Chapter 327 Easily Resolved

As if to add fuel to the fire of this conflict between the emperor and his ministers, the sky, which was clear in the morning, suddenly became cloudy and finally started to rain.

Although the rain was not heavy, the autumn rain was icy and chilly.

The ministers, who had been kneeling before the emperor for a whole day without drinking a drop of water, fainted on the spot when the rain came down.

As soon as they saw someone faint, the eunuchs immediately carried the person into the side room, where a doctor was already waiting. There was also a charcoal basin and hot water in the room.

Even ginger soup and dry clothes have been prepared in advance.

As for the minister who was still kneeling in the rain, no one paid any attention to him.

Xu An stood under the eaves and watched them. Even though the rain was getting heavier, he did not go forward to persuade them.

The emperor had given orders earlier that the meals should still be given, but if they didn't eat, they could take it away, and if they fainted, they should be carefully served and made to kneel.

They are all sick. Let's see if they can replace some people.

Among them were some old ministers who had served during the time of the previous emperor. This tactic was very useful in dealing with the previous emperor at that time.

No matter how angry the late emperor was, even if he wanted to destroy the entire study, he could only bow to the court officials in the end.

They thought that the current emperor was the same, but they never expected that he would just leave them here like this, with no signs of anger and no one coming to persuade them.

And those people kneeling outside the palace were neither the loyal and valiant ministers of remonstration when the late emperor was alive, nor were they the heartless regents. At the critical moment of the country's survival, they wished they could use their blood and lives to make the late emperor wake up.

These scoundrels are either Fang family members who are following orders or they are trying to gain a good reputation for themselves. What kind of integrity can they have?

Just seeing the emperor's cold eyes made her heart waver.

Until now, some old ministers have fainted outside the palace, and the emperor has not responded at all. The rain is getting heavier, and there is not even anyone to persuade them. This...

The remaining few people were already exchanging glances with each other. Now they were afraid that if the emperor gave them a step, they would take advantage of it.

Xu An saw all of this and cursed in his heart: What a jerk!

Then he turned and went into the temple.

"Your Majesty, I see that those people outside are about to collapse." Xu An bowed and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, do you want me to persuade them?"

Huo Jinchi in the hall was very idle at this time. He was sitting on the big kang by the window, drinking tea and turning his hands.

Xu An took a quick look and saw that it was a travel book, which seemed to have been sent back by Concubine Xi after she had read it.

Huo Jinchi put down the jade teacup in his hand, turned a page of the book, and said coldly: "No need, let them get wet in the rain for a while!"

"Yes." Xu An sneered and stepped forward and said, "It's raining now, and the palace is dark. I'll light the lights to save you from damaging your eyes."

Hawking nodded indifferently, his eyes never leaving the words in the book.

He originally just wanted to flip through it casually, but he really saw some wildness in it. No wonder Aqin liked it so much.

The lights in the hall were turned on, and Xu An retreated back to the main hall, still standing in the corridor. He brushed the dust off his slightly wrinkled cuffs with his hand, and stood with his hands folded.

Seeing Xu An enter the hall, he still ignored them when he came out, but instead turned on the lights in the hall.

The light coming through the window looked very warm, and it made the autumn rain look even more miserable, making it even more difficult for the people outside to endure.

Finally, one of the ministers could not help but speak up, "Eunuch, Eunuch Xu, does the emperor still not want to see us?"

Xu An glanced down upon hearing the voice, and switched the whisk from his right hand to his left. "My Lords, the Emperor is also very sad, and has announced that he will not see anyone for the next few days."

"I've told the adults this many times, but is there anything you don't understand?" His eyes were cold and he was too lazy to even look at them.

This attitude made the ministers even more angry. One of them shouted angrily: "We are all important officials in the court, and you, a eunuch, dare to treat us like this!"

While he was filled with righteous indignation, the people around him quietly knelt a little further away from him.

It is true that Xu An is a eunuch, but he is the chief eunuch of the palace, a close minister to the emperor. How could he offend him? Did he feel that his position was too high and wanted to retire and return home?

Besides, don’t you know why Xu An has this attitude? His attitude certainly represents the emperor’s attitude!

Such idiots are not worthy of being colleagues!

When the minister was waiting for support, he turned around and found that there was no one beside him. His face froze immediately, and when he looked at Xu An again, he obviously lacked confidence.

Xu An was neither happy nor angry, and his eyebrows did not move at all. "Master Qian is right. I am just a eunuch, serving people. I wonder if Master wants me to serve you?"

"I don't know what you mean!" The minister shouted with a cowardly look, and then he stood up.

He nearly fell down after kneeling for so long, but the eunuch next to him was quick to catch him.

"What can I say to a eunuch like you?" Then he said to the young eunuch, "Help me out of the palace!"

He actually took advantage of this opportunity to slip away.

Everyone was dumbfounded and couldn't help but secretly curse him as a cunning old man!

Several people couldn't help but look at each other with some regret in their eyes. Why didn't they think of this trick?

Unfortunately, they were not as thick-skinned as Lord Qian, and could not do anything to "provoke trouble". They could only kneel in the rain for a while.

Then, no one knew whether they were really dizzy or pretending, but they fell down one by one in the end and were carried into the ear room. Unexpectedly, no one managed to survive until dark.

Finally, before the keys to the palace were unlocked, they were all carried out of the palace and sent back to their respective mansions.

After taking care of the people, Huo Jinchi finally left the Qinzheng Hall and went straight to the Yanning Palace.

It took more than ten days to pack up the boxes and baskets, and naturally it was impossible to pack up all the things in one day, but all the furnishings in the hall were now available.

Agarwood was burning in the hall to dispel the dampness, and the candlelight was bright, creating a warm scene.

But Yun Qin and Dan Xue were fighting on the chessboard, which made Rong Xin and Ting Chun hold their breath.

"No, you can't put it there!"

Seeing that Danxue was about to make a move, Tingchun couldn't help but speak out.

Just as she finished speaking, a deep voice came from behind her, "What are you doing?"

Yun Qin looked up and saw that Huo Jinchi had walked in without her knowing when. He was holding the curtain with one hand and looking at her.

Everyone finally reacted and quickly stepped back to salute.

Yun Qin also stood up, but Huo Jinchi held her hand, and the chessboard on the low table was exposed. He smiled and said, "Everyone, stand up. Don't worry about me. Just continue playing."

Playing chess in front of the emperor?

Dan Xue was sweating coldly and could only look at Yun Qin for help.

Yun Qin noticed this and couldn't help but smile. She said to Huo Jinchi, "The emperor is here, so I have to talk to him first."

Then she looked at Dan Xue and said, "Dan Xue, please close the market. Tomorrow, I will fight you for another 300 rounds!"

This witty remark made everyone laugh.

Dan Xue also responded, "Yes!" and then carefully took the chessboard away.

Tingchun, who was standing by, also put away the chess pieces, replaced the tea tray, and made tea and poured water.