Sheng Fu

Yuwen Jun smiled silently, and then vanished from the spot with a single thought.

Xie Yiming fell into deep thought and said, "Is it permissible to be so casual?"

Bai Xiaowei said with a playful smile, "Actually, many things can be done casually, but most people take them too seriously."

"There are many serious people in the world, but these people often don't amount to much and can only exist as henchmen."

Xie Yiming seemed to understand something and thought it made sense.

“But we can’t let the people below hear this,” Xie Yiming said.

Bai Xiaowei said, "It's no use hearing it; it's human nature, and it can't be changed."

"Gamblers will gamble no matter what, and lecherous people will go to brothels no matter what."

Xie Yiming said nothing more, and could only deeply admire the Prime Minister's insights.

……

Inside the City Lord's Mansion in Hao'an City.

Today, the city of Hao'an is shrouded in dark clouds, with rain on and off. It just so happens that the crops need to be weeded and fertilized these days, and this kind of weather is making the people of Hao'an curse incessantly.

Inside the main hall, Duanmu Zhi put down his pen, just about to have a cup of tea and take a short rest, when he saw Yuwen Jun gracefully enter the main hall.

The arrival was very sudden, and the surrounding servants immediately bowed and paid their respects.

"No need for formalities. I have something to say to your city lord. Please step back." Yuwen Jun said, bowing slightly to the crowd.

Upon hearing this, everyone subconsciously glanced at Duanmu Zhi's expression.

On Duanmu Zhi's territory, this servant naturally took Duanmu Zhi as his master.

Duanmu Zhi waved his hand, and everyone withdrew.

Upon seeing this, Yuwen Jun jokingly said, "Your prestige remains as strong as ever."

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Zhi could only smile wryly and say, "There are many rules in officialdom, and this matter cannot be explained in just a few words."

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Sect Master."

"I wonder what instructions the sect leader has for us this time?"

Yuwen Jun got straight to the point: "There is something I need you to do at the Northern Prince's residence tonight for the Return to the Sea Banquet."

"You just need to go to the banquet and deal with the crowds. Leave the rest to us."

Duanmu Zhi's expression hardened, and he cupped his hands in a respectful bow, saying, "It is truly an honor for me to be personally invited by the Sect Master to do some things. Shall we leave now?"

Duanmu Zhi's eyebrows lifted, and he was very happy.

In his early years, Yuwen Jun was nothing more than a rising star with great potential in Duanmu Zhi's mind.

The current Yuwen Jun is a sage revered by Duanmu Zhi.

Yuwen Jun raised his hand slightly, signaling Duanmu Zhi not to rush, and then said very seriously, "Going to Bazhou requires a legitimate reason. You must personally write a memorial and give it to Bai Xiaowei."

"The content of the report is very simple. You just ask Bai Xiaowei if he has eaten."

"Bai Xiaowei will also reply to you about eating."

"But this memorial needs to be stamped with your city lord's seal."

“When Bai Xiaowei replies, he also uses the Prime Minister’s seal.”

"It's just a reason, but the regulations must be perfect."

"Afterwards, this memorial will be treated as a secret document. In short, this memorial is of a very high level." Duanmu Zhi was stunned for a moment, took a slight breath, lowered his head, and asked with great embarrassment, "Isn't this a bit hasty? Actually, my calligraphy is quite good."

Yuwen Jun chuckled and said, "This was specifically instructed by Bai Xiaowei. Just do as he says."

"People only recognize the official seal on the memorial; what the memorial actually contains is not important."

"Furthermore, even if this memorial were to appear on His Majesty the Emperor's throne one day, there would still be a great deal of room for sophistry, such as the possibility of coded communication."

Duanmu Zhi rubbed the back of his head, thought for a moment, and then obediently did as he was told.

Although he had never had a proper relationship with the prime minister who replaced him, Duanmu Zhi had heard about the prime minister's conduct and style during his last trip to the capital.

Yuwen Jun waited quietly.

After a long while, Duanmu Zhi finally finished tidying up this rather hasty memorial.

Before leaving, Duanmu Zhi looked down at his chest. He was wearing casual clothes today, not his official robes. He said to Yuwen Jun, "Let me change my clothes."

"Since I'm going to the banquet at the Northern Prince's residence, I should wear my official robes. Otherwise, when I get there, no one will know who I am."

After thinking for a moment, Yuwen Jun said, "No need. Guo Sheng and the others are also in the Northern Prince's residence. Once you get there, someone will naturally recognize you."

“The Northern Prince’s Mansion is currently focused on implementing new policies. If you were to go to the Northern Prince’s Mansion wearing your current official robes, it would be rather incongruous. Just wear these clothes.”

The mention of the new policies stirred Duanmu Zhi's emotions. He had long heard of the new policies implemented by Yuwen Jun in the Divine Realm and naturally admired them greatly.

Originally, Duanmu Zhi wanted to ask Yuwen Jun more questions, such as whether his trip to the banquet at the Northern King's residence was to promote new policies. However, after thinking about it, he decided not to ask. He realized that he, like this memorial, was merely a facade.

"What the sect leader says is absolutely right," Duanmu Zhi said with a slight bow.

Yuwen Jun gently reminded him, "Aren't you going to give your advisors some instructions?"

Duanmu Zhi smiled calmly and said, "In the past few years, everything in Hao'an City has been as usual. Although the government affairs are complicated, there are no particularly important matters."

"After I leave, my subordinates will naturally handle everything in an orderly manner. I am confident of that."

Yuwen Jun had no doubt about Duanmu Zhi's answer. After all, Duanmu Zhi had once served as the Vice Chancellor in the capital, and Qiu Qing had always had a good impression of him.

In an instant, Duanmu Zhi felt the world turn upside down. When he came to his senses, he saw Xie Yiming and Bai Xiaowei, two newly promoted Wuji experts, sitting in chairs, smiling at him in a very friendly manner.

Just as Duanmu Zhigang was about to bow, Bai Xiaowei said with a smile, "No need for formalities."

However, Duanmu Zhi still bowed respectfully and presented the prepared memorial with both hands. Upon seeing this, Bai Xiaowei did not hesitate. He immediately opened the memorial, reached out to take the object from the air, and carefully wrote the two words "ate".

"Here you go, take good care of it when you get home," Bai Xiaowei said with a subtle smile.

After reading the memorial, Duanmu felt slightly lost and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Yuwen Jun then casually pulled out a chair and handed it to Duanmu Zhi, saying softly, "It's still early before dark, we can sit here, have some tea, and chat."

Duanmu Zhi sat down next to Yuwen Jun somewhat awkwardly, feeling an inexplicable strangeness about the occasion…

Bai Xiaowei looked at Duanmu Zhi and asked directly, "You've been the city lord of Hao'an City for several years, and very few officials have visited Hao'an City. I wonder how much of the official language and clichés you honed in the capital still remain?"

Duanmu Zhi paused for a moment, then thought for a moment and said, "Uh, it's enough to handle the current situation."

Bai Xiaowei's question was very pointed, and Duanmu Zhi didn't want to answer it, but he had no choice but to.

Xie Yiming also kindly reminded him from the side, "No need to be nervous. Just handle the situation and you will definitely not get into trouble."

Duanmu Zhi looked completely bewildered, because he truly had no idea what would happen tonight.

Seeing this, Yuwen Jun glanced at Xie Yiming and Bai Xiaowei with disdain and said, "You two, don't frighten Lord Duanmu."

Then, she gently reassured Duanmu Zhi, "Don't worry, the Demon Queen is there to protect you." (End of Chapter)