Chapter 155 Yiren

The candidates for Prince Consort selected by the Ministry of Rites were rejected by the Minister of Justice.

Under his coercion, some officials had to stand out, leading to a situation where many opposed the choices.

This point is where Li Xuanjing differed from others.

Other powers in the court banded officials together with interests and power,

Standing united against and in support of matters that touched upon their vested interests.

Li Xuanjing used deterrence.

Whomever his gaze rested upon had to echo his sentiments,

Otherwise, it wouldn't be long before their position might be occupied by someone else.

The mid and lower-ranking officials in the court had grown accustomed to this.

But this matter did not concern the interests of King Chun; it was unclear why he opposed it.