The courtiers watched as the Emperor defended Editor Shao, realizing that he had received a stroke of good fortune. With the Emperor's support, Editor Shao would have the freedom to act as he pleased at the Hanlin Academy and even have influence over the Crown Prince and other princes.
Emperor Xuan expressed his disgust and asked, "What about Qiao… Qiao at Hanlin Academy?"
The Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel responded, "It is Qiao Hongxi, Your Majesty."
"He is no good either!" Emperor Xuan exclaimed, knowing the internal affairs that outsiders were unaware of. "He takes advantage of Strategist Shao's soft-heartedness and bullies him. He is unworthy of his position! Demote him to an ordinary civilian without any rank. If he fails to show improvement, I doubt he can remain at Hanlin Academy any longer!"
