Chapter 2341 - 2338: Struggle for Power
Chapter 2341: Chapter 2338: Struggle for Power
"The hatred in Hetu’s heart is probably even stronger; I really don’t know what the Emperor is doing."
"Gentlemen, be careful, there are ears beyond the walls." Minister Qi heard a few officials discussing and a look of distaste flashed in his eyes. If these people didn’t have some value in drawing in, he wouldn’t waste his time with these fools.
No wonder they have remained low-ranking officials after all these years; they have no skills, yet everyone knows how to gossip without being taught.
A few officials hurriedly smiled flatteringly at Minister Qi, naturally avoiding sensitive topics.
"Once we return to the capital, I will recommend you to the Department of Commerce and Construction. Whether you succeed or not depends on your abilities."
"Yes, yes, thank you, Great Minister Qi." The officials were overwhelmed with surprise.
They had already firmly decided to enter the Department of Commerce and Construction.
Nowadays, who doesn’t know that the Department of Commerce and Construction is a golden opportunity.
Those who enter are favored subjects of the Emperor.
If they manage to get in, they will eventually be entrusted with important responsibilities.
No matter how much silver it takes, they must seize this opportunity!
As for how to get into the Department of Commerce and Construction, previously it was Chu Heng who set the selection criteria, but now that Chu Heng is unconscious, the responsibility naturally falls on the two Vice Ministers.
Upon returning to the capital.
Things were bustling under the surface in the capital.
Officials’ residences in the Department of Commerce and Construction were frequently visited by other officials or their ladies, using various pretexts to deliver gifts.
The two Vice Ministers in the Department of Commerce and Construction were quite annoyed these days.
They were impatient with these officials seeking connections, knowing full well that even if they wished to do anything, now was not the time to act.
Making any move now would place them in a precarious situation, burning directly, and aren’t they afraid of becoming the Emperor’s scapegoat?
The Left Vice Minister directly closed his doors, offending quite a few officials.
The Right Vice Minister was more tactful, courteously entertaining these people, analyzing the pros and cons, stating that now was not a suitable time, and coaxing them to wait. In essence, as long as his career was unaffected, he would avoid offending anyone if possible.
As for the promises made, didn’t he already say it? Wait for the right time. Who knows when that time will be? It’s ultimately an excuse, one he can handle deftly.
He naturally refused the gifts using the same rationale.
It’s a joke, accepting gifts would be straightforward bribery. Do these people not realize that after being in low-official positions for so long, their brains might have softened, and that just because they deliver gifts in secret, no one would notice?
This is the capital, with Emperor Xuanming’s spies everywhere!
No mention of the bustling happenings in the capital.
The Chu family, however, remained quiet.
Ye Muyu massaged Chu Heng daily to prevent muscle atrophy from lying too long, personally cleansing his body every day without delegating the task.
She remained very diligent daily, aside from taking care of Chu Heng, she held a book and read its contents aloud to him.
Other than bedside companionship, she rarely left.
Su Mei and the maidservants dared not laugh and chatter these days.
They maintained silence daily, doing what they were supposed to do.
After Chu Ziluo returned, she gathered all the servants, giving them an early warning to ensure no one would disturb her father’s recovery.
Chu Ziluo took charge of all affairs at the residence.
Seeing her young miss independently manage the household, Su Mei naturally did not intervene or meddle in the residence’s affairs, wholly dedicating herself to the care of the Lady in the main courtyard.
Chu Ziluo managed the household very well.
On the tenth day of Chu Heng’s coma.
News emerged from the palace, with Emperor Xuanming personally dispatching envoys to negotiate with Beirong.
That day.
Chu Ziluo also received news from Zhongjin, confirming the Emperor’s intention was likely to wage war.