Wei Tingsi stood there motionless as if he hadn't heard his question, but Qiu Tangshi didn't seem to care.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingde said, "What you say is absolutely right, Minister Wei?" As he spoke, he looked at Wei Tingsi.
Wei Tingsi remained expressionless. Only after Emperor Mingde spoke did he respectfully reply, "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend someone."
“No, Your Majesty, Lord Wei is only a fourth-rank official, and he has not yet started a family or established a career. He has no right to recommend anyone.” Yang Zhong immediately spoke up, not caring about the loopholes in his words.
"I second that opinion; Lord Yang's words are reasonable." It was Grand Secretary Li who spoke.
"May I ask who Lord Wei would like to recommend? I wonder if I can do so on your behalf?" An untimely voice rang out.
"Heh, Lord Jiang, you'd better think carefully before you speak. Lord Wei is only a fourth-rank official, while if I remember correctly, you are merely a fifth-rank attendant."
It was still Lord Li; this time, he reacted quite quickly.
"This humble official is not capable, but my elder brother is certainly. I wonder if Your Excellency thinks that the Marquis of Ningguo has the right to recommend him?"
It turned out that it was Jiang Qian who was speaking. He had been standing behind others. Marquis Ningguo, Jiang He, was still at home teaching his son and could not attend court. The Ningguo Marquis's mansion had been looking for an opportunity to appease Emperor Mingde, and today he finally found one.
Emperor Mingde smiled almost imperceptibly, but at this moment, Prince Yong, seemingly oblivious to the situation, spoke up again, "Lord Wei, how about I do it in your stead?"
A prince, surely he has the right to make recommendations? Everyone fell silent.
Wei Tingsi knew that Prince Yong was very hostile to him, so his willingness to speak up and help this time surprised him. However, it was better for Prince Yong to help than for Marquis Ningguo to help.
"Your Highness, I thank you."
"I wonder who Your Excellency wishes to recommend?" Prince Yong asked, seemingly oblivious to everyone else.
"Wang family, Wang Jiyang, the eldest son of the former head of the Wang family."
Boom... Everyone felt their heads spinning as the events that had once shocked the capital were gradually unearthed and flooded their minds.
Wang Jiyang, the eldest son of the Wang family, is still alive? How is that possible? Everyone habitually looked at the spot where Wang Kuanqi had been standing. He hadn't come today; he was at home teaching his son.
Things were about to change; Prince Yong was to return to his fiefdom, and Wang Jiyang was still alive.
The combination of these two factors made some things that seemed impossible before suddenly feel chilling to their hearts.
Zhao Shu was unaware of the Wang family's affairs, but upon hearing the name Wang Jiyang, she was startled. It turned out that the famous strategist had known Wei Tingsi for a long time.
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