Ding Wei became increasingly apprehensive the more he thought about it. He said to Eunuch De, "Could you change 'tongue-pricking needle' to 'tongue-waging strife'?"
Eunuch De shook his head. "Your Majesty, I have already been very tactful."
Ding Wei flicked his sleeve, pouting as he said, "Old thing, forget it. If the Empress asks, I’ll handle it myself."
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