"Where... where is this appointment coming from?!"
"It was approved by the Chief of Staff's private office. This time, I'm notifying you in advance, so you can prepare yourself."
"From the palace… Through the Chief of Staff's private office… approved by the Empress Dowager herself?"
Before Cui Bu could ask for clarification, the eunuch who came to inform him turned and left.
Cui Bu stood frozen outside the door for a moment.
If it was the Empress Dowager's decree, then unless there was an earth-shaking service rendered, it was already set in stone. And, having decided to sever ties completely with the Lin Party, there wouldn't be anyone lobbying on his behalf.
