The Emperor and the Crown Prince wish to decree a general amnesty throughout the realm, but matters are not as simple as that. Someone has to draft the imperial edict, right?
Unfortunately, the one on duty today in the Taiji Palace is Wei Zhi, and as soon as he received this imperial command, he put down his pen and said first, "The matter of amnesty has wide-ranging implications. Let us confirm with His Majesty again before proceeding."
The eunuch who came to deliver the edict said, "His Majesty's intent is to issue the edict immediately, taking advantage of the slightly improved condition of the Empress to exert one more effort and pray for a blessing. Perhaps she will get better."
