The Doctor Tian Tai Zhi Li, a man past fifty, was scared half to death. He knelt on the floor, trembling uncontrollably.
Divinations were determined by the heavens. One couldn't just demand a re-reading simply because they disliked the outcome. Doing so would render the results completely inaccurate.
But at this moment, the Doctor Tian Tai Zhi Li didn't dare bring this up.
When the Empress Dowager said to do it again, he hastily agreed.
"Empress Dowager, please calm your anger. This humble servant will perform the reading again at once."
Under the silent gazes of everyone present, the Doctor Tian Tai Zhi Li finished the second divination.
He had learned his lesson this time. He was no longer so direct, instead explaining the result in a more roundabout and tactful manner.
