Historically, Zhang Juzheng was still at Prince Yu Residence at this time, but in this drama, he had already entered the Grand Secretariat and then been stripped of his post. Yan Song left, Li Chunfang entered the Grand Secretariat. Zhang Juzheng, originally a Bureau Director in the Ministry of War, had his duties reassigned and became Vice Minister of Revenue, overseeing the Ministry of Revenue's affairs.
He neither touched his chopsticks nor drank, but Wang Yan did not care. He ate and drank heartily by himself, showing no restraint at all.
In fact, Wang Yan no longer needed to stand on ceremony with anyone. His position was already quite clear: a proper member of the Emperor's faction, an absolute little moneymaking expert. Even the Yan Party had not accomplished anything as impressive as what he had done in these eight days.
No matter how things changed, there would always be a place for him at court. Besides, he was currently in favor. Jiajing had openly backed him and entrusted him with matters to handle. With enemies everywhere, why would he care about anyone's opinion?
Seeing that Zhang Juzheng had no interest in eating or drinking, Wang Yan took the initiative and asked, "May I ask what brings Your Excellency the Minister here?"
"The yamen has earned silver. As the official in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, naturally I have come to inquire into it."
Zhang Juzheng said, "Wang Yan, I know you are a man devoted to the nation and its people. From what I have seen of your actions, you have never mistreated the common people, never taken so much as a thread from them. On the contrary, you have exhausted your mind and tried every means to help them live better lives. In Chun'an, you openly defied