It wasn't like they hadn't done such a thing before, right? King Li of Zhou's case was cleared, and it caused a huge commotion. In the end, didn't it calm down just like that?!
It happened again. They were familiar with it.
"The Shanxi and Shaanxi areas are also more seriously affected areas." The Empress Dowager glanced at Elder Han and her tone became very cold. "However, the local nobles did not assist the government to help the local refugees. Most of the local refugees fled to Liaodong. The Imperial Court can't take out money to help the refugees. If the nobles did their best, it's not appropriate for the Imperial Court to ask anything."
Elder Han had a bad feeling.
Indeed!
The Empress Dowager suddenly grabbed the teacup and used all her strength to smash it at Elder Han's feet. Then, behind the curtain, there was another series of suppressed and painful coughs.
The court officials lowered their heads and were silent.
