Elder Cao insisted on bowing, saying, "My wife and child were suddenly poisoned. Please, Ninth Princess, give the order to the Procuratorate and Dalisi to investigate thoroughly and execute the culprit!"
Nanli rolled her eyes.
No wonder he wanted to bow--he was asking for her help. Both of those departments were under Ye Siheng's control. Elder Cao was only asking Nanli because he'd had a public dispute with Ye Siheng in the cabinet, and now he couldn't swallow his pride.
But Nanli was incredibly strong. As long as she didn't let go, Elder Cao couldn't complete his bow.
"Fine, I'll speak with the prince and have the Supervisory Office and Dalisi investigate this matter thoroughly," Nanli said. "No need for the bow. I'm not worthy of it."
Elder Cao replied, "You are the Ninth Princess; of course, you're worthy! Even if I knelt down three times and kowtowed nine, it would be appropriate!"