After saying this, Zhang Weixian stood up, knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, this is for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. Please think carefully!"

Zhu Youxiao, sitting on the dragon throne, looked at Zhang Weixian kneeling on the ground and felt quite emotional.

An old fox is an old fox!

Look at this attitude, look at this behavior, and then listen to this rhetoric.

The older the ginger, the spicier it is. You can’t help but admit it.

Standing up from the dragon throne, Zhu Youxiao hurried down the steps and walked straight to Zhang Weixian. He extended his hand to help him up and said, "My dear, what are you doing? Get up quickly, get up quickly!"

After helping Zhang Weixian to his feet, Zhu Youxiao turned to Chen Hong and said, "Duke Yingguo is old. You should ride in a carriage when you enter the palace. You don't need to pay your respects to me with such formalities."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I've made note of it." Chen Hong quickly agreed.

"I thank Your Majesty." Zhang Weixian's face suddenly showed excitement, and he also thanked him in a rather ashamed tone.

Zhu Youxiao frowned, looked at Zhang Weixian hesitantly, and said, "Your Excellency's words make sense, but this matter is of great importance. I need to think it over carefully and listen to what others have to say. Your Excellency, please withdraw first."

All that needed to be said had been said, and all that needed to be said about loyalty had been expressed. Zhang Weixian naturally knew that it was time for him to go.

So he bowed respectfully and said, "Then I will take my leave."

At the same time, Zhang Weixian also understood Zhu Youxiao's subtext and prepared to go back and gather some people to support him.

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, looked at Zhang Weixian's back as he left, thought for a moment and said, "It's almost time. Go tell Wei Zhongxian that the Censorate can start moving. Don't make a big deal first, just spread the word."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will pass the message right away." Chen Hong was startled and quickly agreed. He bowed and retreated, then ran quickly out of the West Garden.