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After listening to what Ren Baqian said, the empress was somewhat between laughter and tears.

She replied after looking at him for quite some time, "You were so impressive then, why are you gutless now?"

Ren Baqian carefully replied, "Whatever your subject said a moment ago was all heartfelt words. Regardless of whether it is a Rank 9 official or a wei ru liu, everyone has shed blood or played a part for Dayao. If they made a mistake, they should be punished. But, they cannot always be casually treated by those who relied on their slightly prestigious family background. If those officials and soldiers, who have rendered great service and also shed blood for their nation encounter such a situation, they would be bitterly disappointed."

The empress revealed a smile," I didn't actually say that you made a mistake"