838 is just a beginning

Everyone fell silent.

Inside and outside the great hall, quietness was restored as they watched him bow deeply before slowly straightening his back.

After repeating this action three times, he, dragging his long red robe, inserted the three sticks of incense into the censer.

He did all this unhurriedly, beautifully, like a silent scroll of painting.

He was unaffected by possessions or personal sorrow.

This newly appointed Prince Huan truly achieved it.

Only Han Zhao noticed that Emperor Yue, who had been tense all this time, slowly relaxed.

Perhaps even Emperor Yue himself hadn't realized, there was always uncertainty in his heart.

Because of the ministers' attitudes, and because he felt in the depths of his heart that Wei Shu's identity wasn't completely honorable, he desired confirmation for Wei Shu more than anyone else.

To gain the ministers' recognition, to gain the people's approval, to gain heaven's approval.

Only then did he feel his mistakes were forgiven.