"He can forget about it!"
The memorial was flung to the ground. All the eunuchs and court ladies in attendance knelt down. When the emperor flew into a rage, no one dared to look at his face.
"Prime Minister Lu, even if the emperor is unaware, you should know that the Regent once promised never to touch military power. What do you mean by this now? Recommending his man as the vice - minister of the Ministry of War. Are you going to hand over my kingdom to him?"
"Your Majesty, please calm down!"
Lu Wenhan knelt on the ground with his head bowed. He couldn't help but feel a bit resentful towards Shang Luoshu, who was kneeling beside him. It was truly a deliberate challenge for Lord Jing to entrust this matter to him.
After Shang Mozheng left that day, Shang Luoshu went to the Prime Minister Lu's mansion to discuss with Lu Wenhan how to deal with this matter. Both of them knew the current emperor's personality very well. Finally, they reached a consensus to hide General Feng's matter.
In this way, how to get the emperor's consent to hand over the position of the vice - minister of the Ministry of War to the Regent's faction became the biggest problem they had to face.
"Prime Minister Lu has been in the court for a long time and is deeply trusted by the emperor. I think it's best for you to handle this matter," Shang Luoshu said.
In terms of appointing court officials, the current emperor always trusted Lu Wenhan. Entrusting this matter to him would cause fewer setbacks.
The reality proved that even though Shang Luoze respected Prime Minister Lu, when it came to the Regent, he would lose his rationality. He would never hold back his temper when he was angry.
"Prime Minister Lu, I trust you, but I also need a reasonable explanation!"
Stealthily wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, Lu Wenhan pondered for a while and said respectfully, "May I ask Your Majesty, in your opinion, how is the current situation in the court?"
"Naturally, our side is in a great situation!"
Although he didn't understand why Prime Minister Lu asked this question, the emperor still answered obediently.
With Kong Ren's way of attacking, even if he lost his life, he had truly hurt the Regent's foundation, forcing his influence in the court to shrink continuously, making the royal - loyal faction in a great situation.
"Your Majesty is wise," Lu Wenhan flattered mildly and continued, "But Your Majesty should not forget that the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue are still in the hands of the prince."
The Ministry of Personnel was in charge of the appointment, promotion, demotion and transfer of all civil officials in the country. The Ministry of Revenue held the lifeline of a country's land, finance and taxes.
Among the six ministries, these two ministries and the Ministry of War were the real core of a dynasty. Now, two of these three cores were still in the hands of Shang Mozheng.
As long as he was given enough time, he still had a chance to fight back.
Thinking of this, the young emperor couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat.
"But he already has the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel. If we hand over the position of the vice - minister of the Ministry of War to him, won't it just boost his momentum?"
"As Yu the Great said when controlling floods, blocking is not as good as dredging!" Prime Minister Lu said with a smile.
Rather than holding tightly to the Ministry of War, it would be better to just open it up generously and let the Regent's people in.
You, Shang Mozheng, want to touch military power?
Let you touch it!
But this didn't mean that the agreement made back then was just void. As long as the Regent made any ill - intentioned moves, others could seize the handle.
In addition, above the vice - minister was the minister, who was the real decision - maker of the Ministry of War. If he didn't like you, he could just kick you out.
Shang Luoze was not a fool. After being enlightened by Prime Minister Lu, he immediately understood his intention. The indignation in his heart subsided a bit, but he still felt unhappy.
"Is there really no way to wipe out that entire faction?"
Three days before Lu Yinxi's birthday, General Feng Zheng, the Great General Pacifying the South, led 100,000 troops and set off mightily to the south under the watch of the emperor and court officials.
Even though it was already summer in the capital and the sun was burning hot, many common people still went to the city gate spontaneously to see them off. Lu Yinxi originally wanted to join the fun, but a guest suddenly came to the mansion and specifically asked to see her.
"Miss Feng?"
When she saw the visitor, a look of surprise flashed across her face. She seemed not to expect that she would come.
"General Feng is setting off today. Didn't you go to see him off, Miss Feng?"
Lowering her head and casually playing with the teacup in her hand, Feng Wan answered indifferently, "I just got out of prison. If I went, I would only bring bad luck to my father. It's better not to go."
Even though she had been recuperating at home for some time, Feng Wan still looked very listless. It seemed that those days in prison had really had a great impact on her.
Lu Yinxi saw this and tried to liven up the atmosphere, "If you don't go, it's okay. It's good that you come to my place."
Feng Wan couldn't help but look up at her. Finally, a bit of a smile appeared in her eyes.
On the day when she was released from the Supreme Court on the grounds of "being instigated to avenge her sister and excusable", when she saw her mother and injured younger brother come to pick her up in person, Feng Wan thought she could return to her previous life.
However, it was different after all.
Because Kong Ren was well - known, even his idiot son had the support of some people. So she, the murderer, became their target of attack.
Every day, the gates of the Feng Mansion would be smashed with rotten vegetables and stinky eggs. The servants would often be given a cold shoulder when they went out. Her mother even secretly wiped away her tears behind her back.
All of this was brought to this family by her.
For a moment, Feng Wan felt regretful.
However, later, after her father was named the Great General Pacifying the South by the emperor and was about to set off soon, the situation improved a lot.
Those common people seemed to realize only then that what they had smashed before was the mansion of a general!
This general was about to set off soon to build a strong barrier for the Great Qi.
Lu Yinxi had also heard Hongmei mention a few things about what had happened to the Feng Mansion these days. At that time, in order to suppress the Regent, Shang Luoshu had naturally publicized how good Kong Ren was, without considering Feng Wan.
However, this matter involved a lot of secrets. The young girl couldn't directly explain it to Feng Wan, so she could only change the topic.
"Don't think about those bad things. This is the cold jelly that Hongrui just came up with. Try it?"
"Okay."
Knowing that Lu Yinxi deliberately wanted to make her happy, Feng Wan naturally had to accept her kindness. Under the other girl's expectant gaze, she took a bite of the cold jelly.
I have to say, the taste was really unexpected. It was cold and refreshing, just right for this season.
"Delicious!"
Feng Wan praised sincerely, "Could you ask your Hongrui to teach my maid? I want my mother to try it later."
"Of course it's okay."
Seeing the joy gradually appearing on her face, Lu Yinxi also raised the corners of her mouth.
"By the way, it will be my birthday in three days. If you are free, would you like to come to my mansion for a gathering?"
I don't know if it was a coincidence or what, but the original owner and Lu Yinxi had the same birthday. The young girl was a bit surprised when she heard Mrs. Lu mention it that day.
But it was good like this. In this way, the two of them could celebrate their birthdays together.
This was the first birthday of the daughter after returning to the mansion. According to the wishes of Prime Minister Lu and Mrs. Lu, it should naturally be a grand celebration, but Lu Yinxi vetoed it in the end.
"There's no need for a grand celebration. I just want to have a meal with my family. I'll be satisfied."
After much consideration, Prime Minister Lu agreed to her suggestion.
Now that Shang Mozheng had not been dealt with yet, they really should keep a low profile.
However, there are some people in this world that you can't mention, otherwise he will suddenly appear in front of you.
When Prime Minister Lu saw the Regent at the door, he thought so.