"Sir, our master is willing."

He was so happy that he didn't know how to answer for a moment.

As she spoke, she turned to look at Chi Dahu and instructed him:

"My lord, thanks to Lord Fang, you are able to work alongside Old Master Chen. This is a blessing for our family."

From now on, you must be more diligent and never try to be lazy or cheat, lest you embarrass your parents, understand?

Chi Dahu, being very perceptive, sensed the underlying meaning in his wife's words and quickly assured her:

"Yes, I will definitely not let you down."

After saying this, he knelt down respectfully and kowtowed to Fang Shizhong.

"Thank you, sir. I will certainly not let you down and will not bring shame upon you!"

Chi Qiao never expected that her own man would kneel down to express his gratitude.

But when he thought that Fang Shizhong was the son of the emperor and empress and would inherit the throne, he felt it was nothing.

In this way, Fang Shizhong will know that they are grateful people!

As expected, Fang Shizhong felt extremely pleased when he heard Chi Qiao's words and saw Chi Dahu's actions.

Even the smile on his face became much more genuine.

"Get up!"

After Chi Dahu got up, he asked again, "When will Amu arrive?"

He had many things to discuss with Qin Mu.

He currently lacks capable people around him, and very few people can give him advice. He wants to ask Qin Mu for his opinion before making a decision.

It seems it's time to recruit some people.

Currently, apart from the people who came from the northern frontier, only a few people like County Magistrate Zheng are trustworthy.

However, he could not regard these people as his confidants.

As for those coming from the capital, apart from Physician Lu, who was dedicated to studying medicine, and Elder Chen from the Ministry of Agriculture, he politely declined all others.

Who knows if the next person will be like Master Li, who tried to kill him before?

He doesn't have that much free time to find people; Amu has to help him screen them.

The Song Chongjin I met in Xiechi'ao before seemed like a good guy, and quite ambitious.

However, the specific details still need to be investigated!

The sons of the Chi family are all of good character, but their only shortcoming is that they are illiterate.

He heard that Shen Zhaochen was over there, teaching those young men.

Hopefully they will prove themselves and, when he ascends the throne, he can support them to counter those powerful families!

It is said that the mind of a ruler is unfathomable, and Fang Shizhong, who has not yet returned to the capital, is no exception.

No one knew what he was thinking behind his short question to Qin Mu about when he would arrive.

Even Chi Qiao didn't think that much about it.

Upon hearing this, she replied, "It's too hot. Amu was worried that Zhuangzhuang wouldn't be able to handle it, so he took Xiaoyu home first."

"I suppose we should have arrived by now!"

Fang Shizhong nodded: "Yes, you must be tired after traveling all the way from Chijia'ao."

"Go back first. We can talk about it later!"

Chi Qiao came here to fight for the interests of her younger sister and the Chi clan.

Now that the sweet potatoes have been delivered, she naturally wants to confirm with Fang Shizhong what he promised.

"I wonder if your promise still stands?"

Fang Shizhong was almost laughing in anger, "Zhou, I have always kept my word."

Do you think I am the kind of person who goes back on my word?

Chi Qiao hurriedly feigned fear and lowered her head, saying, "I dare not, it's just that I'm a petty woman and wanted to confirm it one more time."

After all, the things presented to the court were all painstakingly prepared by Xiaoyu for the benefit of the people of Da Chu Kingdom.

I thought, I can't possibly break her heart, can I?