"The news of Shangguan Li’s failing health will soon be the talk of the town. Since he is in charge of the Ministry of War, he might be allowed time to recuperate, but the Ministry’s affairs cannot go unmanaged."
Yu Feiyan was stunned. "You can't be serious, Eldest Senior Brother. You want me to manage the Ministry of War?"
"I would be willing, but the Duke of Anguo and the Empress certainly would not. So, it is not for you to manage the Ministry of War alone, but to assist Shangguan Li in managing it. Becoming a Vice Minister of War is difficult, but an official position as a fifth-rank Department Director is entirely achievable. If you don’t mind the low rank, I will go to court tomorrow morning and advise the Emperor in front of all the officials. I am certain that His Majesty will take this opportunity to grant my request," Shangguan Xi said with great confidence.
Chapter 37