After Yang Ning questioned the loyalty of the ministers, one of the ministers stepped forward and tried to explain their side. "Princess Consort, you are misunderstanding our intentions. We did not say that we do not trust Master Jiang or His Highness. However, it was the situation that was making us think twice before making any decision regarding this matter."
"We are the people who serve His Majesty and always wish the best for the Empire. That is why we work day and night, ignoring our family and comfort. Please understand our position and kindly do not accuse us of insulting His Highness which we never intended to do."
"Yes, Your Highness! Please believe in us." The other ministers except Yang Luoyang kneeled on the ground and pleaded simultaneously to Zheng Liang as if chanting a hymn.
