Chapter 185: Spending a lot of money to climb up the social ladder
Zhao Jue suppressed his turbulent thoughts and bowed respectfully: "Grandson pays his respects to Grandfather and Grandmother."
The Duke asked calmly, "Have you been on duty at the government office recently?"
"My grandson's injuries have fully healed, so how can I just sit around at home?" Zhao Jue said sincerely, "I've learned all these skills, and I want to serve the court."
The Duke didn't say anything.
Zhao Jue lifted the hem of his robe and knelt on the ground: "My grandson has already realized his mistake. I can't let my second brother's frail body lead me to have inappropriate thoughts, causing chaos in the mansion and making outsiders laugh at me."
The Duke watched Zhao Jue kneel down and admit his mistake, but instead of feeling relieved, he felt disappointed.
If you take the initiative to admit your mistakes during the marriage exchange, you can be considered responsible.
Now that the dust has settled, the apology may have other motives.
It's not because he truly repents that he apologizes.
"It's good that you admit your mistake." The Duke said, "You will first serve in the Five Cities Military Department. If you make achievements, you will be promoted when you come to the summit."
What he meant was that how successful he would be in the future depended entirely on himself.
Zhao Jue clenched his fists and lowered his head, saying, "My grandson is responsible for the fire ban in the Zhenbei Palace. The Zhenbei Prince has returned to the capital, and the palace needs repairs. Do we need to increase patrols?"
After a pause, he continued, "My grandson heard from his colleagues that the King of Zhenbei doesn't like people patrolling near the palace. If they don't patrol and there's a fire, the higher-ups will hold them accountable."
Zhao Jue looked up at the Duke, and met the Duke's inquiring eyes, as if his thoughts were seen through.
He calmed himself down and said, "Grandson, I came here specifically to ask for your advice."
"You didn't take the initiative to visit the King of Zhenbei in my name. You have made progress."
The Duke didn't beat around the bush with him and directly exposed his thoughts: "Don't go to the Zhenbei Palace to patrol, and don't think about making friends with the Zhenbei King."
Zhao Jue was humiliated and gritted his teeth, "Grandfather, are you afraid that your grandson will fight with my second brother?"
"What are you fighting for with your second brother?" The Duke gave Zhao Jue a deep look and said meaningfully, "Sanlang, everything you're trying so hard to get is something you've already thrown away."
Zhao Jue finally understood that the Duke would not help him.
In that case, he would fight for it himself.
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After Zhao Jue left Shi'an Hall, he went to Jingde Hall to discuss with the Second Madam. "Mother, the Prince of Zhenbei holds the military power. Now that he has won the battle, the Emperor will reward him generously. If my son can gain his appreciation, he will have a place in the military camp in the future."
After hearing this, the Second Madam seemed to see hope, and she quickly said, "Go visit the King of Zhenbei tomorrow, and your mother will prepare a generous gift for you."
She knew she couldn't count on the Duke.
In order to allow Zhao Jue to become the King of Zhenbei and have a smooth career in the future.
The second wife went back to her parents' home to visit her brother and brought back a carriage full of gifts.
It really cost a lot of money.
Early the next morning, Zhao Jue went to the Zhenbei Palace with several gifts he had carefully selected.
After all, it was the first time they met. If he brought a carriage and generous gifts, it would be obvious.
The carriage stopped at the gate of Prince Zhenbei's Mansion. Zhao Jue came down with the gift and knocked on the door while holding the copper ring.
At this time, another carriage drove up and stopped next to his carriage.
Zhao Jue looked back and saw Master Zhao getting out of the carriage.
"Hey, nephew, what are you doing here so early in the morning?" Master Zhao glanced at the gift in Zhao Jue's hand and said with a smile, "You were in the army before, and did you have any friendship with the King of Zhenbei?"
Zhao Jue nodded and asked, "Uncle, why are you here?"
Master Zhao was about to speak.
With a creak, the door of the mansion opened.
The doorman saw Master Zhao and said respectfully, "My dear, my prince is waiting for you in the main hall."
"Hey, I came here early and kept my in-laws waiting for a long time." Master Zhao stepped into the door and suddenly remembered something. He turned to look at Zhao Jue and said, "Nephew, aren't you going to visit the prince? Let's go together?"
When the doorman saw Zhao Jue, he thought of the instructions of the King of Zhenbei and refused to give him any respect: "My dear, my prince will not see any outsiders today, only his own family."
With a bang, the door closed.
Zhao Jue was so frustrated that he could hardly think straight.
Master-in-law?
Are the Master and the King of Zhenbei relatives?
A thought flashed through Zhao Jue's mind, and it was as if he was hit on the head with a club, leaving him completely stunned.
Is Shen Qingtan actually the daughter of King Zhenbei?
No wonder the Duke said that to him and even advised him not to make friends with the King of Zhenbei.
He felt a chill in his heart and belatedly realized a problem.
The King of Zhenbei knew that he had let Shen Qingtan down, so how dare a doorman give him a hard time?
He was busy scheming and scheming for power and status.
The result was nothing.
Zhao Yi did not fight or compete, but reaped the benefits of others' efforts.
It was he who made Zhao Yi successful.
Originally...the position of the crown prince, Shen Qingtan, belonged to him.
Zhao Jue felt extremely unwilling.
After feeling unwilling, he clearly realized that since he had betrayed Shen Qingtan, the King of Zhenbei would probably take revenge on him, right?
Zhao Jue's heart sank into an icy cave, and the only thing he could think of was to shirk the blame.
And the person who can take the blame for him——
Zhao Jue looked in the direction of Cheng'en Marquis Mansion and had a plan in mind.
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