The few remaining elderly officials in the Imperial Court had mixed feelings, yet they could still stand in the Court, for they were crafty and experienced.
With formidable strength and an absolute sense of the times, they were content to turn a blind eye and stand aside, coldly observing those with unseemly manners vying for power. However, the newly raised "heroic contributors", though despised by the meat eaters, found the sudden wealth and glory overwhelming. Unable to move their feet, shift their gaze, or control their hands, they focused only on the benefits right under their noses, stretching their hands too far and grasping too much, having long forgotten their initial resolve and their place!
Drink today if there's wine today!