I wonder how her mother and brothers are doing!
Just as she was thinking, Wu Juan rushed over!
"Miss! There's been someone following us."
"It's that young master Quan Jinyu that I told you about before!"
"He led a group of his people, repeatedly trying to see you, but you were too busy, so he didn't meet you. Now that you've left, he's actually following behind. I wonder what he's up to!"
"Should I go and tell them to be killed?"
Wu Ling glared at her, then walked to the carriage!
"Miss, don't listen to her nonsense."
“I think this Quan Jinyu might be from the Quan clan! You can go and take a look.”
Lin Ru nodded and stepped down from the carriage.
"The black tortoise on my back has been feeling faintly hot lately!"
"Let's go and see what their purpose is."
So the group walked over to Quan Jinyu, who was following behind them!
Quan Jinyu's face turned red instantly when he saw Lin Ru, who was in the lead!
When he realized his face was a little hot, he quickly took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and slowly regained his indifferent expression.
His father taught him from a young age not to show his emotions.
So even though he won a lot of money because he bet that Lin Ru would succeed in praying for rain, he didn't look happy on his face, as if he had everything under control!
But when he got home and was all alone, he was incredibly happy!
Even now, just thinking about that money makes my hands tremble with excitement!
Lin Ru looked at the boy in front of her, her facial muscles twitching incessantly, and she even began to wonder if there was something wrong with the child!
"Young Master Quan! What is the purpose of your following us all this way?"
Quan Jinyu scratched his hands hard to calm himself down, and then performed a standard kneeling bow!
The standard of this etiquette is so precise, it's as if it were measured with a ruler!
It's practically a template that could be written in a textbook!
"Quan Jinyu! He and his clan pay their respects to Her Majesty the Empress!"
May His Majesty enjoy a long and prosperous reign!
The people behind them all knelt down, kowtowed three times, and shouted, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress!"
May Your Majesty enjoy a long and prosperous reign!
Lin Ru was initially taken aback by the grand gestures from these people, but now she realized that she had become the Empress!
This feels kind of interesting!
She slightly raised her hand towards the people below, "Rise!"
Quan Jinyu and the others said in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Only then did he get up!
Especially when they stood up, their footwork was exceptionally uniform, as if they had undergone military training. There was only one sound when they stood up and put their feet back down!
Lin Ru couldn't help but become even more curious about this powerful family!
Quan Jinyu stood up and bowed again!
He asked very respectfully, "Your Majesty, please forgive my intrusion! I would like to ask if you have a Xuan Tie token?"
"It says the character '权' on it! It's the same '权' as in the character '木又' (wooden yolk)!"
"This matter is extremely important to our people! We hope Your Majesty can inform us!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the people behind him also bowed with their fists clasped in salute! They said in unison, "We hope Your Majesty will inform us!"
Using her sleeve as a cover, Lin Ru took out the black iron token from her spatial storage!
The word "power" was clearly written on it!
"Are you talking about this token?"
"I obtained this by chance."
A flicker of excitement crossed Quan Jinyu's face, but she quickly regained her composure!
He bent down, then raised both hands above his head. "I wonder if Your Majesty could let me take a closer look at this token?"
Lin Ru nodded, stepped forward, and placed the black iron token in his hand into his hand!
After he received it, he looked up and began to examine the token carefully, not missing a single detail!
He closed his eyes and sensed it for a moment, then raised both hands above his head and returned the token!
After Lin Ru held it in her hand again!
Quan Jinyu knelt down again, leading the master behind him!
"Your Majesty! This is the token of our clan, belonging to our patriarch! Now that the token has chosen you, we are your people! We will obey your commands!"
After he finished speaking, the people behind him repeated it!
"From now on, we are your people, and we will obey your commands!"
Lin Ru replied with a smile, "Alright! I remember you! I heard you were the only one who bet that I would succeed when I prayed for rain! You were also the first person among the people of Changzhou to kneel down and submit!"
"Since you're so sincere, why should I refuse?"
"Then you'll all follow me from now on."
"I will certainly not let you suffer any injustice."
She stepped forward and personally helped Quan Jinyu up!
Quan Jinyu looked at the delicate hand supporting him, and his face unconsciously began to flush red again. Before the hand even touched him, he quickly stood up! He looked flattered and took two steps back!
Lin Ru, having already stood up, smiled and said to the people behind her, "Everyone, please get up quickly!"
All those people stood up, bowing their heads respectfully, not daring to look directly at Lin Ru!
Lin Ru looked at Quan Jinyu in front of her and found it somewhat amusing. This boy should be around thirteen or fourteen years old, a little younger than her! But perhaps due to the rigorous training he received from a young age, he now had a mature appearance for his age!
She had actually noticed the Quan family before. It was a very ancient family that had supported many emperors for generations. Even the Marquis of Zhenxi and the Marquis of Zhenbei came to arrange marriages with them many times, but the family never came out of seclusion!
It seems that they, like the Wu clan, are connected to this token. Only the holder of the token can make them obey willingly!
Moreover, this family is said to be extremely cunning and scheming!
They are the kind of family with extremely intelligent minds!
This is exactly the kind of talent she's lacking right now!
She has many generals who lead troops into battle, but she has virtually no strategists like these!
These past few days, she has felt particularly tired because her subordinates have to report to her or write a letter to ask for instructions on even the smallest matters!
She suddenly remembered a video she had watched before: Why were ancient emperors so tired? Because they had to report trivial matters that didn't need to be reported, just like a customer service representative who had to respond to every request!
She had no time for herself at all, and now that the Quan family had come, it was a lifesaver!
Isn't this the ultimate working-class person?
Look at his words and actions!
That's absolutely exemplary!
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