Early the next morning.
Huai Zhen Fang, Sky Scale Guard.
In front of the Fire Departnt’s Governnt Office, Assistant Officers were lined up neatly in the training ground, the atmosphere sowhat grim.
In front, Luo Huaijin stood with hands behind his back, his gaze as deep as a pool, scrutinizing everyone.
"You all should know, a lot has happened recently... Deputy Households Commander Chen might not be able to attend to matters at the Governnt Office for the ti being."
Upon hearing this, the crowd’s expressions beca solemn.
Recently, the events at the Imperial Music Bureau have spread widely.
Chen Mo severely injured the Heir of Prince Yu in public, and his fate is still uncertain!
There were over a hundred people present who witnessed it firsthand, causing a huge uproar both in the community and at the court!
"How did Mr. Chen get entangled with the Princely Heir?"
"It’s said that the two have long-standing conflicts, and they’ve clashed before, but Mr. Chen this ti was a bit too impulsive."
"First it was Yan Zongqi, then Hundred Households Chu, followed by Vice Thousand Households Jian... and now he directly targeted the Heir! That’s a mber of the Imperial Family!"
"To commit a cri in public with the intent to harm a mber of the Imperial Family, these charges combined surely lead to severe consequences, if not death!"
"The Chen Family has previously offended many; I’ve heard that on the day in court, the Six Ministries and the Ministry of Justice jointly accused Mr. Chen. Though the outco is unknown, things clearly do not look optimistic now."
The people of the Fire Departnt have complex feelings toward Chen Mo.
Chen Mo was transferred from the Water Bureau and made his way up to the position of Deputy Households Commander, gaining polarized reviews in the Sky Scale Guard.
As a subordinate, Chen Mo is considered a nightmare for superiors; having such an "efficient henchman" makes it uncertain when soone’s head might roll... but to these lower-level Assistant Officers, Chen Mo is a very competent leader.
He doesn’t covet wealth, doesn’t steal credit, is generous and kind, and looks out for his subordinates...
Moreover, his case-solving ability is superb; following him not only offers chances for ritorious achievent but also each ti one can receive substantial rehabilitation funds, and he occasionally treats them to flower wine at the Imperial Music Bureau.
Except for frequently skipping duties, there’s hardly any fault to be found.
He stands in stark contrast to Jian Yinsan, who even steals life-saving money from subordinates.
Therefore, despite Chen Mo’s short tenure at the Fire Departnt, his prestige is exceedingly high, and no one wishes him trouble... after all, no one can guarantee what kind of disposition the next Deputy Households Commander might have.
"Ahem, silence."
Luo Huaijin cleared his throat, calming the slightly noisy atmosphere before continuing:
"Although I am nominally the acting households commander, the affairs within the pavilion are busy, and many tis I find myself unable to attend to everything..."
The affairs of the Ding Fire Departnt and Bing Fire Departnt will be temporarily handled by Households Commanders Li Yuan and Qiu Longgang.
Luo Huaijin’s gaze paused on them, saying, "If there are any urgent matters that cannot be handled, they can be reported to the Qilin Pavilion."
"Yes."
Li Yuan and Qiu Longgang bowed and responded.
"Alright, that’s settled; after the attendance roll call, return to your respective posts." With that, Luo Huaijin turned and left.
"Mr. Luo, please stay."
Li Yuan quickly followed, hesitating for a mont, then speaking softly: "Mr. Luo, if I may be so bold, how is Mr. Chen’s situation now..."
Luo Huaijin seed aware of Li Yuan’s relationship with Chen Mo, and his attitude was overly genial, smiling as he said, "Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious; it’s estimated that Mr. Chen will be back soon."
"Really?"
Li Yuan’s spirit lifted upon hearing this.
After all, she was rely a Household Commander, without any background, her information was limited, and she was unaware of what was happening at court.
Furthermore, to attempt to harm the Heir in public, a joint impeachnt by the Six Ministries...
Just hearing this made one’s neck feel cold, leaving so confused.
During this period, Li Yuan had been unable to eat or sleep well due to this matter, losing a significant amount of weight.
"Of course, don’t underestimate Mr. Chen’s influence."
Luo Huaijin glanced around and whispered, "Households Commander Li, you know, my position as households commander is rely acting; when the assessnt cos next year, I will step down... you can tell Mr. Chen, I wholeheartedly support him entering the Qilin Pavilion."
Li Yuan: ?
Before she could react, Luo Huaijin had already swiftly left.
As if spending any longer at the Fire Departnt would invite trouble...
Qiu Longgang approached and asked, "What did Mr. Luo say?"
Li Yuan shook her head, worriedly saying, "He said Mr. Chen is fine, but I’m still sowhat uneasy."
Qiu Longgang glanced at her and said, "If you’re so concerned, why not go to the Chen Mansion and ask? Anyway, your relationship with Mr. Chen is not a secret..."
Li Yuan bit her lip, hesitating.
She and Chen Mo had been intimate, and Mrs. Chen, being a Martial Arts Grandmaster, would certainly notice at a glance... what if she sees her as a promiscuous woman?
Chen Mo has many admirers.
She has neither Shen Zhixia’s distinction nor Lin Jingzhu’s background.
If the first impression is poor, living in the future might beco incredibly difficult.
"Let’s wait a bit longer; no news is the best news." Li Yuan bit her lip and said, "Now, the Chen Family should also be busy resolving this matter, and I can’t be of any help. If I go, it would only add to the confusion."
Qiu Longgang, seeing this, did not persuade further, shaking his head and sighing.
"You know, Mr. Chen too, normally hacking colleagues is one thing, but he actually dared to strike against the Heir?"
"I heard the scene was extrely grueso; the Heir was nearly roasted into jerky, and even if Mr. Chen has the Flying Phoenix Order on his side, he might escape death, but avoiding punishnt is unlikely!"
Li Yuan clenched her fingers, her eyes resolute, saying, "No matter the outco, as long as Mr. Chen survives... if he is demoted, then I will resign too; if he is exiled, then I will accompany him to the border!"
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