Yu Zhen knew that the Grand Elder had his frustrations and disagreements, but he thought it was stemming only from their differences in views on policies. They clashed on this particular issue of the Trading Companies numerous times, but never so violently and explicitly, simply exchanging counter arguments that never even reached the sincerity and openness of the arguments about the two Trading Companies that they made today.
However, this was different. This completely shattered the image that Yu Zhen had of Grand Elder Ro as his benefactor and backer. Of the man who believed in his vision and thus supported him.
"Y-you~… never…", he stuttered, too shocked to have a coherent thought.
