That's the ups and downs of life.
When he thought he had found the fatal loophole in Yang Jisheng's memorial and was sure of victory, things suddenly took a turn for the worse. He never expected that in the morning, Zhu Ping'an had already pointed out the two loopholes to Yang Jisheng in person and suggested that Yang Jisheng delete them.
If there were no such two fatal loopholes, Yang Jisheng's impeachment memorial would be extraordinary. His impeachment was sharp, both overall and specific, and had some substance. It was also supported by relevant evidence, and was definitely not the empty and general impeachment before. If the memorial was strictly followed and investigated, it would soon become an ironclad case.
What should I do
What should I do
Yan Song knocked on the table with a frown on his face, which made the wrinkles on his forehead even deeper, layered and wrinkled, like the bark of a thousand-year-old tree.
Yan Shifan rubbed his forehead, picked up the manuscript again, and studied it word by word. It had been a long time since he had studied it so seriously...
Zhao Wenhua stood there in a daze.
The study was very quiet and the atmosphere inside was very tense.
"Ahem... that..."
Just then, a cough was heard in the study, breaking the silence in the room and attracting a lot of attention.
Yan Song and others looked in the direction of the voice, and saw Zhou Fangzheng wanting to say something but hesitating.
"Oh, I wonder what advice Lord Zhou has for you?" Yan Song turned his head and looked at Zhou Fangzheng, looking like a kind elder.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Fangzheng hurriedly bowed 90 degrees and replied repeatedly, "Sir, please forgive me. I am not qualified to ask for your advice. But Sir, Lord Yan, Lord Zhao, you don't have to worry..."
"Hmm? No need to worry?! I would like to hear Lord Zhou's opinion." Yan Song was shocked when he heard this and asked repeatedly.
Yan Shifan also looked at Zhou Fangzheng in surprise. Seeing Zhou Fangzheng's confident look, Yan Shifan couldn't help but narrow his eyes. Hey, he was so confident. Did he underestimate Zhou Fangzheng? !
"No need to worry?! Sir Zhou, what have you discovered? Tell us quickly." Zhao Wenhua urged.
"Replying to the elders, Lord Yan, and Lord Zhao, I said there is no need to worry because, although Zhu Ping'an pointed out these two fatal loopholes to Yang Ni in person and suggested deleting them, Yang Ni did not adopt his suggestion."
Zhao Wenhua replied with his body bent and his head lowered.
Not adopted!
When Yan Song heard this, his frown relaxed and the wrinkles on his forehead were reduced by half, as if he had suddenly become ten years younger.
Hearing this, Yan Shifan squinted at Zhou Fangzheng, pulled the corner of his mouth and laughed. Zhou Fangzheng didn't dare to look at Yan Shifan and lowered his head hurriedly. He felt that Yan Shifan's eyes were too sharp, as if he could see through his inner thoughts at once.
"Ah?! It was not adopted!" Zhao Wenhua was surprised and delighted when he heard this, and asked immediately, "What happened? Tell me in detail."
"It's like this..."
Zhou Fangzheng recounted the scene at that time, of course, he emphasized his role in his words, "Yang Ni hesitated and did not adopt Zhu Ping'an's suggestion, but only promised that he would consider it. After Zhu Ping'an left, I came out of the inner room, and Yang Ni asked me for my opinion. For the sake of the elders, I naturally would not let Yang Ni adopt Zhu Ping'an's suggestion. Regarding the first loophole pointed out by Zhu Ping'an, I knew Yang Ni's mentality, so I told Yang Ni that Zhu Ping'an's suggestion was like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. After listening to my advice, Yang Ni strengthened his mind and did not adopt Zhu Ping'an's first suggestion. Regarding the second loophole pointed out by Zhu Ping'an, I told Yang Ni that Zhu Ping'an's second suggestion was selfish."
"Selfish?" Zhao Wenhua narrowed his eyes.
"Yes, I deliberately told Yang Ni that Zhu Ping'an, as a lecturer in Prince Yu's palace, made the second suggestion for Prince Yu's consideration, to prevent Prince Yu from being implicated in your memorial, because the sentence 'or ask the two princes' can be associated with the fact that Yang Ni's memorial was instructed by the two princes to some extent. Zhu Ping'an proposed to delete this sentence because he was afraid that Prince Yu would be angered by your words... After listening to my analysis, Yang Ni strengthened his mind and did not adopt Zhu Ping'an's second suggestion. I know Yang Ni, he is like a stone in the toilet, smelly and hard, as long as he is determined, it is certain that ten cows cannot pull him back. If he says he will not change, then he will definitely not change, and I dare to guarantee it with my life. Therefore, there is no need to worry about Yang Ni's memorial, the two fatal loopholes will always exist." Zhou Fangzheng raised his head and replied with a firm face.
"Hahaha, good, Lord Zhou, you really did a great job." After hearing Zhou Fangzheng's guarantee, Zhao Wenhua felt relieved, laughed out loud, patted Zhou Fangzheng on the shoulder, and praised him highly.
"Well, Master Zhou, you are very good."
Yan Shifan pulled the corner of his mouth, revealing a disdainful smile, his eyes sparkling with brilliance. Zhou Fangzheng's little thoughts could not be hidden from him at all, but the result was good, so he was too lazy to expose him.
"Master Zhou, you have done very well. If you encounter any problems that you cannot solve in the future, tell me my name and I will help you."
Yan Song nodded with satisfaction, and made a promise to Zhou Fangzheng with a kind face, encouraging his choice.
Zhou Fangzheng was overjoyed after hearing Yan Song's promise. It was as if a huge pie had hit his head. Tears were about to flow down his face. He quickly bent his legs, knelt on the ground with a plop, put his hands on the ground, kowtowed several times, and his voice was trembling with excitement. "Thank you very much, Lord. I am so worthy of your care. I don't need you to make decisions for me. I just hope to be your running dog and serve you like a dog."
"Hahaha, Sir Zhou, please stand up quickly. I will have another arm to lean on if I can get your help."
Yan Song said with a smile, as he stood up from his seat and stretched out his hands to give a light support.
"Thank you, Sir. Thank you, Sir." Zhou Fangzheng was so excited that his whole body was shaking. "From now on, I will obey your orders. If you have any orders, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."
"Haha, congratulations, Lord Zhou. Congratulations, Lord Zhou. Godfather likes to support younger generations like Lord Zhou who are aware of current affairs and know when to advance and retreat." Zhao Wenhua stepped forward and helped Zhou Fangzheng up.
"I hope Lord Zhao will take care of me in the future." Zhou Fangzheng bowed and replied with a flattering look on his face.
"Haha, no problem, no problem." Zhao Wenhua nodded to Zhou Fangzheng, smiling like a flower.