i, unable to interject, felt a mixture of anger and envy. He gritted his teeth and said: “This is a poetry gathering, not a place for your rambling nonsense. All present are the most accomplished poet...ong, this palace will not show leniency.Li Chen's words sounded to the civilian officials more like a threat veiled as concession.They answered confidently, "Your Majesty's command will be obeyed."Loo...