Wei Xian remained kneeling on the ground until Pei Hengyu had walked far away. Only then did he lift his head.
A young eunuch from the imperial entourage stepped forward to help the young Vice Minister of Revenue to his feet, whispering, "Lord Wei, please hand your memorial to me. I shall present it to Your Majesty on your behalf."
As Wei Xian was helped up, a wave of darkness clouded his vision. His frame was thin and slight, the result of persistent malnutrition during his youth. He leaned against the young eunuch for a long moment, struggling to steady himself.
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