After the morning court session concluded, the ministers gradually withdrew, but the Empress Ling Shuang signaled for Li Rufeng to stay. The two moved to the side hall, and after the palace maids served tea and pastries, they quietly retired.
Looking at Li Rufeng with hopeful eyes, the Empress said, "Beloved Minister Li, your unique insights into the old and new policies during today's court session, as well as your ability to resolve disputes, were truly admirable. As for the implementation of this new policy, I have pondered it thoroughly and concluded that you are the most suitable candidate. I am entrusting this responsibility to you."
Upon hearing this, Li Rufeng's face immediately twisted into a troubled expression. He hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, you are really putting me in a tight spot here. Look at me—I'm a rough-hewn man who is good at fighting, but when it comes to pushing policies and dealing with those cunning, mastermind ministers, I am truly out of my depth. Asking me to do this is like asking Zhang Fei to do embroidery; it's simply forcing someone to do what they cannot!"
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