Chapter 738

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhong's eyes widened instantly.

Son of a bitch!

Being a Vanguard Commander of the Cavalry had already made him a well-known laughingstock in Changancheng, and now he was to be a General Dung Beetle!

How could this be allowed?

Yan Zheng's complexion also turned pale.

But scholars have integrity; since he, Yan Zheng, had already spoken, and his reputation was above all else, he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, since I have wronged Lord Gao, I am willing to admit defeat!"

"I will eat it!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhong simply couldn't hold it together anymore.

You, Yan Zheng, might want to eat it, but he certainly didn't!

"Your Majesty!"

Wang Zhong stared at Wu Zhao, his voice filled with endless earnestness!

Wu Zhao looked at Wang Zhong's advanced age, and thinking of his stepping forward during the Guanzhong locust plague and his timely reinforcements during the defense of Changancheng, she finally spoke.

"Minister Gao, General Wang Lao and Censor Yan are my pillars of state and represent the dignity of the Court. This matter has gone too far; an apology will suffice!"

Gao Yang also knew when to stop while ahead and, giving plenty of face, said, "I obey Your Majesty's instructions in everything. As long as it is Your Majesty's order, no matter what the decision is, I will always support Your Majesty from behind!"

Wu Zhao looked at Gao Yang, her expression somewhat strange.

Why did that sound so weird?

Wang Zhong and Yan Zheng didn't think too much about it, but they also breathed a sigh of relief.

This was still better than actually being a General Dung Beetle and licking clean every cesspit in Changancheng!

The two lowered their heads, and although they were extremely unwilling, they still spoke.

"Lord Gao, Wang Zhong wronged a good official, a loyal official; it was truly a great mistake. I hope Lord Gao will be magnanimous!"

"Lord Gao, Yan Zheng wronged a good official, a loyal official; it was truly a great mistake. I hope Lord Gao will be magnanimous!"

Gao Yang wore a look of nonchalance and waved his hand at them, "No matter, a small thing!"

"But I have told General Wang Lao and Censor Yan before that I have principles as an official. It is fortunate that you encountered me; otherwise, if it were someone else, given the reputation of an official, it wouldn't have been so easy to talk about."

The expressions on Wang Zhong and Yan Zheng's faces were as ugly as if they had eaten excrement!

Clearly, Gao Yang had taken heavy bribes, the evidence was conclusive, and he had personally promised to handle the matters, yet not only had they failed to impeach him, but they also had to apologize to him.

What kind of situation was this!

The two left the Imperial Study, their faces full of gloom.

At the palace gate.

Just as the two were about to leave the palace, they bumped head-on into Lu Wen, who was walking with his back straight and a face full of spring breeze as he entered the palace.

"Lord Lu, are you going to see the Emperor? Why are you holding a memorial in your hand?" Wang Zhong called out upon seeing Lu Wen.