"Will the Emperor agree?" In Mo Jingqi's eyes, keeping Xu Qingyan was far more useful than keeping Xu Qingbai.
Xu Hongyan smiled calmly. "Xiao Wu is the youngest in the Xu family. Of all virtues, filial piety is the most important. The Emperor has no choice but to agree. "
Since Second Uncle was so confident, Ye Li did not ask any more questions. She changed her mind to care about Xu Qingze and Xu Qingbai's positions. Xu Qingze, as the tanhua, was sent to Hanlin Academy to be an editor. Xu Qingbai, as a scholar, was sent to the Ministry of Rites as a substitute. They were all idle positions without any real power. Compared to the top scholars and scholars, their ranks were the highest, but at the same time, they had the least power. Especially Xu Qingbai. His salary as the Minister Counsellor of the Ministry of Rites was indeed an empty title. Who knew when he would be able to make up for it? Most importantly, Xu Qingze and Xu Qingbai's personalities were not suitable for their positions. It would be better if they were swapped. "Second Brother must stay in the capital. If Fourth Brother can, it's best if he's sent out."
Xu Qingbai looked young and gentle, but his thoughts were deep. He was a classic example of pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger. If it were not for the Xu family, even if he was born in an ordinary family, he would most likely become an important official before the age of thirty-six. Actually, Xu Qingbai was the most suitable person in the Xu family to be an official.
Xu Hongyan shook his head. "How could the Emperor be at ease to send him out?"
Ye Li frowned. "Not necessarily. Fourth Brother is still young. Perhaps the Emperor will be more at ease. But … I'm afraid it'll be hard on Fourth Brother. "
Xu Qingbai smiled lightly. "The places the Emperor is willing to send me to are those barren hills and unruly rivers. But it's better than staying in the capital, doing nothing and being controlled by others. "Xu Hongyan looked at Xu Qingbai. He understood that he was moved by Ye Li's suggestion. That's right. If he had a choice, he would rather be sent out. Even if he was a county official, it was better than staying in the capital and listening to those civil officials talk. After thinking for a moment, Xu Hongyan nodded and said, "That's fine. Right now, the Emperor is busy. He should agree to this concession." Xu Qingbai nodded and said with a faint smile, "Many thanks, second uncle." Xu Hongyan waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to say more.
Ye Li accompanied her uncle and aunt to have lunch and prepared to return to the fu. Before leaving, Xu Hongyan instructed in a deep voice, "Li 'er, in the future, you must be careful of the people in the palace."
Ye Li was stunned. She looked at her uncle in surprise. Xu Hongyan just waved his hand and didn't say anything more. Ye Li had no choice but to bid farewell to her uncle and aunt before turning around to return home.
When he returned to his residence, there were already two thick piles of invitation cards and banquet invitations from the various residences in the capital. Ye Li flipped through the photos and picked out a few important ones to reply to. She felt a headache coming on as she realized that she might need one or more all-around assistants. Qing Xia and Qing Shuang didn't know much to begin with. Although Qing Luan and Qing Yu each had their own strengths, they had nothing to do with this. Han Mingxi was a good candidate, but he was too eye-catching. After going through the people around her that she could use, she finally called over An Er and An San and threw them a pile of documents to be dealt with. An San had a bitter face as he realized that they originally didn't need to do anything and only needed to secretly follow their master's Shadow Guard. Then they became the personal bodyguards of the young masters, the all-around bodyguards of the eldest young miss, and the all-around bodyguards of the Princess Ding. Then they became the accountants of the Ding Palace, as well as various stewards. The power was so big that An San couldn't help but tremble. He wanted to cry but had no tears, "Princess Consort … … I don't understand this … …"
"Go and learn." Ye Li's pen was like the wind as she read through the documents in her hands. She didn't even raise her head as she said.
An San had a bitter face, "Princess Consort, we are the Shadow Guard."
Ye Li faintly raised her head and glanced at him, saying, "I don't need a Shadow Guard. In the future, Qin Feng will follow me. "
"He is the commander of the Black Cloud Cavalry." An San unwillingly muttered. Even if Princess Consort needed someone to help settle accounts, she should find Chief Steward Mo and Nurse Sun. Otherwise, she should let Qin Feng settle accounts. Why did she let him do such a sissy thing and then let Qin Feng take his position? Ye Li nodded with satisfaction, saying, "It's really because he is the commander of the Black Cloud Cavalry. When he helps me, he can also be a bodyguard. You guys … … can also be my assistant. "
"Assistant?" An San had a blank face and An Er had a stupefied expression. What was an assistant? It didn't sound like a Shadow Guard at all.
Ye Li smiled wholeheartedly as she looked at the two subordinates that she used very easily, "It's the people who will help me deal with everything."
"Everything?"
"That's right. Everything that I need you to help me deal with." An Er and An San were smart enough, loyal enough, and skilled enough. An Er was steady and An San was nimble. After following her for so long, they didn't have the restraint of others. They were simply born to be assistants. Thinking that she could free herself from the heavy chores to do other things that she didn't have time for, Ye Li was in a good mood, "Go find Uncle Mo first. Learn what you need to learn in half a month. Otherwise … … the next three months, the Black Cloud Peak will be your home. I just happened to think of a lot of new things recently. " Seeing their master's gentle smile and thinking of the month of struggle in the forest last year, the two trembled at the same time. They cleanly turned and left. Hearing the two subordinates run away, Ye Li couldn't help but shake her head with a chuckle.
"Princess Consort, Yun Ting gongzi and Qin Feng gongzi are asking for an audience." Qing Luan came in to report.
"Let them in." Yun Ting's home was near the capital. After leaving Yongzhou, he parted ways with them. They went east to Guangling, and Yun Ting went north to return home. At this time, he went to the Prince Ding Mansion with Qin Feng, which made Ye Li a little surprised. After a while, the two entered the study side by side. "Subordinate Yun Ting, Qin Feng greets Princess Consort." Ye Li said with a smile, "No need. Yun Ting, has your home been settled?" Yun Ting said with a hearty smile, "Many thanks for Princess Consort's concern. Everything is good at home." Ye Li nodded with satisfaction and looked at Qin Feng. Qin Feng respectfully reported, "Subordinate has prepared the things that Princess Consort ordered. I'm just waiting for Princess Consort to personally inspect." Ye Li looked at the few remaining account books on the table and nodded, "It's still early. Let's go now. Yun Ting, someone will send you to the barracks later. Also, Prince Ding has recommended several military books. Finish them all in three months. After three months, as long as you pass the test, you can officially become a member of the Mohist army. Understand? "
Yun Ting's eyes lit up. He said in a clear voice, "Yun Ting understands. I promise I'll finish them all in three months."
Ye Li smiled faintly and nodded with satisfaction. Yun Ting was filled with joy. Because of the ecstasy of being able to enter the Mohist army, he forgot to ask how many books there were, and what he was going to do in the barracks in the next three months. Because of this, he was not like this for the next three months.
After changing into men's clothing, Ye Li took Qin Feng out of the fu with slight anticipation. During this time, they encountered An San who had just received a large pile of overdue account books from Chief Steward Mo and was currently looking at Qin Feng with a resentful gaze. This caused the leader of the Shadow Guard, who was not used to following Ye Li, to feel an inexplicable chill down his spine.
The two left Jing City. Qin Feng looked at the youth in front of him who, other than his lack of height, was still handsome and elegant. He couldn't help but be filled with admiration. He finally understood why when Princess Consort left Jing City, no one could find her. Even the Shadow Guard of the Ding King's fu could not find any trace of Princess Consort. This kind of disguise was much better than the so-called disguise techniques of the jianghu. If he had not seen it with his own eyes, even if Princess Consort was standing in front of him, he would have thought that she was a slightly familiar person and let her pass.
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