The ministers accused by the Princess of Annan instead hope that the matter of the Northern Border will come to light, so that it can divert the emperor's attention, and perhaps they can avoid disaster because of it.
In order to deflect the trouble eastwards, these ministers are using all means to inquire about the situation in the Northern Border, but unfortunately, they haven't uncovered a single useful piece of information.
Now, apart from the emperor, only Prince Chu knows what has truly happened at the Northern Border. Many ministers went to seek information from those who support the ministers in Prince Chu's faction, spending a significant amount on bribes to find out.
Even the ministers in Prince Chu's faction wish to know what occurred at the Northern Border, so that they can prepare and perhaps take action. However, Prince Chu does not meet with them. There's no choice but for them to seek Minister Li.
