Early the next morning, Ren Baqian was awakened by a knock on his door. When he opened the door, he saw a delicate face. It was actually Qing Yuan. She was standing outside the door with two guards nearby.
His toes were still teasing Tiantian and Gungun who were rolling around on the side.
"Greetings, Miss Qing Yuan." Ren Baqian cupped his hands in greeting.
He didn't know what to call it either.
After all, the people in the Imperial Palace in ancient China were all eunuchs, so it was easier to address them. But those movies and television dramas didn't mention how to address the palace maids.
He reckoned that Qing Yuan and Hong Luan were definitely of a higher grade than him.
He thought for a moment and decided to just call her Miss.
In any case, even if it was wrong, the other party wouldn't be able to find anything wrong with it.
Qing Yuan stood up and smiled. When she saw Ren Baqian, she wasn't unfamiliar with him. After all, she saw him every day. Furthermore, as the empress's person, she was clear about some of the empress's thoughts. She knew that Ren Baqian might be put in an important position in the future.
After all, he knew a lot of things and could speak well. He was a talent.
"Storyteller Ren, where's the thing for Her Majesty?" Qing Yuan laughed.
Ren Baqian hurriedly returned to the house, took out the bag, and handed it to Qing Yuan. At the same time, he stuffed a small bag that weighed about half a kilo into her hands.
"Here they are. Other than milk candies, there are other things. They were specially prepared for Your Majesty. As for this, it's for Qing Yuan and Hong Luan, "Ren Baqian said.
He had just packed the bag when he went back, and there were still some bags left in the house after going back and forth a few times.
With Qing Yuan and Hong Luan's status, they probably didn't lack money. Maids and female officials weren't as eager to make money as eunuchs, especially with their status. I might as well put half a catty of White Rabbit Creamy Candies in it. This thing can be used as a stepping stone in the palace. Currently, it has been successful. "
Qing Yuan's eyes curved. "No wonder His Majesty thinks so highly of him. He is indeed an exquisite person."
"Thank you for your praise. I don't deserve it." Ren Baqian cupped his hands in obeisance.
"In that case, I shall not disturb you any further. Her Majesty is still waiting in the palace." Qing Yuan waved a small bag at Ren Baqian before turning around and leaving.
Not long after, he handed the bag for His Majesty to the imperial guard and held the small bag behind his back.
Looking up at the sky, he estimated that it was about seven o 'clock.
Ren Baqian suddenly felt that he should get the watch back. At least he could look at the time. If this thing was sold, it should be able to fetch a high price, but the source of the goods was hard to say. Even though the empress knew some things about him, he couldn't let others suspect him anymore.
After all, she was the ruler of a nation and the seventh most powerful expert in the world. Her magnanimity was far beyond that of an ordinary person. Other people might not be as broad-minded as the empress. If someone wanted to know his secret, he would be in trouble.
It was better to get the mechanical blueprint of the clock and find someone to make it. More sophisticated processing equipment was not difficult to obtain.
At most, he would wear one watch and give one to the empress.
He went to the kitchen and took a look around. When he saw that there was vegetable soup, he scooped a bowl of it and ate it together with some other grains. After that, he changed his clothes and brought Teng Hulu and Tie Dao to the Honglu Bureau.
The Honglu Bureau was located in the Pearl Curtain District, not far from the Beihong District.
Along the way, they did not encounter any fights. However, when they arrived at the Pearl Curtain District, they met a few people from the Public Order Bureau who were pushing a few badly battered people. It seemed like they were going to be whipped for fighting.
One of the burly men from the Public Order Bureau was slightly stunned when he saw Ren Baqian. Following which, he sized him up carefully, called out to the others and walked towards Ren Baqian, "Ren Baqian?"
Ren Baqian smiled bitterly and nodded his head.
Needless to say, he was definitely one of the eight people who were beaten up by Caretaker Shi.
"Did you give the thing to that bastard Shi Wanshan?" That burly man's face immediately became unfriendly.
"I was robbed, I'm innocent …" Ren Baqian said helplessly.
"Can you use the secret treasure of your sect? Lend it to me. Otherwise, let's draw a circle, "that burly man shouted.
Ren Baqian felt Teng Hulu and Tie Dao behind him take a step forward.
He was satisfied. It was worth it to have these two underlings. In any case, it was enough for them to stand up for him when he was in trouble.
He waved his hand behind him.
"Now that I'm the Honglu Deputy, I can choose not to accept your challenge." Ren Baqian smiled casually. According to his understanding, the Honglu Deputy should have a higher position than this burly man.
He could choose not to accept the challenge just because his position was higher.
It was fine if he was bullied by the empress, but Caretaker Shi was on good terms with him. Ren Baqian couldn't bully everyone.
"There's such a thing? That bastard Shi Wanshan didn't mention it before? Aren't you from the beast park? "That burly man scratched his head in confusion.
Ren Baqian cupped his hands and said, "I'm about to report to the Honglu Deputy."
"You are the first outsider to take up an official position in Dayao. Forget it, your position is higher than mine." That burly man looked at Ren Baqian and grinned. He didn't seem to mind at all, waved his hand at him and left.
Ren Baqian looked at his back and shook his head slightly.
This person wasn't bad. He was similar to the aboriginal men that Ren Baqian had met before, but a little vulgar.
However, from his attitude, Ren Baqian could tell that if he didn't have an official position in Dayao, it would be difficult for him to do anything. The aboriginals weren't polite to outsiders.
He shouldn't even think about being a wealthy man. Unless he went to another country, but it wouldn't necessarily be a good outcome.
Therefore, it was better to cozy up to the empress in the future.
Based on his experience in the beast park and the palace, the Dayao people weren't averse to becoming one of their own after holding a position or official position. Regardless of whether it was Caretaker Shi or a few other caretakers, or even the odd-job workers and their family members, they were all the same.
It was the same for some of the people he met in the palace.
"Let's go." Ren Baqian gestured for the two people behind him to head to the Honglu Deputy.
Outside the Honglu Deputy was a huge courtyard with a few tall buildings. From the main gate, one could see that there was a passageway leading to the back of the building.
The two burly men at the entrance were dressed differently from the palace guards and the people from the public order bureau that Ren Baqian had seen just now.
It was a sleeveless shirt, revealing two thick, muscular arms.
In addition, the two of them had ferocious faces and murderous eyes, which made it impossible for strangers to approach them.
If one didn't know better, they would have thought that they were in prison.
In a normal diplomatic department, wouldn't they find a few good-natured people who were easy to deal with?
However, Dayao had specially placed two fiendish looking men to guard the entrance. They couldn't wait to keep everyone out. They were simply a weirdo in the diplomatic department.
"This is the Honglu Deputy. What's the matter?" One of them stopped Ren Baqian and said fiercely.
"Look for Gu Shaoqing. Tell him that Ren Baqian is here to report," Ren Baqian said.
"Report?" That person sized up Ren Baqian suspiciously. "Wait a minute."
The other person turned and entered the courtyard.
Ren Baqian felt that he should have worn his official robes. Originally, he thought that there was no need to wear the official robes of the palace since he was here to report to the Honglu Deputy. He didn't expect that there would be trouble everywhere. Previously, he didn't feel it when he was walking in the city. Today, he really felt it.
Not long after, that person came out and said, "Go in, Sir Gu is waiting for you."
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