"Lord Xun!! How could you treat me like this?!"
"Aren't you afraid no one will ever be willing to step forward for the great affairs of the imperial court again?"
Guo Zhang's face was flushed crimson. Standing before Xun Yi, he was so furious he nearly jumped.
With this joint memorial, the ministers had all gotten what they wanted. From now on, the emperor could no longer appoint and dismiss officials at will; a set of rules acceptable to everyone would have to be drawn up.
The emperor was happy, Zhong Hui was happy, and the ministers were happy too.
Only Guo Zhang was unhappy.
Because he was going to be punished. The Censorate had impeached him on three charges. Whatever offense they ultimately punished him for, he would lose his office and noble rank regardless.
Guo Zhang was furious about this.
I served as your vanguard. You ought to protect me too.
Your schemes all succeeded, and now no one will protect me?
Yet Xun Yi's usual smile was absent from his face. His mood was just as foul. No sooner had the business at the court assembly been successfully concluded than Zhuge Dan had dragged him off to deal with the Grand Granary affair.
Zhuge Dan had spared him no consideration whatsoever, repeatedly reprimanding him before the many officials.
He had even ordered him to catch the criminals and resolve the matter within ten days.
Judging by Zhuge Dan's expression, Xun Yi had no doubt that if he failed, the man really would draw his blade against him.
What sort of madman was this? For the sake of an empty reputation, was he not at all afraid of offending the ministers?
Xun Yi was in a terrible mood. He had only just returned to his residence when Guo