Upon hearing this, Nangong Yi lifted his eyes and coldly gazed at the ministers kneeling on the ground, saying, "I have already stated that this matter is yet to be clarified, and it is unwise to draw hasty conclusions. Yet, you have disregarded right and wrong, acted on your own accord, and although you faithfully admonished in the interest of the Empress Dowager, the crime of falsely accusing the mother of the country and coercing the sovereign father is unforgivable!"
Cai Wei listened to Nangong Yi's stern voice and observed his fierce and cruel expressions, fearing he might punish everyone severely. Now, nearly half of the civil and military officials were present here; if all were harshly punished, it might shake the foundation of Great Jin.
