"It's written on the edict." Shi Hu pointed at the edict.
Ren Baqian opened the edict. There were dozens of words on it, but he couldn't recognize any of them.
He remembered that Shi Hu didn't say more than 20 words when he read the edict. There were at least 40 to 50 words on the edict.
"What does it say?" Before Ren Baqian came here, he never thought he would be illiterate. His English had passed Level 4, and he could even understand a few words of Japanese, Yamete.
"I don't know." Shi Hu looked serious and reliable. However, Ren Baqian was dumbfounded after hearing his words.
"You don't know?" Ren Baqian almost shouted.
"I can't read." Shi Hu said matter-of-factly.
Ren Baqian opened his mouth wide and his tonsils almost popped out. Although he didn't know what his official position was, Caretaker Gou of the imperial kitchen respected him a lot since he often came out to summon Ren Baqian to the palace hall.
With this kind of status, it would be considered low to call him a palace guard. Furthermore, the two soldiers just now obviously treated him as their leader.
How could such a person be illiterate?
"Then what you said just now …"
"It was dictated by Her Majesty," Shi Hu said solemnly.
"Brother Shi, what do you know?" Ren Baqian's face twitched for a long time.
"From what Her Majesty said just now, Brother Ren, your official position is from Great Xia. This is the first time in Dayao that it's a reward. It's considered a Secondary class, Rank 8, and you receive a salary from the palace. " Shi Hu finally knew something. He felt a little embarrassed after saying that he didn't know anything.
"Then what do I have to do? Where do I stay? "Ren Baqian was still at a loss.
His current residence was in the beast park. If he couldn't stay in the beast park in the future, where would he stay? Furthermore, without Teng Hulu and Tie Dao, even with the electric baton, he didn't feel very safe.
"Her Majesty did say that because you have other responsibilities, you will stay in the beast park and wait at Qingxin Palace Hall every afternoon."
"Where is Qingxin Palace Hall?" Ren Baqian asked.
"It's the place where the palace books are kept. Here is a token. Hand it to the palace guards at noon and someone will bring you there." Shi Hu took out a token from his waist. "Don't lose it. You'll need this token to enter and leave the palace."
Ren Baqian stretched out his hand to catch it. It wasn't a big plate, but it was very heavy and cold to the touch. He didn't know what kind of metal it was made of, but its surface was suffused with a silver glow.
In any case, the fact that they were still staying in the beast park made Ren Baqian feel more at ease. He was more familiar with this place and felt more secure here.
It was just that he didn't have much time to go out in the future.
Also, he would disappear once every three days. Even though the empress knew about it and said that she wouldn't pursue the matter, he still felt that it was somewhat dangerous. It seemed like he still had to show his worth, lest the empress suddenly couldn't find him and beheaded him in a bad mood.
"Thank you, Brother Shi. Please wait for me for a while." Ren Baqian cupped his hands in obeisance and thanked Shi Mu. Then, he ran into the house and grabbed a handful of silver. Back then, he had used a saw blade to cut off the large ingots of silver, and now he only had this kind of broken silver.
According to what was said on TV, at this time, it was necessary to bribe the person who came to announce the decree with money. From the perspective of human relations, it would not be a loss to offer him a handful of silver.
"Brother Ren is a quick-witted person. I won't stand on ceremony, I will look for you for a drink another day." Shi Hu laughed heartily and patted Ren Baqian's shoulder. Then, he stuffed the handful of silver to the two imperial guards behind him and said, "This is from Brother Ren. Take it back and drink with you."
"Thank you, Sir Ren." The two imperial guards received the silver and laughed. They looked at Ren Baqian with a gaze full of goodwill.
It seemed like no matter where, money could do a lot of things.
Of course, Shi Hu's reputation was also involved in this.
"I shall not stay any longer, I still have to report back." Shi Hu cupped his hands in obeisance to Ren Baqian, turned around and left with the two imperial guards.
After Shi Hu left, Teng Hulu and Tie Dao went forward to congratulate Ren Baqian, "Congratulations, Caretaker Ren. From now on, you will have to call you Sir Ren."
Ren Baqian touched the token. Until now, he still felt that it was a little unreal. He had risen from a mediocre official to a Secondary class, Rank 8 official just like that? His rank was even higher than Caretaker Shi's.
However, Ren Baqian obviously had an official position and was receiving a salary. His authority was much lower than Caretaker Shi's.
In any case, he was still an official.
Previously, he had told stories for so many days and did not mention that he would be rewarded. Yet, he was rewarded today. He did not know if it was because of the air cooler or his bootlicking skills. It was more likely that there were various reasons.
Ren Baqian returned to his room and took out two ingots of silver and threw them to the two. "Happy to see this."
The two of them grabbed the silver and laughed.
"Sir Ren's official robe has not been delivered yet. You still have to go to the palace in the afternoon. I reckon it will be delivered before noon," Teng Hulu said.
Ren Baqian nodded. He had forgotten to ask about this matter just now. He was still inexperienced.
He then asked curiously, "What is the official position of that Shi Hu who announced the imperial edict?"
"He is a palace guard, but it seems like he will be promoted soon," Teng Hulu said. He then added, "The palace guards are Secondary class, Rank 5. They are the most elite warriors who are good at fighting. However, they only have ranks and no official positions. They are different from people like Sir Ren."
Not long after, Caretaker Shi heard the news and rushed over. He cupped his fists and greeted Ren Baqian, "Greetings, Sir Ren."
"Caretaker Shi, don't give me the cold shoulder," Ren Baqian hurriedly said. "Just call me Brother Ren."
"That won't do. Now that your official position is higher than mine, I still have to address you as I should." Caretaker Shi laughed heartily. "Sir Ren is having a joyous occasion today. Later, get the kitchen to prepare a few tables so that everyone can bask in the joyous atmosphere."
Tie Dao and Teng Hulu immediately went to inform Caretaker Shi.
"Alright, there is no one else. Brother Shi, just call me Brother Ren. This official position is a reward. It is much worse than yours, "Ren Baqian said.
"In that case, I will still call you Brother Ren in the future." Shi Hu patted Ren Baqian's shoulder. He almost slapped Ren Baqian into the ground. Ren Baqian's entire body immediately fell askew.
Ren Baqian reckoned that his shoulder would swell up after this slap.
"Oh yes, Caretaker Shi, I am afraid I can no longer take up my position in the beast park. In the future, I will hand over the ice cellar to Caretaker Shi. As for those people …"
"I will make arrangements for the ice cellar. Those three people in charge of the ice cellar will stay there. Out of the other seven, five will follow you. After all, there are still a few acres of land. I will arrange for the other two to do other things, "Caretaker Shi immediately said.
"In that case, many thanks. Leave Teng Hulu and Tie Dao with me, "Ren Baqian smiled. He was already familiar with Teng Hulu and Tie Dao.
Ren Baqian still had some messy jobs that he had to hand over to the two of them to do.
For example, skin tanning. He was even preparing to make a sofa.
Ren Baqian touched the so-called "imperial edict" in his hand and asked tentatively without any expectations, "Caretaker Shi, can you read?"
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