At this moment, the scene in the cabinet was still the same as usual, without much change. Everyone was concentrating on the memorial in hand, and no one spoke.
In this rather dull atmosphere, Xu Jie put the finished memorial aside and looked at Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng not far away without leaving any trace.
Since the last conflict at Prince Yu's Mansion due to disagreements between the two parties, to this day, neither party has seen each other again!
Even if they happen to meet each other when they are on duty, both parties will look away tacitly and go their separate ways without interfering with each other.
The cunning Yan Song naturally noticed something was wrong with the atmosphere, but even though he sent people to investigate the cause, he did not get any valuable clues.
"Humph, Xu Jie, you have today too!"
Yan Song thought so, and immediately picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.
At this moment, a rush of footsteps broke the silence of the cabinet.
A subordinate official came in hurriedly, turned his gaze to the direction of Yan Song and Xu Jie, and reported respectfully.
"Sir, Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu is outside asking for an audience!"
When Yan Song heard this, the expression on his face did not change much. Instead, he waved his hand quite casually and gave instructions.
"Well, let Eunuch Lu come in!"
"Yes, Mr. Yan Ge!"
After receiving Yan Song's instructions, the subordinate official turned around and left without even stopping in the cabinet.
Due to the numerous affairs recently, Yan Song has gradually become accustomed to Lu Fang's arrival.
After that, Yan Song turned his gaze to Xu Jie aside and spoke unhurriedly.
"Mr. Xu Ge, in my opinion, it must be His Majesty's side. There is something else we need to do!"
Xu Jie did not comment on Yan Song's statement. In his opinion, Lu Fang's visits to the cabinet have been too frequent in recent times.
"Oh, could it be possible that something happened in the court again? Really, I won't stop all day long!"
At this moment, the subordinate official who had taken the order and left turned back again, followed by Lu Fang who was full of smiles.
Later, under the leadership of Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, everyone stood up from their seats and saluted Lu Fang respectfully.
"I've met Eunuch Lu!"
When Lu Fang heard this, she didn't exchange too many greetings. She turned her eyes to Yan Song and Xu Jie and gave instructions.
"Mr. Yan Ge, Mr. Xu Ge, please come with our family. Your Majesty is here to discuss important matters with you!"
When Lu Fang finished speaking, Yan Song and Xu Jie looked at each other and immediately responded respectfully.
"Yes, Eunuch Lu!"
Seeing Yan Song and Xu Jie agreeing so simply, Lu Fang nodded slightly, withdrew her gaze and said slowly.
"Well, without further ado, let's set off now!"
After that, Yan Song and Xu Jie followed Lu Fang's footsteps and left the cabinet.
As soon as the three of them came down the steps from the cabinet, Xu Jie couldn't restrain his curiosity and asked Lu Fang for information.
"Eunuch Lu, may I ask why your Majesty came to us this time?"
When Xu Jie finished speaking, Yan Song on the side also added.
"Yes, Eunuch Lu, your Majesty is looking for us so anxiously. What happened?"
When Lu Fang heard this, a look of embarrassment suddenly appeared on her face. After a long time, she sighed and said helplessly.
"Mr. Yan Ge, Mr. Xu Ge, this matter involves nobles and the clan, and our family dare not speak nonsense. When you see His Majesty later, be more careful and try not to anger His Majesty!"
After listening to Lu Fang's narration, Yan Song couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, a look of shock appeared on his face, and he subconsciously asked.
"What? The matter that His Majesty came to discuss with us actually involves nobles and the clan!"
Seeing this situation, Xu Jie on the side quickly looked around and saw that no one was paying attention. Then he felt relieved and warned coldly.
"Mr. Yan Ge, please lower your voice. Do you want to make this matter known to everyone?"
After listening to Xu Jie's reminder, Yan Song reacted and immediately turned his gaze to Lu Fang. After considering his words, he lowered his voice and said.
"Eunuch Lu, you just said that the matter your Majesty is going to discuss with us involves the nobles and the clan. What exactly do you mean?"
When Xu Jie heard this, he held his breath and looked at Lu Fang curiously, waiting for his response.
Facing the extremely curious gazes of the two people, Lu Fang thought about it for a long time and seemed to have made up her mind. Then she gritted her teeth and spoke.
"Yesterday evening, British Duke Zhang Rong went to Qianqing Palace in person and met with His Majesty!"
Lu Fang's voice was not loud, but it was like a bolt from the blue, splitting Yan Song and Xu Jie into pieces!
After that, Yan Song's face was full of disbelief, and he confirmed to Lu Fang.
"Eunuch Lu, you must have read correctly, that is the British Duke Zhang Rong!"
British Duke Zhang Rong was one of the few nobles in the Ming Dynasty who still retained military power, and his status was extremely noble. Even though Yan Song had been the chief minister of the cabinet for more than 20 years, he had to smile when he saw Zhang Rong and did not dare to disobey him at all.
Although it is not clear what the specific content of the conversation was, it is definitely not a trivial matter for British Duke Zhang Rong to come forward in person!
Thinking of this, Yan Song and Xu Jie had secretly raised their inner vigilance to the highest level.
Seeing this situation, Lu Fang glanced at Yan Song and Xu Jie quite indifferently, and then urged them.
"Mr. Yan Ge, Mr. Xu Ge, let's set off now. Don't keep His Majesty waiting too long!"
After listening to Lu Fang's reminder, Yan Song and Xu Jie just recovered from their previous shock and responded respectfully.
"Yes, Eunuch Lu!"
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"Excuse me, Mr. Yan Ge, Mr. Xu Ge, please wait here for a moment. We will go in immediately and inform His Majesty!"
Outside the Qianqing Palace, before Lu Fang stepped up the stairs, she turned around and gave these instructions to Yan Song and Xu Jie who were waiting there.
"Eunuch Lu, please!"
After Yan Song and Xu Jie heard this, they quickly bowed their hands to Lu Fang and said respectfully.
Hearing this, Lu Fang nodded and without hesitation, stepped straight up the stairs of Qianqing Palace.
Looking at Lu Fang's leaving figure, Xu Jie looked back and joked with a smile.
"Mr. Yan Ge, it seems that we have to be in the same boat today!"
When Yan Song heard this, a smile appeared on his face and he responded.
"Yes, Mr. Xu Ge, we have to be in the same boat today!"
After that, the two of them fell into deep thought and didn't say another word.
In the Qianqing Palace, at this moment, Lu Fang looked at Jiajing who was sitting on the dragon chair and reported respectfully.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Xu Ge have arrived and are waiting outside!"
When Jiajing heard this, he responded in a subtle way and immediately gave instructions.
"Well, I understand, let the two of them come in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it now!"
Soon after, a high-pitched voice was heard, which brought Yan Song and Xu Jie, who had been deep in thought, back to reality.
"Xuan, Yan Song and Xu Jie come to see you!"
Hearing this, Yan Song gave a wry smile, then turned his gaze to Xu Jie aside and said.
"Mr. Xu Ge, let's go in!"
"Um."
(End of chapter)
