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"But the Ministry of Public Relations clearly takes the annual examination and says …" Halfway through his words, Yang He stopped himself. Wei Wenbin was the present empress dowager's nephew, a relative of the royal family. The Ministry of Public Affairs naturally wrote whatever was best and what wasn't good.

"When This King thinks of such a person taking over the position of Minister of the Board of Justice, I feel so stifled that I feel that Lord Yang is not worthy in my place. Sigh." Dongfang Ze sighed and shook his head, while using the corner of his eyes to observe Yang He's expression. Unfortunately, the latter kept his head down, making it impossible for him to see clearly.

The stars in the night sky were like pearls scattered about a black cloth, orbiting around a round moon that was as translucent as a jade wheel and sprinkling down endless silver splendor.

When the last few dishes on the table lost their warmth, Yang He looked at Dongfang Ze, "Your highness must have brought me here not just to say these things, I don't mind speaking bluntly."

"Sure enough, it cannot be hidden from sire." Dongfang Ze lowered his head and smiled. After a gust of cold wind blew by, he withdrew his smile and slowly said, "Would you be willing to be under the command of a greedy little person from now on? If you are willing, then pretend This King didn't say anything. "

Yang He gritted his teeth. He didn't want the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice to fall into the hands of others, but Wei Wenbin was the empress dowager's nephew. So what if he didn't want to?

Dongfang Ze saw through his thoughts. "This king has always admired Lord Yang. As long as you speak up, this king will definitely help you to take back what belongs to you."

Yang He said in a trembling voice, "Even if I manage to get it back, I'm afraid it will be hard to stay seated."

Dongfang Ze understood what he meant and said in an obscure tone, "People do things by their hands. Even that person at the highest point can't really cover the sky with one hand."

Yang He was startled as he stared at Dongfang Ze. "What's the benefit of doing this to the prince?"

Dongfang Ze took a sip of wine and blandly said, "Lord Yang has been an official in the capital for many years, how could he not know this duke's character? This duke does things without asking for help, only asking for this place!" He pointed at his own chest.

Yang He understood what he meant, and clenched his fists tightly, after a fierce battle between the gods, he suddenly stood up and bowed to Dongfang Ze, "I humbly request Your Highness to help this subordinate, if this is possible, this subordinate will be grateful, and from now on, I will follow Your Highness's orders!"

Dongfang Ze personally helped him up and said with a smile, "Lord Yang, you are too serious. Rest assured, I will do my best. Come, let's sit down and discuss in detail."

On the 16th of September, Wei Wenbin had just returned to his residence when he heard a shocking piece of news. After repeatedly confirming that the news was true, he got back into his palanquin with a pale face and urged the sedan bearer to hurry towards Zhaoming Palace. After entering the palace, he didn't head for Cheng De hall, but rather, hurried to Ning Longevity Palace.

He found out that she had gone to the buddhist hall, and then rushed to the buddhist hall. As soon as he arrived at the door, he was stopped by the inner overseer. "Sir Wei, please wait a moment. The empress dowager is inside paying respects to the buddha, you can't disturb her."

Wei Wenbin suppressed the anxiety in his heart with difficulty. "This official has an extremely urgent matter to report to the empress dowager. I hope that eunuch can let me in."

"This is the rule of Ning Shou Palace, please forgive me, Sir Wei." Although the supervisor's words were polite, there was no sign of compromise.

Seeing that the time was running out, Wei Wenbin was so anxious that he began to sweat. "This official has very important matters and needs to see the empress dowager immediately. Otherwise …" Your father-in-law will tell you about it for me? "

"Your servant doesn't dare disturb the empress dowager. Your excellency, you should stay here." The supervisor looked at the color of the sky and said, "It should be ready in another two hours."

"Two hours?" Without waiting for the latter to speak, he took a step ahead and said, "If it wasn't for the fire in my eyebrows, I definitely wouldn't dare to make things difficult for this official. I beg this official to tell him that if the empress dowager were to blame, this official will bear the responsibility and definitely won't implicate this official."

He knew Wei Wenbin's identity and didn't dare to offend him. However, the rules of the Palace were strict, and he didn't dare to intrude on the empress dowager's courtesy. While he was in a dilemma, he caught a glimpse of Yin Qiu walking out from the corner of his eyes. As if he had met with an amnesty, he hurried over and said, "Auntie, it's good that you're out."

Yin Qiu said unhappily, "What's all this fuss about? It's so noisy that the empress dowager can't concentrate on paying her respects to Buddha inside."

The imperial proctor hastened to reply. "To reply aunty, it's Lord Wei who's come. He's clamoring that he has to see the empress dowager. This servant can't stop him no matter what."

It was only after hearing his words that Yin Qiu finally noticed that Wei Wenbin was also present. She relaxed her expression, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Sir Wei."

"Auntie, please get up." Wei Wenbin didn't dare to act arrogantly in front of the empress dowager's most trusted confidant, so he quickly helped her up.

Yin Qiu stood up and said, "Your majesty knows the empress dowager's rules regarding the ritual of buddhism and it's really inconvenient to let you in. If you really have something important to discuss, why don't you have a servant answer for you."

Wei Wenbin knew that Yin Qiu was equivalent to half a master in this Palace. He quickly responded and whispered into Yin Qiu's ears. After listening to him, Yin Qiu asked with a serious expression, "Is this true?"

Wei Wenbin said with a worried frown, "It's absolutely true. If it wasn't for that, why would I be so anxious to see the empress dowager?"

"Milord, please wait here. This servant will report to the empress dowager now." With that, she immediately turned back into the buddhist hall. Not too long after, she walked out again and bowed, "The empress dowager invites the lord of the guard to enter."

"Thank you, Aunt." Wei Wenbin cupped his hands in a salute before following Yin Qiu into the buddhist hall. Upon stepping into the buddhist hall, the tip of his nose was wrapped in a dense sandalwood fragrance, and wisps of light fog-like smoke rose from the holes at the top of the lavender furnace and pervaded the entire buddhist hall.

Empress Dowager Wei had her back facing them as she knelt in front of Guan Yin's portrait, slowly twirling the prayer beads in her hand. Yin Qiu said softly, "Empress Dowager, Lord Wei has arrived."

Just by looking at his back, Wei Wenbin felt his mouth becoming dry. His hands and feet were trembling as he said, "Nephew greets aunt. Aunt is blessedly fortunate."

The latter walked step by step in front of the flustered Wei Wenbin, his dark green skirt flapping behind his. She didn't say anything as he quietly stared at Wei Wenbin, who was being stared at by her uncomfortable looking body. After a long while, he finally couldn't withstand the invisible pressure and fell to his knees, kneeling down on the dark green figure and shakily saying, "Aunt, please forgive me."

Empress Dowager Wei stared coldly at him. "What kind of goods were robbed?"

"Yes …" "Yes …" Wei Wenbin knew that he wouldn't be able to escape before he stepped into Zhaoming Palace, but he still couldn't help but feel a sense of fear when he heard this.

Empress Dowager Wei gave a cold snort. "Since you're unwilling to speak, why have you come to see This Dowager?"

Seeing her angry, Wei Wenbin hurriedly said, "Aunt, please calm your anger. Nephew said that the ten chests were filled with gold and silver objects."