Chapter 1135: A Sovereign is a Sovereign, a Subject is a Subject
Dong Chiyu couldn't speak. Tears filled her eyes. She always seemed to need a shoulder to lean on; the older she grew, the more prone to crying she became.
Ruyi comforted her, gently patting her back. "Your mother's spirit in heaven can finally rest in peace. Don't cry, Blockhead. Your big sister is right here."
Dong Chiyu sobbed softly, shaking her head.
The guards and officials in the hall watched the scene, momentarily at a loss.
Seeing this, Ruyi looked toward the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. "Close the case," she said.
The minister blinked, then hurriedly nodded. "Ah, right. Case closed. Case closed."
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Within the Imperial Palace.
Yan Nantian was deliberating over official titles and noble ranks. This had been a source of immense frustration lately; no matter how he weighed it, a few individuals remained difficult to place, giving him endless headaches.