"Oh?" Pei Hengyu did not look displeased at being contradicted. Instead, his tone grew even gentleness as he said, "Let's hear it!"
Li Tushan looked at his colleague. With a sharp and eager gaze, he waited for Wei Xian to finish speaking so he could help the emperor out of a tight spot.
Wei Xian looked at no one. He stated, "The arson case at Ruoyun Villa claimed over three hundred victims, resulting in tragic deaths and injuries! His Majesty is benevolent, extending grace to their families—that is their fortune! But since the Ministry of Revenue did not handle this case, why should the Ministry of Revenue pay for the relief funds?"
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