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Of course he didn't. How could he, when he hadn't even known of its existence until today?
By his side, his son, Vice Minister of Public Works Wei, wore an equally dark expression. The insult had not only shamed their clan—it had weakened their standing before all of court.
Senior Grand Secretary Wei cast a sharp glance at his son, signaling with his eyes for him to remain still. They were in the imperial court, surrounded by enemies who watched their every move, waiting for the smallest mistake to drag them down.
The Emperor was clearly wary of him, and Senior Grand Secretary Wei knew one misstep could hand both the Emperor and the Empress Dowager an excuse to punish him. He clenched his hands within his sleeves, suppressing the storm in his chest.
He must be more careful now. Not a single flaw can be shown.
