A private court session was not usually attended by anyone other than the disputing parties and the Heavenly Emperor. Thus, Xie Jianyu's unexpected appearance was frowned upon by everyone else but Zhang Fengxi.
"Apologies for the intrusion," Xie Jianyu said. "I am just here to bring this bird to attend the court."
Xie Jianyu lightly shook his arm, and the tiny bird that perched on him squealed in agreement.
"Your Majesty, with all due respect, the bird is just going to disrupt the proceeding of the court," Liu Yichen said while gnashing with his teeth.
"Kindly remove the bird from the hall."
Head Eunuch Gao's jaw dropped open in shock. How brazen!
Even Xie Jianyu was momentarily speechless.
