In the few days the Emperor was away from the Capital City, Prime Minister Xun temporarily managed state affairs.
Today's court session was flooded with memorials, most of which revolved around the Chu Family case.
Imperial Censor Wang once again single-handedly engaged in a war of words against the scholars, securing an undefeated record.
The court officials stormed out of the Jinluan Palace, fuming with rage and disheveled.
"Outrageous! Since ancient times, when has it been acceptable for a woman to be ennobled? Lu Yuan disregards propriety and acts recklessly. Does Imperial Censor Wang even understand etiquette? How is he qualified to be an Imperial Censor?"
"Let it go. What can we do when we can't out-argue him?"
"Although Madam Chu suffered a grave injustice, in my opinion, posthumously conferring her the First-Rank Lady of State is already a great favor from the Emperor. And yet they still audaciously demand to ennoble her?"