The expressions of civil and military officials in the grand hall were solemn as they stood with clasped hands. Upon hearing the words, all eyes fell on Meng Yunzheng.
Despite being under so much scrutiny, Meng Yunzheng remained remarkably calm.
His expression unchanged, he first thanked the Emperor for his grace and then said, "Your Majesty, this humble subject seeks nothing else but to be reinstated to his original status, return to his homeland, and reunite with his father."
At these words, everyone present was taken aback.
Could this be all? Truly?
A rare achievement as significant as this, yet he asks for neither a post nor even a reward of any kind. Is he out of his mind?
The Emperor was also quite surprised, "Meng Yunzheng, have you thought it through?"
