Prince Shen calmly delivered a bow, then straightened up and said, "When this matter occurred, I believe Your Majesty had already made a wise decision. Deputy General Li committed a capital crime; this is no petty theft. Without a severe punishment, it will be impossible to convince the people of the realm."
With this simple remark, Prince Shen placed the Emperor on a lofty pedestal.
It was a blatant attempt to kill him with praise.
Chapter 27