Xie Lang blinked innocently: "I just wanted to invite them to talk all night. What did the Grand Tutor think I wanted to do?"

Although the child behaved obediently and pleasingly in front of her, Wen Hemian never forgot that he was also a potential tyrant. She could turn a blind eye to what he did behind her back, but she still had to restrain him where necessary.

It's not good to be thinking about how to deal with people all the time.

The censors are just a bit talkative. Just ignore them. If you really take action against them, the consequences will be difficult to handle. Haven't you seen how Ning Hechu is having a headache?

Wen Hemian looked at the boy's obedient appearance and then suspiciously withdrew her gaze: "Your Majesty had better think that way."

Xie Lang remained expressionless: "Of course."

"Alright." Wen Hemian pulled her hand back, glancing at the system which had already disappeared, and asked, "Your Majesty came to my residence today, surely not just for this matter, but for something else as well, please tell me as well."

To be fair, aside from occasionally throwing a tantrum, Xie Lang is a very competent monarch. He rarely comes to the palace to slack off; he usually has things to discuss with Wen Hemian.

Xie Lang's expression fell, and he stared at Wen Hemian with a hint of resentment: "I originally wanted to talk to the Grand Tutor more first."

Wen Hemian's companionship over the years has been remarkably effective, as evidenced by Xie Lang's exceptional trust in her. The only downside is that as Xie Lang grows up, his clingy personality not only remains unchanged but becomes increasingly excessive.

However, since he had been guessed, Xie Lang saw no need to delay. He said seriously, "The Minister of Personnel is getting old and is no longer able to perform his duties. In the memorial he submitted the other day, I have already granted his request to retire and return to his hometown to enjoy his remaining years. However, as far as the court is concerned, there is no suitable candidate to fill this position for the time being."

That's what he said, but his burning gaze remained fixed on Wen Hemian.

Wen Heming paused, then looked at him: "Your Majesty intends to appoint me as the one in charge?"

Having spent so much time together, Wen Hemian couldn't possibly be unaware of Xie Lang's intentions.

"Yes." Xie Lang smiled. "The Grand Tutor has a good eye for people, and the Ministry of Personnel is responsible for evaluating officials. It shouldn't be difficult for him to take over this position."

Even Xie Lang, among others, had some biases in judging people, but Wen Hemian was different. He could pick out any unknown person and find them to be quite capable. Wen Hemian selected many talented individuals through the imperial examinations, which greatly surprised Xie Lang.

In Xie Lang's opinion, no one is more suitable for this position than the Grand Tutor!

Staring into the boy's bright eyes, Wen Hemian hissed inwardly before slowly saying, "It's not difficult, but it's not suitable."

As a cabinet member, she shouldn't be involved in these matters. In the past few years, it was understandable that she was helping Xie Lang, but now that Xie Lang has grown up, she has actually begun to have a desire to back down.

Moreover, with Ning Hechu as an example, Xie Lang should understand that power should not be concentrated too much in the hands of a single minister.

“There’s nothing inappropriate about it.” Xie Lang’s eyes suddenly darkened, and his voice carried a hint of stubbornness. “If the Grand Tutor is not suitable, then no one is more suitable than the Grand Tutor. Moreover, I do not trust anyone else to take over.”

Even among those ministers who stood by him, quite a few tried to fool him because of their age. Xie Lang would never leave himself with any future troubles.

Thinking of the Ning Party, which still had its eyes on Xie Lang, Wen Hemian was speechless and couldn't think of a suitable candidate for the time being.

Xie Lang continued speaking.

"If the Grand Tutor finds it too tiring, he can choose a couple more subordinates, and I will help you with the work. At worst, we can wait until this period is over and then choose suitable people to take over. At least for now, we can't hand it over to someone else."

"Grand Tutor... Grand Tutor, please help me this time, okay?"

If there's anything else Xie Lang excels at besides being clingy, it's his skill in being affectionate.

When he was first adopted, he was awkward and stubborn, refusing to say anything. But once he got used to it, he would always cling to Wen Hemian and wouldn't let go, as if he was afraid that someone would steal his affection. As a result, Wen Hemian practically raised him as a family member.

Seeing him like this, I felt a sense of helplessness.

After a moment's thought, Wen Hemian nodded: "This is a one-time thing, and there will be no next time. But it's agreed that once a suitable person is found, this position will be given to him."

There's no difference between being an official and being a wage earner. Wen Hemian had never been this busy in modern times. Thinking about the past few years, he's been working himself to the bone to protect this world.

However, she had no complaints. Being able to live again was a stroke of luck that many people would rather die than have.

We'll deal with the future later. Hearing Wen Hemian agree, Xie Lang didn't care about anything else and nodded repeatedly, "Okay!"

Wen Hemian was both amused and exasperated: "Why are you still acting like a child?"

Xie Lang's ears twitched, but he pretended not to hear: "Then when will the Grand Tutor select two suitable subordinates?"

Wen Hemian shook his head: "We already had enough manpower. Now we are short of people everywhere, so we will not transfer any more to the Ministry of Personnel for the time being."

Xie Lang is very ambitious. He is not as reckless as he was in the original book, but he is like a greedy wolf cub, slowly eroding Ning Hechu's power. The two sides are now locked in a fierce struggle.

"I'll listen to the Grand Tutor."

Xie Lang had no objections.

After achieving his goal, he would listen to anything Wen Hemian said.

Wen Hemian was already used to his Schrödinger-like obedience. The two chatted about this matter for a while, and as the sky gradually darkened, she couldn't help but yawn.

Wen Hemian was a little tired after being busy chatting with the system about the mission progress and not having had time to take a nap. Then she had to deal with the energetic young man. Before she could say anything, she heard the young man say urgently, "Why don't we rest for a while? I'm not going back to the palace tonight. We can discuss anything with the Grand Tutor tomorrow."

Xie Lang knew that Wen Hemian was indeed in poor health when she was young, otherwise the Prince of Huailing and his wife would not have been so worried about her and would have specially sent her to a temple to be cared for. So even though she knew martial arts, Xie Lang always took good care of her.

Moreover, he has grown up and can now protect the Grand Tutor.

“I’m not that fragile.” Wen Hemian waved her hand, perking up. “Since you’re staying, let’s have dinner first.”

Xie Lang visited the mansion so often that the servants got used to it. When they saw him coming, they knew to prepare more food, and adding a couple more bowls and chopsticks was no big deal.

"Um."

Xie Lang glanced at Wen Hemian with concern, and was immediately drawn to her reddened eyes. Outsiders often say that Wen Hemian is beautiful and has feminine features, which is never an exaggeration. The closer you are to her, the more you will feel this.

Even after all these years, Xie Lang still sometimes can't help but be dazzled, thinking to himself how handsome the Grand Tutor is.

"Your Majesty, what are you thinking about? You're not even eating properly, aren't you afraid you won't grow tall?"

Wen Hemian noticed his pause, turned around with a smile and stared at him, still using the same intimidating tactics she used to use.

Xie Lang shook his head and whispered, "I am now higher than the Grand Tutor..."

Wen Hemian said expressionlessly, "Then I am also your tutor."

She just couldn't understand it. They were eating the same food, so how could the little one grow so fast, like bamboo shoots in the ground?