Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 492 Jaw-dropping
the next morning.

Wan'an, carrying a thick memorial compiled based on his many years of sexual experience, waited excitedly and expectantly for the court meeting to end.

The cases of Liang Fang and Peng Hua were not mentioned at the court meeting. The emperor himself did not seem to be in a hurry, and no one took the initiative to bring it up. The Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple did not seem to be in a hurry to report the case.

After the court meeting was over, Wan'an went to ask for an audience with Huai'en and presented him with the memorial he had written himself.

"Lord Wan, what are you doing...?"

Huai En looked at Wan An with a smile.

It seems to be asking, you are a senior official in the court, why do you still not know the rules?

Even if you are a cabinet minister, you should submit memorials through the Ministry of Public Security, and not hand them directly to me. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a private transaction?

Wan An smiled and said, "These are some of the lessons I have learned in my daily life. They are not suitable for presentation at the court meeting. I will have to wait until the court meeting is over before presenting them to you in person.

"I also know that it is not easy to see the emperor, so I will... trouble you, Eunuch Huai."

"hehe."

Huai En couldn't help but smile knowingly.

But in his heart, he looked down on Wan'an.

Although you, Wan'an, are the Prime Minister, you should also know that the authority of the Imperial Household Department is actually higher than yours.

What's more, everyone knows that you, Wan'an, never do any practical work. After I came back, even several colleagues in the Imperial Household Department voluntarily stepped down and made way for more capable people, let alone you?
You're going to force me to do something now?
Wan An also noticed that Huai En's attitude was somewhat ambiguous, and hurriedly said: "This is related to the life of our Majesty, I dare not neglect it!"

"Oh? That needs to be taken seriously."

Huai En had a perfunctory look on his face, but he still took the thick and heavy pile of memorials and put them in his arms. "When I meet Your Majesty, I will take them out and show them to Your Majesty...Does Lord Wan have anything else to say?"

Wan An heard that this was to drive him away, and hurriedly said with a smile: "No, no, although I am old, I am in good health and refreshed. I can climb mountains and look into the distance without even a breath, all thanks to this... Please, Eunuch Huai, please present this memorial to His Majesty... Please!"

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Huai En took Wan An's memorial back to the duty room of the Imperial Household Department.

Because it was not yet time for the emperor to review memorials, Zhu Youtang was having breakfast with his wife in Kunning Palace.

When Qin Chang heard that Wan An wanted to see Huai An alone, he was very curious. He approached Huai En and whispered, "Eunuch Huai, what's the big deal that Wan Ge Lao wants to see you about? Logically speaking, this minister shouldn't meet with our people from the Imperial Household Department in private. Don't scholars always pay attention to rules?"

Huai En smiled and said, "Literati are literati, and Wan'an is Wan'an."

These words were somewhat disrespectful to Wan'an, and seemed to mean that he should be expelled from the ranks of Confucian officials.

"Wan'an said that he wanted to present it to His Majesty in person, but he was too embarrassed to bring it out at the court meeting... I don't know what kind of important memorial he submitted."

In fact, Huai'en's ranking in the Imperial Household Department was lower than that of Tan Chang.

Now it was Qin Chang who came to ask questions. Even though Huai'en looked down on Qin Chang, his former follower, he still took out Wan'an's memorial.

Qin Chang immediately reached out his hand, wanting to take it and open it to check.

Huai En dissuaded him, saying, "It is said that it is to be presented to His Majesty in person, so we'd better not open it casually. Even if we want to read it, we have to wait for His Majesty's permission."

"Yeah."

Qin Chang quickly retracted his hand.

Huai En said: "It is said that there are quite a few people who have impeached Elder Wan and Elder Liu recently, and most of them accuse them of blocking the way for speech... What do you think about this?"

"them……"

Qin Chang didn't expect that Huai En was still paying attention to the opinions of the people in the court about Wan An. After thinking for a while, he shook his head and said, "Although this man is mature, he is not serious. It is a bit despised. But it can't be said that he has done nothing... It's just that he has a tendency to shirk responsibility in his bones." "Haha."

Huai En was overjoyed when he heard this, and looked at Qin Chang with inquiring eyes, as if asking, are you evaluating yourself?

Qin Chang pretended not to see anything and asked again: "Your Majesty, are you still dissatisfied with the current cabinet configuration?"

Huai En shook his head and said, "Your Majesty has grown up after all. No matter what he thinks, he will not tell us. But from our observation, Your Majesty seems to be getting more and more impatient with Elder Wan. If it is possible..."

Qin Chang thought to himself, you are clearly trying to guess your boss' intentions!

In other words, you, Huai'en, have a long history and are a respected senior figure in the palace. Even the emperor has received your favor in the past. That's why you dare to guess the emperor's true thoughts so blatantly and even want me to get on your pirate ship?
Qin Chang casually replied, "It would be the best if I could serve His Majesty and stand with His Majesty. We all think twice before doing anything..."

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By noon, Zhu Youtang was already reviewing memorials in the Qianqing Palace.

Next to them were Qin Ji and Qin Chang, who were helping to present and organize the memorials. At this time, Huai En came in from outside, followed by two young eunuchs, each holding a stack of memorials.

"His Majesty."

Huai En stepped forward to greet him.

Zhu Youtang just looked up at Huai En, nodded slightly, and stretched out his hand to signal Huai En to put the memorial on both sides of the table.

Huai En first took down the memorial and put it away, then solemnly took out a thick copy from his arms and placed it on the top.

Zhu Youtang, who was reading the memorial, noticed Huai'an's unusual behavior and asked curiously, "Huai Daban, what is this?"

"It was a memorial submitted by Lord Wan. It was of great importance, so I specially asked him to put it in the front." Huai En said respectfully, "It was my fault. I shouldn't have seen him take back the memorial privately. I should be punished."

"This……"

Zhu Youtang didn't expect Huai En to accept the penalty right away.

He wanted to comfort him and say to Huai En that it was no big deal. But thinking that Huai En had been teaching him to set rules since he ascended the throne, he had no choice but to nod and say, "Don't do it next time."

What I mean is that you are still at fault, but I won't hold it against you this time.

When Zhu Youtang finished reviewing the memorial in his hand, he immediately reached out and took the one presented by Wan'an, perhaps because he really believed that there was something important written on it that was related to the country.

But when he opened the memorial and read less than two lines, his expression became a little strange.

Qin Ji didn't understand what was going on, so he stepped forward and asked softly, "Your Majesty, is this a very difficult matter?"

Zhu Youtang frowned and forced himself to finish reading the current page. Then he threw it aside, shook his head, and said angrily, "My dear, read it yourself."

Qin Ji looked puzzled, but still picked up the memorial and read it as he was told. It would have been fine if he hadn't read it, but once he did, he was simply... completely impressed by Wan'an.

I really admire that kind of thing!
He was thinking in his heart, Wan'an was looking for trouble and submitted such a messy memorial, which made him the most important person in the court!

Are you making fun of the emperor?

Look what's written on it?
Are you sure this is something a eunuch like me can watch?

Huai En, however, seemed to be fine, and asked innocently, "Your Majesty, I wonder how urgent this matter is? If it is really difficult, let me handle it."

Qin Chang remained silent at this time, he was carefully observing Huai En's reaction.

Qin Chang thought, he didn't let me see it before, is he sure he hasn't seen it himself?

He seems very calm at the moment, but why do I feel that he is sure of winning, or even has everything under control?
Or is it that Huai En is always able to do things so confidently and naturally?
(End of this chapter)