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Chapter 161: Jiang Family Recruits Household Servants, the Kingdom of Women! (Please subscribe, please vote)
In Shanghe City, located in the west of the Tiance Dynasty.

There are many sects and practitioners here.

At this time, a group of people came slowly, led by Lin Yue'e, an official who was about to take up the post of Shanghe City Supervisor.

She was dressed in gorgeous official uniform, had a dignified face, noble temperament, and majesty in her every move.

With the arrival of Lin Yue'e, one can see officials of all ranks and local people in the city coming to the city gate. They are holding colorful flags and flowers, and there are thousands of them in the procession. They are looking expectantly at the official road in the distance.

"Master Lin is here! Master Lin is here!" With excited shouts, the atmosphere in the crowd instantly reached a climax.

For a moment, gongs and drums were deafening and cheers were heard.

Many of the welcoming teams were organized by local officials, but there were also many who came spontaneously.

Lin Yue'e was a well-known genius in Shanghe City. When his local relatives and friends heard that he had returned to serve as such a high-ranking official, they naturally went out of the city to welcome him.

In the eyes of these ordinary people, the city supervisor is the highest-ranking official they can come into contact with. How could they not be excited to see Lin Yue'e returning home in glory?

When she arrived at the city gate, Lin Yue'e naturally dismounted, had a cordial exchange with some local officials, and greeted the local people.

Follow Li Chen's instructions and remember the officials who came to greet you.

Since they came to greet her, it proved that they would give Lin Yue'e some face or be helpful to Lin Yue'e.

As for those who didn't come, no matter what the reason, you don't have to be polite to them in the future.

Anyway, I am your background, is there any problem that I can’t solve?

Just do it with confidence. If anything goes wrong, I will support you.

This grand welcome ceremony lasted for the entire morning, and it only came to an end when Lin Yue'e safely arrived at the City Supervisor's Mansion.

"Oh, I'm so tired. It would be easier to be a constable in the imperial capital."

It was just a morning's work but Lin Yue'e already felt a little tired.

She has no problem working hard, but she is not very good at dealing with the courtesies and greetings of officials.

But she is the city supervisor, and this is part of her job. This is also the purpose of her coming to Shanghe City for training, so she must get used to it.

"Master Lin, what are our plans next?"

The person who spoke was Lin Yue'e's younger sister, who was also her current deputy.

She handed me a cup of tea and started asking whether I wanted to do the handover work today or go home first.

"It's better to complete the handover as soon as possible so that everyone can get familiar with their jobs."

Lin Yue'e was not in a hurry to go home.

Anyway, home is here, so it doesn’t matter when I go back.

As for why she was busy with the handover, it was because only she knew that Li Chen had also come to Shanghe City.

Li Chen came to investigate the situation of the two major sects around Shanghe City. If I take over earlier, it might be helpful to Li Chen.

When Lin Yue'e thought about being able to do things for Li Chen, she became full of energy and revived to full health on the spot!

Nothing made her feel happier than receiving praise from Li Chen.

At the same time, just as Lin Yue'e said, Li Chen also came to Shanghe City.

As Li Chen's personal mount, Wu Nanzhi naturally followed as well.

After gaining Li Chen's favor, Wu Nanzhi became more plump and attractive.

The two of them could have arrived in Shanghe City very early, but they were constantly delayed on the road.

For example, when seeing some areas with beautiful scenery, Li Chen would leave some good memories with Wu Nanzhi in such places.

At first Wu Nanzhi was still a little embarrassed, like a thief who was afraid of being seen.

After all, she had been transferred by Li Chen, so Wu Nanzhi was able to cater to Li Chen's strange hobbies.

Later, Li Chen also noticed that the more Wu Nanzhi saw these things, the more excited he seemed to be, but he was a little reserved and couldn't show it directly.

As soon as the two entered Shanghe City, they felt that this place was different from other places.

There are many noble families in Huju City, and many people there come to the Canglong Mountains to hunt for treasures.

In the imperial capital, the order is strict and it is particularly prosperous.

There are many practitioners from various sects coming and going in Shanghe City, and because of the sects, many of them have uniform clothing.

The disciples of some large sects showed arrogance in their every move.

Li Chen just passed by for a while and saw two sect disciples clashing and fighting on the street.

If this happened in the imperial capital, the person who committed gang fighting would go to jail.

In places like this, the sects are powerful and the government cannot control them.

Some passers-by have even gotten used to just sitting around and watching the show.

But Li Chen just took a look; he was too lazy to care about such trivial matters.

The purpose of coming to Shanghe City this time is to investigate the overall reputation of Zixiao Palace.

If Zixiao Heavenly Palace is the same as Jiuyuan Holy Land, the kind that simply disobeys the imperial court's orders, but when cholera breaks out in the surrounding areas, they will take the initiative to suppress it and protect the people, then Li Chen can consider treating it normally.

If they cause harm to one side, Li Chen will definitely kill them all.

As for the judging criteria, that would naturally be based on Li Chen's personal opinion.

There are three major sects in Zixiao Heavenly Palace. He only needs to figure out these three. He doesn't have the energy to investigate them one by one.

Li Chen is not an ordinary son of luck. He starts by fighting the small ones and then the big ones, working his way up step by step.

If you want to fight, just hit the biggest one. After you beat the biggest one, the smaller ones naturally won’t dare to complain.

Chensha Taoist Sect and Yuxu Immortal Mansion are the targets of Li Chen's investigation this time.

It is said that Yuxu Immortal Palace has a somewhat upright feeling, while Chensha Taoist Sect hides various important criminals of the court and its reputation is not very good.

Of course, this news was said by Lin Yue'e, but she also said at the time that she was very weak at the time and had only heard about it, and had no access to the specific information.

Just as Li Chen was thinking about which sect to start investigating, Wu Nanzhi's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Your Majesty, Si Ning's ancestors came from Shanghe City. Didn't you say you wanted to investigate Si Ning's physique when you came here?"

Her words also reminded Li Chen.

Because Li Si Ning has a bone-eating poisonous body, which is a special physique.

If she practices "Nine Heavens Dragon Vein Art", she can only reach the Saint level, but will not be able to bring out her own characteristics.

If one wants to significantly develop Li Si Ning's body, then looking for a way from Li Si Ning's ancestors is undoubtedly a good choice.

Li Sining's mother, Concubine Yi, was originally named Jiang Ningyi and was a descendant of the Jiang family.

After Concubine Yi entered the palace, the Jiang family did not go to the imperial capital.

Every family has different ideas. The Jiang family may have been glorious in the past, but now it is not as prosperous as before.

After receiving the reward, he continued to develop in Shanghe City and did not go to the dangerous and dangerous imperial capital.

That's why Concubine Yi is so low-key and never causes trouble in the harem.

It is said that the Jiang family has a history of more than a thousand years in Shanghe. When coming here, Li Chen also chatted with Concubine Yi.

Concubine Yi mentioned that her family would send some of the more outstanding disciples to the sect, and some of them would serve as elders in the sect.

This kind of thing is very common in areas where there are many sects.

As long as the family disciples enter the sect, they can obtain rich resources and the family can be protected in the local area.

Perhaps this is the reason why the Jiang family did not leave Shanghe City.

Places like sects also like to recruit disciples from impoverished families, because these disciples have strong bloodlines and practice very diligently.

But that was all a long time ago, and the sects change quickly, so Concubine Yi doesn't know whether anyone in her family is still in Shanghe City.

I haven't received any correspondence in recent years.

Concubine Yi is a relatively quiet and elegant person. Li Chen realized after getting to know her for a while that she has a somewhat cowardly personality and is the type who will not resist as long as she is given a little more authority.

Some even have a people-pleasing personality. Even when facing Li Chen, they are very respectful and dare not speak too loudly.

Concubine Yi would also take the initiative to take care of Li Chen's feelings, unlike Li Sining who was so bold.

Thinking of this, Li Chen decided to go to the Jiang family.

Wu Nanzhi still had the token given by Concubine Yi in her hand, asking Wu Nanzhi to give it to someone from the Jiang family.

The two of them were inquiring about the address of the Jiang family in Shanghe City based on the clues provided by Concubine Yi.

I have to say that the Jiang family is quite famous. I can find out the address of the Jiang family by just asking someone.

In the west of Shanghe City, there is a relatively large courtyard, which is the Jiang family.

It is said that the Jiang family has many industries and is very rich in Shanghe City.

As soon as he arrived nearby, Li Chen saw a lot of people queuing in front of the gate of the Jiang family compound.

There are not only ordinary people, but also many well-dressed children of wealthy families, and even some disciples from sects.

They were mostly young men, with their heads held high and their faces full of confidence. Some had obscene expressions, as if they were fantasizing about something. On the way to Jiang's house, Li Chen heard a lot of conversations.

A young man seemed to see an acquaintance and greeted him: "Hey, are you here to take part in the Jiang family's servant assessment as well?"

The young man next to him said, "That's right. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If I can become a servant of the Jiang family, wouldn't I be able to live in the Jiang family? Then I can get in touch with the two young ladies of the Jiang family, hehe."

"I knew it. So this is your purpose. You gave up your job as an escort and came here to apply for a position as a servant. You must have set your sights on the two young ladies of the Jiang family."

"Of course not. Hush, we can't make it too obvious. Not to mention the two young ladies, Madam Jiang is still charming. No matter which one I end up with, I will have no worries about food and clothing in my life. Why would I need to run an escort?"

"Hahaha, you are too extravagant. At first, I just liked the eldest daughter of the Jiang family and came here for the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, but you know what, Madam Jiang is also extremely beautiful."

There were hundreds of people at the gate of Jiang Mansion, all of them were strong and healthy.

Whenever he talked about the women of the Jiang family, his eyes lit up.

According to the information Li Chen heard, all the men in the Jiang family died in the accident.

There were only some female relatives and maids left inside, and Shanghe City felt like a "country of women".

The Jiang family has many industries in Shanghe City, which means they are very rich.

The most important thing is that the women in the Jiang family are all extremely beautiful, the type that can make people lose their minds just by looking at them.

It is said that the yin is stronger than the yang in the family, and many things are inconvenient to do, so this time some servants are recruited to join the Jiang family.

As soon as the news was released, half of Shanghe City was in an uproar, and people came and went to sign up for the test in an endless stream.

It has not stopped since morning, because everyone knows that as long as they become a servant in the Jiang family, even if they cannot hook up with the women of the Jiang family, the treatment of the servants will allow them to have food and clothing without worries.

What's more, who doesn't want to be surrounded by beauties every day?

Those who come to sign up are all young and middle-aged people. They all think that they might be able to gain both wealth and beauty.

The topic of these people has always been about the women of the Jiang family. Whenever they talk about these, you can see the hormones of these men soaring.

Hearing this, Li Chen became a little curious, wondering if it was really as they said.

When Li Chen and Wu Nanzhi arrived at the gate of Jiang's mansion, the maid at the gate said, "Sorry, the place to sign up for servants is next to it, and you can't cut in line."

According to the maid, the Jiang family focuses on character when recruiting servants. If someone tries to take shortcuts, he or she will be disqualified and will never be hired again.

The maid thought Li Chen was very handsome, so she kindly reminded Li Chen to sign up quickly while the person in charge wasn't paying attention, as it would be bad if he was seen by the person in charge.

If it was an average-looking guy who tried to take advantage of the situation at this time, it would mean that he had evil intentions. The maid would have told him to get out and never come to the Jiang Mansion again.

After all, who doesn't understand the thoughts of those who come to the Jiang Mansion to participate in the servant assessment?

When Li Chen heard this, he realized that the maid had misunderstood him. He had no interest in participating in any servant assessment.

However, the maid's attitude was very good, and Li Chen didn't say anything, but just asked Wu Nanzhi to take out the token.

After seeing the token, the maid quickly apologized and went back to inform the ladies in the mansion.

Not long after, a beautiful woman who looked similar to Concubine Yi and had a plump figure came over.

Unlike Concubine Yi who looked weak and timid, this beautiful woman looked quite dignified.

Just by seeing her walking over, Li Chen felt that those who signed up for the servant assessment really had good vision.

Just as they said, this woman had a pair of slender and round legs, and her figure was well-proportioned, mature and full of body.

Coupled with that delicate and charming face, it is indeed something that can make people fantasize.

"You two are from the palace, right? Please come in." said the hostess of the Jiang family.

She was taking a short rest inside when she heard the maid say that someone had come to visit and took out a token of gratitude.

After she saw the token, she knew it might be someone sent by her sister, Concubine Yi.

She hasn't communicated with her sister for many years and she misses her a little.

Li Chen was somewhat delighted because she looked similar to Concubine Yi. But she looked like she had not slept well, which made Li Chen feel distressed.

I thought I should spend more time with her to have a good rest in the future.

Li Chen and Wu Nanzhi followed the hostess of the Jiang family into the mansion.

As you enter the mansion, the first thing that catches your eye is a wide bluestone square. On both sides of the square are various potted plants, and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere, which is refreshing.

Walking inward along the square, you will see an exquisite garden.

In the garden, the rockery stands tall and majestic in various shapes, some like dragons emerging from the sea, some like tigers descending the mountain, which are fascinating.

Winding paths run through the area, with lush flowers, plants and trees on both sides. At the end of the path is a small pavilion surrounded by vines, making it look particularly quiet and elegant.

In every corner of the Jiang Mansion, busy maids were shuttling around. They were dressed in uniform, wearing exquisite hair accessories, walking lightly and with elegant manners.

Some of them were sweeping the courtyard with brooms, some were carrying tea sets and moving between the rooms, and others, having heard that there would be guests coming today, were busy preparing a sumptuous banquet for the guests in the mansion.

Li Chen observed it and found that it was just as those who wanted to sign up as servants said, this place was really a country of women and there was not a single man to be seen.

The hostess of the Jiang family brought Li Chen and Wu Nanzhi to the lobby.

Seeing that Li Chen didn't look like an ordinary person, she personally poured tea for Li Chen.

There is a detail to observe here. Li Chen sat on the main seat without any hesitation.

Logically speaking, as the hostess of this mansion, the main seat should be hers, and Li Chen, as a guest, should sit in the second seat.

Li Chen's behavior makes people feel that he is very impolite.

But Li Chen's sitting position made her think back to more than ten years ago, when a man also came in and sat in this position.

Moreover, the man in front of him was even more heroic and extraordinary than the previous man.

Thinking of this, the hostess of the Jiang family lowered her attitude even more.

"May I ask who you two are?" the Jiang family hostess asked softly.

Her voice became even softer, as if she was observing Li Chen's expression.

Because she knew that the person who could get her sister's token must be of high status.

Judging from his extraordinary attire and refined temperament, he is probably a member of the royal family.

This is the Tiance Dynasty, and the royal family is not something a woman like her can afford to offend.

"I am the current emperor Li Chen, and this is my concubine." Li Chen didn't even bother to act, he just used the brand name directly.

As soon as she finished speaking, the hostess of the Jiang family knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Chen.

"I, Jiang Ningyue, pay my respects to His Majesty. Long live His Majesty."

Her reaction made Li Chen a little curious.

"Are you so sure that I am the emperor?"

"Your Majesty, I have seen the late emperor. Your Majesty and the late emperor are somewhat similar, so I made a guess."

The beautiful woman reacted quickly and guessed that Li Chen might be a member of the royal family.

When he heard that Li Chen was the emperor, he knelt down and kowtowed.

She didn't even dare to offend the royal family, let alone this person being the emperor.

"Wake up, has the late emperor ever been here?"

After hearing what Li Chen said, the beautiful woman slowly stood up and stood respectfully aside, like a maid.

"Yes, when the late emperor was on a private visit."

The beautiful woman was talking about stories from the past. At that time, the late emperor had just ascended the throne. After stabilizing the situation in the imperial capital, he liked to travel around and understand the people's sentiments.

When he arrived in Shanghe City, he fell in love with Concubine Yi at first sight and made her his concubine.

At that time, the late emperor came to the Jiang family for the first time and also sat in Li Chen's position.

At that time, the head of the Jiang family was slow to react and made a few sarcastic remarks.

After the late emperor revealed his identity, the head of the Jiang family got his head broken.

In the end, the late emperor naturally forgave him, saying that ignorance is not a crime, and he was just pretending a little.

So in order to avoid this embarrassing situation, the beautiful woman Jiang Ningyue became very careful and respectful when she saw Li Chen sitting here.

It turned out that it was the emperor who came.

Li Chen nodded, as if he began to understand something.

It is estimated that after the late emperor ascended the throne, he also realized the hidden dangers of the sect and came to investigate.

As for what he investigated, it is unknown.

But judging from the results, the late emperor really had no way to deal with the sect.

Otherwise, why would this important task be thrown to Li Chen.

The court officials all said that if Li Chen didn't come to solve the problem, no one else could.

After saying this, the beautiful woman Jiang Ningyue asked tentatively: "I wonder why your Majesty came here incognito this time. If your Majesty needs it, everyone in the Jiang Mansion will do our best to help your Majesty solve your problems."

Her words made Li Chen a little happy. This is what you said. I am not a polite person!
(End of this chapter)