Lu Jingxing obliged Wanyun, writing her words down as the official response on the memorial.
"The countryside is coarse, and the grains and vegetables grown by peasants are coarse as well. Since My dear minister feels he is of such noble birth, he is hereby forbidden from eating any coarse crops grown in the countryside for three days."
Wanyun watched as Lu Jingxing picked up another memorial, its contents much the same. She remarked, "These ministers really have too much time on their hands!"
Qiu Chi came in to report, "Your Majesty, Duke Rong, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice; the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice; and the Governor of Chang'an request an audience."
Lu Jingxing said, "Have them wait in the Diligent Governance Hall."
Wanyun asked, "Has there been any progress in Widow Song's case? Husband, may I go with you?"
Lu Jingxing replied, "Come along, then."
