The next day, it was time for the morning court session again. Every official entering the palace felt uneasy; the Emperor had raided several mansions the day before, and now they were completely unable to fathom his intentions.
Just then, an elderly official, prompted by the glances of his peers, stepped out from the ranks. He cupped his hands in a salute, his brows tightly furrowed, his voice laced with sorrow: "Your Majesty, the late Emperor once instructed me to supervise you closely, warning that you must never be overly bloodthirsty. Yesterday, you confiscated the homes of many ministers without cause. If this continues, I fear it will chill the hearts of all your subjects."
Upon hearing this, Xie Qi merely raised a hand to signal the eunuch behind him. The eunuch immediately stepped forward, holding a thick folder of memorials. Amidst the general confusion, Xie Qi said calmly, "Read."
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