"Emperor, I have sinned. My old and blurred eyes failed to discern people's hearts. As the top scholar's sister-in-law rightly noted, despite my many years serving as the Minister of Rites, I failed to improve the study conditions for our students. I wish to accept the blame and resign from my post, and I ask Your Majesty to graciously allow me to retire and return to my hometown, to enjoy the rest of my life." The elderly Minister of Rites kneeled in the great hall, dejected and covered in dirt.