Xiao Zhen couldn't understand why the Emperor had suddenly thought to ask him a question that day, but he guessed it was probably just a perfunctory inquiry and didn't expect him to be able to explain himself thoroughly.
Therefore, after a moment of surprise, Xiao Zhen was not at all flustered. He composed his face and said in an even tone, "Your son does not understand. Whatever decision Father Emperor makes is correct."
The Emperor seemed to instantly flare up with anger, "Whack," he threw the petition that hit Xiao Zhen, pointed at him, and lashed out, "Xiao Zhen, all these years I let you attend court, and you've learned nothing at all?"
Xiao Zhen took the hit without much pain or emotion, and his demeanor remained unaffected. He respectfully replied, "Indeed, your son does not know. Father Emperor has never told your son that he needed to understand these things."
The Emperor was momentarily choked up, his face turning iron blue as he stared at him.
