Chen Qingwan bit her lip, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation.
She nodded, feigning modesty.
The little voice inside my head has already started dancing the Yangko:
Hehehe, plan successful!
Observe this scoundrel up close and learn his secrets to being an official.
This is an opportunity you couldn't find even with a lantern!
"Alright, then I'll gladly accept your offer."
This little girl, didn't she obediently fall into my palm?
"Very well! In that case, Secretary Chen, you'd better work hard from now on and not embarrass me!"
He then summoned Li Kui.
"Xiao Kui, take Miss Chen to settle in. She can stay at... um."
"You shall stay in the courtyard next to mine."
"It's convenient... cough cough, it's convenient to ask you about work-related issues anytime."
Lu Yan was talking nonsense with a straight face.
But in his heart, he was already planning how to "bump into" the newly appointed pretty secretary that evening.
Li Kui grinned mischievously and replied knowingly:
"Yes, sir, rest assured, I will make sure Miss Chen is well taken care of!"
He secretly glanced at Chen Qingwan.
With such beauty, tsk tsk, you are truly blessed, sir!
Although Chen Qingwan did not understand the subtle undercurrents between the two.
But she also felt that Li Kui's gaze was a bit strange, making her feel uneasy.
She frowned slightly and followed Li Kui to settle in.
The accommodation arranged by Lu Yan was quiet and elegantly decorated, which pleased Chen Qingwan.
The next morning, Chen Qingwan got up early.
After a quick wash, he couldn't wait to go to his study to begin learning how to handle government affairs.
She wore an elegant light blue dress, and her long, black hair was styled into a simple bun.
A few strands of hair fell beside her ears, making her appear even more elegant and refined.
Lu Yan was already waiting there, with a mountain of official documents piled up on his desk.
Seeing Chen Qingwan enter, he smiled slightly and pointed to a stack of official documents on the desk:
"These are just routine document processing tasks; you can practice them first."
Chen Qingwan stepped forward, picked up an official document, and began to read it carefully.
This is an application for the repair of the city wall.
The above details the parts that need repair, the materials required, and the estimated costs.
Her slender fingers traced lightly across the paper, her gaze focused and her expression earnest.
Lu Yan didn't hold back, explaining to her the techniques and precautions for handling such official documents one by one.
Chen Qingwan is indeed exceptionally intelligent; she understands things immediately.
She listened to Lu Yan's explanation while quickly understanding and absorbing it.
Lu Yan patiently answered any questions that were raised from time to time.
She processes official documents extremely quickly, and her thinking is clear and her logic is rigorous.
For example, when processing the application to repair the city wall, she not only carefully checked all the data.
They also proposed a more reasonable repair plan based on the actual condition of the city wall.
The original estimated cost was reduced by 30% without affecting the repair results.
"Secretary Chen, your efficiency is far superior to those old hands under my command!"
Lu Yan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"It seems I've truly struck gold!"
Chen Qingwan felt a little embarrassed by his praise and said modestly:
"You flatter me, sir. Qingwan only has a superficial understanding of the subject."
"Hey, don't be modest,"
Lu Yan waved his hand.
"You don't just have a smattering of knowledge, you're practically a prodigy!"
"I think you'll be able to handle the position of county magistrate in less than a month!"
Chen Qingwan smiled, secretly pleased with herself.
Hmph! I am the ruler of this country for a reason.
After leaving Chen Qingwan's residence, Lu Yan stretched and felt quite pleased.
This girl is really promising.
Given time, he will surely become a great help in governing Shannan Prefecture.
He strolled leisurely to Princess Mingyue's courtyard.
Before I even entered the door, I heard a burst of sweet, giggling laughter.
Pushing open the door, one sees Princess Mingyue playing a game of pitch-pot with several maids.
Every smile and frown of hers carries the charm and innocence of a young girl.
"Oh, isn't this our Lord Lu? What brings you here to see me?"
Princess Mingyue had sharp eyes and spotted Lu Yan at a glance.
He immediately dropped the arrow in his hand and ran over.
Her skirt fluttered, like a butterfly dancing in the air.
Looking at Princess Mingyue's charming appearance, Lu Yan couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
He cleared his throat, but put on a serious expression:
"I have important matters to discuss with you in detail."
Upon hearing the words "important matter," Princess Mingyue's smile immediately faded.
Her dark eyes darted around, as if trying to figure out what Lu Yan was thinking.
She obediently got up and followed Lu Yan into the house.
The interior is simply and elegantly decorated, with a faint fragrance lingering in the air.
After the two took their seats as host and guest, Lu Yan gently tapped his fingers on the table.
He casually brought up the assassination incident from the previous banquet:
"Your Highness, the assassination attempt at the banquet was extremely dangerous; swords have no eyes."
"The princess was so close at the time, she must have been quite frightened, right? I wonder what Your Highness's opinion is?"
Princess Mingyue's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.
Her slender fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her skirt.
He wouldn't suspect that I, from the Northern Xiang Kingdom, am an assassin, would he?
That was a huge grievance!
She took a deep breath and, trying to appear calm, said:
"Lord Lu is joking."
"What opinions could I, a weak woman with no strength to even kill a chicken, possibly have?"
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