Palace Fighting Naive Concubines’ Ascent to Power

Chapter 509: Chapter 509: One Fallen Autumn Leaf

Minister Fan’s hand, which was wiping tears, stiffened and his expression returned to normal immediately. He said with emotion, “His Majesty’s grace is boundless. Just now, after seeing His Majesty, this old servant’s somewhat unwell body immediately felt much better, and I think there should be no great harm.”

“If so, I am relieved,” the Emperor replied.

The two thus moved past the topic, with Minister Fan not engaging in any further weepy antics and the Emperor not pursuing the matter.

It was not that Minister Fan did not wish to, but rather he had his own small vulnerabilities caught first.

He clearly understood the implicit message from His Majesty: no one should meddle in others’ business, let’s not take things too seriously, and turn a blind eye. If matters were to be scrutinized, he would be the first unable to justify himself.

Because he had missed the morning court, a petition was submitted on his behalf, with the reason given that he was indisposed due to consecutive days of fatigue. He had reported his contributions and requested sick leave, but now he appeared here full of vim and vigor, which was indefensible…

The Emperor stopped paying attention to him and looked behind him, smiling slightly, “Has Beloved Minister Xue also arrived?”

Xue Ping and the others were just blocked by Minister Fan, none having as quick hands and feet as this old man, and they had not found the opportunity to speak despite being there for some time.

After being named, Xue Ping stepped forward several paces and bowed, “Your servant happened to pass by after finishing my work, saw the bustling scene, and heard the townspeople’s unanimous praise of Taiyuan Prefecture’s Jieyuan style, and out of curiosity, I came to join the excitement. I just happened upon Minister Fan. Knowing His Majesty was here, I accompanied Minister Fan to pay respects.”