"Under the heavens, all the land belongs to the Emperor; on the edges of the earth, all are subjects to the Emperor. These things were never mine; I am but managing them on behalf of Your Majesty. If Your Majesty wishes to appoint another to manage, I shall obey the decree," Xu Qing responded to the Emperor, upright in stature and honest in speech...
Clang!
The old Emperor struck the Jade Chime again, the curtain was fully drawn, revealing the true face of the Emperor. Xu Qing bowed his head, lowering his gaze, without attempting to make eye contact with the old Emperor.
"Then who do you think can replace you in managing these wealth and properties?"
"I believe it doesn't matter who it is. As long as Your Majesty decrees, the new person, following the annual tribute of money and grain given to Your Majesty by me, should just continue to deliver the same amount... However, I have a piece of advice, though I'm unsure if it's appropriate to speak," Xu Qing hesitated.
