Although everyone was silent, they all knew that this matter could not be let go.
If silence could solve the problem, then no one would need to speak.
But the reality is not so. No problem can be solved by silence. We can only look for other solutions.
"I really don't understand why we have to sit here?" Xu Guangqi said slowly.
However, from Xu Guangqi's words just now, several people heard the unhappiness and even some complaints in his voice.
The reason has been explained. Xu Guangqi felt that this meeting should not be held because there was no need at all.
At this point, Sun Chengzong took over. He glanced at Xu Guangqi and said slowly, "But now that things have come to this point, we have to do something. Besides, this isn't just for this one; there will probably be more similar things in the future, so we should come up with a unified opinion."
Xu Guangqi also glanced at Sun Chengzong and said nothing more, obviously agreeing with what he said.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Xu Guangqi said, "Then let me first tell you my thoughts. You should all know my thoughts. No matter where Your Majesty lives, it is His Majesty's private matter and has nothing to do with us."
"The ministers in the court are concerned too much about the affairs of Your Majesty's harem. This kind of thing should be strictly prohibited. The ministers should not be allowed to pay too much attention to Your Majesty's harem. If they are concerned about where Your Majesty lives today, shouldn't they be concerned about where Your Majesty sleeps tomorrow?"
"If you have so much time and energy, you might as well do your own thing. Are officials nowadays so idle?" Xu Guangqi's words were not polite at all.
No one present said anything, not even any special expression. It was obvious that they were already used to Xu Guangqi talking like this, or they had known his attitude for a long time.
After Xu Guangqi finished speaking, Han Yu nodded and said, "We understand what Lord Xu meant."
Then Han Yu's gaze fell on Sun Chengzong and Huang Kezun, and he asked calmly, "You two, please speak up! None of us can hide from this matter. We must come up with an opinion eventually. After all, there will be many more such cases in the future."
Huang Kezun glanced at Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi, nodded, and said with a gentle smile: "I think what Lord Xu said makes sense."
After saying this, Huang Kezun stopped talking and leaned back, waiting for others to speak.
Sun Chengzong glanced at Huang Kezun calmly.
Han Yu's gaze also fell on Huang Kezun.
Obviously, neither of them expected Huang Kezun to have such an attitude. Huang Kezun had always been inconspicuous in the cabinet and even avoided some cabinet matters.
It is a bit strange that Huang Kezun expressed his attitude so clearly this time.
But now is not the time to worry about this issue, because it is time for them to express their stance.
Sun Chengzong glanced at the two men and said in a deep voice, "Right now, the court officials are all talking about this matter. Some are also accusing our cabinet of inaction. So, our cabinet must finally take a stance on this matter. What should we do?"
"Since Elder Xu and Elder Huang have said so, I understand what you mean. But there is one thing I want to make clear. If we really stop interfering in the affairs of His Majesty's harem, what will happen if something serious happens? You must know that His Majesty's affairs in the harem will eventually involve the former dynasty."
"Of course we have to take care of that." Xu Guangqi said solemnly.
Sun Chengzong nodded and said, "Then I have no objection. However, you should think carefully about how to report this matter to the officials. I'm afraid that our reputation will not be very good after we do this."
There is one advantage of the current cabinet ministers, which is that they don’t have a very good reputation.
Originally, Han Yu had a good reputation, but because of the last Donglin Party case, his reputation has become very bad, and many people even regard Han Yu as an enemy.
Talking about reputation in such a situation is already extremely inappropriate.
Sun Chengzong, the teacher of the current emperor, originally had a good reputation. But he was also disgraced by the Donglin incident.
Not to mention Xu Guangqi. Because of Chen Kedao, he was already regarded as a complete traitor, without a doubt.
As for Huang Kezun, his reputation was that of a mediocre and incompetent official. He was once a very talented person, but now he received such an evaluation.
What Sun Chengzong said was true. If the four of them did this, their reputation would probably be even worse.
After glancing at a few people, Xu Guangqi said with a determined look, "Let me make the report!"
At this point, Xu Guangqi laughed self-deprecatingly and said, "My reputation is just like that anyway. It can't get better or worse."
It is a lie that things can neither get better nor get worse. It is true that things can neither get better, but it is a lie that things can neither get worse.
The reason is very simple. After this incident, Xu Guangqi's reputation will definitely become worse, and the class label will definitely be put on again, or in other words, it will be raised a few feet higher.
No one spoke, but they knew that Xu Guangqi could not go alone.
Xu Guangqi's reputation was indeed not good, and his attitude this time was the most resolute.
But there is one thing they all know, that is, His Majesty values Xu Guangqi. Once Xu Guangqi takes the lead, what will they become in His Majesty's eyes?
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