In the Imperial Court, the Eunuch in charge of announcing declared, "Court is dismissed!"
The court officials bowed and performed the ritual salute, "We respectfully see off His Majesty."
The Emperor strode down from the throne like a shooting star, heading towards the Star Palace.
After the Emperor had left, numerous court officials dusted off their bottoms and got ready to leave.
Some officials dilly-dallied, unwilling to depart, and even in front of the hall, they were still arguing about something. Among those who were reluctant to leave were the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Personnel.
Xue Ping glanced at these dawdling people, concealing a hint of disdain. He slightly bowed his hands and said humbly to the Minister of Rites and others, "Esteemed sirs, I shall take my leave first."
Having said that, he walked off first, followed by a small group of people.
