Zhao Hanzhang sat in silence, sensing something that prompted the civil and military officials to slowly retract their smiles and cheerful congratulations, standing properly at attention.
The Little Emperor was joyfully laughing and turned to Zhao Hanzhang, saying, "Congratulations to the Grand Commandant, the Grand Commandant and Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat are celebrating together, this could be considered a national delight."
As soon as he spoke, he noticed an unusual quietness in the court, and, startled, he worried that he had misspoken, anxiously searched for Xun Fan among those seated, but didn't find him, only then remembering Xun Fan was ill due to a cold and hadn't attended court today.
He could only look anxiously at Zhao Hanzhang.
Zhao Hanzhang, seated a step down on his left, seemed to sense his fear and confusion and offered him a gentle smile.
