The others also began to murmur complaints.
Princess Ningyang was extremely irritated and in no mood for their complaints. She spoke impatiently.
"Go and get Elder Zhong'an."
Soon, Hua Dingzong was brought before Princess Ningyang.
Princess Ningyang questioned him in detail about what Li Ji had said and done before leaving the Imperial Palace, demanding he recount everything, no matter how trivial.
Hua Dingzong did his best to recall the events, describing the scene to the assembled officials.
From start to finish, Li Ji had said nothing of his plans, nor had he mentioned his destination.
With the Regent King missing at this critical moment, everyone was at their wit's end.
In the end, it was Princess Ningyang who broke the stalemate.
"If all else fails, I will personally go to the city walls and speak with Duke Zhen.
In any case, I am his mother-in-law. He will show me some respect."
