These words were clearly meant to provoke hostility!
The Main Administrative Hall fell into an extreme silence, though the quietness lasted only for a single instant. In the next moment, the hall erupted like a boiling pot as the officials began to complain openly about their discontent. The Five Grand Scholars, in particular, hurled insults without using a single dirty word, yet their remarks were truly unbearable to the ear and as hurtful as could be.
"Enough! ... Your Majesty, naturally my Princess Consort returned alongside me. The nation is currently facing troubled times, and Your Majesty would do well to focus more on state affairs. My Princess Consort has her own husband to care for her; Your Majesty need not concern yourself!" No matter how harsh the words spoken by the civil and military officials might be, Xiye could easily let them pass without comment. However, Feng Jingxuan's lingering sentiments toward Lan Qinghuan made his already cold and merciless face sink even further.
Chapter 165