"Mr. Gu, you know, the palace gates are about to close! Without the Emperor's summons, it would be inappropriate for us to report this rashly!"
Self-preservation is a natural instinct; many officials come seeking an audience, but they cannot all be accommodated.
Moreover, Gu Chengyu is merely a Secondary Fifth Rank official, who doesn't even have the qualification to attend court, let alone have an audience with the Emperor.
If the Emperor had summoned him, that would be a different matter. But right now, the Emperor is having his meal, so how dare they disturb him?
"I truly have urgent matters that require an audience with the Emperor, I implore you both to announce it."
Gu Chengyu showed a bit of urgency, reiterating his request once more.
If these two do not let him in, he would have no choice. Even if the Emperor asks about it later, he wouldn't be to blame.
"Then please wait, Mr. Gu, I will announce it!"
