It wasn't until the last official disappeared beyond the vermilion doors that Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Di Renjie, let out a long sigh.
He paced to Lou Shide's side, gazing at the empty hall, worry etched deep in his brows, his voice lowered to a whisper:
"Lord Lou, if the Grand Tutor gives no further guidance... the state of the court, the people's will... I'm afraid it won't hold."
Upon hearing this, Lou Shide did not immediately reply.
He slowly turned around, looking deeply at the equally worried chief officer of the Ministry of Revenue, a barely perceptible, meaningful bitter smile tugging at his lips:
"Huaiying," Lou Shide's voice was deep and even, imbued with the weariness of someone who has seen the world, "we have followed the Grand Tutor for many years, do we still not understand the Grand Tutor's nature?"
Di Renjie started slightly, lifting his eyes to look at Lou Shide.
