Chapter 1650 - 1598— - 1599
"Earning the sovereign’s favor, one should share the sovereign’s worries. You all, as His Majesty’s subjects, at this critical moment, must consider how to alleviate the burden on our ruler, rather than shirking responsibility." A resolute-faced man swept his gaze over everyone present,
His eyes bright with spirit, where they passed, not a single person dared to meet his gaze, even if they were fellow Supreme Overlords, but at this moment the presence of this one man seemed to suppress everyone in the room, leaving not a soul to speak up.
After a silence, those present quickly came to their senses. Prince Yu’s face turned to anger as he scolded, "Zhang Taiyue, do you really think you are the only loyal and virtuous official among us all?"
The other party’s words were like a stabbing accusation, implying that it was only they who were all neglecting their duties, and that only Zhang Taiyue was the true loyal official.
This was a burden too enormous to bear; not even Prince Yu, a child of the Jade Emperor himself, could afford to be saddled with this accusation.
Even as a royal offspring, he was well aware of what kind of existence his father, the Emperor, was – a qualified ruler who would not bestow any special treatment even if it were a Prince who made a mistake.
Now, Zhang Taiyue’s words felt like a heavy weight, unbearable for anyone present, which is why, after his initial shock, Prince Yu immediately rebuked him with fury.
"Zhang Taiyue, how dare you!"
"Zhang Baigui, such audacious nonsense!"
"This is too much; we all serve His Majesty in the same court, working for His Majesty. How come in the mouth of you, Zhang Taiyue, we are all painted as incompetent and inactive, while only you serve His Majesty wholeheartedly?"