Qin Dynasty: Who offended my frail and sickly minister?

While Zhou Wenqing was still pondering what kind of person Ba Qing would go to such lengths to plan and protect, Yao Jia could no longer contain his curiosity.

He leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Ba Qing:

"Very well, Madam Qing is always too modest. Since it is Madam Qing herself who has recommended this person, he must have extraordinary abilities. I, Yao, dare not harbor the slightest disrespect!"

After a self-deprecating joke, his expression softened slightly, and his tone became more serious:

"Regardless of what is special about this person, whether or not the matter is ultimately successful, we must thank you, Madam, for your trouble in arranging the connection. You have saved us a lot of trouble by searching around and making door-to-door visits. We are truly grateful."

Having said that, she changed the subject, deliberately adopting an exaggeratedly impatient posture, rubbing her hands together back and forth, her tone urging with a hint of teasing:

"But time is of the essence, and there is no time to lose. I hope that you will bring the person here as soon as possible, and stop keeping people in suspense. If you keep keeping them in suspense, Jia's heart will probably start itching before we even discuss the Dao."

As he spoke, he reached out and covered his chest, then lowered his head and rubbed it as if in pain.

Seeing this, Ba Qing lowered her eyes, couldn't help but smile wryly, then looked up again, gently shook her head, and smiled at Yao Jia:

"I'm afraid this will only make Elder Yao more eager for more. It's already quite late, and everyone has had a long day. Why don't you all rest now? Tomorrow morning, I will personally bring him to see you all, is that alright?"

Yao Jia glanced out the window, then clapped his hands in frustration, saying regretfully:

"Oh, so that's how it is!"

His earlier eagerness vanished almost instantly; he leaned back in his seat and let out a long sigh.

"If I had known this would happen, Jia would have just fainted from the itch. It seems he's going to toss and turn all night, unable to sleep a wink."

Several suppressed chuckles immediately filled the hall.

Wang Ben's shoulders trembled slightly, as if he was holding it in with great difficulty; Meng Yi and Zhang Han exchanged a glance, then quickly lowered their heads to cover their trembling lips.

Fusu also coughed lightly, but a hint of amusement welled up in his eyes. It was as if he wanted to laugh along, but felt it was inappropriate, so he suppressed his laughter with the cough.

The tense atmosphere that had lasted for most of the day finally relaxed completely. Zhou Wenqing shook his head with a smile and looked out the window.

Dusk had indeed crept onto the eaves, but the last rays of sunset still hung in the sky. It wouldn't be accurate to say that it was too late to receive guests.

Perhaps, he is a special person whose residence is a bit far away.

The slight doubt that crossed my mind was like a leaf swept up by the autumn wind, which then gently drifted away. I didn't dwell on it, but simply left it in my heart.

Ba Qing rose, curtsied, and took his leave. He turned and left with A'Ruo. Zhou Wenqing hurriedly instructed Li Yi to escort them carefully. He watched their figures gradually disappear into the distance before turning around and glancing at the people in the room.

After a whole day of hustle and bustle, although everyone managed to maintain a respectable appearance, their brows were already etched with an inescapable weariness.

Especially Fusu, whose clear and handsome eyes were faintly red, making the strange man feel sorry for him.

Zhou Wenqing's heart skipped a beat—he hoped this child wouldn't come out with him and ruin his eyesight, and then return to the king a little dragon cub wearing glasses; he wouldn't be able to explain that!

"Alright, alright, what are you all still doing here? Do you expect me to brew tea for you?"

As he spoke, he stood up and herded everyone out like shooing away chicks.

"That's all, everyone go back to your rooms and get some rest. If anyone can't get out of bed tomorrow, you'll see what I do to you!"