Chi Yan's expression was restrained, his lips pressed tightly together in a controlled manner, and his words moved all who heard them:
"Since I entered officialdom, I have been living in constant fear and trepidation, for fear of making enemies with others."
Ministers who were offended by Chi Yan: ? ? ?
When has he ever been trembling with fear?
"Even with such caution, because Your Majesty trusts me deeply, I have inevitably become an eyesore to many, who have targeted me time and time again."
Emperor Chongde's brow twitched slightly, but he still maintained a cold expression and cooperated: "Is this really true?"
Chi Yan took a deep breath and counted on his fingers: "A few days ago, someone threw dirty water on the road I passed by and put laxatives in my food. Now it has escalated to the point of openly attempting an assassination in broad daylight!"
With each word he spoke, some people's faces paled several shades.
Unexpectedly, Chi Yan's silence at the time was not out of a desire to swallow his anger, but rather a preparation for filing a complaint before the Emperor today!
How could there be such a shameless person?
Intrigue and power struggles are commonplace in the imperial court; is it really worth bringing up such a trivial matter before His Majesty?
Chi Yan's unpredictable behavior has caused some people to panic.
Emperor Chongde frowned, his face growing increasingly grim: "This is utterly audacious!"
He doesn't need to pay attention to the minor squabbles of officials, and even welcomes them. But if they unite as one, he will be restless and unable to eat or sleep.
But Chi Yan is working for him now. If he targets him like this and doesn't take him seriously, isn't that like slapping himself in the face?
Feeling his authority challenged, Emperor Chongde coldly glanced at Minister Gong, whose eyes were filled with fear: "Minister Gong, tell me, why are there such rumors?"
Minister Gong kowtowed to the ground, feeling even more wronged than Dou E: "Your Majesty! I am innocent! How could I possibly allow someone to assassinate Compiler Chi? If something had happened to him, wouldn't I have been the first suspect?"
His face flushed red, and he almost swore an oath to the heavens!
Although he did hope that Chi Yan would suffer, he wasn't stupid. If he took action against him now, wouldn't that be an open invitation to others that he was the one who did it?
"If it's not the Minister, then who could it be?" Chi Yan looked puzzled, his gaze sweeping across the crowd. Those who met his eyes quickly looked away. Then, he suddenly realized, "Could it be Lord Wang? Lord Wang and I had an argument just a few days ago..."
Lord Wang's expression suddenly changed, and he was so agitated that he could barely speak: "Chi Yan, you, you, you mustn't use your position for personal revenge!"
He did indeed splash water and drug the victim, but how could he have the audacity to hire someone to kill him?!
However, he was indeed feeling guilty, so he could only cover it up by raising his voice.
Chi Yan's eyes held a meaningful look: "Settling personal scores? So Lord Wang also admits we have a grudge?"
Lord Wang: "..."
broken!
Emperor Chongde coughed softly, glanced at Chi Yan, and his expression was indescribable.
If he keeps talking, this man will point out everyone he has a grudge against!
Others might not be capable of such a despicable act, but Chi Yan might be.
"Gong Zheng, I haven't even held you accountable for the dam's seepage, and now you're suspected of plotting against a colleague! Considering your tireless efforts in repairing the dam day and night, I'll spare your life for now; whether you live or die is entirely up to fate!"
The emperor's eyes turned cold, sending chills down one's spine. "If there is no flood, I will spare your life by stripping you of your official position. But if the flood does come and there is any problem with the Yunlong Weir, then I will take your head!"
Yunlong Weir was only built a few years ago, so why is it leaking?
He already had a guess in his heart: if he didn't punish them severely to set an example, these people would probably really think he was a fool!
With the national treasury currently empty, let's target Minister Gong. He'll have to pay back what he took before!
Minister Gong collapsed to the ground, his face drained of color.
His pupils dilated, and he thought dejectedly:
So, does that mean his life is truly left to fate?
Chi Yan watched coldly, thinking to himself:
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