"This old minister only occasionally experiences physical weakness."
Emperor Tai'an only cared about the outcome.
Moreover, the Duke of Zhenguo is already seventy years old, yet he is still active in the court, all for the sake of his daughter, Empress Su, and his grandson, Prince Jin.
Emperor Tai'an had long wanted to let the Duke of Zhenguo return home to enjoy his old age, but he couldn't come up with a solution for the time being.
This excuse is perfect for today.
"My dear minister, I know your good intentions."
"However, nothing is bigger than one's own body."
"You should go back and recuperate first."
"I'm granting you sick leave."
"You should stay home and rest well these next few months."
"Ah, it's not Your Majesty," the Duke of Zhenguo tried to explain.
"My health isn't that bad."
"This old minister can still fight for Your Majesty's country and its people for another 50 years!"
"My dear minister." Emperor Tai'an frowned slightly.
"You can't hold your pee and you still don't go for treatment? Are you trying to make people say that I don't care about my subjects and that I'm a tyrant?"
"Your Majesty... I dare not." The Duke of Zhenguo bowed deeply.
Now I feel like crying even if I don't want to, sob sob sob...
Hmm, this little baby is really cute.
Emperor Tai'an patted Shi Yu in his arms with satisfaction.
"Minister of the Court of Judicial Review." Emperor Tai'an's face darkened as he called his name.
"You accepted bribes, what excuse do you have?"
In fact, Emperor Tai'an wanted to hear his excuses.
After all, Li Baihua was also his daughter whom he had doted on for many years.
How could any parent not want to give their child water?
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