in unison.
Li Shimin seemed as calm as a still well at the moment, but he could explode at any second. At such times, unless the sky was falling, everything else was considered trivial. Anyone who carelessly crossed the line would inevitably face dire consequences.
One by one, everyone left the hall and proceeded slowly towards their respective Government Offices. They walked slowly, mainly to see if the Emperor would summon anyone to discuss further matters. But once every silhouette of the Cabinet Ministers had disappeared from view, no one was called.
