Inside the grand hall, the golden bricks were as clear as mirrors, reflecting the likeness of the gathered officials under the illumination of Wang Mingyi's righteous energy.
Yet at this moment, the vast majority of the officials harbored selfish thoughts, casting faint shadows across their reflections in the floor. By contrast, Zhou Tieyi, who had brazenly brought corruption to light, wore a crimson halo that was far from dimming; it remained as pure as morning clouds.
Many noticed this phenomenon. As the saying went, to illuminate the mind is to see one's true nature. Although they had just attempted to use the corruption of subordinates as a veiled jab at Zhou Tieyi's own integrity, deep down they knew it was merely a political tactic.
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