"Great Commander!" His Majesty spoke.
"I am here!"
"Sheathe the sword!"
"Yes!"
Great Commander He Xinzhu slowly sheathed his long sword and retreated to stand beside His Majesty.
Lin Xiaosu said, "Your Majesty, I mean no disrespect, merely to remind the Grand Steward not to chill the heart of the late emperor. If my words were abrupt, I ask for Your Majesty's forgiveness."
His Majesty nodded slowly, "Indeed, my father made his benevolent decree in the past. The Grand Steward's actions go against my father's will, and Marquis Xueyi's punishment was appropriate."
The Grand Steward on the ground trembled all over.
His foot had been broken before His Majesty's eyes, and His Majesty claimed it was appropriate...
Lin Xiaosu said, "When Your Majesty ascended the throne, I was not within the Great Wilderness and was uninformed, thus missing the enthronement ceremony. I also ask for Your Majesty's forgiveness."
The hearts of all ministers leaped in unison...
