"No need,"
Li Chengfeng waved his hand. "I have issued an order, ordering Liu Feng to strictly interrogate Zhao Jun in Hexi and make sure to find out the truth behind this matter."
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Although Wang Lu was a little disappointed, he didn't dare to say much and had to retreat.
Li Chengfeng cleared his throat and said slowly, "As all the nobles know, Left Prime Minister Song Zelin is seriously ill and bedridden."
"The position of Prime Minister is of great importance and cannot be left without a leader for even a day. After much deliberation, I have decided..."
He paused deliberately, observing everyone's reactions.
The hall immediately fell into silence. It was obvious that all the ministers had their candidates in mind. Qian Youliang, Xu Zeyou and other members of the Right Prime Minister's faction were even more eager to try, and were just waiting for Li Chengfeng to speak.
"Song Yuwei, the daughter of Lord Song, will temporarily take over the position of Left Prime Minister and handle state affairs."
These words were like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, instantly causing a thousand waves.
"What? A woman? Acting Prime Minister?"
"This...this is outrageous!"
"If women interfere in government, wouldn't that disrupt the government?"
Many ministers showed expressions of shock and dissatisfaction, especially the followers of Right Prime Minister Qi Daokun, who were the most excited.
Qian Youliang was the first to speak out: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable! It's unprecedented for a woman to be an official. This... this is simply absurd!"
Xu Zeyou was next to speak: "Yes, Your Majesty, although Miss Song is talented, she is a woman after all. How can she take on such an important task? Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
Li Chengfeng had no intention of giving them any time to refute. He stood up suddenly and the ministers shut up tactfully.
"My mind is made up, no need to say more."
Li Chengfeng's tone was cold and left no room for doubt.
"Withdraw from the court!"
After saying this, Li Chengfeng turned away, leaving the ministers looking at each other in bewilderment.
…
Qi Mansion, back garden.
Qi Daokun leaned back in the recliner, listening to his confidant's report, his face terribly gloomy.
"That loser Zhao Jun was caught so quickly! What a bunch of good-for-nothings!"
He slammed the table and roared.
"Master, calm down."
The confidant said cautiously, "Now that Zhao Jun has been captured, I'm afraid..."
"snort."
Qi Daokun snorted coldly, "If he dares to speak nonsense, I will make him live a life worse than death!"
The confidant continued, "Your Majesty actually let Song Yuwei serve as the acting Prime Minister. This... this is truly unexpected."
"This brat Li Chengfeng is getting bolder and bolder!"
Qi Daokun gritted his teeth and said, "He is clearly trying to go against me!"
He stood up suddenly and paced back and forth in the garden, with a sinister gleam in his eyes.
"Since Li Chengfeng is unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!"
"Come here, prepare the sedan chair! Go to Prince Gong's mansion!"
…
As night fell, Prince Gong's Mansion was brightly lit.
Qi Daokun and Prince Gong Cheng Qitian sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere between them was solemn.
"Your Majesty."
Qi Daokun lowered his voice and said, "Li Chengfeng is becoming more and more arrogant. He supports Song Yuwei, clearly hoping to sideline me and seize power alone!"
Cheng Qitian was not in a hurry. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Prime Minister Qi, if you and I join forces, we may not have no chance..."
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