Chapter 708
In fact, Minister Cui had passed away several days ago. This old man, who had spent most of his life struggling in political arenas and who seldom tasted defeat, ultimately could not contend with the passage of time.
Even within the Prime Minister's Mansion, only a few people knew about this. The mansion wielded extensive influence, with many prestigious families dependant on it. But while Minister Cui could hold those families in check, Cui Yunjian might not be able to do the same. These few days, he had been occupied in consolidating power to ensure that the mansion's influence would continue.
Unpredicted, at this crucial juncture, the esteemed emperor of the Empire even planned to make a desperate move. A dagger struck straight into the heart of the Prime Minister's Mansion at its most vulnerable period.
