This reason barely managed to pass muster.
Knowing that if Zhang Cuo were allowed to keep cross-examining him, it might actually lead them to the Empress, Zhuge Fang quickly looked for a way to steer the conversation elsewhere. Since it concerned the Empress's dignity, the topic had to be dropped immediately.
"Your Majesty, the ministers are all exhausted from today's court session. Why don't we adjourn?"
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