Yun He looked at Chen Mo with a sowhat complex expression.
When they first t, he was just a General, with cultivation only at sixth rank, barely touching the threshold of Transcend Mortality.
Yet after just a few short months, he had already broken through to Fourth-Level Martial Artist, becoming the first candidate for Ding Fire Departnt Thousand Households, Qingyun Leaderboard, Heavenly Elent Martial Champion... so many titles that you couldn’t count them all on one hand!
And this rapid advancent wasn’t through connections, but rather hard-earned rits piled on top!
Simply slaying two major Heavenly Demons consecutively was an unparalleled feat, let alone solving several major cases, exterminating the Zhou Family, killing mbers of the Demon Clan, and saving tens of thousands of citizens from distress!
Even the Enemy Party couldn’t find any fault!
The only slightly controversial aspect was that his superiors died too quickly...
Yun He shook his head with a bitter smile, self-deprecatingly saying, "Luckily, Mr. Chen was reassigned to Ding Fire Departnt, or else I would have been the hot favorite for betting."
"... Mr. Yun, you’re jesting."
Chen Mo showed a slightly helpless expression.
It seems he couldn’t shake off the label of soone who kills superiors.
"Alright, let’s not joke around anymore. I ca here for serious business to discuss with Mr. Chen."
Yun He said, "Regarding the matter with Bai Lingchuan, the higher-ups are very angry and require a thorough internal investigation by the Governnt, which I will be fully responsible for. We may need cooperation from the Fire Departnt at that ti."
Chen Mo nodded, "Rest assured, Mr. Yun, I will arrange personnel and fully cooperate with the investigation."
"That’s good."
Yun He nodded slightly and continued, "Besides, there’s another matter. The new subject at the Imperial College is about to start, and a large number of sect disciples will enter the city. To prevent any disturbances, it might require Mr. Chen to keep an eye on things."
"New subject?" Chen Mo was slightly surprised.
Yun He explained, "This subject is nad ’Jianghu Ethics’, aid at educating and balancing sect forces... Since the extermination of the Gu God Sect, those sects have been much more compliant, and they are expected to send people over gradually in the near future."
"Initially, this matter was handled by Households Commander Ye, but she was temporarily sent to the Southern Border, and Mr. Chen, having dominated the Three Saint Sect in the Martial Arts Examination, holds a high reputation among sect disciples, so it’s most appropriate for you to handle this."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mo furrowed his brows and asked puzzledly, "Why did Households Commander Ye suddenly go to the Southern Border?"
Yun He shook his head and said, "It was the Empress’s arrangent, sending her to the Southern Border to annihilate the remnants of the Gu God Sect."
Upon saying this, he also appeared sowhat puzzled, "Moreover, the reason is peculiar, reportedly because when she entered the palace, she stepped into the hall with her left foot first... No one knows how Households Commander Ye offended the Empress..."
"..."
Chen Mo’s mouth twitched slightly.
Although the Empress didn’t harm her, she didn’t intend to let Ye Zi’e off easily either, fearing she might stay in the Southern Border for so ti.
At least she’d found an excuse to cover it up.
Being sent to the Southern Border just for stepping in with the left foot seed outrageous...
"Alright then, it’s settled. I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll leave the rest to Mr. Chen’s care." Yun He got up to say goodbye.
"It’s my duty, Mr. Yun, take care." Chen Mo saw Yun He out and turned back to sit on the chair.
Li Yuan replaced the cold tea with a fresh cup of hot tea and inquired, "Sir, what do you think about the internal investigation?"
Chen Mo nonchalantly said, "Now that Bai Lingchuan is dead, what could they possibly find? It’s rely a show for the higher-ups; just have Gangzi cooperate a bit."
"As for the Imperial College, we indeed cannot be careless. Since the court is also watching, you should accompany this ti."
"Yes... Huh?"
Li Yuan was pulled into an embrace before she could finish her sentence.
Her shapely form pressed on his lap, causing ripples to spread.
"Sir, soone might co in soon..."
Li Yuan’s face was slightly flushed as she whispered.
But Chen Mo did nothing inappropriate, rely holding the slender waist quietly, resting his cheek on her shoulder.
"Yuan’er, you’ve been working hard during this period."
Even though he now held the position of Deputy Thousand Households, he resembled more an idler, leaving nearly all governntal affairs to Li Yuan, never troubling him a bit.
Li Yuan shook her head and said, "It’s my duty. Sir works tirelessly on cases outside, that’s the true hardship."
To the people in the Governnt, Chen Mo was strong and unfathomable in solving cases, often able to turn the tide, yet they completely forgot he was ultimately only a young man in his twenties.
Of flesh and blood, he could get tired, feel pain, and also experience loss and confusion.
And she rely wanted to do her utmost to alleviate so of Chen Mo’s burdens.
Li Yuan adjusted her position slightly, so he comfortably rested on her chest, gently stroking his hair, her expression filled with maternal tenderness and affectionate sentint.
"As for , with my ager capabilities, I often cannot assist Mr. Chen, but I do my best to keep the Governnt well managed, so Mr. Chen has no worries."
"I have no other intentions; just hope Mr. Chen takes care of himself, be considerate and don’t push himself too hard."
"If sothing really happens to Mr. Chen, I wouldn’t even know how to live..."
That day, upon hearing Chen Mo had an accident, she seed to feel as if her world had collapsed.
For her, it was unimaginable what a life would be like without Chen Mo.
Chen Mo buried his face, murmuring, "Yuan’er, it’s so good to have you..."
Li Yuan’s cheeks turned rosy, her eyes filled with shy delight, hesitated for a mont, then softly mumbled, "Sir, shall we start."
Chen Mo was a bit confused, "Start what?"
Li Yuan leaned closer to his ear, her vermilion lips whispered, "Didn’t you ntion investigating earlier? Perhaps, start investigating now?"
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