Mr. Yan...?
Zhang Shi was in a daze for a moment before he realized that this was Yan Guoan's father, who was a cabinet minister ten years ago. He hadn't visited him for a long time...
After saying goodbye to King Wu, he left King Wu's Mansion and went straight to Yan's Mansion.
Before leaving, he asked his servants to prepare some gifts.
When they arrived outside the Yan residence, the doorman recognized Zhang Shi at a glance.
He quickly invited him in and then went to report.
Zhang Shi sat in the hall, observing everything around him.
Ten years ago, Mr. Yan was still thriving in the cabinet, but then he retired after achieving success.
His son Yan Guoan also has a successful career, and the family can be said to be thriving!
But with Yan Guoan being executed, everything started to go downhill...
Such a long time has passed, but there is still a sense of coldness and silence in the Yan Mansion, as if there is no life.
After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Mr. Yan slowly walked out from the side of the hall, leaning on a cane.
I saw that his hair and beard were all white, his back was hunched, and he walked towards me tremblingly.
Zhang Shi quickly got up to answer it.
Old Yan raised his eyes. Although his eyes were blurry due to old age, he still looked shrewd.
"You're welcome. I can still walk."
After waving his hand, Mr. Yan sat in the main seat.
Only then did Zhang Shi sit down with peace of mind.
"Mr. Yan...long time no see. Are you feeling well these days?"
The servants were still serving tea. Old Yan leaned his cane on the table, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
He lowered his eyes and replied, "At my age, I am already half buried in the ground. Do you think I can be okay?"
"Also, don't call me Lord Yan. I'm just an old dog abandoned by your majesty."
Zhang Shi laughed dryly twice: "Mr. Yan is joking." Then he lowered his head and drank his tea quickly.
The resentment in this old fellow's heart has not diminished at all, and he starts to attack people as soon as he opens his mouth.
"Well, don't keep me in suspense. Since Guoan's death, none of my students and subordinates have come here anymore."
"Aren't you the same? Why did you come to see me today? Just tell me what you want to say."
"I'm old, I don't have time to waste, and I can't stand hearing nonsense!"
Zhang Shi twitched the corner of his mouth, looking a little embarrassed.
"Since Lord Yan has said so, I will speak frankly."
"I came here today because I have good news to tell Lord Yan. It concerns Fang Zhengyi!"
As soon as Fang Zhengyi said these three words, Old Yan immediately raised his head and squinted at Zhang Shi: "Please speak!"
"Fang Zhengyi sold out his country for profit and accepted 60,000 taels of silver from the Northern Rong, preparing to collude with them to secretly sell iron ore." Zhang Shi said succinctly.
However, as soon as the news came out, Mr. Yan calmed down.
He sat in the chair without saying a word, just holding the teacup quietly, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
Zhang Shi was not in a hurry either, he just thought that he was old and his reaction was slow.
After a long while, Elder Yan slowly asked, "Where is the evidence?"
Zhang Shi shook his head: "We found a notebook among the supplies of the Beirong envoys. It was written by Master Paba himself."
"The Northern Rong delegation has left now, so the notes are naturally gone too. However, the Minister of the Honglu Temple Chen Hong can be a witness. He saw it with his own eyes!"
Old Yan put down his teacup, looked at Zhang Shi, and said disdainfully: "Why would the Beirong people let you see such a private note? It's a plot to sow discord!"
"Does it matter whether it is to alienate... Mr. Yan, now it is just you and me, so I will speak frankly."
"Don't you want to avenge Yan Guoan?! The Yan family's current situation can be said to be caused by Fang Zhengyi!"
"It's a pity for Yan Guoan... He is talented, impartial and upright, respected by his colleagues. He is truly a pillar of the country. It won't be difficult for him to become a prime minister in the future! I have always admired him."
"But I didn't expect a clown like Fang Zhengyi to appear halfway! I don't know how Your Majesty was deceived by his sweet words and allowed such a person to speak nonsense in the court!"
"It's really... the world is going downhill."
In Old Yan's blurry eyes, mist began to gather.
He unconsciously clenched his fists and said in a trembling voice: "My son... died unjustly!"
"My Yan family has been loyal for generations... Your Majesty is killing Guoan in vain just because a few lowly people died. I am unwilling to accept this!"
"I have devoted my life's efforts to Guoan... The fate of the Yan family rests on him."
"How could I not want to avenge him!"
"You bastard Fang Zhengyi! I wish I could eat his flesh and sleep on his skin!" As he said this, Old Yan shed tears.
Zhang Shi was delighted: "That's right! If these evil villains are not eliminated, there will never be peace in the court! Then, Old Yan..."
"But this matter has nothing to do with me. If you want to impeach me, do it yourself. Don't drag me into this. I am just an ordinary citizen now, and I have a family business to protect."
“..........”
Damn it! What's wrong with this old man?
You've really become cunning as you age. You were crying and snotting just now, and now you say it has nothing to do with you?
Zhang Shi couldn't help but start to get angry.
Old Yan sneered: "If you came to me just to borrow my power to help you overthrow Fang Zhengyi, then forget it."
"I have investigated his background. Do you think you can bribe him with just 60,000 taels? Your Majesty will not believe it!"
"Your Majesty knows all about my students and old subordinates!"
"Although Guoan is dead, I want to avenge him, but the family still needs me to maintain it, so I will not take this risk with you."
"I..." Zhang Shi was speechless for a moment.
He had imagined countless scenes when he came here, but he never expected it to be this kind of scene.
This old guy is so calm that he is cold-blooded!
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