Given the man's tact, Hua Shunming no longer fixed his gaze on him.
Le San announced, "Present your memorials if you have them; otherwise, court is adjourned."
All the officials: "..." 'He might as well have just ordered us all out.'
'It seemed they were just a troupe of clowns today, forced to exit the stage once the performance was over.'
'And the sole audience member today seemed displeased with the performance, not even willing to grace them with a smile.'
Cao Xiangqian waited for everyone to pay their respects and leave before slowly trailing behind the crowd.
He had intended to avoid the others, but Yu Ligao still managed to single him out.
"Lord Cao, you're usually the first one out after court. What's the matter today?"
"I'm getting old, and my legs aren't as nimble as they once were." Cao Xiangqian slowed down even more, increasing the distance between himself and the group ahead.
