Inside the Imperial Study, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.
Yan Gang cupped his hands respectfully and asked the Emperor, "Your Majesty, I truly do not understand. Why did you not simply condemn Lü Shaowu today? Was it not agreed beforehand that we would use this opportunity to pressure Chen State?"
His heart was filled with confusion, for the original plan had been meticulous. First, he was to strike the initial blow, passionately and eloquently detailing Lü Shaowu's crimes. Then, the Emperor would make a swift and decisive final judgment, immediately dispatching envoys overnight to exert pressure on Chen State.
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