Dong Zhuo paused for a moment and continued, "That's why I've brought such generous gifts to visit you today. I hope Grand Tutor Yuan won't find them offensive!"
"What!!!" Yuan Wei's eyes widened instantly, and his expression changed drastically.
The others also looked shocked and angry.
To have His Majesty acknowledge Dong Zhuo as his adoptive father? Isn't that absurd?
Dong Zhuo came from humble origins and was merely a military man from the frontier region. He had not even obtained any official rank, let alone a noble title.
It's already unacceptable that a mere brute could rise to the position of prime minister, but now he even wants to become the emperor's adoptive father—this is simply an insult!
Moreover, Dong Zhuo brought gifts, which was clearly a combination of coercion and bribery. If they had actually accepted them, and the news had spread, where would the Yuan family's reputation have been?
The Yuan family members were furious, while Yuan Wei's face was gloomy. This Dong Zhuo was indeed a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Moreover, Yuan Wei had a vague idea of Dong Zhuo's intentions. Dong Zhuo's goal was to win over the powerful families in order to consolidate his position in the court.
However, the Yuan family was a powerful and influential family with deep roots and rich resources, and naturally they were unwilling to be controlled by Dong Zhuo.
“Prime Minister, what do you mean by this? His Majesty probably doesn’t need a regent, does he?” A middle-aged man from the Yuan family stepped forward and questioned.
Dong Zhuo glanced at the man and snorted coldly, "This matter was said by the Empress Dowager. I have not asked to be His Majesty's tutor. I am just asking for Grand Tutor Yuan's opinion."
“I…” Yuan, the middle-aged man, was speechless.
But Dong Zhuo continued, "Grand Commandant, what do you think?"
After speaking, Dong Zhuo squinted at Yuan Wei, who felt immense pressure. He knew Dong Zhuo's strength; this guy held military power and was also the prime minister. If he really angered this guy, he might go crazy and come to the Yuan family.
Therefore, although Yuan Shang wished he could tear Dong Zhuo to pieces, he dared not speak and even slowed his breathing.
The others also lowered their heads and didn't say a word.
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