Upon hearing the Emperor's words, everyone's expression changed.
Some had originally prepared written memorials to impeach the Governor of Shuntian Prefecture for mismanagement of the Capital City's security, resulting in every large and small gambling house in the capital being looted overnight.
Yet, seeing this unpredictable move by the Emperor, those memorials were quietly withdrawn!
"Why is nobody speaking?"
The Emperor, seated high on the Dragon Throne, abruptly slapped the armrest.
"Have you all lost your voices?"
The assembly of civil and military ministers hastily knelt.
"We are at fault!"
"And how have you erred, my dear ministers?"
The Emperor spoke coldly. He then rose from the high Dragon Throne and walked directly to the large table. Without warning, he lifted the dice cup, pulled out a few pieces of broken silver from his pocket, and placed them on the table.
"Who amongst you has never played with these dice? Stand up."
