I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 447 The Uneasy Three

"Well, Huang Jin, what did he come to see me for?"

After Jiajing listened to the eunuch's report, countless possibilities flashed through his mind. Immediately, Jiajing came back to his senses and ordered so.

"Okay, let him in!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After listening to Jiajing's order, the guiding eunuch quickly took the order and left. Not long after, Huang Jin stepped into the Qianqing Palace.

The moment Huang Jin entered Qianqing Palace, he subconsciously cast his eyes on Jiajing, and before Jiajing could ask him a question, he knelt down respectfully on the ground and said in a deep voice.

"Slaves kowtow to Your Majesty!"

When Jiajing heard this, after looking Huang Jindu up and down, he gave orders in a leisurely manner.

"Well, get up, Huang Jin!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After getting Jiajing's permission, Huang Jin just slowly got up from the ground.

After that, Jiajing looked away from Huang Jin and asked with great interest.

"Huang Jin, what do you want from me?"

Seeing Jiajing asking himself why, Huang Jin responded without thinking.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this servant has indeed something important to report!"

After that, Huang Jin took Yang Zongtai's official document out of his sleeve and continued to add.

"Your Majesty, the official document in the hands of this servant was submitted step by step by Yang Zongtai, the prefect of Quanzhou. When the servant was approving the memorials by the Supervisor of Ceremonies, I accidentally discovered this official document, so I came here to report this to Your Majesty!"

After Huang Jin finished speaking, he lowered his head and raised the official document in his hand above his head.

After listening to Huang Jin's report, Jiajing's face was full of doubts, and he subconsciously asked, "Yang Zongtai?"

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang on the side, without waiting for Jiajing's order, immediately stepped forward to take the official document from Huang Jin's hand, and handed it to Jiajing respectfully.

"His Majesty!"

"Ah."

After Jiajing took the official document from Lu Fang's hand, without the slightest hesitation, he immediately browsed the above content.

Time passed by, and Jiajing quickly scanned the content of the official document from beginning to end, and the expression on his face gradually became gloomy.

I saw Jiajing put the official document in his hand aside, sneered, and then said.

"Okay, okay, the court gave them so much power, but they used it to make money?"

Although Jiajing's voice was the same as usual, no one could hear any emotional fluctuations, but based on Huang Jin and Lu Fang's understanding of Jiajing, they knew that the emperor was really angry.

Seeing this situation, Huang Jin and Lu Fang knelt down on the ground and begged Jiajing.

"Please calm down, Your Majesty!"

When Jiajing heard this, he glanced over Huang Jin and Lu Fang, his tone softened a lot, and he immediately gave instructions.

"Both of you, get up, this matter is none of your business."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Regarding Jiajing's order, Huang Jin and Lu Fang did not dare to disobey in the slightest. After the two got up from the ground, Jiajing's ancient well without waves sounded in the room.

"Lu Fang, go and call Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan to me, and I will ask them clearly in person!"

When Lu Fang heard the words, his expression immediately turned serious, and he responded respectfully.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

……

Ever since Gao Gong ordered someone to submit the official document to the Supervisor of Rituals, the atmosphere in the cabinet has become quite depressing.

Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan knew that no matter what, they couldn't escape their ties.

If it is necessary to divide the pot between these three people, Gao Gong, as the Minister of Maritime Trade, should bear the main responsibility, while Yan Shifan, as the right supervisor of Maritime Trade, is responsible for the personnel, promotion, assessment, etc. of the Maritime Trade Department, and should bear the secondary responsibility.

As the left supervisor of Maritime Trade, Zhang Juzheng is responsible for the accounts, finance, taxation, etc. of the Maritime Trade Department, and he needs to bear the least responsibility.

At this moment, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan were all frowning, and had no intention of dealing with the memorials in front of them.

At this moment, Yan Song on the side seemed to see the thoughts of several people, put the brush in his hand aside, and reminded: "Your Majesty will let you go there later. After you see His Majesty, you must express your attitude, otherwise, things will be troublesome!"

When Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong heard this, expressions of gratitude appeared on their faces at the right time, and they said respectfully.

"Thank you, Mr. Yan Ge, for your suggestion!"

Several people knew very well in their hearts what attitude Yan Song was referring to. Yan Song was implying to them that those officials who committed crimes must be severely punished without any appeasement!
At this moment, only the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the cabinet, a subordinate employee hurried into the cabinet, looked around, and respectfully reported.

"Old man, Mr. Lu is out to see you!"

Hearing this, Xu Jie took his eyes away from the subordinate and gave instructions.

"Well, let Eunuch Lu come in!"

"Yes, old Xu Ge!"

After receiving Xu Jie's order, the subordinate did not stop any longer, and immediately took the order and left.

Not long after, Lu Fang was seen stepping into the cabinet under the guidance of the previous subordinate.

Seeing Lu Fang coming, Yan Song quickly got up from his seat and led the crowd to say hello to Lu Fang.

"Wait, I've seen Eunuch Lu!"

"Ah."

Lu Fang didn't exchange too many greetings, but nodded slightly to Yan Song in response.

After that, Lu Fang glanced over Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan, and said slowly.

"You three, come with our house, His Majesty wants to see you!"

Even though the three of them had been mentally prepared before this, when this moment actually arrived, a little panic still appeared on the faces of the three of them.

Immediately afterwards, after the three of them looked at each other, they said in unison: "Yes, Eunuch Lu!"

Hearing this, Lu Fang sighed helplessly, and immediately said, "Let's go, don't waste time!"

After Lu Fang dropped these words, she turned and left. Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan saw this situation, and hurriedly followed Lu Fang's footsteps.

Along the way, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan were all in a state of anxiety. They didn't know what was waiting for them next.

And Lu Fang seemed to have sensed what the three of them were thinking, and stopped abruptly. Seeing that there was no one around, she turned around and said in a low voice, "Let me tell you, His Majesty was furious after learning about this. When you see Your Majesty later, you should pay more attention!"

After the three of them listened to Lu Fang's reminder, expressions of gratitude appeared on their faces, and they responded respectfully: "Thank you, Eunuch Lu, for your suggestion!"

Hearing this, Lu Fang looked away from the three of them, and said slowly: "Let's go, let's not make His Majesty wait too long!"

……

"You wait here, I will go in and report to His Majesty!"

After leading Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifeng Na to the designated place, Lu Fang turned around and exhorted the three of them.

"Eunuch Lau Lu is here!"

Seeing this situation, the three of them quickly saluted Lu Fang respectfully.

Hearing this, Lu Fang nodded slightly, then turned and left, heading towards the Qianqing Palace.

After Lu Fang left, Yan Shifan looked at the ground casually, and said slowly: "Tell me, what will His Majesty do with us later?"

Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng couldn't answer Yan Shifan's question, so they chose to remain silent.

At this moment, a thin voice sounded, interrupting everyone's thoughts: "Xuan, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Yan Shifan have an audience!"

(End of this chapter)