Imperial Censor Zhang remained in place, unable to decide whether to leave or stay. If he truly ran into a pillar and died today, even if the Emperor granted his family mercy, what then? If he just walked away like this, was he certain the Emperor wouldn't bear a grudge?
The Evil Concubine leads the country astray! Imperial Censor Zhang sighed internally.
"I have matters to attend to at home, so I will take my leave first." Seeing that Imperial Censor Zhang remained silent for a long time, another Imperial Censor could no longer restrain himself. With the green hills left intact, one need not worry about firewood, and the Emperor had yet to sentence anyone. What if His mood worsens later? It's better to return home first.
Since one person started to back down, others followed. Gradually, the once noisy group of Imperial Censors dwindled down to only Zhang and a colleague close to him.
