As the Great Wu Dynasty's Yin-Yang Grass affair progressed smoothly, the funds for constructing the Five Elements Tower instantly became much more abundant.
Not only did this matter delight the Emperor, but the parasites in court who belonged to Tang Yu's faction were also overjoyed after receiving a hefty share of the money.
Great Wu's furious, curse-spewing reaction was secretly amplified tenfold by Tang Yu, who had people intensify the publicity. All sorts of fabricated attacks, smears, and rumors even emerged, drawing the attention of every official in court.
Faced with this massive wave of public condemnation, Tang Yu chose to shut himself away, hiding in the Embroidered Uniform Guard residence with a pained smile on his face.
Only when the uproar reached its peak, and several remonstrance officials jointly impeached him, was Tang Yu summoned to the palace to meet the Emperor.
"Tang Yu, what do you have to say about these impeachments?"
Before several Grand Secretariat ministers, Sui Gaomiao asked leisurely.
The Emperor, usually rather gloomy by nature, wore a calm smile. His mood was clearly excellent, and there was no way he would hold this matter against Tang Yu, who had recently won his favor.
"Your Majesty, this humble servant believes that the more fiercely the enemy opposes me, the more it proves I did the right thing. Otherwise, they would not use such harsh words."
Tang Yu replied just as leisurely.
The several Grand Secretariat ministers standing nearby lowered their heads, faint smiles tugging at their lips. These old foxes had already realized why the recent foul wind had been blowing so strangely.
Damn it, there was a good chance this brat was the one stirring things up behind the scenes.
Those remonstrance officials jointly impeaching him had probably been arranged by him as well.
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