A Memorial Exchanged Between Ruler and Minister, with the Corpse Like a Bridge Between Two Shores

"Father had been in fine spirits this morning. After getting up, he even practiced a set of punches in the courtyard. Who could have imagined he would suddenly pass away like this? Boohoo..."

At Yan Residence, cries of mourning rose everywhere. The entire estate was steeped in sorrow, and even the many ministers who entered were infected by the mood. Listening to Yan Dongting's third son, Yan Junqing, many could not help but sigh. But with the Emperor present, it was not yet their place to speak—

News of Grand Chancellor Yan Dongting's death had reached the palace at once, greatly shocking it. Emperor Li Kun immediately decided to visit Yan Residence, accompanied by several close ministers, including the other grand chancellors and Qiu Yan.

It was worth mentioning that similar events had happened before. At such times, Tian Youqing and Pan Xiang would both be chosen by the Emperor to accompany him, yet this time, Tian Youqing had not been summoned.

It was not only Tian Youqing and the others. Several princes close to the imperial family, such as Prince Ding, had likewise not been brought along. The Emperor had not even sent anyone to notify them.

This was a statement in itself. Those in the Imperial City well informed about current affairs, along with the few ministers accompanying the Emperor, understood it perfectly. Even as they came to Yan Residence to pay their respects, thoughts churned endlessly in their hearts.

While everyone's thoughts surged, Li Kun said to Yan Junqing, "Grand Chancellor Yan labored for the country all his life. Now that he has departed westward, I bear responsibility. He had long said that his body was too weak to shoulder such heavy duties, yet because of state affairs and the war, I never permitted it, thus causing