The ministers went out in groups as they discussed political issues, each group consisted of allies of either the regional commander, the prime minister or those who are not on either side.
The regional commander is known for being a righteous minister who has always been loyal to the country and he never pursued power and wealth, however, the prime minister is the complete opposite of him. He has always wanted to grab the ultimate power in the court, he has always pursued wealth and ambition since he became the prime minister but the emperor and the regional commander are childhood friends, so the emperor favours the regional commander more than the emperor.
"The regional commander has really gone far this time; how dare he try to mislead the emperor," the minister of trade and salt supply said in order to curry favour with the prime minister who has been fuming with anger ever since the morning assembly ended. The slowly walked down the stairs outside the imperial court.