Chapter 5: The Reclusive Master's Harvest [Loyal Minister]*1
"There was no beating, no smashing, no killing, no arson."
"Not later either."
Liu Ziye looked at the old butler, who was obviously a little surprised, but also looked around worriedly.
Try to give him positive encouragement and acknowledge his guesses.
"Oh, that's good, that's good."
Steward Liu Biao habitually continued speaking along with her words, but still glanced at Du Hui, who was indeed safe and sound, with a worried look: "Mr. Du, you..."
Du Hui: "Uncle Liu, I'm fine."
Not only is it very good, but it also makes me feel very motivated, and my body and mind are at the peak of creativity!
After a moment, Du Hui raised his head at the desk, placed his brush on the inkstone, held the memorial in both hands and gently blew on the wet ink.
Then he stood up solemnly and presented it to Liu Ziye who was standing opposite him: "Young Marquis, please read it."
Liu Ziye took the memorial with doubt. Wow, in just a short while, Mr. Du had written out dozens of large pages!
In her previous life, her level of classical Chinese was entirely based on the textbooks and classes in junior high and high school. She could get a general idea of some basic famous quotes and articles, but when it came to practical ancient Chinese texts like this, she could only read them for fun.
However, she could basically tell that although Du Hui had written over ten pages, he had clearly stated the core idea of what she had just said on the first page. The rest of the paper was a detailed report of the entire incident.
She placed the memorial on the table and said, "Sir, it's very well written."
"Thank you for your praise, young marquis! This is what a humble official... oh no, it's what a commoner should do..." Du Hui changed his words twice but ultimately couldn't finish them.
If he is a lowly official, he is no longer an official of the royal palace. But if he is just a commoner, what duties should he perform towards the Xiguan Marquis Mansion?
Liu Ziye asked nonchalantly, "Sir, what do you think of the memorial I asked you to write?"
Du Hui felt mixed emotions when he heard the young marquis, who always called him "pedantic" and "stinking scholar", now calling him "sir".
Regardless of whether it is true or not, if Prince Xiguan could see a young marquis like this once in his lifetime, he would not be so worried when he was dying!
"Young Marquis did well. His response was timely and to the point. I, Du, can assert that after submitting this memorial, His Majesty will not hold the young marquis excessively accountable for the murder of Eunuch Liu, and the Yanjing guards detained in the Governor's Mansion will no longer receive any instructions that would be disrespectful or presumptuous to the young marquis, or even..."
Having said that, Du Hui smiled slightly with great satisfaction.
"In fact, when they return to Beijing, they may face the same fate as Eunuch Liu."
In this case, Liu Ziye was puzzled.
They clearly admire me so much, so why are their moral values and values all the same?
Mr. Du, look at your expression of great admiration. Haven’t I conquered you yet?
"Mr. Du, I would like to ask, which great sage came up with this plan for the young marquis?"
"Although I am only a commoner now, I have followed the old prince for many years. When I learn that the young marquis has such a person by his side, who can provide him with advice and strategies, I am truly extremely pleased and delighted!"
Liu Ziye: ...
It turns out that this strategist Du didn't think that this was something the original owner could have thought of on his own!
Yes, thinking about the original owner's image in front of everyone in the palace over the past ten years, it must have been deeply rooted.
Du Hui thought that she had suddenly come here and received some advice from a hermit master. The old housekeeper might even think that she was planning something bad.
Apart from the bloody intimidation he used when dealing with Eunuch Liu, this sudden change of heart to do something serious wouldn't cause any waves in front of these people. But that kind of bloody intimidation couldn't be used arbitrarily against the people in his own mansion.
What should I do?
She can't earn money from morality, and she can't establish it in the mansion in a short period of time. As for the so-called achievements, with such a family background, what kind of achievements can she accomplish?
The system boasted so highly, but now she didn't even have enough points to save her life, so how could she have extra points to exchange for the material help the system could provide?
To put it bluntly, this so-called system has been of no use at all so far except for providing me with some basic world line information.
Even the world lines are just frameworks, and only a few key people and things have specific plots.
In the study, Du Hui and the old butler looked at each other, neither of them understanding why the young marquis did not answer a single word after Du Hui asked, and even looked suddenly discouraged.
Du Hui thought carefully about what he had just asked, and his brain nerves seemed to be in a mess for some reason.
Could it be that...
Could it be that the memorial was not taught by an outsider, but was thought up by the young marquis himself?
Although this sounds too horrifying, there is no other way to explain the young marquis's sudden change of mood.
Moreover, thinking carefully, he was already familiar with the palace, and there really weren't any masters. The young marquis had been asleep for a long time and had just woken up. Apart from the servants and maids in the palace, he had never seen any outsiders. The first person he called to meet and discuss matters was himself...
It’s like a child who finally does something that he thinks is excellent, but not only does he not get recognition from adults, he is also suspected of plagiarizing others.
No wonder the young marquis looks so dejected.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for gaining recognition from a key support figure. Your strength points will be increased by five."
The automatic reminder sound of the system points change rang out, and Liu Ziye sat up straight abruptly.
Du Hui believed it!
Liu Ziye was happy about this, but she didn't know how this change happened. Although Du Hui's attitude change was very limited judging from the score, this result proved that her direction was correct.
Liu Ziye immediately stood up and continued, "Mr. Du, when my father was still alive, I did indeed offend and disrespect him many times. Now, I've even caused you to be dismissed from your position as Chief Secretary and reduced to a commoner. I'm truly heartbroken. I'm sure you don't have a better place to go for the time being. If Mr. Du doesn't mind, would you be willing to continue staying in the Marquis' Mansion?"
Du Hui:!!!
Steward Liu Biao: ???
Little... Is the young marquis possessed by a ghost?
Two hours ago, he had indeed said that if the young marquis woke up, he might change his personality. However, when the young marquis really woke up, the old butler had already forgotten that thought.
After all, in the eyes of the old butler who had watched the young marquis grow up for fourteen years, this kind of thing was indeed impossible to happen!
Liu Ziye ignored the two men's expressions of extreme shock and continued to probe, "Uncle Liu, tell the family to allocate food and money to Mr. Du, in accordance with his position as a professor in the Marquis's mansion."
She wanted to be generous and say that Du Hui should be treated the same as before, but the Marquis' Mansion was in such a bad state that she could only cut back on expenses temporarily.
In the future, she can just find a way to increase Du Hui's salary little by little!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host. For treating meritorious old servants well, you have earned ten points of morality!"
Another series of system prompts sounded. Her initiative to retain Du Hui earned her ten points in moral value for the first time.
Judging from the information previously given by the system, ten points is already a lot. This must be related to the fact that the person she chose this time is indeed a relatively important person.
The act of actively retaining him cannot, for the time being, gain his complete trust and following.
But the very act of posing such a gesture and issuing such an invitation has already sent out such a signal, putting oneself on the side of morality.
The old butler, watching this dramatic scene unfold, was completely bewildered. "Young Marquis...are you serious?"
Is he planning something bad again?
Oh, forget it, anyway, keeping Mr. Du for a while longer was what he wanted to do. From now on, he told the people in the mansion to report any situation to him as soon as possible. He would rather let the young marquis take out all his anger on him than not protect Mr. Du.
Du Hui, who had been prepared to let the young marquis tear him apart and then roll up his bedding and leave, never expected this turn of events.
The King of Xiguan was a benefactor to him, a friend in need. As long as Liu Ziye asked to stay, even if there was no salary or money, he would not refuse. If the young marquis ever turned his back on him again, Du Hui would just go find another way!
He bowed and said, "I, the humble servant, thank you, my Lord."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have gained [Loyal Minister]*1 and obtained 50 points of Imperial Merit Points!"
"Sir, there's no need to be so polite!" Liu Ziye felt very happy. She had saved another six and a half days of life!
"Young Marquis!"
At this moment, a panicked announcement and shouting came from outside the study, and Xiying, one of the original owner's personal guards, hurried over.
Xiying strode to the study door. "Butler Liu! Mr. Du! You're here too, how great! After the guards from the Yanjing Imperial Guard left our mansion, they actually went to the Governor's Mansion and brought in palace soldiers. They've completely surrounded our Xiguan Marquisate!"
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