Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

Hearing the commotion, everyone turned to look and saw the Deputy Envoy of the Palace Gate rushing over in a rage, accompanied by a Chamberlain. Clearly, he had secretly gone to fetch reinforcements after realizing the situation was not right!

"Greetings, Vice Envoy Shi!" Everyone quickly stood at attention and bowed in greeting.

Only Gao Zhao and Wei Xun, whose hair was being pulled by him, remained in the same position, one standing and one lying down, without bowing.

When Wei Xun saw Vice Envoy Shi arrive, he was not happy at all. Instead, his heart sank and he closed his eyes in anguish!

Being humiliated like this by subordinates is a huge blow to one's reputation and will severely damage one's image in the eyes of superiors, jeopardizing one's career prospects!

No matter how well he performs at work in the future, when it comes time for promotion, as long as someone mentions: "He's the one whose hair he was pulled and who was crawling on the ground by his subordinates..."

That one sentence alone was enough to ruin most of his future.

It's ruined!

At that moment, he felt a deep sense of regret!

He knew Gao Zhao was bold, but he never imagined he was this bold!

He had heard about the last time Zhao Dunwen was dealt with. Although it was a case of the inferior overthrowing the superior, which seemed outrageous, he didn't think it was a big deal. It was just using someone else's strength against them, and everything was still within the rules!

Ultimately, it was Zhao Dunwen's carelessness that caused the problem!

However, when he dealt with Gao Zhao, he used the rules to deal with him. He just didn't expect that Gao Zhao would dare to beat up his superior!

This is a mutually destructive, suicidal fighting style!

This was completely beyond his expectations. The Gemensi was a prestigious place, where not only was the examination process fast and promotions quick, but one could also come into contact with the emperor and important officials in the court. No one who could get a job here would not cherish this opportunity!

If you are being suppressed and ostracized by yourself, you should at least swallow your anger and endure it, even if you don't take the initiative to humble yourself!

Such things can be tolerated and will pass; who would risk their future for a mere act of pity?

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't understand how Gao Zhao dared to hit someone!

This was not a political game at all; it was a mutually destructive and mutually destructive tactic that completely defied all his calculations.

Even more recently, Gao Zhao had threatened to drag him to the emperor's court to file a complaint and expose this scandal to the emperor himself.

Wei Xun's scalp burned from being gripped so tightly, and his blood rushed to his head. He felt ashamed, angry, and regretful. Looking at Gao Zhao, who was still expressionless, he suddenly realized that this bastard was a mad dog and could not be judged by common sense at all!

Vice Envoy Shi's gaze swept across the chaos in the hall, landing on the floor where Wei Xun's hair was being grabbed, looking utterly disheveled. Then he saw Gao Zhao, calm and unyielding, his grip showing no sign of loosening. His face turned ashen, and he shouted sternly:

"Gao Zhao! Let go at once! What kind of behavior is this! The Gemensi government office is not a place for you to engage in private brawls!"

The colleagues in the hall held their breath, not daring to make a sound. No one dared to get involved in the chaotic situation that had spiraled out of control, for fear of getting burned. Each of them could only steal glances at the situation in the hall.

"I won't let go!" Gao Zhao's tone was resolute, leaving no room for negotiation!

Everyone was stunned. They didn't expect Gao Zhao to not even give face to the deputy envoy in charge of the Gate Gate Division, and just stand back like that!

Deputy Envoy Shi's face also darkened. He looked coldly at Gao Zhao without saying a word. He remained silent for a full two breaths, creating a suffocating atmosphere. Everyone around felt like they couldn't breathe.

Gao Zhao, however, remained calm and composed, meeting his gaze with unwavering determination and no intention of backing down.

"Gao Zhao, do you know what the consequences will be if you do this?" Vice Envoy Shi finally spoke.

"I know!" Gao Zhao nodded calmly.

Deputy Envoy Shi's expression softened, and he didn't press further. Instead, he asked gently, "Have you suffered some injustice? You can tell me, and I will definitely stand up for you!"

"I didn't act out of anger because I felt wronged!" Gao Zhao knew this kind of rhetoric all too well. If he went along with him and stopped there, he would only be marginalized and become the subject of gossip and ridicule, with no chance of ever getting ahead again.

"When I was in school, I learned the principle of choosing the lesser of two evils, and I also know how to weigh the pros and cons!"

As Gao Zhao spoke, his expression became more and more serious, and his voice became more and more forceful.

"Today, he abused his power to issue false orders, publicly distorting the facts and thus humiliating me. This is utterly unjust!"

"I initially wanted to swallow my anger and let things slide, but then I thought, if everyone chose the same path when faced with such injustice, how could justice be served?"

"Although I am a military officer, I have studied the classics! I can distinguish between personal gain and the public good! Such unhealthy practices must not be allowed to continue! Today I will take him before the officials to seek justice and set things right!"

His words were powerful and resounding, echoing throughout the hall.

Everyone in the hall, from the gatekeepers to the interpreters, was astonished, and Vice Envoy Shi's lips twitched.

None of them expected that Gao Zhao would elevate a private power struggle between superiors and subordinates to the level of "public justice versus private interests." His righteous and awe-inspiring words left others speechless, unable to refute him.

If I didn't know what kind of person you are, I would have actually believed it!

The problem is that they've already raised the issue to a much higher level, so what can you do?

We can't very well publicly rebuke him for spouting nonsense and disregard public justice. If we did that, the memorials from the censors and officials would pile up on the emperor's desk.

Political correctness is fundamental to being an official.

On this point, let alone a mere Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Palace, Shi Feng, even the Emperor himself would not dare to openly defy him.

But Gao Zhao wouldn't take the opportunity to back down, and instead made things worse. If we don't give him an explanation today, things might not end well.

Deputy Envoy Shi feigned fury, turning to the interpreter beside him, "How could this be!"

"That's true..." The interpreter glanced at Wei Xun, hesitated slightly, and then replied, "This morning, Wei ordered Gao Zhihou to be transferred to organize and file the congratulatory messages. Just now, he flew into a rage in the hall, angrily rebuking Gao Zhihou for abandoning his post!"

Wei Xun, whose hair was being grabbed and who was being dragged to the ground, felt a chill run down his spine.

Gao Zhao didn't mention his grievances, only talking about justice. Now things are in trouble!

Conflicts with subordinates are matters of official business, but violating justice is a matter of character!

Wei Xun dared not delay any longer and hurriedly said, "Vice Envoy Shi, it's all a misunderstanding. I simply forgot the order I gave this morning. This is my fault. I apologize and accept the punishment!"

Now that things have come to this, he doesn't care about saving face anymore. He just wants to downplay the seriousness of the matter and minimize the losses.

Vice Envoy Shi ignored him and looked at Gao Zhao, saying, "When problems arise within the Gemensi Bureau, they should be resolved internally, rather than being reported to the Emperor at every turn. If you do that, what will others think of you?"

"You are also a member of the Imperial Household Department. Whether for official or personal reasons, you shouldn't be bypassing your superiors to file a complaint!"

Seeing that things had calmed down enough, Gao Zhao hesitated and said, "But Wei Xun said you've all been taken care of by him and will only trust him, not me! I'm afraid you'll protect each other and bully an honest man like me!"

Deputy Envoy Shi: "..."

Everyone: "..."

No, how do you manage to pull Shangguan's hair while saying such aggrieved things?