"Milady, is this true?"
When it was time for dinner, the concubine delivered a sumptuous meal to Mi Yu on time. Unexpectedly, she was staring at a letter of appointment in a daze.
She casually asked what was written on it, and Mi Yu said that it was a letter of appointment from Duke Lanting ordering her to take up her post in Ning Province. The concubine was shocked.
Mi Yu said, "This letter of appointment was personally handed to me by Duke Lanting's trusted aide, so it can't be fake. It's just that …"
The concubine finished for her, "It's just that you think this good news came too suddenly?"
Mi Yu sighed, "Although I have ambitions, I also know my own limits …"
This was indeed a good thing that fell from the sky, but Mi Yu was worried that she would be crushed to death by the pie before she could eat it.
The concubine smiled, "This is the first time I've heard Milady say such unconfident words."
In the concubine's impression, this first madam of her family was a capable person.
No matter what she encountered, she always seemed to have a well-thought-out plan, and no matter how difficult the problem was, she could easily solve it.
"This isn't something that can be solved with confidence alone … I've never met the Duke of Lanting before, and the only thing he knows about me is that recruitment event. Just how daring does he have to be to entrust such an important task to a person he doesn't even know of?" Mi Ke said.
The concubine didn't understand the affairs of the bureaucracy, but from what Mi Yu said, it didn't seem like a good thing.
"Then what should we do? Could there be other secrets to this matter? Is he trying to capture Milady to bear the blame? " The concubine was a little anxious. She was really worried about Mi Yu's safety. After all, this family was basically supported by Mi Yu. If something happened to Mi Yu, with just that irresponsible man, all the concubines in the backyard would have no one to rely on. "Milady, can we reject this matter? We can't just send ourselves to death for nothing … "
Seeing that the concubine's thoughts were getting more and more ridiculous, Mi Yu laughed and interrupted her random thoughts.
"What are you thinking about? I'm just curious about the Duke of Lanting's intentions, but I don't think she's that bad. " Mi Qu picked up the letter of appointment from the table and folded it carefully, smoothing every corner of it. This letter was the key to her official career. Whether she would rise to the top or not, it all depended on this letter. Mi Qu said, "However, I also heard that the Duke of Lanting is a very 'unexpected' woman. She likes to do things unpredictably, and ordinary people can't predict what she will do …"
The concubine was comforted by Mi You, but she still looked at her worriedly.
"We can also look on the bright side. Perhaps the Duke of Lanting really has a sharp eye for talent. He could tell at a glance that your wife is a great talent. This matter is not urgent. Let's eat first. " Mi Can wasn't confident either, but she didn't want to infect the girl in front of her with her anxiety and worry for nothing. "Besides, the Duke of Lanting wouldn't do anything that would ruin her reputation. This is most likely an opportunity for your madam. If I can grasp it, in the future … there will definitely be a place for me. "
The concubine didn't understand these things, but since Mi Can said so, she could only believe it.
After dinner, the candle in Mi Can's study didn't go out. It burned until the sun rose the next day.
Mi Can spent the whole night flipping through the books and notes related to flood control. She reviewed every part and extracted useful content to compile into a booklet. The rest of the time, she searched for information related to Ningzhou. Only by doing her homework could one know oneself and the enemy, and win a hundred battles.
However, staying up late was the result of being depressed. She slept for four hours, freshened up, and hurried to the prefecture's government office.
Before Mi Can arrived, Feng Yu mentioned her to Yang Si.
Outsiders didn't understand Jiang Pengji, but they had been serving her for nearly a decade. They knew what kind of person their lord was.
Jiang Pengji never did useless things. Since she chose Mi Can, it must be because she was competent, not because of other reasons.
However, in the eyes of outsiders, it was probably not a surprise, but a shock.
"The lord's letter of appointment probably scared that person … He hasn't come to take the roll call at this time. Could he have been scared away?"
As it was nearing mealtime, Yang Si had the kitchen serve the food.
Nansheng's food was different from Dongqing's. The latter had a heavier taste, while the former had a lighter taste. The cooking was also more exquisite.
Wherever Jiang Pengji went to war, he would search for delicacies. Recently, he even planned to write a book about his experiences in food.
The world was big, but eating was the most important.
Feng Zhen's sarcasm reached his ears, but it only stayed for a few seconds before he deleted it.
"Yang Si, did you hear what I said?"
Yang Si said, "I did."
Feng Zhen said, "Then tell me, when will Mi Can come?"
Yang Si took a sip of the soup. The soup was fragrant but not greasy. When he swallowed it, the fragrance lingered in his mouth. It was indeed delicious.
"Don't you have a wife? Why are you so concerned about Mi Can?"
Feng Zhen: "…"
This guy really didn't listen to what he said!!!
Yang Si saw that Feng Zhen's face was showing signs of darkening. He coughed lightly and became slightly more serious.
"Which of the women that my lord has taken a liking to is simple? This Mi Can is the same. You don't have to worry about her, "Yang Si said." Even if she's a colleague, she's a married woman, and you're a married man. Gossip is a fearful thing. It's never wrong to keep a distance … "
Yang Si really didn't hear what Feng Zhen said. He thought that this guy's old habits were acting up again, so he reminded him.
Feng Zhen's face completely darkened.
"I'm asking you, did that Mi Can be scared away by my lord's sudden important position … You're thinking too much!"
Yang Si: "…"
His strong desire to live made Yang Si change the topic.
"Speaking of which, how talented is this Mi Can that my lord values her so much?"
She was suddenly promoted to the position of a high-ranking official. Even a celestial monkey wouldn't have such speed.
Feng Zhen wasn't that easy to fool. But before he could say anything, someone outside said that Mi Can was here.
The two of them were suspicious.
"Why is she looking for us instead of going to the Roll Call Ceremony? Let her in. "
When Mi Can came, she brought a pile of bamboo slips and cloth.
She was here to ask for advice.
"Yesterday, I received my lord's letter of appointment appointing me to Ning Province. I'm terrified and deeply feel that I'm incompetent. I'm afraid that I'll let my lord down. I spent the night looking for a lot of information related to flood control, but I'm inexperienced and there are still many things I don't understand … "
Mi Can lowered herself and treated Yang Si and Feng Zhen with even more respect. She didn't have the slightest bit of arrogance and complacency after gaining power.
She hadn't been in officialdom before, but she knew that being put in an important position as soon as she arrived would more or less attract the dissatisfaction and hatred of some people.
She didn't know what Yang Si and Feng Zhen thought of her, but she knew that she had to correct her attitude and reduce the hatred as much as possible.
If she could learn something from the two of them to help her take fewer detours, that would be even better.
Feng Zhen and Yang Si looked at each other and understood what the other meant.
This Mi Can was interesting.
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