Then he mentioned his unclear entanglements with certain married women, and even implicated other court officials.
Yan Guzhi felt a chill in his heart; these Hanlin Scholars were supported by the Xia Family, and it was clear the Xia brothers had long been prepared. To evade guilt, they accused first, intending to pin the blame on him.
The two brothers were First Grade officials, while he was a Second Grade official. Clearly, the Xia Family would never abandon two First Grade officials, but the Yan Family could afford to abandon him, a Second Grade official.
Ironically, he had been trying all these days to save others, and now he feared he would be discarded.
Indeed, the announcement from the cabinet in the court halted his position as Minister of Rites, with Vice Minister of Rites Yang Shaqing temporarily assuming the role, to manage the aftermath of the Spring Examination.
