Ji Che maintained his stance of gazing into the distance, but upon hearing Ji Wen Chang's words, he immediately lowered his head to look down at Ji Wen Chang.
"Ji Wen Chang, I have said before, anyone who dares to bring up this matter again will be executed. Do you think my words are just air?"
Ji Wen Chang still wanted to say something, but found himself unable to speak at all.
He realized that his strength was quickly fading, and his hair was visibly turning white.
"Considering you're my Minister of Rites, I won't kill you. I demote you to a commoner and grant you twenty years of life. Return and enjoy your twilight years."
Ji Wen Chang found he could speak again, but only managed a 'Thank you, Your Majesty'.
The Taiji Palace finally quieted down.
Not long after, a figure emerged from the shadows behind the throne.
"Your Majesty, I still haven't received any news about the Grand Minister of Agriculture." Ji Si spoke in a low voice, "But I believe he is still alive."
