"Since the extermination of the An Family's main sect, the An descendants have withered away. Thus, the Empress Dowager has relied on the Grand Councillor to govern the nation. Yet now, nearly ten years have passed, and the An Family has risen to power, forming their own faction. The tale of the cunning rabbit's demise… surely the Grand Councillor understands."
The Prince of Jing spoke slowly and deliberately:
"Grand Councillor, over the years, those beneath us have been the ones vying for power. You and I, seeing each other day in and day out, have no true enmity between us. I know the Grand Councillor's devotion to public service, so I ask that you now consider the affairs of the court."
Grand Councillor Lin said nothing, his aged eyelids drooping as though lost in thought.
After a long pause, he finally asked:
"The meaning of the prince's request is…?"
