Palace Fighting Naive Concubines’ Ascent to Power

Chapter 442: Chapter 442: You Don’t Know Shit (November 16th Mass Release Announcement)

Right after the court was dismissed today, the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Personnel continued their disputes, openly sarcastic and covertly mocking, the argument never ceased.

Seeing the two ministers arguing vehemently, someone tried to mediate, but alas, it was to no avail.

On the outskirts stood a man, tall and lanky, out of place among these civil officials. He was the very man left by the Ministry of War—a straightforward military general, one who came up through scouting and enjoyed hearing news and relishing in the bustle.

On any given day on the street, if someone looked up at the sky, he would follow suit without a second thought, looking up too. The gossip of the ministers in the Imperial Court and the talk of the town all came from this military general.

The Minister of Personnel, flushed with urgency, said, “Minister Fan has served the Imperial Court all his life, with great virtue and high reputation; I hold great respect for him. But just now, I saw Minister Fan seemingly fall asleep during the session. If age is catching up, it might be better to retire and enjoy a peaceful life. His Majesty is benevolent and will likely grant your request.”

This old fellow said he was too inexperienced to instruct others. How could that be tolerated? He got back at him by saying this old fellow was too old to teach properly and could consider retiring. That’s not too much, is it?

The two had escalated from the morning’s court matters to attacking each other, face red and ears steaming.