After a funeral of a scale that was hard for ordinary people to imagine, the whole of Zhongdu was abuzz.
People were discussing fervently, but their main focus was on Xue An's speech.
Although there were still a handful of contrarians quietly grumbling that Xue An's approach was too domineering and disregarded human rights,
these voices were quickly drowned out by the vast sea of public opinion.
Almost everyone expressed their approval of Xue An's proposal and actions.
This wasn't because of Xue An's formidable strength and revered status, but because his actions resonated with the people's will.
This was called the trend of the times.
Meanwhile, as the outside world was in an uproar over this matter,
within the Chen Family,
Xue An said sternly to Chen Rushi, "Ru Shi, you must think carefully about your choice!"
Chen Rushi's expression was resolute, "Master, I have thought it through clearly! This is the path I have chosen, and I will follow it, even if on my knees!"