In the next two days, Han Xuanchang was irritated, but he insisted on going to the yamen every day, sitting in the inner hall of Shangshu in the Ministry of Rites. He went there unconsciously for two days. Sometimes even the officials below came to ask for instructions on matters, he looked full of thought. The officials in the yamen also saw that Shangshu was in a bad mood, but they didn't dare to come to disturb him. Some things within their ability were so they just came to harass Shangshu.

At noon on the third day, Han Xuanchang sat down without any taste. He was about to go out from the inner room to check some official duties in the yamen. Before the door was opened, he heard whispers outside the door.

Han Xuanchang frowned. The place he was in was the core of the Ministry of Rites. Beyond the inner hall of Shangshu was the Council of Rites. It was an important place in the Ministry of Rites’ yamen to handle affairs. It can also be said to be the mind of the entire yamen. The busiest place was that at least one minister would lead the Council of Rites to handle the work. If there were major issues, he would have to submit it to the inner hall for instructions. It was almost difficult to have time for private chats. Moreover, the Council of Rites was next to the inner hall of Shangshu. Even if there was time, these officials naturally did not dare to chat under the nose of Shangshu when they were in charge of the matter.

So when Han Xuanchang heard the rare whispers from outside, he became suspicious in these Japanese people. He quietly opened a gap and saw four or five officials in the outer hall whispering together.

Han Xuanchang was already upset. When he saw these officials gathered together to whisper, for some reason, a sense of nameless evil fire rose in his heart and snorted coldly.

This cold snorted like a stone thrown into the calm water. It immediately scared the group of officials and returned to their own seats to work.

Han Xuanchang walked out of the inner hall with his hands on his back, his face looked a little bad. He glanced at everyone and said lightly: "Are you really idle? If this yamen is small, you can look for something else!"

As soon as this statement came out, all the officials were shocked.

Han Xuanchang served as the Minister of Rites for more than two years, and he always gave people the feeling of being generous and gentle. Even the officials below were not only mistakes, Han Xuanchang was also very tolerant.

In terms of heart, although Han Xuanchang had not had a deep foundation in the Ministry of Rites for two years, he was a very kind and kind person in the eyes of hundreds of officials from all over the Ministry of Rites, and was deeply loved by all officials. It was precisely because of Han Xuanchang's temperament that although he did not have a deep foundation in the yamen, many things were still very smooth and there were no obstacles.

But Han Xuanchang's face looked ugly today, and even said such words was something that had never happened before. The officials were surprised, but they also instantly understood that Lord Shangshu was angry today, probably not targeting them, but just because he was in a bad mood and venting.

Today, the person who led the office was Song Shiqing, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites. This person was on a mission with Han Mo to Qing Kingdom, and he supported Han Xuanchang very much in the yamen. However, his relationship with Han Xuanchang was very harmonious. When he saw Han Xuanchang angry, he hurried forward, bowed his hand and said softly: "Sir Shangshu, don't be angry, but I heard some strange things. Everyone was a little strange. They got together and said a few words. Please forgive me!"

All the officials stood up and bowed and said, "Please forgive me for your sins!"

Han Xuanchang frowned and said, "Sir Song come in!" After entering the inner hall, Song Shiqing followed him in. Han Xuanchang then asked, "There are major events happening in this court every day, and I have never seen you whisper like this. What big events will happen if you get together today?"

Song Shiqing hurriedly said, "Sir, I don't know that this matter has existed since the day before yesterday, but it was only mentioned today."

"What the hell is it?"

"Sir, Lord Hu, Minister of Dali Temple, and Lord Fan, Minister of War, have stopped working in the yamen since the day before yesterday!" Song Shiqing lowered his voice and said, "It is said that the two adults are in poor health and are both in the mansion to recuperate. No one is seen. They cannot enter the yamen to do business for a while...!"

Han Xuanchang was shocked and frowned and said, "Then... the day before yesterday and yesterday, he should have been on duty. Could it be that... no one in each yamen is on duty within the past two days?"

"It is said that the Minister of Personnel has been on duty these days." Song Shiqing hurriedly said: "The Lord has not gone to the cabinet office these two days, I guess he doesn't know!"

Han Xuanchang was very shocked. If it started the day before yesterday, it happened to be the day after Fan Yunao and the other two entered the Minister of Rites' Mansion at night. Is there any dispute between them?

He pondered for a moment before instructing: "Mr. Song, you can find a few official duties to be related to these two yamen. Send someone to see in the two yamen to see if Lord Fan and Lord Hu really haven't entered the yamen to do the job."

Song Shiqing hurriedly agreed and retreated.

Han Xuanchang only felt that things were strange and strange. He visited him that night and fell ill the next day and did not enter the yamen. This was very intriguing. It was even more incredible that the two cabinet officials actually fell ill on the same day.

He cleaned up and left the Ministry of Rites and took a car to the cabinet.

The cabinet yamen is located in the center of the Thirteenth Hostels outside the main gate of the Imperial City, while the six ministries and nine ministries of the Great Yan State are almost all located in the Thirteenth Hostels and the Eighth Hostels of the West. This area is the core of the entire Great Yan State, and it is not unrelated to people, so it is difficult to even enter these two streets.

Han Xuanchang is the Minister of Personnel. Once he becomes the Minister of the Six Ministers, he will have the status of a cabinet official. Han Xuanchang is naturally unobstructed in this cabinet yamen.

He came from the exclusive path of the cabinet minister to the State Council where the inner core was located, an elegant and quiet courtyard. After entering the inner room, he saw Han Xince and Xiao Wanchang, the Minister of Justice, taking turns.

When the two of them saw Han Xuanchang coming in a hurry, they immediately got up. Han Xince was the first to meet him and smiled and said, "You are not on your turn today. Why did you come here at noon?"

Xiao Wanchang bowed his hand and said calmly: "Mr. Han!"

Han Xuanchang also bowed to Xiao Wanchang, looked left and right, frowned, and asked Han Xince: "You have been here for the past few days?"

Han Xince seemed to have known what Han Xuanchang was saying for a long time, and said with a smile: "Mr. Fan and Mr. Hu are both staying in the mansion to recuperate. The cabinet office cannot be empty, so I will take more responsibility."

A light flashed through Xiao Wanchang's eyes, his face was expressionless. After saluting, he returned to his seat and sat down.

Han Xuanchang looked ugly and murmured to himself: "It's really not here!" He turned around and left. Han Xince looked at Han Xuanchang's leaving figure, stroked his beard gently, and his expression on his face was intriguing.

Xiao Wanchang picked up the teacup, looked at Han Xince's back, and smiled coldly, but the smile disappeared in an instant.

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Han Xuanchang returned to the Ministry of Rites. Not long after, Song Shiqing came over and reported: "Sir, Lord Hu and Lord Fan are indeed sick. The subordinates sent people to Dali Temple and the Ministry of War to inquire. Both adults did not enter the government office the day before yesterday, exactly the same as the rumor."

Han Xuanchang nodded slightly, thinking about something. After a while, he left the yamen again and took a car to the Minister of War's Mansion. The car was walking and huddled. In just half an hour, he came to the gate of Fan's mansion. The gate of Fan's mansion was closed, and even a guard guard was not seen.

Han Xuanchang got out of the car and looked along the two ends of the long street. He vaguely saw a head protruding out of several alleys, staring at him sneakily.

He naturally knew that these people were probably Han Xuandao's eyes and ears, staring at the movements of the Fan Mansion.

At this moment, a sense of anger finally arose in Han Xuanchang's heart. When this anger was suppressed by him to try his best, he suddenly realized a problem. In his heart, he had an unconscious resentment towards Han Xuandao, otherwise this anger would never have surged up.

Power changes people, and absolute power also causes a huge change in human nature.

Deep down, Han Xuanchang would occasionally ask himself, is Han Xuan Daoist who has always suppressed such a temperament, or is his personality greatly changed because of the step-by-step climb of power?

Over the past six months, Han Xuanchang has not been involved in many matters of Han Xuandao, and Han Xuandao seems to have forgotten that there is such a younger brother. Han Xuanchang knew nothing about the removal of a large number of officials in advance.

Han Xuandao was very ruthless. He had a yamen like Kyoto Prefecture in his hands to investigate everywhere in the capital, and there was also a secret spy on the East Flower Hall. Dali Temple Minister Hu Xuexin was afraid of Han Xuandao's power and swallowed his anger. Dali Temple also became a place for Han Xuandao to investigate and force confessions. A large number of officials were subjected to cruel punishment here and bit out an official that Han Xuandao hoped they would bite out. The entire Dali Temple was filled with screams every day, and it also became the bloodiest place in Yanjing City.

Throughout history, the struggle for power has been full of blood and cruelty, but Han Xuanchang really found it difficult to adapt to the mature and steadfast Han Xuandao, who was so cruel. In order to eliminate dissidents, Han Xuandao launched a killing campaign. Han Xuanchang knew the cruel methods.

He stood in front of the Fan Mansion, hesitated for a moment, and finally came forward and knocked on the door. After a while, a voice came from inside and said, "My master is sick, no one will see you!"

Han Xuanchang said in a deep voice: "I am Han Xuanchang, open the door quickly!"

The house was silent for half a day, and after a long time, the door slowly opened, revealing the head of a servant: "Mr. Han, Master is sick and cannot entertain guests. Please go back..."

Before he finished speaking, Han Xuanchang pushed open the door with one palm. He was also a direct descendant of the Han family. He had practiced the "Sutra of Eternal Life" and was extremely strong. The servant could not block it. The door was immediately pushed open. Han Xuanchang didn't even look at him and had already stepped into the mansion.

He and Fan Yunao are in-laws, so Fan's mansion is naturally often here. He is clear about the layout of the mansion. He quickly came to the hall. At this time, someone had already reported it. Mrs. Fan had already come in a hurry. Seeing her face, Han Xuanchang frowned. When he saw that her face looked very haggard, he said, "Madam, don't blame Xuanchang for being reckless. I just heard that Mr. Fan is not feeling well. I'm here to visit me. Please don't be surprised if you are rude!"

Mrs. Fan reluctantly smiled and said, "You are polite, Lord Han. But... the master is not in good health and has fallen asleep, but he cannot see guests at this time!"

Han Xuanchang observed his words and expressions, and felt that Mrs. Fan seemed to be concealing her words. Mrs. Fan, who was generous in the past, dared not look at her today, and she felt very suspicious.
Chapter completed!