After hearing what Wan Qingyan said, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue nodded and agreed without hesitation. She was afraid that if she agreed too late, Wan Qingyan would change his mind and withdraw the proposal!

After all, for the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, who is in a desperate situation and has no way out, this is undoubtedly a life-saving straw. She knows very well that she has fallen into a situation where she is doomed to die!

But she didn't expect that Wan Qingyan would be willing to give her a chance to make a choice, allowing her to end her life in a relatively meaningful way and save the lives of her family. This unexpected gift made her full of endless gratitude to Wan Qingyan.

"I need you to die in front of the Empress, using your life in exchange for the lives of your family. I will be there to help you then. You just need to tell me everything you know!"

Wan Qingyan looked at the respectful Yuanwailang in front of her and felt quite satisfied. She knew very well that if Yuanwailang really acted according to her plan, then Wan Qingyu and Wan Qingjiao would definitely become infamous. Ordinary people have always been keen to hear about such official scandals!

However, relying solely on the recommendation of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue might not be enough to influence him. If a few more officials could be involved to form a powerful combined force, the final effect would be beyond imagination!

Thinking of this, Wan Qingyan's mouth curled up slightly, and he began to plan how to persuade more officials from the Ministry of Revenue to join in the death petition against Wan Qingyu and Wan Qingjiao!

"Your Highness, please rest assured. I will tell you everything I know. I only ask for your mercy and to protect my family as much as possible!

I will never forget your great kindness. Even after death, I will pray for you and protect you in the underworld every day!"

The deputy minister of the Ministry of Revenue had a face as pale as paper, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. She fell heavily to her knees with a thud, and then kowtowed to Wan Qingyan respectfully and devoutly as if pounding garlic!

The forehead of the Member of the Ministry of Revenue hit the ground with a bang, and soon it became red and swollen. However, she seemed not to notice and continued to kowtow, muttering to herself and begging bitterly!

Wan Qingyan frowned slightly upon seeing this, raised his hand and waved gently, signaling: "Get up, I will do my best to protect your family. Don't talk now, I'll go check on the other officials and come back later!"

After saying that, Wan Qingyan turned around and walked out. Now was not the time to be sentimental. She was still busy trying to win over more officials to recommend her and make things bigger!

"Yes, Your Highness! Thank you for your grace!"

Hearing Wan Qingyan's words, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Revenue quickly got up from the ground as if she had been pardoned. She stood straight, lowered her head, and dared not say another word!

She just glanced at Wan Qingyan's receding figure out of the corner of her eye, and only breathed a sigh of relief after he completely disappeared!

Because she was too nervous, her legs were shaking like sieves. She leaned weakly against the wall, slowly slid down to the ground, and curled up into a ball.

Wan Qingyan hurried to another cell specially used to detain officials from the Ministry of Revenue. As soon as he stepped through the door, a disgusting stench hit him in the face. The smell was so strong that it seemed to make people faint.

Wan Qingyan subconsciously covered her mouth and nose tightly with her hands, frowning, and she suppressed the urge to vomit.

The cell was dark and damp, with the walls covered with mottled mold and spider webs. There were centipedes crawling on the walls, and big rats and little rats squeaking!

Some worn-out straw mats were piled randomly on the damp ground, and the peculiar smell of excrement emanated from the corners. Compared with the cell where the Member of the Ministry of Revenue had been previously imprisoned, this place was a complete mess!

The officials in the cell heard the noise and looked up. When they saw that the person coming was Wan Qingyan, a hint of surprise flashed across their originally lifeless faces.

Although everyone's face was pale, their eyes bloodshot, and they looked as if they would collapse at any moment, they still forced themselves to cheer up and weakly saluted Wan Qingyan according to the etiquette: "Your subordinates... respectfully greet His Majesty the Fifth Palace...!"

Wan Qingyan glanced at the half-dead officials and said bluntly, "I don't want to waste any more time on you. I'm sure you all know your current situation. I've thought of a good way to save your families' lives, but I wonder who among you has the courage and determination to carry it out?"

Facing this group of lifeless old hands, Wan Qingyan spoke directly to them about their current predicament, and when he talked about the specific solutions, he deliberately kept them in suspense.

After the officials heard what Wan Qingyan said, there was a small commotion among the crowd, and several of the officials seemed to have suddenly had a flame ignited deep in their hearts!

A ripple gradually appeared in their originally dull eyes, and they quickly moved their feet and walked towards Wan Qingyan!

However, in sharp contrast, most officials still look like zombies, with dull faces, empty eyes and no life.

These people have lost faith and hope in everything, and turned a deaf ear to what Wan Qingyan said. They are no longer willing to believe anyone, including the seemingly confident Wan Qingyan in front of them and her claim that she has the ability to save her family's lives!

"May I ask, Your Highness, how exactly do we implement the good plan you mentioned?"

Those officials who had rekindled their hope asked Wan Qingyan cautiously. They were not afraid of death now, but they just didn't want to implicate their families.

A ripple gradually appeared in their originally dull eyes, and they quickly moved their feet and walked towards Wan Qingyan!

However, in sharp contrast, most officials still look like zombies, with dull faces, empty eyes and no life.

These people have lost faith and hope in everything, and turned a deaf ear to what Wan Qingyan said. They are no longer willing to believe anyone, including the seemingly confident Wan Qingyan in front of them and her claim that she has the ability to save her family's lives!

"May I ask, Your Highness, how exactly do we implement the good plan you mentioned?"

Those officials who had rekindled their hope asked Wan Qingyan cautiously. They were not afraid of death now, but they just didn't want to implicate their families.

A ripple gradually appeared in their originally dull eyes, and they quickly moved their feet and walked towards Wan Qingyan!

However, in sharp contrast, most officials still look like zombies, with dull faces, empty eyes and no life.

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