C724 A Wise Man Submits to the Circumstances

Upon entering, Gao Shaoyi had been pondering how to crack a joke and respond to the question at hand. To his surprise, the Emperor proved to be more down-to-earth than he was, having no time to spare for his antics. The Emperor spoke directly, explaining why they were alone.

"You needn't say anything else; just answer my question directly. We don't need to beat around the bush