Shortly after Lu Fang returned to the Forbidden City from Yan's Mansion, the news that Yan Song was seriously ill was truly confirmed.
Xu Jie had mixed feelings about this. What he was happy about was that his previous suspicions were confirmed. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be able to successfully take over as the chief minister of the cabinet soon. What was worrying was that with the spread of rumors, the emperor's side, You may feel bad about yourself.
"Sigh, I don't know what your Majesty will think of me, Xu Jie, after hearing these rumors?"
"Does the old man think that I, Xu Jie, am too impatient that I can't even endure the last bit of time left?"
I saw Xu Jie putting the finished memorial aside and thinking this way.
When Xu Jie thought about Jiajing's possible comments about him, the look on his face suddenly turned gloomy, and he couldn't help clenching his fists and muttering silently to himself.
"Damn it, who is behind this? If I catch him, I will peel off his skin and cramps to vent his hatred!"
Xu Jie knew that even if he stood up and explained right now, no one would listen, because he, Xu Jie, was the one who benefited the most from the whole thing!
At this moment, several subordinate officials entered the cabinet and took away the memorials that Xu Jie, Gao Gong, and Zhang Juzheng had processed, and then sent them to the Supervisor of Ceremonies for approval.
Taking advantage of this gap, Xu Jie glanced at Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng without leaving any trace, and thought to himself.
"When Feng Bao came, there were only three of us at the scene. Soon after that, rumors spread that Yan Song was seriously ill. Could it be that one of them was behind it?"
The more Xu Jie thought about it, the more he thought it was possible, and there was a hint of vigilance in his eyes when he looked at Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng.
…
In the Qianqing Palace, at this moment, Lu Fang was standing respectfully beside Jiajing, reporting to him Yan Song's current situation.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly, the current situation of Mr. Yan Ge is really not optimistic!"
"I can see that the imperial doctors at the imperial hospital are really helpless to deal with Mr. Yan Ge's condition. Your Majesty, you see..."
Lu Fang did not continue speaking the rest of the words, because he knew that Jiajing understood what he meant.
After listening to Lu Fang's report, Jiajing had a disappointed expression on his face and immediately waved his hand and gave instructions.
"Well, I know, you should let it out immediately and tell me that I plan to go to the Yan Mansion in person later!"
When Lu Fang heard what Jiajing said, she immediately bowed her head deeply and said respectfully.
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
After Lu Fang finished speaking, he immediately glanced at Jiajing without leaving any trace, and said silently to himself.
"It seems that Your Majesty is going to see Mr. Yan Ge for the last time!"
Just as Lu Fang was stunned, Jiajing's Gujing Wubo voice sounded in Lu Fang's ears.
"Okay, Lu Fang, go out, I want to be alone!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will retire now!"
After that, Lu Fang tremblingly bowed to Jiajing, then turned and left Qianqing Palace.
After Lu Fang left the Qianqing Palace, Jiajing slowly stood up from the dragon chair and began to search around the Qianqing Palace.
"Hey, it's strange. I remember that there are still some elixirs left for me to use for health care from the Imperial Hospital. Why can't I find them all of a sudden?"
"Do I remember putting it here?"
While Jiajing was rummaging around, he saw a green jade box in the corner.
Seeing this, Jiajing immediately took the green jade box in his hand, played with it carefully, and said silently to himself.
"Huh~ I finally found it. This way, when the time comes, I will have a trace to follow!"
After Jiajing finished speaking, he quickly opened the green jade box and saw several flawless yellow-brown pills lying quietly inside.
Jiajing took out a pill and played with it carefully. Then, a vague smell of medicine filled the room.
"Well, it's you!"
After that, Jiajing mobilized his spiritual power to annihilate all the remaining pills in the green jade box, leaving only the one in his hand.
After doing all this, Jiajing put the elixir in his hand back into the green jade box, and took the jade box with him.
…
While all the civil and military officials in the court were still extremely shocked by the news that Yan Song was seriously ill, soon, an extremely heavy news spread.
"Your Majesty is going to Yan Mansion to see Yan Song for the last time!"
As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar in the DPRK and the Central Government, which also broke the last trace of luck in the hearts of many members of the strict party.
In fact, they have always had a lucky mentality, that is, what if Yan Song can survive?
The current news is telling them bluntly: "Quickly give up, Yan Song's condition has deteriorated to the point that His Majesty must go to Yan Mansion in person to see him for the last time!"
Faced with this extremely heavy news, many officials in the imperial court had already lost interest in work, and instead started discussing the matter one after another.
"Hey, have you heard the news that Yan Ge is seriously ill?
"I've heard about it a long time ago. It is said that His Majesty will personally go to the Yan Mansion in the near future to see Mr. Yan Ge for the last time!"
"Ah, then wouldn't Elder Xu Ge be taking over as the chief minister of the cabinet soon?"
"Yes, do any of you know what Mr. Xu Ge likes on weekdays? We can't let this opportunity pass by!"
"Nonsense, if you don't know what to give, wouldn't it be better to just give money?"
"Ah, but will Mr. Xu Ge accept our money?"
"Would you like to know if you try it?"
Dialogues such as the above are constantly happening among civil and military officials in the government and the public, and people's hearts are floating in the government and the public.
Most people want to get a piece of the action. After all, it’s time to place their bets.
…
At this moment, in the Inspectorate, Zhao Zhenji sighed with emotion after learning the news.
"It seems like things are going to change!"
Zhao Zhenji knew very well that when Yan Song died and Xu Jie officially took over as the chief minister of the cabinet, a large-scale liquidation would inevitably begin. By then, most members of the Yan Party would be unable to escape.
After defeating the Yan Party, those key positions in the government will be completely controlled by the people from Qingliu.
After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, he quickly looked away and said to himself.
"Well, I have to be busy again. I wonder if His Majesty will take action to protect Yan Shifan?"
At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside, interrupting Zhao Zhenji's thoughts. Seeing this situation, Zhao Zhenji couldn't help but frown slightly and immediately gave instructions.
"Come in!"
After the words fell, a subordinate official entered the room and respectfully reported to Zhao Zhenji.
"Sir, Hai Rui is waiting outside and said he has something to discuss with you!"
When Zhao Zhenji heard this, the resentment in her heart for being disturbed disappeared instantly. After waving her hands, she immediately gave instructions.
"Well, let him in!"
"Yes, sir!"
Not long after, Hai Rui walked in holding a stack of official documents and said respectfully.
"Xiaguan Hai Rui has met your Excellency!"
Seeing this situation, Zhao Zhenji couldn't help but have a look of doubt on his face, tilted his head and asked.
"Hai Rui, what are you doing?"
Facing Zhao Zhenji's inquiry, Hai Rui responded verbally without any intention of hiding anything.
"Sir, these are all things you need to pass!"
Hearing this, Zhao Zhenji suddenly had a dumbfounded expression on his face, pointed to the empty seat on the table, and immediately gave instructions.
"You don't have to deal with such a small matter yourself. Just leave it to your subordinates. Okay, just leave it there. I will take a look at it later!"
"Yes, sir!"
After Hai Rui put the pile of official documents that Zhao Zhenji needed to read on the table, Zhao Zhenji withdrew his gaze from Hai Rui, sighed, and said helplessly: "You, you are still thinking about these things at this time. !”
When Zhao Zhenji said this, he paused for a moment and continued: "Now the people in the court can be said to be in a state of flux. Everyone is vying to get closer to Xu Jie. Hai Rui, don't you have this ability?" idea?"
Upon hearing this, Hai Rui immediately responded without thinking: "Sir, I don't understand this. I only know that my position today depends on Your Majesty!"
"If one day, I really need to get closer to someone else, that person will only be Your Majesty!"
After hearing what Hai Rui said, Zhao Zhenji's pupils suddenly shrank, and then Zhao Zhenji came back to his senses, with a face full of relief, and said slowly.
"Hai Rui, Hai Rui, I am more and more grateful now for my decision to recommend you to serve in the Inspectorate!"
"It would be nice if there were more people like you!"
(End of chapter)
