"The responsibilities tied to the venerable seat of the Hierarch, Jia Mu(家母), are matched only by the great power bestowed upon it. Thus, how are we to leave the matters of the Wing to someone who is, so evidently, unprepared for the task? Given the present circumstances, our hands may be forced to call to vote the motion of no confidence." Yuanchun tells Xichun, who now sits on the throne.

"So if you won’t cooperate with us, we will—"

Xichun interrupts Yuanchun.

"No, I’m not the one who needs to cooperate. I am the Hierarch."

"Besides, your “us” is done."

Then Xichun looks around the room. "Respected members of the board, I believe I have clearly explained my will. Forget about all of your under-the-table deals..."

"And vote with your hearts, not your wallets. What do you believe Hongyuan needs?"

"You seem very confident, Xichun. In case you didn't know, winning those 'exams' has nothing to do with guaranteeing the results of the vote of no confidence."

And then there's the murmuring about Yuanchun.

"Harrumph... Tsk... It's true. With how often she's changing the conditions of these tests and votes, we can hardly trust her to be consistent." A flustered woman comments.

"That is indeed in stark contrast with the Hierarch, who promised thirty days of return time and met it precisely on the dot. It is clear which one of them should provide more stability for administrative purposes." A rotund and obsequious man adds.

"I... I must've misjudged her in the past. She's not petty, she knows when to be serious, and I think she's got a good grip on the gravity of war without being consumed by the fear of it. And... ahem, she remembered my name." Shi Huazhen gives his vote.

There's been an issue of people forgetting that poor man's name.

Then Shi Sijing.

"With her eloquence, strategic prowess, and boldness, I believe that the current Family Hierarch is well-qualified for her position. I also have faith that she will not ill-treat those of lower station than her."

Wang Qingshan gives her vote, remembering how Xichun treated her little brother.

"If she's got the handle of how to treat the heart of the smallest child, then I believe she has the capacity to tend to the hearts of those larger as well."

"While I would be remiss to judge so quickly, she has shown remarkable change and improvement over a short period of time. I say she is someone of rare talent we mustn't lose so easily." Wang Zhao gives his vote too.

Everyone votes for Jia Xichun to remain as Hierarch.