I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

In a tense encounter, Tang Yi confronts Zhou Qi Hua about embezzlement, offering him a choice: confess or face dire consequences from the Jinyiwei. Zhou, terrified, pleads for mercy, revealing the corrupt practices of the Young Lord, who embezzles funds and intimidates officials. Tang Yi, recognizing the potential leverage in Zhou's information, decides to let him go, but not before extracting valuable insights about the power dynamics within the court. He learns about the plight of Yu Wang, the neglected third son of Emperor Jiajing, who suffers under the oppressive Yan Party. This knowledge fuels Tang Yi's determination to challenge the corrupt officials and improve Yu Wang's situation, viewing it as an opportunity to undermine the Yan Party's influence.

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