After Madam Sima's case was adjudicated, the Imperial Censor Sima Yan also resigned from his position.
Sima Yan's reason for resigning was... Firstly, out of guilt and repentance, and secondly, he planned to resign to care for his mother on the way to exile, fearing she wouldn't endure the journey.
During the morning court session, Sima Yan knelt and kowtowed, asking Bai Qingyan to respect his filial piety.
Bai Qingyan repeatedly tried to dissuade him, but Sima Yan was resolute, his head turned red from kneeling and knocking, insisting on resigning to care for his mother on the journey to exile, unable to peacefully stay in Dadu City enjoying life while his mother suffered.
Bai Qingyan silently admired Sima Yan's wisdom. Although Sima Yan sacrificed his future, he secured the reputation of a filial son, which would benefit the future advancement of his three sons.
It seemed that Sima Yan truly understood her comment about valuing Sima Ping.
