His own uncle helped him get an official position?
Can you accept both fourth-rank and third-rank officials?
Yu Haixing, listening from the side, felt like a fool, wondering why the world had suddenly become so crazy.
At the same time, my face felt painful, as if I had been slapped.
He had just mocked Jing Zhe, saying that official positions aren't food, and you can't rely on begging for them.
As it turned out, they actually performed a performance for him, and the position was far more prestigious than he had ever imagined…
Yu Haixing was too afraid to speak now. He planned to find out more about Jing Zhe when he got back...
But to Yu Haixing's surprise, Jing Zhe rejected Yu Zecheng's proposal.
"General Yu, I appreciate your kindness, but I really don't have the time!"
Jing Zhe pointed towards the kitchen, "The dishes are already stewing, so I don't have time to go to the Duke's mansion. I hope you can go back and explain to the Duke that if you have time in the future, you will definitely pay him a visit!"
Someday?
Once tomorrow is over, everything will be settled and a predetermined outcome will be reached, and then it will be too late!
Yu Zecheng then tentatively asked, "Young Master Jing, if you are not free at noon, how about tonight? We can also host a banquet for you tonight!"
Jing Zhe shook his head again: "Even tonight won't work. I've already agreed to have dinner at the Prime Minister's residence tonight. If I don't go, I'm afraid Prime Minister Zhu won't be happy."
The Prime Minister's Residence...
Yu Haixing, who was standing next to him, was startled again. It turned out that it wasn't just his uncle who wanted to invite him; even Zhu Tong had come.
Yu Haixing became even more curious about Jing Zhe's background, and at the same time, he was a little angry. This guy was clearly pretending to be weak while actually being strong, and he even deliberately lied to him that his parents were dead. He was so shameless!
Yu Zecheng was naturally somewhat disappointed, but still said, "In that case, I will not force Young Master Jing. However, I hope that Young Master Jing can understand the Duke of Yu's intentions. If Young Master Jing is truly willing to join the Duke of Huguo's ranks, the Duke of Huguo will certainly fully support Young Master Jing in being ennobled and appointed as prime minister!"
Jing Zhe smiled and said thank you.
When he first arrived in Jingzhou, nobody knew him. Even the son of the prefect, Wu De, would try to put him down. Later, he won first place in the Mid-Autumn Poetry Competition, which made him famous, but nobody sought him out. They probably still thought that a scholar who could only recite poems was not very useful.
It wasn't until he blew up Qi Gulong and Yinlu Army today that these princes and ministers belatedly realized that a rising star was about to emerge, and they all rushed over.
Unfortunately, Jing Zhe no longer needs him.
You used to ignore me, now you can't even reach me, and as for the future me, it depends on my mood whether I mess with you or not!
Afterwards, Yu Zecheng bid farewell to Jing Zhe and prepared to leave with the dazed Yu Haixing. He also harbored some resentment towards his second young master, feeling that Jing Zhe's indifferent attitude today was largely due to him. He was determined to report this to the Protector of the Nation when he returned!
Why come now, when you could have come earlier or later?
They had just turned around when Wang Yingqiu came out again.
"Junior Brother Yu, why don't you take all these gift boxes with you?"
Pointing to the exquisite boxes on the table, Wang Yingqiu said calmly.
"Senior sister, this was originally brought for you. Why would you take it back? Just keep it!"
Despite suffering a severe blow from Jing Zhe, Yu Haixing's attitude towards Wang Yingqiu remained unchanged, and he was determined that since she was a disciple of the pavilion, she should obey the arrangements of the elders in the pavilion.
When the two of them go to Jinxi together, he will plead with his masters until she agrees, whether she wants to or not!
As for Jing Zhe, although he felt very frustrated, he couldn't help but think that even if he had an official position, no matter how high it was, it could not be higher than his uncle's, and no matter how much real power he had, it could not be higher than his father's.
With this self-comfort, he felt he could do it again.
To leave a good impression on Wang Yingqiu, this gift box must not be taken back under any circumstances!
“Junior Brother Yu, I see you brought these things with you, but you have nothing else on you. If you go to the Duke’s mansion, what will you give to Duke Yu?”
"..."
Yu Haixing was taken aback; he had never intended to tell his uncle about it.
His original plan was to come directly to Wuxian Garden to drop off the gifts, and then return to the Duke's Mansion, saying that he had come alone in a hurry and hadn't brought anything with him.
But now…
He could only crane his neck and say, "Senior sister, don't worry, my uncle won't care about these details!"
Yu Zecheng: I can file another complaint now!
"Junior Brother Yu, you should take it back. Even if you keep it, I won't use it. In the end, I'll still have to send someone to return it to you."
"No!"
As soon as Wang Yingqiu finished speaking, Jing Zhe quickly stopped her: "It's just a small token of Brother Huanxing's appreciation. If you refuse it like this, wouldn't that be slapping him in the face?"
Damn it, you're the one who slapped me the hardest, how dare you say that?
Yu Haixing thought bitterly.
"You want it?"
Wang Yingqiu glanced at Jing Zhe and said softly.
"Oh, I'm going to the Prime Minister's residence this afternoon. I was just wondering what to buy. These gifts look exquisitely packaged, and they're even some specialties from Ruzhou. They'd be so impressive to give them as gifts!"
Jing Zhe said with a smile, greatly admiring his own wit.
Yu Haixing turned green with rage. "You're using the things I gave to women to curry favor with others? Don't you have any shame?"
He had made up his mind; if Wang Yingqiu said just one more time that he should take it back, he would really agree!
We absolutely cannot let this kid get away with this!
Sadly, Wang Yingqiu didn't even look at him after that. She gave Jing Zhe a gentle look and said softly, "Okay, then I'll listen to you and stay!"
Yu Haixing: ...
Yu Zecheng: I can go back and file another complaint.
"Thank you so much for your generous gift, Brother Huanxing! Don't worry, if you come from Ruzhou again in the future, just bring something. If she doesn't accept it, I'll accept it for her!"
Jing Zhe said kindly.
Please, have some decency!
Yu Haixing didn't want to pay any attention to him, and walked out with a cold snort.
Yu Zecheng smiled apologetically at Jing Zhe and followed him, but he stopped as soon as he reached the door.
"Oh, Chief Secretary Yang, what brings you here?"
At the entrance of Wuxian Garden, a burly man of similar build to Yu Zecheng walked in. He was wearing an official robe that Jing Zhe couldn't recognize. He stopped when he heard the voice, and after recognizing Yu Zecheng, he was equally surprised and exclaimed, "General Yu, what are you doing here?"
As they spoke, both of them glanced into the hall at the same time and saw Jing Zhe standing there. They immediately understood.
The burly man known as "Yang Changshi" curled his lip and said with a half-smile, "Since General Yu has come, there's no reason for me not to come either. However, it seems that General Yu was one step ahead!"
Then he glanced at Yu Zecheng, who was already standing at the door, ready to leave. "If I'm not mistaken, General Yu arrived early, but at an inopportune time!"
Yu Zecheng was equally defiant, sneering, "Even if I came early, it's no use; Yang Changshi came so late, it's even less of a problem!"
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