Kapitel 238: Gossip Experts (1)

Xie Yanghui held the jade pendant tightly, and his eyes darkened. A few seconds later, he suddenly remembered what You Xiaocheng said to him when they were discussing Emperor Yong'an's life-and-death disaster in the imperial study.

"Xie Guogong, it is impossible for you to find what you are yearning for. But in the process, you will find another treasure. You should cherish this treasure and don't bring back fakes. I wish you good luck."

After repeatedly recalling You Xiaocheng's words, Xie Yanghui finally calmed down. He looked at Zhan Wenmin and said, "You are right. Before confirming the identity of this young lady, we cannot let her know our identity to avoid any future problems."

Seeing that he finally calmed down, Zhan Wenmin clasped his fists and said, "Master, what is your order?"

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Xin Yuzheng = Xin Da Ren = Lao Xin (Old Xin) = Minister of Ceremonies (Tài Cháng 太常), the head of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices (Tài cháng sì 太常寺).

Guan Zhiyao = Guan Da Ren = Lao Guan (Old Guan) = Minister of Herald (Dà Hóng Lú 大鴻臚), the head of the Court of State Ceremonial (Hóng Lú Sì 鴻臚寺).

Notes:

The Nine Courts were headed by chamberlains or chief ministers (qing 卿), one or more vice ministers (shaoqing 少卿), and assistant ministers (cheng 丞). They were subordinated to the Imperial Secretariat (shangshusheng 尚書省).

* Court of Imperial Sacrifices (Tài cháng sì 太常寺)

Information: In charge of conducting major state sacrificial ceremonies according to ritual regulations. It was one of the Nine Courts and normally under the supervision of the Ministry of Rites. Prior to the Qing dynasty, it was the most prestigious of the Nine Courts.

Head: Minister of Ceremonies (Tài Cháng 太常).

*Court of State Ceremonial (Hóng Lú Sì 鴻臚寺)

Information: In charge of the royal ceremonies.

Head: Minister Herald (Dà Hóng Lú 大鴻臚).