Golden Vase Pavilion.
Within the private room of the tavern, Jian Yinsan and Yan Linghu sat facing each other.
Compared to the previous few times of generous hospitality, there were neither fine wines nor beauties this time, and the air was somewhat oppressive.
Jian Yinsan's cheeks were gaunt, his expression despondent, looking as if he had lost his soul.
During this period, he had been cooperating with investigations at the Judicial Inspector Office.
Although no substantial evidence of embezzlement was found against him, through the confessions of subordinates and scrutiny of official documents, he was ultimately charged with dereliction of duty and corroding government politics.
His salary was suspended for half a year, his rank was demoted from a Secondary Fifth-Rank to a Sixth-Rank, and he was reassigned to the Experience Department to oversee logistics, while the tasks related to the Government were handed over to Li Kui.
