"I'm a representative of the party, committed to serving the people and pursuing their best interests—it's both my duty and a matter of trust bestowed by the Imperial Court. How could I easily delegate these governmental responsibilities to others?"
"Wouldn't that be a betrayal of both the Imperial Court and the people?"
"If you've truly recovered, feel free to resume your office duties tomorrow. I have full confidence in your ability to handle the job excellently!"
Don't even consider taking on tasks that aren't rightfully yours.