Emperor Guangqi, acting on his word, promoted He Yunze to the rank of sixth-grade remonstrating official.

Su Mingli's originally designated official position was snatched away by He Yunce, and for a time there were no suitable vacancies ahead of him, so the promotion was put on hold.

As soon as the court session ended, He Yunce was surrounded by officials who congratulated and praised him, following him in groups as he walked out.

Surrounded by compliments, He Yunze was in high spirits, yet he still had to remain humble.

"Thank you, thank you. I will rely on your guidance in the future."

"As I am new to officialdom, there are still many things I do not understand. I would appreciate your guidance, esteemed officials."

As He Yunze spoke, his eyes lit up as he looked at the figure walking ahead of him.

He quickened his pace, walked to the Su brothers' side, and smiled as he cupped his hands in a respectful greeting to Su Mingli:

"Lord Su, we both serve in the Secretariat, and we will need your help in the future."

He spoke animatedly, his eyes sweeping over Su Mingli's somewhat pale face before he said with ill intent:

"I heard that Lord Su's health had improved, which is why he attended court today. But why does he look so pale? Lord Su should really take better care of his health!"

Su Mingli remained calm, a smile playing on his lips. He looked directly at He Yunce, showing no sign of backing down.

"Then I must congratulate Lord He."

Prime Minister Lin stood beside He Yunze, sensing the tension between the two, and smiled slightly:

"In the future, Yun Ce will be a sixth-rank remonstrating official, one rank higher than Ming Li. He should also give Ming Li a lot of guidance!"

Upon hearing this, Vice Minister Xin's face darkened instantly:

"Lord Lin, you know what I want to do, yet you deliberately cut in front of me. It's not good for you to speak like this now!"

Prime Minister Lin tucked his hands into his sleeves, ignoring Vice Minister Xin's offensive words; his smile deepened.

“Minister Xin, what do you mean by ‘deliberately’? You’re wrong. The position of Grand Counselor is vacant, so everyone has a chance.”

As he spoke, his eyes deepened: "His Majesty thinks highly of Lord He and finds his ideas excellent, so he wants to keep him by his side to offer advice. Does this mean you are dissatisfied with His Majesty?"

Minister Xin was so angry that his vision went black. Seeing this, Su Mingli hurriedly stepped forward and stopped Minister Xin.

Other officials chimed in, saying, "Lord Su's idea is good, but it can't compare to Lord He's. His Majesty knows how to use people well, so it's normal that Lord He's rank is above Lord Su's."

Su Mingren strode over to Su Mingli's side, his gaze slowly sweeping over the officials who were echoing his sentiments:

"I've heard that the Prime Minister's daughter and the wives of various officials are all in poor health and have recently been receiving treatment under Song Ruo'an. Is this an important reason why Lord He was able to get promoted?"

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Lin's eyes instantly deepened: "What does Lord Su mean by this? I don't understand."

"But Miaoke is my everything, so you'd better not use her as a raft. Also, you need to keep an eye on your niece."

As Prime Minister Lin spoke, he glanced at Vice Minister Xin with a mocking tone, his words carrying a threat: "I've heard that Vice Minister Xin's wife is also being treated by Song Xi? No wonder Vice Minister Xin has such a good relationship with the Su family."

"It's a pity that if we find a quack doctor who kills the beauty, it will be a tragedy for both of us."

Upon hearing this, Su Mingren's initial anger instantly subsided, and he even suddenly laughed:

"I would also like to offer these words to you gentlemen, and I hope that you will not regret them in the future."

Prime Minister Lin thought Su Mingren had no way to defend himself and began to feel guilty, so his attitude became increasingly arrogant:

"Life is like a game of chess; once a move is made, there's no going back. I never regret what I've done. Of course, Lord Su should also accept the consequences of his bet."

He Yunze was also very pleased with himself. The huge success made him feel like he was floating on clouds.

"This is the first time, Lord Su, please get used to it. There will be a second time, and a third time. When that happens, please don't speak recklessly."

Other officials chimed in with a smile, "Young Master Su is down on his luck in his official career and harbors resentment. This is not a good thing; I'm afraid no one will like it."

Upon hearing this, those who were originally with Su Mingli hurriedly took a few steps outside.

"Lord Su, esteemed lords, I have matters to attend to at home and must take my leave now!"

In an instant, the Su family members were all alone, as if there was a wall between them and the others, making them feel out of place.

Looking at the Su family's cold treatment and their disheveled appearance, He Yunze looked like a drowning dog.

After Su Mingli and Madam Xin both die of illness, the Su family will be completely ruined, and Song Xizhi will have to pay the price for his foolish act of impersonating a miracle doctor.

The thought of that wicked woman, panicked upon hearing the news of his promotion three ranks, and then kneeling before him in despair after his scheme failed, begging him to save her with tears streaming down her face.

Just imagining this scene made He Yunze want to sneer.

How pathetic, so stupid and pathetic.

Thinking this, he said to Shuangxi beside him, "Shuangxi, quickly send the news back to the Marquis's residence and tell Mother and Ruo'an that I have been promoted three ranks and become a sixth-rank remonstrating official."

He said this as if it were meant for the Su family to hear: "It's all thanks to Ruo'an. Without her, there would be no me."

Upon receiving the order, Shuangxi hurriedly took the message and went to the Marquis's residence first.

Upon hearing this, the officials laughed and said, "That's wonderful! I should naturally go and offer my congratulations in person. It just so happens that my wife is probably taking medicine at the Marquis's residence. I really want to meet that miraculous doctor who can regenerate flesh from bones!"

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