step, causing Zhao Rui not only to fail to escape successfully but also to be pushed closer to Li Chen.Zhao Rui's chest was pressed against Li Chen, their noses almost touching. They could clearly fe...Chapter 386: The Cabinet Takes Action

"Where do we start" Zhao Xuanji asked.

Zhang Biwu and Fu Yuzhi smiled at each other and said, "Xu Changqing, how are you"

"The Ministry of Revenue..."

Zhao Xuanji thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "The Ministry of Revenue is possible. There are many points to start with. Xu Changqing is also very important to the East Palace. Using his life to exchange the East Palace's compromise is feasible."

Fu Yuzhi and Zhang Biwu stood up and said, "Since the elder has nodded, then the two of us will go to do it."

Waving his hand, Zhao Xuanji said: "Go ahead. The past year saw that rising star from the East Palace take us by surprise many times. Now it's time for him to see that the inner cabinet, having helped the royal family manage government affairs for so many years, still has some deterrent power."

After Deng Yuzhi and Zhang Biwu left, Zhao Xuanji slowly walked out of the hall and stood under the eaves, looking at the white snow in the courtyard. He said softly, “This winter seems particularly cold and long this year. I wonder what it will be like here next year at this time.”

Just as I was feeling this way, Zhao Xuanji suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure flashing past the gate leading to the back garden.

"Tài Lái, come here!"

Zhao Xuanji let out a reprimand, causing Zhao Tai to meekly emerge from behind the door and come before Zhao Xuanji, respectfully saying, "Father, your son greets you."

Zhao Xuanji said impassively, "Since you're here to pay respects, why are you being so secretive Where are you going"

Zhaotailai knew he couldn't hide it from his father, so he gritted his teeth and replied: "I plan to, I plan to go out and have a gathering with some friends."

“Today is New Year's Day, everyone is at home. At this time, if anyone dares to invite you out, they are definitely not a good friend. You are not allowed to go out, stay home, and don't go anywhere.” Zhao Xuanji scolded.

Zhao Tailai drooped his eyebrows and said, "Father, I haven't gone out for several days at home, and I've gotten sick from being bored."

"Yesterday the capital city was just sealed off, and today although it's been lifted, the streets are full of Jinyiwei and Yulinwei. What do you go out to do on this sensitive day Aren't you afraid of attracting too much attention" Zhao Xuanji reprimanded.

Zhao Tailai said unhappily, "Father, you are at least the chief minister and elder advisor of the court. Are you so afraid of the Crown Prince"

"My son, there's no need to be secretive. Today, I went out to attend a poetry gathering. At this gathering, we will showcase our poems and essays for sale. The proceeds from the sales will be used to aid the disaster victims."

Zhaotai's words made Zhao Xuanji's eyebrows twitch.

"Who organized it"

Zhaoxuanji's question deeply wounded Zhaotailai's pride. He retorted indignantly, "In your eyes, can I not organize such a poetry gathering"

"Humph."

Zhao Xuanji snorted coldly: "Those poetry gatherings you organized were nothing but a bunch of friends drinking and carousing, with a few courtesans for company. You call that a poetry gathering And you even claim to be raising funds for the disaster victims If any of you had such foresight, I wouldn't have to spend every day berating your incompetence."

Zhao Tailai opened his mouth, but he lacked the courage to retort.

Finally, he could only dejectedly say: "Yes, it was organized by Wen Wang's son."

"King Wen!"

Zhao Xuanji's eyes flashed.

Duke Wen is one of the most powerful princes in the current court, and also the younger brother of the current Emperor Taixing. He was extremely favored by the late emperor in his early years. If it weren't for Duke Wen's mother having a low status and her family lacking any influence or foundation in the court, it is uncertain whether Taixing would be the emperor today.

It was precisely because of this that the late emperor, when granting fiefs, gave Wenwang the land of abundance in the south as compensation.

For so many decades, Wen Wang's army numbered over 100,000, strong and mighty with immense wealth, truly a powerful vassal king.death""Those students' saliva could drown your entire palace."Wang Tenghuan was lectured so badly that his face flushed red and then pale. He felt that everything Zhang Biwu said, both explicitly and...