Film and Television: The Great Feng Sword Immortal, starting with Lingyue's updo hairstyle

"This year is going to be a turbulent one. I reckon His Majesty is going to lose his temper today. Have you heard? The Earl of Pingyuan was killed last night. We mustn't provoke His Majesty!"

"Not long ago, Vice Minister Zhou's son also died, right there in the courtyard of the Ministry of Justice!"

"I am a civil official; these matters are none of our concern."

"Oh? Then who is it related to?"

"..."

Everyone looked at each other and smiled.

Who are these two cases related to?

It is certainly related to the commander of the Five Guards of the capital!

Of course, it's related to the night watchmen who were responsible for protecting the capital and the imperial family!

Naturally, this is also related to Wei Yuan, the leader of the night watchman's office.

Standing alone in front of the Meridian Gate, Wei Yuan, dressed in a blue robe, stood out from the surrounding civil and military officials.

In the court of the Great Feng Dynasty, Wei Yuan was a very special person.

Because there was no eunuch in the court with more power than him.

Even the chief eunuch serving the emperor did not wield much power.

But Wei Yuan was different; he was both the head of the night watchmen's office and the Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate!

Both of these government offices had the power to supervise all officials.

Wei Yuan was a lone minister placed in the court by Emperor Yuanjing!

Emperor Yuanjing's meaning was very clear: Wei Yuan is my sword, and whoever disobeys will have that sword fall on their neck.

Wei Yuan was not only a tool used by Emperor Yuanjing to counterbalance the officials, but he also served to incite hatred against the emperor.

The civil and military officials dared not hate the emperor, but they could vent their emotions on Wei Yuan.

Recently, Kyoto has been experiencing a series of accidents.

First, the tax and banking scandal caused a huge uproar.

Immediately afterwards, the son of Vice Minister Zhou was killed.

Last night, the Earl of Pingyuan was murdered. The murderer actually escaped right under the noses of the night watchman, the Imperial Guard, and the astronomers of the Imperial Observatory!

Wei Yuan, as the head of the night watchman's office, was the first to be targeted.

All the civil and military officials were happy to watch the drama unfold.

Early morning of the hour of Mao (5-7 AM).

The heavy tolling of the bells echoed in the dark night sky, sounding desolate and lonely.

Civil and military officials entered through the slowly opening east gate, while members of the royal family entered through the west gate.

Emperor Yuanjing sat high on his dragon throne, expressionless as he looked down at the hundreds of officials who entered through the Meridian Gate in an orderly fashion, civil and military officials lined up separately.

More than a hundred officials, nobles, and members of the imperial family then entered the Golden Palace.

After the audience finished, a censor from the Ministry of Justice stepped forward and said loudly, "Last night, thieves broke into the Pingyuan Earl's residence and killed the Earl. The death of a third-class earl in the capital is a disgrace to our Great Feng!"

"Wei Yuan, as the leader of the night watchmen, failed to adequately protect the imperial city. I request Your Majesty to execute this official to appease public anger."

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

"..."

Immediately, several professional critics from the Imperial Secretariat jumped out and demanded that Emperor Yuanjing cut off Wei Yuan's head.

The battles fought in the imperial court are no different from buying vegetables at the market.

To put it bluntly, they would readily resort to beheadings and confiscation of property.

No matter how big or small the matter is, just chop off the dog's head.

If the emperor disagrees, the price will be negotiated, ranging from beheading to exile, and from exile to dismissal.

In any case, one cannot directly say "dismissal," but must give the emperor some room to negotiate.

Otherwise, the emperor might think, "You little punks didn't give me a chance to bargain?"

Then you are innocent!

As expected, the civil service began to attack Wei Yuan, listing his dereliction of duty and crimes!

Subsequently.

The nobles in the court also attacked and questioned Wei Yuan!

It's normal for a loyal minister like Wei Yuan to be besieged, as he's caught in the middle and pleases neither side.

After all, Wei Yuan's daily supervision extended beyond officials; he also oversaw nobles like them!

The downfall of Wei Yuan was a cause for celebration for all.

of course.

Those who jumped out to attack were all minor figures.

Bigwigs like Wang, the head of the Wang faction, and Yu, the leader of the nobility, were all very quiet.

Because they knew that this matter would not have any substantial impact on Wei Yuan.

Dressed in blue, Wei Yuan stood proudly, ignoring the slanderous words around him.

"quiet!"

Emperor Yuanjing's personal eunuch cracked his whip, his sharp voice a warning to the officials.

After the court quieted down, Wei Yuan stepped forward.

"Your subject has something to report."

Emperor Yuanjing, expressionless, glanced at Wei Yuan.

"speak."

Emperor Yuanjing has indeed been quite dissatisfied with Wei Yuan these days.

My cultivation of Taoism was not going very smoothly to begin with.

So much trouble has happened in Kyoto.

Wei Yuan has neglected his duties.

“Last night, when I was on patrol as a night watchman, I happened to witness a group of thieves attacking Princess Pingyang, but I was fortunate enough to be rescued.”

"After questioning the group of thieves, Nangong Qianrou learned that the mastermind behind it was Minister of War Zhang Tai."

"..."

As soon as Wei Yuan spoke, everyone in the court changed their expressions.

The news that Prince Yu was about to enter the cabinet had already spread far and wide and was hardly a secret.

Prince Yu's political enemies will definitely try to cause trouble at this time.

The chief minister raised an eyebrow.

The Minister of War wasn't one of his men, but he thought the man was very brave!

Who doesn't know that Princess Pingyang is Prince Yu's beloved daughter?!

If you dare to mess with Princess Pingyang, won't Prince Yu kill you?!

That's very courageous!

Since this matter was said by Wei Yuan, it must be based on solid evidence.

It seems I need to consider how to compete for the position of Minister of War.

Upon learning of this, Prince Yu's eyes widened in shock!

An attack on Pingyang?!

Why didn't Pingyang tell him about this?

"Zhang Tai!"

"You dare touch Pingyang?!"

“…3717…29119”

Although Prince Yu was usually refined and easygoing, upon learning that his beloved daughter was in danger, he immediately forgot all the Confucian classics he had been studying and gave Minister of War Zhang Tai a warm greeting!

Minister of War Zhang Tai, his face flushed, stammered for a long time before finally cursing at Wei Yuan: "Wei Yuan!"

"You eunuch, you're spouting nonsense!"

"Your Majesty, this man is causing chaos in the court and harbors treacherous intentions. I request that Wei Yuan be executed!"

"..."

Emperor Yuanjing, who was sitting on the dragon throne, had originally had no interest in this court assembly, but now he was somewhat interested.

The civil service is taking action against Prince Yu?!

This could be an opportunity.

Emperor Yuanjing did not actually want Prince Yu to enter the cabinet.

But there was nothing he could do.

As the civil service grew stronger, the nobility were relegated to the margins of the court.

They either support those political parties, causing endless infighting within the civil service.

Or they would support nobles.

The art of imperial power has always emphasized the concept of balance.

Wei Yuan did a good job in this matter.

If this opportunity can be used to suppress the civil service group, then Prince Yu will not need to enter the cabinet.