Hua Shunming's words were merely self-comfort. He knew he had slapped everyone in the face this time, and they certainly wouldn't take it lying down.
Empress Zhou reminded him, "Holy Emperor, these civil servants care most about saving face. Having been made a laughingstock this time, they will surely try to get back at you somehow.
"I worry they will cause trouble for you next."
Hua Shunming's earlier excitement dissipated significantly at this moment.
'The Empress has a point.' He just didn't know where these people would make their next move. It seemed he also needed to make some preparations in advance.
This was a game of wits. Since it had already begun, he would not back down.
He didn't continue gloating. After giving a few instructions, he left the harem with the Chief Eunuch and headed for the study.
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