"Master, you look pale. What did the Emperor summon you to the Imperial Study Room for?" Mei Ying asked anxiously.
Shao Zhengru glared at her fiercely, "The Emperor demanded that I resign from my official position!"
"What? How could the Emperor do such a thing?" Shao Mingyang exclaimed loudly.
Shao Zhengru slapped him across the face, the smack landing on his cheek, "You think I'm not humiliated enough, is that it?"
"Father, I'm just indignant on your behalf. How can the Emperor, the ruler of a nation, force a minister to resign?"
"Yes, Master, could it be that the Fifth Prince said something to the Emperor behind your back?"
Shao Zhengru took a deep breath, suppressing his rage, "It was clear from the Emperor's words—if I didn't resign voluntarily, I would likely face imprisonment. In the end, it's all because of the disaster you caused!"
