"Your Majesty!"
Zhang Qufeng, who had previously stepped forward to speak on behalf of Lu Qi, opened his mouth again, holding his tablet firmly. "The examination has only reached its midway point, ending it now seems rather improper, wouldn't you agree?"
Although Emperor Liang was a martial emperor, he was not cruel, nor would he casually take someone's head simply because a minister dared to speak their mind and risk offending him.
Emperor Liang listened to Zhang Qufeng's words without showing anger. Instead, he turned his gaze to the gathered officials in Jinluan Palace: "Do my loyal subjects also believe my decision to be unjust?"
Zhang Qufeng kept signaling to his "colleagues" with his eyes, urging them to stand united and persuade the Emperor to rescind the decree.
However, the officials collectively seemed to suffer sudden blindness, each lowering their heads resolutely, refusing to meet his gaze.
