You were asked to write a political intrigue drama, but you wrote "Da Ming 1566".

However, when he later presented his testimony to the Jiajing Emperor in court, everyone could clearly see that the confession did not record the details of the "dam destruction and flooding of fields," but rather the details of the "disrepair of the river channel."

In other words, Hu Zongxian never completely betrayed Yan's party; on the contrary, he willingly stepped forward and took the blame for Yan's party. He previously stated that he had no confession regarding the breach of dikes and flooding of fields, and that every word he spoke was the absolute truth.

Yan Shifan was thoroughly enraged by Hu Zongxian's actions. He was convinced that Hu Zongxian intended to use the confession to defect to Prince Yu, thereby changing his allegiance and betraying the Yan family.

Don't forget, those who serve two masters never end well! If you oust us, you won't be sitting in those cabinet chairs either!

The difference in their character and magnanimity was laid bare at this moment! Hu Zongxian suppressed the anger surging in his heart and responded in a deep voice.

[Brother Shifan, you may use such thoughts to judge the people of the world, but you must never use such thoughts to judge me, Hu Zongxian!] [Moreover, the Grand Secretary is already eighty-one years old. You may disregard the lives of the people, but you should not disregard your own elderly, white-haired father!] These words completely ignited Yan Shifan's pent-up anger.

He couldn't understand how someone who, in his eyes, had long since betrayed Yan's party and changed allegiance, dared to lecture him so confidently.

At that moment, Chen Yu's fingers flew across the keyboard, lines of characters flowing out one after another. Yan Shifan from the script, in this way, naturally and even with an aura of righteous indignation, uttered that classic line that can be called a famous scene.

What right do you have to lecture me?

"[The two capitals and thirteen provinces of my Great Ming Dynasty all rest on my shoulders!] [The words 'the people of the world' are not for you to utter!]" The moment these lines were typed, everything unfolded exactly as Chen Yu had predicted. The Little Grand Secretary's legendary performance was so impactful that it completely blew up the audience watching. Many viewers stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what they were seeing. "???"

"What is that? What kind of nonsense is Yan Shifan spouting?"

"Why isn't Minister Hu Zongxian qualified to reprimand him? Minister Hu fought valiantly against the Japanese pirates on the southeastern front, and he also had to consider the people's welfare, personally overseeing the cleanup of the flooded fields after the dikes were destroyed, and doing everything in his power to save the lives of the common people. How can Minister Hu not be qualified to reprimand Yan Shifan?"

"And Yan Shifan, how could you possibly say such a thing?"

"The Ming Dynasty's two capitals and thirteen provinces, were all carried by you, Yan Shifan, alone? Goodness, that made me laugh. This guy's self-esteem is far too high."

"If these words came from Grand Secretary Yan Song, I could barely accept them. A dignified Grand Secretary saying he shoulders the responsibilities of two capitals and thirteen provinces would at least have some merit. But who are you, Yan Shifan? What right do you have to say such things?"

"If even Minister Hu isn't qualified to speak of the common people, then you, Grand Secretary Yan Shifan, are even less qualified! The mastermind behind the destruction of the dikes and flooding of the fields, can actually speak of it with such righteous indignation? My god, you're truly shameless and brazen!"

Just then, as the number of comments in the live stream skyrocketed, the classic memes that Chen Yu had seen in his previous life naturally appeared in the comments one after another and spread rapidly.

"Shouldering the weight of two capitals and thirteen provinces, I declare the Young Grand Secretary to be the Ming Dynasty's exclusive weightlifting champion!" "The Ming Dynasty's Number One Warrior!"

"The insurmountable god of world weightlifting records!" Many viewers who were initially furious and indignant changed their expressions after seeing these meme-filled comments, and in the end, they couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

"Wow, who came up with this 'Great Ming Weightlifting Champion' meme?" "You're a real talent!" At this moment, the comedians and meme masters who had been eagerly preparing couldn't hold back any longer and showed off their skills, creating a whole bunch of funny jokes and viral memes.

For example, in one of the most widely circulated memes, there are two dogs, one so thin it's skin and bones, and the other with bulging muscles, exuding explosive power.

That muscular dog carried the immense weight of the Southeast Anti-Japanese War on its left shoulder and the enormous black pot of flooded fields on its right shoulder; it looked utterly exhausted and weary.

Meanwhile, the skinny dog, surrounded by nine elegantly dressed concubines, shamelessly boasted about "carrying two capitals and thirteen provinces on its shoulders." Similar hilarious memes were everywhere, making viewers laugh uncontrollably. Amidst the laughter and chatter, the popularity of "Da Ming Dynasty" naturally surged again, climbing steadily. But Yan Shifan's memorable performance was far from over.

Just as the audience was laughing so hard they couldn't stand up straight, Yan Shifan in the script suddenly slapped someone across the face, stunning the audience in front of the screen and even catching Hu Zongxian in the script off guard.

Because Yan Shifan's slap wasn't aimed at Hu Zongxian at all, but rather landed squarely on his own face. This completely stunned everyone present. Even Hu Zongxian was frozen in place.

"No, what on earth is this guy up to?" Immediately afterward, Yan Shifan gritted his teeth and said, "[He deserves this! This slap is on behalf of my father.]" Before he finished speaking, he raised his left hand and slapped himself hard. "[This slap is a reward I gave myself! How could my father and I have been so blind to put someone like you in such an important position as a regional governor!]"

Having said all that, Yan Shifan's true intentions were crystal clear. These two slaps to his own face were, in essence, blatant moral blackmail, designed to force Hu Zongxian to resign voluntarily.

This behavior is exactly the same as some people in real life who, when faced with trouble, immediately lie on the ground, throw a tantrum, or kneel in public to achieve their goals. Yan Shifan's ruthless nature, willing to do anything to achieve his objectives, was also fully displayed in this hysterical act. Hu Zongxian, standing to the side, was probably speechless with disbelief.

How could Yan Song, a respected and renowned figure throughout his life, have raised such a narrow-minded and petty son?

However, Yan Shifan's insistence on his resignation actually suited Hu Zongxian's wishes perfectly. So he slowly walked to the door and said, word by word, what Yan Shifan most wanted to hear: "I've long since given up on this high-ranking official position. Go ahead and petition the Emperor to dismiss me immediately." Yan Shifan felt a surge of secret joy and immediately stepped forward. "Very well. I've already drafted your resignation letter. Just copy it yourself."

After saying this, he flicked his sleeves, turned around, and strode away.

This dramatic turn of events left the audience, who had been enthusiastically discussing the topic, completely dumbfounded. "What the heck???"

"Young Grand Secretary's actions are truly like an old sow wearing a bra, one thing after another!"

"Pfft, the way he slapped himself twice was just too funny."

"I understand it all. I guess Hu Zongxian had to try his best to hold back his laughter. He's only doing this out of respect for his mentor and to save face for this young master, so he's just going to cooperate with him to finish this act."

"But this young Grand Secretary, who can shoulder the weight of two capitals and thirteen provinces, only managed such a weak thud when he hit himself in the face? It should at least have caused an earthquake! This is clearly a sign of him holding back!"

After a burst of laughter, many audience members' smiles slowly froze as they looked at Hu Zongxian standing alone in the script, finally turning into a long sigh. "Sigh, Minister Hu has really had it too hard," Chen Yu thought with the same sentiment. Hu Zongxian's life has truly been too difficult.

This scene with the young Grand Secretary, however, is more like a brief respite before the full force of the storm. The upcoming court audience with the Jiajing Emperor tomorrow will be the real, earth-shattering storm. One wrong step, one misstep, and all will be lost, beheading the entire party! In fact, the political maneuvering in this audience is on a completely different level than the court debate in the third act!

[The Sixteenth Act of the Ming Dynasty, End.] After typing this line, Chen Yu's expression slowly darkened, becoming extremely serious, as if he were brewing a series of thunderous storms that could shake the heavens and the earth. This tense atmosphere, like a storm brewing, could be clearly felt by the audience even through the screen. The viewers who had been chatting and laughing just moments before seemed to sense the impending tempest, and one by one they fell silent.

However, the number of viewers in the live stream did not decrease at all; on the contrary, it continued to surge, constantly setting new records. This unbelievable scene, when it reached the ears of the screenwriting teams of top-tier film and television companies, only intensified the astonishment in their eyes.

"Logically speaking, when a scene ends, many viewers will inevitably leave, and this attrition rate is never low."

"But now, things are really different. The moment this scene with Chen Yu was written, the number of viewers waiting to read the next part not only didn't decrease, but actually increased. This is enough to show that the audience's expectations for the subsequent plot have reached an extreme level."

"Goodness, it seems that Chen Yu and the screenwriters at Xiangyu Pictures are much more capable than we expected." The group looked at each other, their faces showing undisguised suspicion.

"Could it be that Encounter Pictures really went all out, hiring several top screenwriters to guide Chen Yu behind the scenes?" Even if that were the case, they showed no fear whatsoever. After the initial amazement, a hint of anticipation and confident smiles appeared on their faces. Under their personal guidance, the scripts of the other contestants had generally progressed to the crucial points between the third and fifth acts. Although, according to industry practice, the first major climax of a script usually doesn't arrive until the tenth act.

However, the third to fifth acts can be considered a preliminary climax in the plot, and the most exciting parts of the script will gradually emerge from this stage. They were absolutely certain that once the script, which they had personally polished and arranged, released its climax, it would definitely take away a lot of viewership and popularity from "Da Ming Dynasty".

And then, the hype will snowball, growing bigger and bigger, completely widening the gap. This reflects their absolute confidence in their professional abilities, honed through years of experience in the industry!

In the office of Xiangyu Pictures, Ma Yingkui frowned as he watched the number of online viewers in Chen Yu's live stream skyrocket. But when he saw that the scripts of the other contestants were generally in the stage of building up to a minor climax, his frown slowly relaxed, and a confident smile appeared on his face.

"It's coming."

"The climaxes that the top-notch team personally crafted are coming soon. There will be suspenseful twists and turns, and mind-bending battles of wits. The most exciting parts of the script are about to be revealed."

"Chen Yu's 'The Ming Dynasty' will definitely not be able to maintain such high popularity anymore; most of the viewership will be taken by other scripts." "When that time comes, we should prepare to make our move."

"Hmph, no matter how capable Chen Yu is, or how big a contract he signed, in the end he'll still need us to step in and save the day, won't he?" "In the end, he's nothing special."

Before Ma Yingkui could finish speaking, Chen Yu, who had just been looking serious and gathering his emotions, took a deep breath and slowly typed out the opening of the next scene.

The moment these opening words came into view, Ma Yingkui's confident and smug expression froze instantly, his face instantly solidifying.

It wasn't just screenwriters like Ma Yingkui who were stunned after seeing Chen Yu's opening scene in Act Seventeen.

The excitement of ordinary viewers upon seeing the beginning of Act 17 of "The Ming Dynasty" was quickly frozen by the overwhelming sense of danger and oppression. The opening of this seventeenth act, the audience audience, shows Hu Zongxian, Prince Yu, and Yan Song waiting outside the palace.

According to protocol, Hu Zongxian was required to first bow to Prince Yu. Prince Yu was secretly delighted, believing Hu Zongxian was about to pledge allegiance, but he couldn't show too much excitement outwardly, so he simply said, "You've worked hard." When Hu Zongxian tried to bow to Yan Song, Yan Song avoided him.

【No need, let's go see the Emperor.】 At this point, although the atmosphere was a bit tense, it was still acceptable to the audience who had seen "big storms". However, after entering Yuxi Palace, the positioning of the main characters described by Chen Yu in the script alone conveyed a sense of oppression that made people's throats tighten.