This case was so shocking that someone immediately reported it to Xiao Guangjing. The Cabinet was completely bypassed.
Shen Bi, who learned of the news from Xiao Guangjing, broke out in a cold sweat and did not immediately dismiss it. He deliberated, "Emperor! This matter is of great importance and should not be decided rashly. Mo Heng and Pei Qin have recently been targeted by evildoers, and the truth of this news is not yet certain. Furthermore, Xiao Guangzhao is still at large. Please think carefully, Emperor!"