After the morning court session ended, the ministers dispersed. The nobles and officials failed in their attempt to coerce the emperor and ended up being reprimanded, harboring resentment in their hearts.

"Duke Wei, are we just going to let this go? Once we open this door, won't those commoners turn the world upside down?"

Duke Wei, also known as King Wei, was the foremost among the nobles of Cangyue.

"Heh—our ancestors' decrees are there for all to see. What do you propose? Do you want me to bear the infamy of being disloyal and unfilial?"