Oh, Pan Hong's Daughter

Once the imperial decree was issued, the officials knew the matter could no longer be changed. They immediately skipped over it and moved on to the next issue.

The disaster relief situation in South of the Yangtze, and Xue Shao's dereliction of duty.

Although Wang Zhen dearly wished to make a grave issue of Xue Shao's dereliction, hearing the Emperor inquire so carefully into the disaster in South of the Yangtze made him realize that, in the Emperor's heart, handling the disaster there mattered more than dealing with Xue Shao. He could only temporarily suppress his desire to kill Xue Shao.

Xue Shao then gave a detailed report on the disaster in South of the Yangtze and proposed, "This subject is willing to atone for his crimes through meritorious service and travel to South of the Yangtze to provide disaster relief."

Wang Wen was the first to object. "The Censorate will send other officials. You should remain in the Capital City and accept your punishment."

Wang Zhen went even further, directly suggesting to the Emperor, "His Majesty, Censor-in-Chief Wang Wen once held office in South of the Yangtze and has inspected the region before. He is also an incorruptible official. Why not send him south for disaster relief?"

The Emperor asked Chen Xun, "What does Your Majesty's loyal subject Chen think?"

Chen Xun said, "This subject believes Censor Xue is quite suitable, but his rank is too low. Even with an imperial command, he may struggle to command respect. It would be better to send another court official and have Censor Xue assist from the side."

"Who else in court is suitable?"

Chen Xun said, "Yu Qian, Left Vice Minister of War, is suitable."

Yu Qian immediately stepped forward and also expressed his willingness to go.

The Emperor asked, "Besides