It's hard to say when it started, but speaking the truth has become a matter of ridicule. When you face injustice and seek fairness, it gradually turns into a naïve and laughable act.
When everyone takes pride in their cunning schemes, does anyone still remember the dreams they cherished as children?
Shen Yue knew well that the Song Dynasty Court had been corrupt for a long time. Slowly working toward change might never lead to the moment of reform, so he chose thunderous words in the hope of awakening some minds.
He did not expect everyone to suddenly see the light—but if a few people could understand his intentions, that would already be a good outcome. Shen Yue also knew that such discourse, in the eyes of most court officials, would merely be seen as the ravings of a madman, yet he resolved to bear all the counterattacks that might come his way.
"Everyone makes mistakes,"
Shen Yue said softly, "Parents make mistakes, spouses make mistakes, even emperors are prone to error."
