What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 123 Su Mo has gone too far by repairing another thousand households (Quickly)
Su Mo was also taken aback when he heard Lin Moyin say this.

He blinked at the commander: "You have dragon's beard grass and blood jade lotus seeds?"

Lin Moyin also became suspicious: "You don't know?"

"Then why are you suddenly asking this?"

Su Mo could only say, "I need these two items, but I don't know where to find them."

Lin Moyin turned around and took out a brocade box from a hidden compartment behind the bookshelf.

After opening.

One of them was a peculiar plant, about a foot long, entirely emerald green, with leaves and stems resembling beaded whips.

They also took a few more red lotus seeds, which had a jade-like luster on their surface.

It was handed to Su Mo.

"These are Dragon Beard Grass and Blood Jade Lotus Seeds."

Su Mo curiously examined the two objects and indeed found that they contained considerable spiritual power.

"Is this the elixir of cultivation?"

"What is its effect?"

Lin Moyin explained, "Dragon Beard Grass and Blood Jade Lotus Seed are both Grade Three spiritual herbs, which are quite rare."

"Dragon's Beard Grass has the effect of removing blood stasis and promoting tissue regeneration, while Blood Jade Lotus Seed has the effect of warming and nourishing the soul!"

"I just bought it today. I originally planned to use it with other spiritual herbs to refine a bottle of Grade 3 Divine Essence Pill to aid my cultivation."

Su Mo hesitated for a moment: "If I take it, won't you be unable to refine it?"

Lin Moyin snorted: "I'll buy it next time I see it."

"Third-grade spiritual herbs are rare, but as long as you have money, you won't have trouble buying them."

"Anyway, the alchemist has just left the capital and I don't know where he went."

Su Mo subconsciously asked, "What is the value of a grade three spiritual herb?"

Lin Moyin immediately showed a pained expression, remembering the prices clearly: "Dragon Beard Grass, 270 taels of silver; Blood Jade Lotus Seed, 30 taels each!"

Su Mo was taken aback: "That's not that expensive!"

Lin Moyin glared at him, annoyed: "Isn't this expensive?"

"One bottle of Divine Essence Pill requires seventeen kinds of spiritual herbs, which will cost a thousand taels of silver!"

"Moreover, there's no guarantee that it will be successfully refined!"

She paused and then said, "If you buy the Divine Essence Pill directly, it will cost more than two thousand taels of silver per bottle. It is most effective for Soul Stabilizing Realm sorcerers. One pill can replace a month of arduous cultivation."

"A bottle contains twelve pieces, representing a year's worth of work."

"but……"

Lin Moyin sighed bitterly: "Generally speaking, it takes ten years of arduous cultivation to advance from the Soul-Stabilizing Realm to the Spirit-Separating Realm!"

"It is even more difficult to advance from the Divine Realm to the Aperture Realm, and to advance to the Golden Core Realm, one must undergo the tribulation of heaven and earth, with only one in ten surviving!"

Su Mo was stunned after hearing Lin Moyin's calculations.

It would take at least twenty or thirty thousand taels of silver to advance to the next level.
Moreover, it's only at a low level of the Soul-Stabilizing Realm.

If it were that realm of transcendence...

It must be over 100,000 taels of silver.

The annual salary of a commander is less than three hundred taels of silver, and even with various illicit incomes, it would never exceed two thousand taels of silver!
It's simply not enough!
No wonder Taoist sorcerers are so poor!

No wonder there are hardly any high-level immortal cultivators here!
The reason why imperial power is not in the hands of the more powerful immortal cultivators!

The quantity is too small!

He couldn't help but complain, "Cultivating immortality consumes so much energy, while being an official only brings in a little money. It's better not to be one!"

Lin Moyin covered her mouth and smiled: "If you don't become an official, even if you have money, you might not be able to buy such cultivation items!"

Su Mo understood instantly.

Official status is the ticket to entry!
No wonder when I went to those clinics and pharmacies to inquire, they had never even heard of it.

Such spiritual items must have been monopolized by government officials, Taoist priests, and sorcerers!

I've heard that there are quite a few cultivation sects in this world, but they don't get involved in official affairs.

They must have considerable resources.

The reason why Qingjiao Daoren, a rogue cultivator, could not refine a sword embryo despite possessing the sword embryo technique, is precisely this.

The Divine Essence Pill is effective against cultivators in the Soul Stabilization Realm, but its effect is negligible against cultivators in the Spirit Departure Realm.

Lord Qianhu is refining this Divine Essence Pill.

The reason can be summed up in one word: poverty.

Su Mo thought for a moment and said, "Mo'er, this can't go on forever."

"You need to earn money as soon as possible to help you advance to the Returning Aperture Realm!"

That commander of Fengming Pavilion is at the Returning to the Qi Realm. Our commander can't be worse than him!

Moreover, your safety is better guaranteed!
Lin Moyin blinked: "You have a way?"

Su Mo snorted: "My beloved wife underestimates her husband!"

"I have many ways to make money, but we can't control them right now!"

Lin Moyin was so angry that she clenched her fists and wanted to hit someone!
Su Mo quickly added, "However, opening a restaurant and earning a thousand or eight hundred taels of silver a month should definitely not be a problem!"

"I've already surveyed the Shenjing market; it's a viable business!"

Lin Moyin's eyes widened immediately: "A restaurant? A thousand taels of silver a month?"

Su Mo chuckled: "You haven't forgotten my cooking secrets, have you?"

"Plus, add some Chenjia wine!"

"As long as you can protect me, I'll personally take charge and build a high-end restaurant. A thousand taels of silver is nothing to me."

That Zhenweilou restaurant has ordinary signature dishes and its wine is aged family-brewed wine, yet it has a large number of customers.

Su Mo really didn't believe that his business would be worse than the other party's if he built a high-end restaurant using modern concepts. He couldn't possibly dig up the silver from the cellars of those wealthy and powerful families in the capital!
Seeing Su Mo's confident demeanor, Lin Moyin knew that this bastard rarely failed to do what he said he would do!

She couldn't help but let out a heavy snort, her pretty eyes flashing with a fierce light: "If you can earn a thousand taels of silver a month, who would dare to touch your restaurant? I will let them know the power of the Embroidered Uniform Guard's prison!"

Cutting off someone's source of income is like killing their parents!
Especially the source of wealth for the commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!
Su Mo gave a thumbs up: "Your Excellency is mighty!"

Don't be fooled by Lin Moyin's gentle and charming demeanor in front of me.

But in the eyes of outsiders, he is still the decisive and ruthless commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

Restaurant!

That's it!

After a pause, Su Mo suddenly chuckled, "My lord, shouldn't we... start cultivating?"

"I suspect that Fengming Division has people watching me. If I don't cultivate, I'm afraid they'll become suspicious when I go out later!"

Lin Moyin blushed slightly and hesitated for a moment before replying, "Cultivation is fine!"

"But...you can't touch me again!"

Su Mo said firmly, "I swear to the heavens that I will not lay a hand on you!"

Lin Moyin: "Mmm!"

……

(Several hundred words omitted here)
Su Mo is a person of integrity.

If we agree not to lay a hand on each other, we absolutely will not.

He definitely didn't do anything to Commander Qianhu!

The movement is happening elsewhere.

Half an hour later, the cultivation was completed, and the magic power increased. It was indeed more efficient than when I trained on my own!
and!
Double hit achievement, successfully obtained!

Just one step away from a home run!
It's completely confirmed!
It's an absolute barren wasteland!

Su Mo couldn't help but bring her sticky index finger to her nose and sniff it.

"Um……"

Don't wait for him to speak.

Seeing that Su Mo not only broke his promise but was also so infuriating, Lin Moyin was filled with shame and anger. She stretched out her jade finger and poked his forehead!

Su Mo took a deep breath.

He channeled his primordial energy, and his right fist, tempered by the Green Wood Technique and the Demon-Subduing Pestle, blasted directly at the jade finger!
A surge of immense power came!
Su Mo stumbled back three steps!

Ok.

It's much better than estimated!

Seeing the shy and angry Lord Qianhu, who looked at himself in surprise and was about to take action again.

Su Mo, quick-witted, exclaimed, "My lord, wait!"

Lord Qianhu glared at Su Mo through gritted teeth: "Hmph! What else is there to say about this untrustworthy scoundrel!"

Su Mo's eyes darted around: "This humble official has something to offer!"

The commander glared at Su Mo: "Why haven't you presented it yet?"

Su Mo took out a book from the robe on the bed: "Please take a look, my lord!"

"This technique is called the Sword Embryo Technique!"

"This is a secret technique of immortality that I, your humble servant, have discovered after going through countless hardships, undergoing numerous trials, and risking my life!"

Lin Moyin was stunned for a moment: "Sword Embryo Technique?"

She cultivates the way of the sword, and what she relies on most is the third-grade magic weapon, the Sword Control Book.

The words "Sword Embryo Technique" instantly drew her attention.

We will no longer investigate whether Su Mo is honest or not.

Immediately turn to the Sword Embryo Technique.

After a full cup of tea had passed, Lord Qianhu finally put away the Sword Embryo Technique with a satisfied smile, without returning it to Su Mo, and snorted, "I forgive you this time! But if there's a next time..."

Su Mo immediately patted his chest and promised, "If there is a next time, I will definitely present an even more generous gift!"

Lin Moyin was instantly enraged by this bastard!
I'm ignoring him!

That bastard, if you pay any attention to him, he'll definitely take advantage of you!
Put the horse-face skirt and lower garment back on.

Lin Moyin suddenly remembered something: "The position of centurion in Changping County is fiercely contested."

"Chu Jianghe may not be able to take the position as he wishes. Do you have any ideas?"

Su Mo was stunned upon hearing this.

She stopped dressing and turned to look at Lin Moyin.

"Mo'er, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"I am but a small flag officer! Well, I could be considered a captain!"

"But the centurion of Changping County is a high-ranking centurion with a nominal title of fifth rank. Do I have the ability to influence him?"

Lin Moyin's voice faltered.

She always felt that even though she was a high-ranking official, Su Mo could always find a way to help her obtain something.

Wouldn't it be simpler to help Chu Jianghe secure the position of a hundred households in Changping County?
She frowned slightly: "Then what should we do?"

"We can't just return the money, can we?"

Su Mo said irritably, "Why would I retreat!"

"You didn't guarantee him the position of a hundred-household commander!"

"Taking him to the capital, recording his merits, and making things easier for him is already more than enough!"

"You think you can buy a high-ranking centurion position with a mere five hundred taels of silver?"

"You can only say he's overthinking it!"

The head of the Chu family held the official position of Minister of the Six Ministries. Even the seemingly insignificant Ministry of Works was a legitimate second-rank official.

If your own people aren't doing a good job, how can you blame it on the commander?

Lin Moyin thought for a moment.

Her husband was right, and she had no money to return.

She was about to nod.

Su Mo then snorted heavily, "Guo Jingyi and Ma Wei both gave me gifts, but he didn't!"

"He still wants me to help him?"

"dream!"

Lin Moyin...

My man can be incredibly generous, but he can also be incredibly stingy!

……

at the same time.

Shenjing, inner city, Chu residence.

Chu Jianghe stood respectfully with his hands at his sides in front of the desk.

The enormous Chu family mansion.

There aren't many people who would lower themselves so much to be considered a centurion by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Minister of Works.

Chu Cheng.

Minister Chu had just returned from the Ministry of Works.

Before even removing his official robes, he went to the study to receive Chu Jianghe, who had been waiting for a long time.

The Chu family was a true aristocratic clan, with numerous branches and deep-rooted power.

During the Daqian era, he had already served as an official in the imperial court.

Prominent families understand the principle that you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket.

Fifty years ago, the Great Qian and Great Wu dynasties vied for supremacy.

The eldest branch of the Chu family fully supports the Great Qian Dynasty, while the second branch switches its allegiance to the Great Wu Dynasty.

The empire ultimately fell into the hands of Emperor Wu Taizu.

Therefore, the second branch of the Chu family became the main branch and continued to serve as officials in the imperial court.

Moreover, his official rank rose higher and higher, and he is now the Minister of Works, a second-rank official.

To maintain the prosperity of the family.

Relying solely on direct relatives is not enough.

If outstanding individuals emerge from collateral branches, they are usually included in the direct line's genealogy!
Chu Jianghe is precisely such an outstanding collateral relative.

Upon entering the study, Minister Chu sat down in the grand chair, then pointed to the stool opposite him: "Please sit down."

A servant brought a pot of strong tea and closed the study door.

Minister Chu glanced at Chu Jianghe indifferently and said bluntly, "Your centurion of Changping County is a bit of a problem!"

Chu Jianghe frowned slightly: "May I ask, Uncle, what went wrong?"

Minister Chu did indeed value this collateral descendant.

After all, his identity is quite special.

With a commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Chu family could know in advance of any movements in the court and take appropriate measures.

He didn't hide anything from him at that moment: "Originally, with your merits, and being a trial centurion in Changping, it would have been a natural progression for you to be promoted to centurion!"

"But Lu Wenxuan and Xin Quan, the commanders of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, are both eyeing this position covetously."

"The person recommended is a centurion from another garrison. It makes sense that he is being transferred to Changping this time!"

Minister Chu paused, picked up his teacup and took a small sip, then said, "It is not appropriate for your uncle to directly step forward and fight for this position on your behalf."

Chu Jianghe hesitated for a moment: "Is there no other way?"

Minister Chu shook his head: "It would be easy to find a position as a centurion in the Shenjing Garrison."

"However, Changping is a high-ranking official with a nominal fifth-rank title. If your uncle helps you with some arrangements in the future, you can be promoted to a trial commander."

"Like Lin Moyin, who rose to become the commander of the Upper Left Guard!"

"The position of centurion in the capital is difficult to promote."

Chu Jianghe remained silent for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and saying, "It is acceptable to follow Uncle's advice."

He cannot be promoted to a high-ranking centurion.

Being a centurion in the Shenjing Garrison is also a good way out!

Minister Chu took another sip of strong tea, frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Have you gone to see Lin Moyin?"

Chu Jianghe was taken aback: "Commander Lin?"

"It's pointless to look for her, isn't it?"

The one vying with me for this position of centurion is the Vice Commander of the Commandery.

Even if Commander Lin were willing to help, how could he compete with the Vice Commander?

Minister Chu shook his head: "That's not necessarily true!"

Have you ever heard of perfume?

Chu Jianghe was taken aback again.

"I've heard of this perfume, nephew!"

"It is said that the news came from the palace, attracting many officials' wives and even... noble ladies, who all rushed to find out more."

Chu Jianghe frowned and looked at Minister Chu: "But what does this have to do with my nephew's plot to become a centurion of Changping?"

"My nephew also has no perfume in hand."

Minister Chu said calmly, "My uncle learned by chance that the perfume is related to that commander!"

"It was obtained by order of the eunuch from a minor officer in Changping County."

"This junior officer has a very close relationship with Lin Moyin."

Chu Jianghe's expression changed slightly, and he blurted out, "Su Mo?"

Minister Chu nodded: "It is indeed this person!"

"Take three or five bottles of perfume, and your uncle will be able to handle it. He can compete with those two deputy commanders!"

Chu Jianghe's expression suddenly turned strange.

Upon seeing this, Minister Chu's expression changed slightly: "What's the problem?"

Chu Jianghe hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth and saying, "This perfume might not be easy to get!"

"That Su Mo... is only interested in profit... and is extremely vengeful!"

Minister Chu frowned immediately: "You had a falling out with him?"

Chu Jianghe shook his head: "No, that's not true, it's just..."

"When my nephew was seeking the position of centurion, he was short of money, and he failed to properly bribe Su Mo."

Minister Chu snorted heavily, and cursed with exasperation, "Foolish!"

"As a probationary commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, how could you not know the power and influence of pillow talk!"

"It's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings! Not to mention that person is Lin Moyin's plaything!"

"If you don't find a way to smooth things over, even if Lin Moyin is willing to help you, she will be hampered by this person's malicious words, and nothing will be accomplished!"

Chu Jianghe gritted his teeth: "Nephew, I'll go and beg him for help right away!"

Minister Chu nodded: "Act quickly!"

"Once you have the perfume, come find me again!"

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