"I shall first apologize on behalf of my Imperial Father, to all of you, and to the realm."
Everyone kept their faces composed and said nothing; those who were giving him face merely cupped their hands and returned a salute.
The new Emperor Qian stepped down from the throne, came below, and walked all the way to the great hall's gate. Gazing into the bustling, chaotic Capital City, he spoke softly.
"Even if you did not hear it directly, you have surely already obtained the original words from the Jade Tablet through other channels.
What I am about to say, some of you have likely already thought of, but did not dare to voice.
My Imperial Father, whatever he may be, is still my Imperial Father.
Whether as minister or as son, or as Emperor Qian, as the lone man of this age, I must exhaust my utmost strength to correct my Imperial Father's momentary folly.
