[I've rested enough, time to go play with Er Gou!]
Chuanwen patted the crumbs off his hands and prepared to go find Ergou, but first he should check if Ergou was home, lest he make a wasted trip like last time.
After flipping through it briefly, Chuanwen was stunned.
[Er Gou went out without makeup today and got caught in a small alley by an envoy from the Liang Kingdom, who put a sack over his head!]
In the tavern across the street, the Vice Minister of Revenue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, sat down with peace of mind, and poured a cup of wine for both himself and Lin Jinjun. "Brother Lin, you didn't misjudge me. I'm different from those who only care about power! Today, I'll risk my life to accompany you. Even if something terrible happens, I won't abandon my brother!"
It wasn't because Chuanwen was leaving; it was mainly because he was a loyal friend!
Lin Jinjun was deeply moved, and the two clinked glasses with great emotion, then drank their wine.
The message reads: "I'll rest a bit longer and find Er Gou again after he gets back."
!!
The Vice Minister of Revenue was so frightened that he spat out a mouthful of wine all over Lin Jinjun's face. "Your friend has been kidnapped and you're not going to rescue him?!"
On the first floor of the teahouse across the street, the Minister of Works was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. This unexpected surprise was something that girl Chuanwen was capable of doing. He had thought all the tea and snacks would go to waste. Hahaha, it seems there's more gossip to enjoy.
Lin Jinjun wiped her face and gave the Vice Minister of Revenue a resentful look. "Brother Wu, did you eat garlic noodles again for lunch?"
It tastes amazing!
The Vice Minister of Revenue turned pale with embarrassment. "Um... Brother Lin, could I take back what I just said? There's really something urgent at home..."
The Vice Minister of Revenue really wanted to leave, but having just made that boast, he couldn't bring himself to say it again, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
On the second floor of the teahouse, Zheng Yan, who was preparing to go with Chuanwen to rescue Er Gou, almost stumbled. It seems he needs to rest a little longer... Are you sure your friend Er Gou can go back by himself?
Chuanwen continued eating tea and cutting melon, not worried about Er Gou at all. If she had to worry about anything, she would worry about the envoys from Xiao Liang Kingdom. Although Er Gou didn't have much fighting ability, he was definitely the most intelligent and a master of deception Chuanwen had ever seen. The envoys from Xiao Liang Kingdom would definitely lose both their money and their lives, and might even be sold out by Er Gou and help him count the money.
[Let's see what other juicy gossip the Vice Minister of Revenue has to offer...]
Chuanwen happily went to read the plot, while the Minister of Works on the first floor was ready to watch the drama unfold. On the other hand, the Vice Minister of Revenue was in a dilemma, unsure whether to leave or stay, and also curious to hear what Chuanwen would say.
[Oh, I found it... Although the Vice Minister of Revenue is always taking leave, his professional skills are top-notch even when he works from home!]
Chuanwen doesn't doubt this point; after all, if someone lacked ability and constantly took leave, they would have been laid off long ago.
The Vice Minister of Revenue, who thought Chuanwen was going to say something: Hehe, keep it low-key, I am just that outstanding!
[Haha! This excellent Vice Minister of Revenue not only does his job exceptionally well, but he also cares a lot about other departments...]
[Passing by the city gate, he saw soldiers dozing off and wrote a letter to Shi Shen to complain, proposing a series of measures to optimize soldier shifts, as well as 108 punishments for soldiers dozing off again—basically, fines! Shi Shen burned the letter immediately! But the Vice Minister of Revenue, anxious not to receive a reply, wanted to know if his suggestions had been adopted and visited every day. Shi Shen was so annoyed that the Vice Minister would sneak out through the back door whenever he came. Finally, Shi Shen had someone put him in a sack and give him a good beating before he calmed down for a few days, hahaha! Although he was bruised and battered, it certainly made it easier to ask for leave!]
Chuan Wen chuckled, "As soon as his injuries healed, he went to find Shi Shen again. Hahaha, does this guy have OCD?"
The Minister of Works thought the term "obsessive-compulsive disorder" was apt. The Vice Minister of Revenue was truly insane. Once, when the Vice Minister noticed his buttons weren't fastened, he stared at him for a long time with a constipated expression, making the Vice Minister wonder if the Vice Minister had designs on him. Around that time, the rumors of the Third Prince's homosexuality were rampant, so the Vice Minister quickly thought of that. When the Vice Minister finally couldn't resist and tried to help, the Vice Minister was so startled that he punched him. He was almost dying of embarrassment when he finally realized the Vice Minister was just trying to fasten his buttons.
When the Minister of Works reminisced, Chuanwen also came across this passage and commented with a smile, "The Minister of Works is so old, what is he thinking about all day! Hahaha, old in years but young in spirit!"
The Minister of Works, who was about to put a pastry in his mouth, paused... Should he not have come to join in the fun?
The Vice Minister of Revenue looked over, his mockery obvious. "Old man! Don't you think he deserves it?"
"Drink!" Unaware of the situation, Lin Jinjun filled both their glasses with wine, then tilted her head back and gulped down her own. "Brother Wu! I feel terrible!"
ah?
The vice minister of the Ministry of Revenue, who was in a good mood, quickly pulled himself back to reality, his face showing worry, and he sighed as he drank a cup with the other official.
After setting down his wine cup, the Vice Minister of Revenue sneered twice. "Shi Shen! Under the Emperor's nose, a dignified General of the Imperial Guard actually had someone beat up a third-rank official. I will definitely avenge this!"
Shi Shen, who rarely goes out for a stroll today, was just a street away when he suddenly felt a chill down his spine and had a bad feeling.
At this moment, the attendant sent by the Minister of Works to summon the Minister of Revenue was leading the Minister of Revenue past here. Shi Shen turned around and saw them, asking the Minister of Revenue where they were going.
"Old Chen invited me to have tea."
The Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Works had even exchanged insults in the main hall. The two had never gotten along well. I originally wanted to refuse outright, but the servant relayed what his master had asked him to say: "There's going to be a good show."
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