After the court session the next day, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau's He Jianzheng went alone to Qianqing Palace to seek an audience with Emperor Xuanjing.
The plague at the Northern Border had not yet been controlled, and Zhao Xi was troubled by it. Hearing Eunuch Sanbao mention that He Jianzheng was outside seeking an audience, his expression was not very good, "If there was a matter, why didn't he mention it earlier in the Political Discussion Hall?"
Eunuch Sanbao replied softly, "Perhaps it's an urgent matter that is inappropriate to discuss in front of all the officials. If Your Majesty does not wish to see him, I can send him away now."
"Never mind, let him in."
Eunuch Sanbao responded and went out, returning shortly with He Jianzheng.
He Jianzheng knelt on the ground to pay his respects to Emperor Xuanjing and only rose to stand aside after being pardoned.
Zhao Xi asked, "He Jianzheng, you came to see me privately, is there an important matter?"
