It is in fact how he do...although it's not entirely empty. Cao Pi really is uncertain where his efforts stand, and Rosinante's question brings it even more sharply into focus. "I've observed some of the Inspector's training sessions," he replies, "but otherwise, no. If it hasn't been publicly reported then I have no idea of the status of anything. My own efforts are falling woefully short." He makes a sour face. "I had a dreadful feeling that the positive strides made at the meeting would fall flat once it was over, but I didn't want to be a pessimist."
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