After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 246 - 240: Wanting Me to Play the Villain?

"Great General, hold on! I have more news!"

Just as Liang Chen was about to step out, a guard sent by Pei Zhan stopped him: "On my way here, I happened to meet Commander Guo, who was originally ordered by our General’s wife to deliver a message to our General.

"Now, at the Xu Mansion, the government officials, along with those from the palace and the Imperial Censorate, are investigating Lian Rong, Lou Zhao, and Lu Qizhou. Since it also involves the servants around Princess Yongping, Imperial Censor has filed charges against Xu Yin as well."

Upon hearing this, Liang Chen couldn’t help but clap his hands: "The General’s wife indeed hasn’t lost her touch! This way, I don’t even need to go through any trouble!"

He then asked about Xu Yin’s whereabouts and rode his horse to the streets.

From the moment Zhang Feng and his group arrived at the Xu Mansion, someone informed Xu Yin of the news.

The resignation process for Minister Lin has reached the Qianqing Palace, now just waiting for the Emperor’s approval.

Once the approval is granted, by convention, the succeeding Minister of Rites will also take on the role of Chancellor of the Chamberlain’s Office, thus shouldering two major responsibilities, becoming a true high-ranking official wielding real power.

Two or three years ago, when the previous Minister of Rites before Minister Lin was transferred, the Emperor had considered appointing Xu Yin, but at that time he had only been in office for five years, with considerable skepticism among the court, so Xu Yin voluntarily declined before the Emperor.

He claimed that he lacked experience and still needed to grow. This move later earned him some reputation back.

Now, having served nearly eight years, Xu Yin has managed to build connections and a reputation, and thus it is time.

Last month, the Crown Prince’s coming-of-age ceremony was meticulously prepared and went as flawlessly as expected. After the ceremony, both the Emperor and Empress issued orders to commend him. Therefore, as anticipated, the news emerged of appointing him as the Minister of Rites and Chancellor of the Chamberlain’s Office.

Officials within the court have successively submitted memorials, and the Emperor has summoned him to the palace for tea twice, praising him each time, mentioning the Crown Prince several times.

Even a fool could see from these signs that the Emperor has recognized Xu Yin.

In the Eastern Palace, some have even started reaching out to Xu Yin within the rules, after all, if he were to suddenly assume the role, many trivial matters would accumulate.

Everything is moving in the direction Xu Yin desired.

But just then, a murder case that occurred in Wanbin Building somehow implicated his Xu family!

Yongping actually caused such a big mess for him at this time!

"Is this what you call having her deal with Fu Zhen, this is her capability!"

In the office, having just received news that Yongping had been identified by Lian Rong as the main culprit of murder, resulting in the Emperor ordering a demotion in her title, Xu Yin gritted his teeth and pointed at Lian Rong, "Do you not know what kind of person she is? You actually believed she could handle Fu Zhen!

"Now look, she’s accused of orchestrating the murder of an official heir in such a ludicrous fashion!

"Instead of working to uphold the court as a royal relative, she has wantonly taken lives, using innocent Liu Yan to incite enmity between the Zhang Family and Fu Zhen!

"Who else in the palace would handle this, if not her?!"

Lian Rong deeply lowered his head: "I deserve to die, I misjudged the situation. I never thought the Commandery Princess would go to Lian Rong, it was my oversight. From the day you quarreled with the Commandery Princess, more attention should have been given to her."

Xu Yin stood beneath the window, taking a deep breath, gritting his teeth: "I am still too merciful. I should have severed this rotten branch long ago! She is of no help at all!"

Lian Rong raised his head, and continued, "Master, be prudent. Though this is unexpected, in the end, the Emperor only demoted the Commandery Princess’s title and did not impose harsher penalties.

"You have not shown up today, and for sure, Prince Rong must have opinions, and if you vent your anger on the Commandery Princess at this time, Prince Rong’s Mansion surely won’t stand for it."

Xu Yin looked gloomily out the window, saying nothing.

His servant reported from outside: "Master, General Liang has arrived."

It was only then that Xu Yin showed a reaction, looking at Lian Rong.

Lian Rong stepped out: "How come the Great General is here?"

"Where is your Assistant Minister?!"

No sooner had Lian Rong finished speaking than Liang Chen’s voice came from outside the door, and Lian Rong immediately bowed, "Great General!"

Liang Chen glanced at the door, and it opened. Xu Yin walked out from inside: "Shaoyang."

"Why are you still staying here?" Liang Chen approached him, "Something major happened to your family, don’t you know?"

Xu Yin pressed his lips together: "I just heard, and was about to return. The Commandery Princess truly acted on a whim this time, causing a scene at Ming Zhi’s wife’s maternal home. Ming Zhi will likely be angry at me as well."