If it weren't for the exceptional circumstances now, they would have long since started to make a big fuss, and even if they couldn't shake Ding Yi's position, it would have been quite troubling for him!
Assistant Minister of Rites Feng Jinyu silently took two steps back to distance himself from Ding Yi.
Meanwhile, Mei Zhong, who also stepped forward to refute the Crown Prince, lowered his head in silence, feigning indifference.
Ding Yi remained in a posture of kowtowing on the ground, as immovable as a rock.
After a moment, the Empress spoke up, "The Emperor's intentions are unfathomable, difficult to discern. Mr. Ding is concerned for the Earth God, so it's understandable that he mistook it for a good omen. There's no need to make a big fuss... You may rise, Mr. Ding."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Ding Yi stood up, returned to his position amongst the ranks, his official robe already soaked with sweat.
