"Your Highness, I dare not deceive you. I am not very good at handling interpersonal relationships and have only so-so relationships with my colleagues. I am afraid that I might delay Your Highness's important matters..."

Upon hearing this, Li Jue couldn't help but look at Su Dingfang with new respect.

This person is quite something, they have a good sense of self-awareness!

"Don't worry about the matters in Chang'an County, I'll take care of them for you. As long as you two complete the few tasks I've assigned, I'll guarantee your continued promotions!"

"promise!"

After giving his instructions, Li Jue boarded the carriage and returned to the palace. Su Dingfang watched Li Jue leave Changxingfang before returning to the courtyard in a daze.

Su Dingfang's wife, Liu, was in a fit of anger. When she saw Su Dingfang return, she immediately began to scold him angrily.

"Why didn't you just drink yourself to death outside? Why did you rush back in such a hurry?"

Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang could no longer hold back and kicked the wooden bucket in the yard with a "bang," shattering it into pieces.

Upon seeing this, Liu was immediately frightened and, like a kitten, walked to the broken wooden bucket and carefully picked up the pieces.

"What are you doing? I was just complaining a little, how did I make you so angry?"

"Hmph!"

"Prepare some good dishes for me, and buy me a jar of fine wine!"

"Am I being too polite to you...?"

Before his wife could finish speaking, Su Dingfang immediately snorted coldly.

"I'm going to be the magistrate of Wannian County!"

"ah?"

Upon hearing this, Liu was horrified. The magistrate of Wannian County was a powerful official with real authority, far superior to her husband's current lowly position as a mere lieutenant general.

"Husband, are you telling the truth?"

"certainly!"

"My eldest grandson just came to tell me personally that the appointment will be made soon!"

Upon hearing this, Liu jumped up with joy.

"Very good!"

"Master, please wait at home. I'll go buy you wine and meat right away!"