Xie Jingyan said, "Isn't Father Emperor at ease with Uncle Cheng taking charge of this matter?"

The anger that the Emperor had just suppressed surged up again, but he still entrusted the matter to Prince Cheng.

King Cheng said, "I'm afraid the Minister of Rites' illness is incurable. My brother is in charge of this matter, and we need the cooperation of the Ministry of Rites. The Earl of Anding is capable of serving as the Minister of Rites."

The Emperor frowned slightly, and Xie Jingyan said, "The Marquis of Anding was recently punished by the Emperor for protecting his own and then turning around and accusing others. If the position of Minister of Rites is given to him, it may be difficult to win over the people. The Vice Minister of Rites, Minister Chen, was in mourning, but the Emperor reinstated him and gave him important responsibilities. He is also much more familiar with the Ministry of Rites than the Marquis of Anding. The Emperor can promote him directly."

A hint of displeasure flashed in Prince Cheng's eyes as he said, "With the passing of Old Madam Chen, Lord Chen should have observed three years of mourning. The Emperor has forced him to observe mourning, so he has already failed in his filial duty. The Minister of Rites is required to attend all kinds of auspicious ceremonies, and there are plenty of capable people in the court to fill the position. Why make things difficult for Lord Chen?"

“It is truly wrong of Prince Ling to recommend a worthy person for kinship.”

Xie Jingyan laughed, "It is said that one should not avoid recommending relatives for meritorious service. I recommended the Prince of Yanping and the others to join the city patrol. Have they done anything wrong?"

Xie Jingyan used the Crown Prince of Yanping and his associates to silence King Cheng, leaving King Cheng speechless.

The city patrol bureau arrested the head of the Duke of Tan's mansion first, and then Princess Shouchun followed. The city patrol bureau is now the most competent government office in the capital, without exception.

Prince Cheng did not respond, and Xie Jingyan continued, "There are many civil and military officials in the court, but the reason why Father Emperor dismissed Minister Chen was because the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites was held by someone else, which led to repeated incidents. The position of Minister of Rites is more important and requires more caution."

Prince Cheng looked at the Emperor and asked, "What does Your Majesty think?"

Before anyone knew it, the Emperor's anger had subsided considerably. He said, "Lord Chen is quite capable. Until the Minister of Rites recovers from his illness, Lord Chen will temporarily assume the position of Minister of Rites."

Although it is a temporary position, the Minister of Rites is terminally ill and beyond cure. Once the position becomes vacant, it will definitely be filled by Minister Chen.

Prince Cheng was truly surprised that Prince Ling refused to even host the Emperor's birthday banquet, yet when the Emperor was angry, he recommended Lord Chen, and the Emperor actually agreed.

King Cheng took his leave.

As he left, he glanced back at Xie Jingyan and the Emperor, his eyes filled with an unfathomable glint.

After leaving the Imperial Study, Prince Cheng went straight out of the palace. No sooner had he returned to his residence than the Earl of Anding arrived. Prince Cheng said, "His Majesty has temporarily appointed Vice Minister Chen as Minister of Rites."

The Earl of Anding was surprised, "How could it be given to Minister Chen? He is still in mourning. It shouldn't be given to Minister Yao either."

Cheng Wang said, "It was Ling Wang who recommended him."

It's Prince Ling again!

The thought of Prince Ling breaking one of his son's ribs made the Earl of Anding furious.

When Prince Cheng entered the palace, the Earl of Anding, who had matters to discuss with him, followed him inside.

As Prince Cheng walked outside the study, a guard appeared and said, "Your Highness, news has arrived from the fiefdom."

The Earl of Anding walked a few steps away.

The guard whispered a few words in Prince Cheng's ear, and Prince Cheng's expression changed. "How could this have leaked out? Were any people left behind?"

The guard replied, "That person was injured and fell off a cliff; there's no chance of survival."

"This matter must not be taken lightly."

"yes!"

After the guards left, King Cheng's eyes looked as if they were carved from ice.

When the Earl of Anding came over and saw this, he felt a chill run down his spine.