"Your Majesty, this humble servant is aged and requests retirement!"
Xu Batian bowed for the third time, speaking these words for the third time, because Zhao Ye had asked him twice--"Say it again, Minister Xu. Louder, I can't hear you."
This time Zhao Ye finally heard, as the third time, Xu Batian roared it out.
Everyone within a hundred yards of the palace gate heard the statement, and many were shocked, turning their heads to look at the high platform where the dignitaries of the Song Kingdom and the elders of the top three sects sat, their faces blank with astonishment.
Zhao Ye nodded approvingly but then his face turned to anger, "What is this Minister Xu saying? I do not permit it!"
"Your Majesty, this humble servant is aged and requests retirement!"
"Minister Xu, stop talking nonsense or be careful, I will fine you one year's salary!"
"Your Majesty, this humble servant is aged and requests retirement!"
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