"Eunuch Lu, why did your Majesty summon me to the palace this time?"
In front of the east gate of the Forbidden City, Xu Jie couldn't suppress his curiosity. After getting off the sedan, he mustered up the courage to ask Lu Fang.
Lu Fang seemed to have expected that Xu Jie would ask this question. After looking Xu Jie up and down without any trace, Lu Fang said with a half-smile.
"Mr. Xu Ge, I don't need to say anything else. I believe you know what you're talking about, right?"
After hearing this, Xu Jie immediately looked stern, and after looking around, he lowered his voice.
"You mean..."
"Yeah, that's right."
After Lu Fang answered Xu Jie's doubts, she immediately turned her eyes aside and said nothing.
"It seems that my previous guess was correct. His Majesty summoned me to the palace this time, probably just to put me in charge of Yan Song's work temporarily!"
"I have to seize this opportunity and let His Majesty see my ability as Xu Jie."
Immediately, Xu Jie clenched his fists, suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his heart, turned around, and spoke to Lu Fang.
"Let's go there quickly, don't keep His Majesty waiting too long!"
Lu Fang glanced at Xu Jie and responded with a smile.
"Mr. Xu Ge, please!"
…
Forbidden City, Hall of Nourishing Heart.
At this moment, Jiajing was waiting boredly for news about Lu Fang. It was not until a eunuch entered the Yangxin Hall to report that Jiajing felt relieved and immediately gave orders.
"Well, I understand, let them come in!"
When the eunuch heard this, he bowed and left.
After a while, Xu Jie was seen entering the Yangxin Hall under the guidance of Lu Fang.
The moment Xu Jie entered the Yangxin Hall, he knelt on the ground with utmost respect and said in a deep voice.
"I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"
"Well, get up."
Jiajing sat on the dragon chair, turned his gaze to Xu Jie who was kneeling on the ground, and said slowly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After getting Jiajing's permission, Xu Jie just stood up slowly from the ground.
Jiajing glanced at Lu Fang beside him before continuing.
"Xu Jie, do you know about Yan Song's illness?"
When Xu Jie saw Jiajing suddenly mentioning this matter, he suppressed his excitement and responded respectfully.
"Your Majesty, I have heard about this matter, but I have always been unwilling to believe it."
"Old Yan Ge is loyal to the emperor and the country. He has worked so hard for state affairs, but unexpectedly..."
Xu Jie's face was filled with sadness and he choked with sobs and could no longer speak.
Jiajing took in the expression on Xu Jie's face and said to himself.
"This Xu Jie is actually installed here. You must be the happiest after hearing the news about Yan Song's illness!"
Thinking of this, Jiajing suppressed his inner thoughts and immediately spoke.
"But, Mr. Xu Ge, you don't have to worry too much. Mr. Yan Ge is not in any serious condition at the moment, he just needs to rest for a while!"
When Xu Jie heard this, after being stunned for a moment, he put on an ecstatic look and spoke.
"It's so good, so good. I feel relieved to know that Mr. Yan Ge is safe and sound!"
"Mr. Yan Ge is the pillar of the country, and he must not let anything happen easily."
After Xu Jie finished speaking, he added another sentence.
Then, Jiajing looked away from Xu Jie and said with a faint smile.
"Why, Xu Jie, you haven't thought about seizing this opportunity?"
"After all, this is the position of the chief minister of the cabinet!"
After hearing this, Xu Jie's face was full of panic and he immediately responded.
"Your Majesty, I have never thought about this!"
"Wei Chen is thinking about how to solve the current problems of our country and implement your will, so that the people of our country can live a better life!"
After hearing Xu Jie's answer, Jiajing nodded and said.
"Xu Ge's old words are serious, I am still very relieved about you."
"Not to mention anything else, just because you can put aside your pretense of being the second minister in the cabinet and personally preside over the expansion of the national treasury, you have already surpassed most of the officials in my Ming Dynasty!"
When Xu Jie heard this, the respectful expression on his face did not change, and he secretly rejoiced.
"It seems that your Majesty has seen all these previous things."
"Xu Jie, you have to work harder and strive to overthrow Yan Dang as soon as possible. By then, when everyone is in full swing, our Ming Dynasty will not be happy!"
It was precisely because of Jiajing's words that Xu Jie became more determined in his ideals. He secretly made up his mind to expel Yan Dang from the court, leaving no one behind!
Then, Jiajing took advantage of the situation to pick up the teacup on the side, took a sip, and gave instructions.
"In this case, Xu Jie, then the affairs previously handled by Yan Song will be left to you to handle for the time being!"
"As ordered, Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's trust!"
When Xu Jie heard this, he immediately responded in a deep voice.
"Well, Xu Jie, you can go to the cabinet now to see if there is anything missing."
Jiajing waved his hand and gave instructions quite casually.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave."
After Xu Jie responded, he turned around and left the Yangxin Hall.
After Xu Jie left, Jiajing turned around, looked at Lu Fang beside him, and said softly.
"Lu Fang, please tell me what you know."
"Yes, Your Majesty, this is what happened..."
…
After Xu Jie came out of the Yangxin Hall, he rushed to the location of the cabinet without stopping.
In his view, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he wanted to take this opportunity to show his abilities to the emperor. Only by gaining the emperor's approval could he successfully assume the position of chief minister of the cabinet.
At this time, the cabinet was empty, with only a few subordinates busy inside.
After Xu Jie entered it, he found a reason and sent them all away.
After that, Xu Jie quickly found the missing memorial. Just as he was about to leave, the corner of his eye accidentally glanced at the seat that belonged to the chief minister of the cabinet.
I saw Xu Jie put the memorial in his hand aside, then slowly came to the chair, stretched out his hand, and gently touched the texture of the chair. His face was full of intoxication, and his breathing began to quicken.
"The chief assistant of the cabinet, the chief assistant of the cabinet..."
I don't know how long it took, but Xu Jie turned his gaze away and muttered to himself silently.
"Hmph, Yan Song, your position will be mine sooner or later!"
After Xu Jie said this, he picked up the memorial that he had put aside before and left the cabinet without looking back.
…
Night falls, Yan Mansion.
After giving the prescription to Yan Shifan, Imperial Physician Li and the other imperial physicians hurried back to the Forbidden City to resume their duties. Before leaving, he did not forget to tell Yan Shifan that if there was anything he didn't understand, just send someone to the Imperial Hospital to ask.
"Father, the medicine is here!"
I saw Yan Shifan personally carrying the decoction that had been boiled, coming to Yan Song's bed and saying softly.
"Well, leave it there, I'll drink it later."
Yan Song nodded, pointed to the table beside him, and said.
"No, Dr. Li specifically warned before leaving just now that this decoction must be drunk while it is hot, otherwise the potency of the medicine will be reduced."
When Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, he immediately categorically refused.
"If the father is unwilling to drink, then the child will feed the father himself."
After Yan Shifan finished speaking, he picked up the spoon and put it into Yan Song's mouth.
"Okay, okay, I'll do it myself!"
When Yan Song saw this, he sighed and said helplessly.
Ps: The author passed the defense. I am happy. The recent updates are not stable. I will get better soon after I finish my busy work. O_o
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