"Ah, you…" The Protector of the Nation had not expected to be contradicted by Lin Xingyi. Although Lin Xingyi was known for his outspokenness, due to the relationship between the Lin Family and the Ducal Residence, as a junior, he rarely contradicted him.
Before the Protector could finish speaking, Lin Xingyi continued, "What Minister Jie has written in his petition merely repeats what the common people say; he is merely passing on their words."
Chancellor Zhang had always sided with the Protector of the Nation, but the affairs of his two daughters had deeply hurt him, so he decided to give the Ducal Residence a warning and, rarely for him, contradicted the Protector of the Nation.
"Protector of the Nation, perhaps what Minister Jie says is putting it lightly. The words actually spreading out there are even harsher. Isn't King Jin also carrying out disaster relief in the afflicted areas? Didn't you send a private letter to inquire?"
