Hua Shunming's words were nothing but self-comfort. He knew that by slapping everyone's faces this time, those people definitely wouldn't just take it lying down.
Empress Zhou reminded him, "Holy Emperor, these civil servants care about their pride the most. Having been made a laughingstock this time, there's no telling where they'll try to get back at you.
"I worry they will try to trip you up next."
Hua Shunming's previous excitement mostly faded at this moment.
The Empress made sense. He just didn't know where these people would make their move next. It seemed he also had to make some preparations in advance.
This was a game of chess. Since it had already started, he wouldn't back down.
He didn't continue showing off here. After giving a few instructions, he took the Chief Eunuch and left the harem, heading to the study.
「Meanwhile.」
