The Emperor Pinches His Waist, and the Chief Minister Is Begging for Mercy Again

"Your Majesty, the Chief Assistant has taken leave of absence." "Okay, I'll go take a look." The next day, "Your Majesty, the Chief Assistant has asked for leave again. He said that he has been feeling cold recently and his voice is extremely hoarse." "That's right. I'll go take a look again." On the third day, "Your Majesty, the Chief Assistant has taken leave again!" "Yes, I..." Before he could say anything, he was interrupted, "Your Majesty, please don't go and see me. I'm afraid that the chief minister will get better soon..."