He had served his master for many years and knew his master's temperament well.

Rewarding people with gold and silver is common, but giving it away is extremely rare.

What's more, this time the messengers were from the Imperial Household Department, including accountants, managers, servants, and all sorts of other staff—a total of twenty or thirty people.

This attitude clearly shows that they consider that Miss Lin as one of their own.

After leaving the Imperial Study, Su Peisheng stood under the corridor, gazing at the gloomy sky, his thoughts drifting far away.

He recalled that a few years ago, a woman had also earned a considerable amount of wealth for the emperor.

But the master merely sent someone to deliver some dividends, without uttering a single extra word.

Now, this Miss Lin has the Emperor personally inquiring about her safety, even going so far as to mobilize the secret guards to protect her and transfer personnel from the Imperial Household Department to assist her.

Su Peisheng understood the difference perfectly well.

"It seems this Miss Lin is no ordinary person..."

Su Peisheng muttered to himself, then shook his head and strode towards the Imperial Household Department.

In the courtyard of the Imperial Household Department, everyone was busy with their own things. Some were gathered in twos and threes, some were carrying furniture, and some were sweeping.

Upon seeing Su Peisheng enter, everyone immediately fell silent and bowed in unison: "Greetings, Chief Steward Su!"

Su Peisheng waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over everyone's faces, then he took out a notebook and began to scribble and draw in it.

After a moment, he said, "The people I called, come here. I have something to tell you. Everyone else, disperse."

"Zhang Ping'an"

"Your servant is here."

"Chen Fugui"

"Your servant is here."

...

In no time, twenty-six people were called.

One literate eunuch who could keep accounts, and another eunuch who had accompanied merchants, were more than capable of being the shopkeeper. The rest could be shop assistants, and there were also a few literate ones.

In short, these people can all be said to have been cultivated by Su Peisheng himself. They are all loyal old men who came with him from the Prince's residence.

Su Peisheng said in a deep voice, "I called you here today because I have an important task to assign you."

Everyone held their breath and listened intently.

"His Majesty ordered that capable personnel be selected from the Imperial Household Department and sent to the Lin residence to serve."

Su Peisheng paused, and seeing the doubt on everyone's faces, he added, "This Miss Lin is someone the Emperor values. After you go there, you must do your best and not be negligent."

A murmur of discussion immediately arose from the crowd.

Someone asked in a low voice, "Chief Steward Su, who is this Miss Lin? How could the Emperor attach such importance to her?"

Su Peisheng glared at the man and said coldly, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!"

Just remember, once you're at the Lin residence, your job is to assist Miss Lin; don't ask about anything else!

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After all, it was common for people from the Imperial Household Department to be sent to serve in the residences of ministers or people favored by the emperor.

Seeing that everyone's attitude was fairly proper, Su Peisheng softened his tone: "You are all people I personally trained. Don't worry, your monthly allowance will still be paid by the Imperial Household Department. You won't be shortchanged by a single penny. If you do your job well, the Emperor will give you extra rewards."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

Although the job in the Imperial Household Department was respectable, it was full of rules and complicated matters, and one could be punished if one was not careful.

Now that I can work at the Lin family mansion, I don't have to live in fear in the palace, and I can get double the salary. It's like a windfall!

"Don't worry, Steward Su, we will definitely do our best!" everyone replied in unison.

Su Peisheng nodded in satisfaction and then instructed, "Remember, when you get to the Lin residence, keep your eyes open! Don't meddle in things you shouldn't, and don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

But if you encounter any difficulties, tell me immediately. You know how to contact me.

"If anyone dares to outwardly comply but inwardly defy, or neglect Miss Lin—" he sneered, "don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Everyone readily agreed, but their curiosity about this mysterious Miss Lin only grew stronger.

After selecting the right people, Su Peisheng personally led them to the Lin residence, since there were some things he couldn't have his subordinates relay.

Because there were so many of them, they disguised themselves as a caravan, and the carts were filled with bedding and their own clothes. It took them five days to travel.

Finally, on the evening of the fifth day, they arrived at the entrance of the Lin residence.

Su Peisheng straightened his clothes and raised his hand to knock on the door.

A moment later, the door creaked open, and a young maid peeked out. Seeing a strange middle-aged man followed by dozens of people, she was startled and her legs suddenly felt weak.

Who are you looking for?

Su Peisheng smiled slightly: "Please inform him that Su Peisheng has come to pay his respects to Miss Lin on the orders of his master."

The maid nodded, turned around, and ran inside to report.

Before long, Lin Yun came out to greet them personally.

She wore a simple and elegant dress, with only a wooden hairpin in her hair, yet it couldn't conceal the lively spirit in her eyes.

When the maid came to report, she even doubted if she had misheard. Who didn't know that the emperor's chief eunuch was named Su Peisheng?

Is Fourth Master not even going to act anymore?

Lin Yun rushed out without changing her clothes or dressing up.

A middle-aged man of about 40 years old stood at the door. His face was pale with a slight bluish tinge. He was beardless and dressed in casual clothes, presumably not wanting anyone to know his identity.

"I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly, Eunuch Su."

Lin Yun curtsied, her tone respectful yet neither servile nor arrogant. "Please come in."

When Su Peisheng met Lin Yun, he secretly admired her.

No wonder the master is so attentive; even a eunuch like him, who is used to seeing concubines and empresses in the harem, has to admit that such a beautiful face is something else.

This Miss Lin is no less impressive, and even possesses a hint of ethereal beauty, making her even more outstanding.

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