Don't Be a Coward, Li Zhi

“Your Majesty, must you oppose me?” Empress Wu’s eyes flashed with anger. Li Zhi took a fearful step back, swallowing nervously. “I dare not… No! Li Qing, where is Li Qing?” Li Qinzai, a descendant of three generations of meritorious officials, emerged, restraining Li Zhi’s retreating body and said in a deep voice, “Your Majesty, don’t be a coward, do it!” Li Zhi seemed to have found a savior, clutching Li Qinzai’s sleeve and whispering, “I won’t be a coward, not at all. Li Qing, I authorize you to do it for me!”