Shen Tangning had also wondered why, among so many aristocratic families, the Xie family alone met such a tragic end.
The answer is actually quite simple: because the Xie family is the head of all aristocratic families, other aristocratic families will observe the Xie family's movements before making any plans.
Secondly, the Xie family was a prominent family that attracted a lot of attention. Not only did they produce an empress, but they also had a powerful minister who could command a large following among the people.
Is the next step to produce an emperor?
Emperor Chongde could hardly help but be wary, so only a tragic end for the Xie family could serve as a warning to others and deter any unruly individuals.
For example, at this moment, seeing that the Xie family was completely calm, the other noble families were immediately reassured.
The reform mentioned by Chi Yan would face unimaginable obstacles if it were to be truly implemented; it was practically a pipe dream.
Because he wasn't fighting against one person, but against a group of people, a force that had been passed down for hundreds of years and was extremely stubborn and complex.
As Chi Yan walked along the road to her post, she suddenly sensed something was amiss and slowed her pace.
A bucket of water fell from the sky, but he dodged it in time to avoid being drenched from head to toe; however, his clothes were still inevitably soaked.
Chi Yan stared at the hem of his robe, frowning deeply. Hearing the hurried footsteps from the other side of the palace wall, he narrowed his eyes.
He could catch up with the culprit, but that would inevitably expose the fact that he knows martial arts.
The waterlogged area emitted an indescribable stench that was almost unbearable for Chi Yan, so he hurried toward the Hanlin Academy.
As his colleagues passed by, they covered their noses and gave him strange looks: "Chapter Chi, what's that smell on you?"
"Oh dear, the smell spread as soon as I came in! I can't stand it, I need to go out for some fresh air!"
Chi Yan paused slightly, then patiently said in a low voice, "Excuse me, I'll go change my clothes."
He went to his own cubicle, looked at the mountain of documents piled on the desk, and raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly.
Workplace exclusion is no less than a form of bullying.
Such methods are rather rudimentary.
After changing his clothes, Chi Yan's tightly furrowed brows relaxed considerably.
Shen Ci came up to him and gestured to him with his eyes:
What happened?
Chi Yan didn't offer much explanation: "There was a slight accident on the way here."
Shen Ci probably guessed what was going on, and looked at him with a sympathetic expression: "I told you to do less immoral things, and now you're being targeted, aren't you?"
Chi Yan smiled slightly, stepped forward, and hooked his elbow around his neck forcefully, saying with a forced smile, "Brother-in-law, we'll share the hardships, won't we?"
Shen Ci's face darkened as she pushed him away: "Go away, who wants to share your troubles!"
"But seriously, it won't be easy for you to do this! Putting aside everything else, my dad scolded you a lot last night!"
Shen Ci recalled that scene, his expression subtle.
I never imagined that his father, who was so concerned about his reputation, would have such a unique way of scolding people!
"Would you like me to perform a few lines for you?"
Chi Yan's expression remained silent: Thank you, but he wasn't particularly interested in knowing.
“I can understand you.” Shen Ci sighed and patted his shoulder, “But it’s not necessarily the same for my sister.”
Chi Yan gave a bitter smile: "Do I have any way out now?"
Shen Ci frowned, then sighed as if recalling something: "Speaking of which, it seems that the late emperor also proposed some reforms when he was alive, but in the end, they were met with a joint protest from the ministers and ended in failure."
Chi Yan was slightly taken aback. This former emperor...
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