I like this straightforward approach.

Shu Yun nodded. "Haven't you been in contact with Feng Ziyi of the Feng family these days? What do you think of him?"

Another disciple of the great Confucian scholar Guan Qin, Feng Ziyi...

That person doesn't have a very good relationship with our Emperor.

The prefect hesitated for a moment, then told the truth: "He is upright and honest, hates evil as if it were his enemy, and is a gentleman."

Jiang Yan, in the back room, suddenly gripped the teacup in his hand tightly, his fingertips turning white from the force.

Yes, Feng Ziyi is a gentleman, while he is nothing but a petty person who hides in the shadows and manipulates people's hearts. How could anyone in this world abandon the person in the light and turn to him in the darkness?

Ke Min sensed a strange aura, and an idea flashed through his mind.

No way? Really? The Lady Wan Yang whom the Lord likes has someone else in her heart, and that person is Feng Ziyi, who once tried to assassinate the Lord?

Kemin felt shocked.

Once again, Miss Wan Yang's clear, melodious voice rang out from the front hall:

"Then what kind of person is the ruler of Jingguo?"

Ke Min's expectant gaze pierced through the screen and walls, as if he could see the disrespectful old man breaking out in a cold sweat.

Upon hearing this, the prefect's expression froze, as if his life was about to end. The King of Jing was right there in the back hall! He was listening to their conversation.

He cleared his throat and spoke with righteous indignation: "Our Emperor of Jing Kingdom is exceptionally talented, learned, and erudite. He is insightful, virtuous, and skilled in both arts and sciences. He has a broad vision, predicts events with uncanny foresight, and is as handsome as a jade tree in the wind. He is unparalleled in the world..."

Shu Yun was both amused and exasperated.

This is really...

Ke Min roared inwardly: How shameless!

“Since the ruler of Jing is so insightful and far-sighted,” Shu Yun said with a smile in his eyes, “he will surely be able to appoint virtuous and capable officials and bring benefits to the people.”

"Huh?" The prefect stroked his beard. He was a shrewd man and could tell immediately why the other woman had come today. "Miss Wan Yang, do you hope I can recommend Feng Ziyi to His Majesty?"

Shu Yun nodded, "Yes, Jing Kingdom has annexed the territory of Lan Dynasty, the King of Chu is dead, the new emperor is incompetent, and Jing Kingdom's territory is constantly expanding, so it urgently needs talented people."

"this……"

This is truly a battleground!

After Kemin finished adding those words for the prefect, he broke out in a cold sweat beside his lord, not daring to look at his lord's current expression.

The screen in front of him was painted with flowers and birds by a master painter. This was the most popular pattern in Yasukuni and had the meaning of praying for blessings.

Gnarled branches intertwine, and orioles, their beaks outstretched, sing sweetly, leaping atop them, creating a scene of vibrant and melodious beauty.

That beauty, however, did not reach Jiang Yan's deep black eyes. A red light appeared in his eyes, uncontrollable, and gloomy thoughts arose. He kept recalling the way she smiled at Feng Ziyi.

He was so jealous he was almost driven mad.

She diligently paved the way for Feng Ziyi, but he simply did not do as she wished.

Jiang Yan withdrew his hand from the teacup. "Pass down the order: no place is allowed to recruit or employ Feng Ziyi or any members of the Feng family."

"yes."

Ke Min sighed silently. Miss Wan Yang's attempt to help Feng Ziyi achieve great success had backfired.

After meeting Miss Wan Yang, the master's emotions were no longer as restrained as before, making them impossible to detect. On many occasions, he could clearly feel the master's mood.

Such a thing is not a good thing for a monarch; on the contrary, it can be fatal.

He only hoped that his lord would not be distracted by a woman, for such a high and mighty position should not have such a conspicuous weakness.