Chapter 409: The Court, Is the Cabinet's Court

ing more benefits to him.""As the first local faction to come into contact with the East Palace, it will set a precedent for how the Crown Prince appeases and reorganizes other provincial factions in...Chapter 409 The Court is the Court of the Cabinet

Wang Tenghuan never intended to beat around the bush from the start.

Because this is the Xizheng Hall, not the Taihe Hall.

This is a private conversation between myself representing the cabinet and the East Palace. It's not like those grand pronouncements made in court where everything needs to be justified and well-documented.

Since it's a private conversation, it's also a game of wits, even more brutal but also more direct. It goes straight to tearing each other apart, just exchanging benefits in a negotiation isn't enough.

"Suspicion, coming from the East Palace."

Wang Tenghuan's words made Li Chen laugh.

"Oh Interesting. Bringing this up to me, huh"

Wang Tenghuan then continued, "Your Highness should know that this matter can be done or not. Humans are not saints, who can be without fault Xu Changqing has no merit but also hard work. Many things can be handled lightly, it depends on your Highness's meaning."

"Wang Tenghuan, this old thing, has made his point so clear. Li Chen let out a light chuckle and said, 'A good person is not without fault, who among the sages and the virtuous is flawless This means that Lord Wang, even if you've made a mistake, you can still make amends'"

Neighbors' money all went crazy.

It turns out I misunderstood.

But, can this be so direct

Is the way of being an official, the middle way, all a lie

Did you just start haggling like we were bargaining for something

Regardless of Qian Shiyan's true feelings, Wang Tenghuan had already spoken: "Although this old minister is elderly, he still wholeheartedly serves the country. Your Highness, please show mercy and allow this old minister to return to the cabinet."

Seeing Wang Teng's true intentions laid bare, Li Chen sneered, "What a clever plan. A left servant of the Ministry of Household in exchange for a university scholar of the cabinet Is there such a good deal in this world"

Wang Tenghuan said with a calm expression, "If this is just a misunderstanding, then it can prove that Xu Changqing is capable and virtuous, worthy of the position of Minister of Household."

"A minister of finance who has gone through hardship and danger, deeply loyal to Your Highness, is a person of great influence."

Fingers tapped slowly on the table, Li Chen remained silent.

Wang Tenghuan didn't speak again, giving Li Chen time to think.

Qian Shiyan didn't even dare to speak, wishing he could hold his breath and stay perfectly still, not even breathing, so as not to attract the attention of the two bigwigs.

After a long silence, when Qian Shiyan was almost unable to hold it in any longer, Li Chen finally spoke, "This palace is feeling tired. You may all leave."

Wang Tenghuan bowed and said, "This old minister takes his leave."

Qian Shiyan saw this and quickly followed up.

After leaving the East Palace, Qian Shiyan could no longer hold back. He grabbed Wang Tenghuan's arm and said, "Teacher, is that it Has the Crown Prince finally agreed to let you return to the cabinet"

Wang Tenghuan slowly shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"Ah!"

Qian Shiyan widened his eyes in astonishment and said, "I don't know!"

Wang Tenghuan turned his head to glance at the East Palace and said in a deep voice, "But since he didn't refuse, it means this matter can be handled. I have already discussed this with several university scholars from the cabinet before. This is all about getting rid of Xu Changqing. If the Crown Prince agrees to let me return to the cabinet, then it would be best. If he disagrees, the cabinet will inevitably force the East Palace to kill Xu Changqing."

"The court, while undoubtedly the court of the Great Qin Empire, is also the court of the cabinet. This is something the East Palace must understand."

Wang Tenghuan smiled coldly and said, “You go back for now. Don't do anything these few days. Wait two days, the East Palace will make a choice.”

The decision on this matter does not rest with you or me, nor with the Cabinet, but with the East Palace.illed with disdain. He said in a languid tone, “Qin State has been weak for so many years, its inherent courage and ambition have long been worn away. The general guarding the southern city gate at th...