The three followed Yun Chuwei out of the imperial study and soon arrived at the hall that Emperor Tianqi had specially set aside for Yun Chuwei to handle official business.
After Yun Chuwei sat down behind her desk, she glanced at the three people standing in front of her.
She pondered for a moment and then said, "His Majesty has told me that he has high hopes for you and wants you to grow into the pillars of the nation in the future. I also know that you must be exceptionally talented and capable. It would be a disservice for you to work under me."
She paused slightly before continuing, "If you are unwilling, you can tell me now, and I will speak to His Majesty and have him arrange more suitable positions for you."
After she finished speaking, she leaned back in her chair and waited quietly for the three men's reply.
Liu Guang and the other two did not expect Yun Chuwei to say that.
They hung their heads, their hearts filled with some struggle.
Although Yun Chuwei was indeed deeply favored by His Majesty, she was still too young, and they were still somewhat hesitant to obey such a woman.
But……
Yun Chuwei noticed the three's hesitation and slowly said, "Don't worry, since I dare to say such a thing, I can naturally ensure that His Majesty will not be angry with you because of this matter, and I can also guarantee that even if you leave here, it will not hinder your career."
Upon hearing this, the three of them looked up and stared at Yun Chuwei with some surprise.
At this moment, Yun Chuwei remained leisurely seated behind her desk, her exquisite face displaying a calm expression.
Her eyes were calm and indifferent, yet she exuded an air of confidence that she was in control of the situation.
Liu Guang clenched his fist slightly under his sleeve. At this moment, he suddenly made a decision that was completely different from before.
He knelt before the desk and said to Yun Chuwei, "This humble official is willing to follow Miss Yun!"
Since embarking on his official career, he has longed to do something to serve the country and benefit the people.
He was initially worried that following Yun Chuwei would shatter his dreams.
But just now, he suddenly realized something.
If His Majesty truly values them, then there must be a deeper meaning behind His Majesty's decision to have them follow Miss Yun.
If His Majesty does not value them, then Miss Yun is an opportunity for them.
In any case, for now, following Yun Chuwei is the right thing to do.
Shang Jie and Sang Chengjun, who were standing next to Liu Guang, were both very surprised.
Clearly, they didn't expect Liu Guang to do this.
The two exchanged a glance and quickly knelt down as well.
"This humble official is also willing to follow Miss Yun."
Yun Chu raised an eyebrow; she hadn't expected that all three of them would choose to stay.
She glanced at the three of them and said, "Since you've all chosen to stay, I'll make my rules clear to you. If you have any opinions or ideas while working for me, you can directly raise them with me."
After a moment of silence, she continued, "What I dislike most are people who are two-faced and engage in underhanded tactics. Once I discover such a person, I guarantee their career is over. They will live the rest of their lives in regret. Understand?"
When Yun Chuwei said this, she was unhurried and her tone was not at all oppressive.
But after hearing this, all three of them felt a chill run down their spines.
It was as if they had witnessed that person's fate firsthand, which made them wary and act with utmost deference.
Liu Guangyi spoke first, saying, "This humble official understands, and will certainly remember the young lady's teachings and will not make such a mistake."
The other two spoke up, expressing the same sentiment.
At the same time, their opinion of Yun Chuwei changed somewhat.
This young girl may seem kind, but the sense of oppression she exudes should not be underestimated.
Yun Chuwei nodded slightly and said, "Get up. There are three tables over there, which are prepared for you. There are three essay topics on the tables. Please write them down. This will also help me understand your strengths."
The three of them stood up and sat down at the three tables.
Upon receiving the essay topic, all three showed expressions of astonishment.
Liu Guang couldn't help but ask Yun Chuwei, "Miss Yun, I would like to ask, who set this essay topic?"
"I wrote it!" Yun Chuwei replied casually, then picked up the document on the desk and began to read it.
Liu Guang and the other two exchanged glances, both feeling surprised.
They originally thought that such a young woman couldn't possibly have much knowledge.
However, from the topic of this essay, they knew that this person was not only erudite but also insightful.
It can be said that if they were not truly talented individuals, they might not even be able to understand the essay questions.
Liu Guang stopped talking and began to write his policy essay.
The same applies to the other two.
A good policy essay cannot be written in a short time.
The three of them sat in their seats and wrote furiously until the sun was about to set, but they still hadn't finished.
Yun Chuwei stood up, glanced at the three of them, and said, "The three of you should go home first. You can finish it tomorrow!"
The three of them, however, were unwilling to leave.
Liu Guang, representing the three, spoke up: "Miss Yun, may we stay here tonight?"
The other two nodded in agreement, indicating that they also wanted to stay.
Yun Chuwei was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that these three people would be so engrossed in a policy essay that they would forget to eat and sleep.
She could only nod slightly and say, "If you want to stay, then stay. I'll have someone bring you food and bedding."
Upon hearing this, the three of them quickly expressed their gratitude.
Yun Chuwei walked out of the main hall, called Huo Qingjue, and instructed him to send food and bedding to Liu Guang and the other two.
After giving the instructions, she went home.
Upon returning to her residence, she immediately summoned the three people whom Huo Qingjue had specifically sent to Gu Yinmen to fetch.
The three people were named Liu Qingyan, Yu Suinian, and Zuo Ji, two women and one man, all around twenty-one or twenty-two years old.
Upon seeing Yun Chuwei, they all bowed to her.
"Young Miss!"
Yun Chuwei slightly raised her hand, gesturing for them to sit down, and then got straight to the point: "I called you here because I want you to enter the officialdom. Are you ready?"
The three of them were quite excited upon hearing this.
"Young Miss, we are all ready and waiting for your orders."
They have known Yun Chuwei for a long time, having studied with her since childhood; they can be considered Yun Chuwei's study companions.
Although they kept calling Yun Chuwei "Miss Yun," in their eyes, Yun Chuwei was their family.
After Yun Chuwei left the Valley Hidden Sect and returned to the capital, they waited for her.
Now it's finally here.
Yun Chuwei nodded slightly: "Today, His Majesty assigned three people to me, and I asked them to write policy essays. Tomorrow, you will be responsible for reviewing their policy essays."
The three of them immediately agreed.
Yun Chuwei thought for a moment and added, "Those three seem alright to me; perhaps you could even become friends!"
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