The key point is, when Elder Fang was at court, no one remembered how many significant things he had done, but as soon as Elder Fang left, everyone felt that the court's situation was no longer as stable as before.
Furthermore, Elder Fang's retirement was somewhat related to the Grand Secretary's intent to implement reforms.
With his seniority, his continued presence at court was not conducive to the Grand Secretary consolidating power and issuing commands from the Cabinet.
Elder Fang did not indulge in much small talk, always appearing drowsy. After everyone paid their respects, he slowly said, "Go look at the essays."
"Yes."
The officials gathered around Elder Fang and headed to the hall for reviewing the examination papers.
Shen Mo invited Elder Fang to sit at the Chief Examiner's desk, which Elder Fang did not decline. He picked up the essays already laid out and read through them word by word.
