Chapter 417 - 419: Forced to Resign
"Master, you look pale. What did the Emperor summon you to the Imperial Study Room for?" Mei Ying asked anxiously.
Shao Zhengru glared at her fiercely, "The Emperor demanded that I resign from my official position!"
"What? How could the Emperor do such a thing?" Shao Mingyang exclaimed loudly.
Shao Zhengru slapped him across the face, the smack landing on his cheek, "You think I’m not humiliated enough, is that it?"
"Father, I’m just indignant on your behalf. How can the Emperor, the ruler of a nation, force a minister to resign?"
"Yes, Master, could it be that the Fifth Prince said something to the Emperor behind your back?"
Shao Zhengru took a deep breath, suppressing his rage, "It was clear from the Emperor’s words—if I didn’t resign voluntarily, I would likely face imprisonment. In the end, it’s all because of the disaster you caused!"
"Father, how can you blame me for this? If anyone’s at fault, it’s Shao He. If she hadn’t encouraged the Fifth Prince to oppose the Shao Family, why would he make things difficult for you everywhere?" Shao Mingyang, rubbing his slapped cheek, said angrily.
Whenever Shao He was mentioned, he was filled with anger.
Shao Zhengru, looking at his disappointing son, said sternly, "If you hadn’t bungled the disaster relief efforts, what pretext would the Emperor have had to force me to resign? How did I end up with such an incompetent son!"
Having said that, he stormed out, his sleeves flapping violently.