Don't Bring Up the Past

"Master, Miss Xie's people sent this," the servant announced.

Li Yu acknowledged with a sound. When he uncovered the soup cup, he noticed that this batch of milk tea was different from what he had previously. There were various unusual ingredients in it, indicating that it was meant to be a substantial meal.

He picked up the spoon, took a slow bite, and then looked at the court officials who were still kneeling. "Please continue."

The court officials: ...

The hunger strike didn't work. They might have to endure a sleepless night.

That night, everyone endured the ordeal. Many of the older courtiers couldn't hold on, as they were kneeling for so long. In the first half of the night, Li Yu thoughtfully had Little Quan bring a round cushion, so they could continue kneeling.

The courtiers struggled through most of the night and finally realized that Li Yu was determined to relinquish his power.