Xiahou Jun's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly knelt on the ground, saying, "Pavilion Master, I have failed in my duty. Please forgive me."
Xiahou Qing said: "Get up, I'm not here to punish you. I just thought it's been a while since I last cared about you, so I came to see you. I've already said that when we're alone, I'm just your adoptive father."
"Yes, thank you, godfather."
After looking through the roster on his desk, Xiahou Qing said, "I know there are some rumors circulating in the building right now, but I hope you have a correct understanding of your status. Don't covet things that don't belong to you. Your ability determines your position. This position is the best choice for you now."
Xiahou Chun didn't know why Xiahou Qing suddenly said this to him. Was it because he had spread those rumors, or was it because he knew what he and Wang Wu had said in private? "...Yes, Chun'er will definitely keep his adoptive father's words in mind."
Seeing Xiahou Chun's sudden relief, Xiahou Qing couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. He knew Xiahou Chun had never been the type to tire himself out, but he had been in Tianshu Tower for quite some time and it was time for him to develop some ambition. If something happened to him or he had to leave Tianshu Tower for an extended period, wouldn't this Tianshu Tower, the result of generations of hard work, be ruined by him?
"Hmph, if you really remembered me, you wouldn't have caused such a big mess after I left Qinghe County. However, because of this mess, I found an excellent partner." After saying that, Xiahou Qing was afraid that Xiahou Chun would be suspicious, so he added, "I heard from Linghua that you seem to have a deep prejudice against her. Did anything happen between you two?"
Xiahou Chun finally understood what was going on. He asked why Xiahou Qing came over at this time. It turned out that Linghua had gone to him to complain, so Xiahou Qing came to question him: "...It was just a small talk. Maybe Linghua was just being suspicious."
Xiahou Qing nodded slightly and said, "If she's just being suspicious, that's fine. Girls are naturally more thoughtful. She's a distinguished guest of Tianshu Tower now, so she should act like a host and not lose face in front of outsiders."
"yes."
"I'll take this roster back with me. Since you're in your current state, it's best for me to handle military matters myself." After saying that, Xiahou Qing looked at the books on the table and the bookshelf and added, "Also, I don't think these books are suitable for you. If you really want to spend time reading, you should find something you like."
"Chun'er will remember the teachings of my adoptive father," Xiahou Chun still responded to Xiahou Qing respectfully, without any sign of reluctance or rejection.
Seeing his timid look, Xiahou Qing couldn't help but look up and sigh, "You know, seeing Linghua reminds me of you when you were little. You were also so lively and cute, but now you're older and more thoughtful, and you're not as cute as you used to be. I even wonder, if I had taught Linghua the way her adoptive father taught her, would you have already made a name for yourself in the martial arts world?"
Xiahou Chun said, "Foster father, Chun'er just wants to stay by your side, serve you, and help you. I don't think much about anything else."
Xiahou Qing said with a hint of reprimand, "You, when will you be more motivated? They say a true man has ambitions. Why do you just let others manipulate you without any resistance?"
After thinking for a moment, Xiahou Chun raised his head, looked directly at Xiahou Qing, and said firmly, "...Because I know that everything my adoptive father arranged is for my own good."
Xiahou Qing sighed and said, "Well, it's good that you understand. After all, it's also my fault. I didn't train you well before. Okay, I have something else to do. Think about it carefully."
"Farewell, Pavilion Master."
After Xiahou Qing handed the roster to the secret guard beside him for safekeeping, he continued with the question he had just asked on the way, "Has Wang Wu done anything strange recently?"
The secret guard replied, "It's not surprising, but given his current duties, he doesn't need to report to Lord Xiahou himself. He will promptly inform Lord Xiahou of anything he does, no matter how big or small. Furthermore, he seems to have a good relationship with the new recruits in the barracks, as if he's deliberately trying to win them over."
Previously, Xiahou Qing had only a vague suspicion about Wang Wu, but now, after encountering him time and again, he had a feeling that Wang Wu was someone with more than a passing interest. "I've had people keep watching him. I didn't notice anything amiss before, but lately, Wang Wu has become increasingly suspicious. Those rumors circulating around the building might be his doing."
"I understand."
Speaking of Wang Wu, he was once one of Xiahou Qing's most trusted people. Whether at the bottom or after joining Xiahou Chun, Wang Wu generally completed his tasks well and seemed completely loyal to Tianshu Tower. His loyalty was undoubtedly genuine, but perhaps he had been deceived from the beginning. "If you count carefully, Wang Wu has been with Chun'er for about four or five years, right?"
The secret guard did some mental calculations and then said, "Reporting to the Pavilion Master, it has been five years."
Xiahou Qing nodded slightly and said, "Yes, five years. He also worked his way up from the bottom to this position, which gave him the opportunity to stay with Chun'er for these five years. In these five years, he didn't make any requests, nor did he consider his own life. He seemed to be loyal to Tianshu Tower, but I think he has ulterior motives."
The secret guard continued, "Then Pavilion Master, do you mean to investigate his background carefully?"
Xia Houqing said that he not only wanted to investigate, but also wanted to find out everything that happened after Wang Wu died. "Well, in addition to sorting out his affairs in Tianshu Tower over the years, I also want to know everything before this."
The secret guard said, "I will immediately send more people to investigate."
Xiahou Qing advised, "When necessary, you can freely use the money in the treasury. It's worth spending a little money on the black market to save time and find more minor clues."
"yes."
Wang Wu dragged his tired body back to his room to rest, still thinking that everything he had done was as flawless as before, but he didn't know that he had been closely watched by Xia Houqing's spies. If he relaxed even a little, everything behind his back would be revealed.
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