"Such self-awareness is not something everyone possesses. It can be said that for the sake of Dayou, you have demonstrated extraordinary selflessness.
Since you have acted with such resolute courage, I cannot bring myself to dishonor your intentions or wound your hearts.
Therefore, I have decided to gift each of you with a painting. Then, your requests will be granted."
As these words were spoken, everyone was stunned, especially the eight individuals, who were dumbfounded. Did they hear it wrong, or did King You really agree to their request to retire to their hometowns?
Was it a hallucination?
Why did he say such a thing?
Does he not realize that once these individuals leave the Imperial Court, it will cause an immediate upheaval? If they truly retire, won't the skies over Dayou change?
