Capítulo 2270: Chapter 22: The World Is Not Only for Qi
Oh, sparring.
If you’d said so earlier, wouldn’t I have understood sooner?
Jiang Wang muttered a few complaints internally, then responded politely, “I understand, Your Majesty.”
Having said that, he gave a bow, “I take my leave, Your Majesty.”
“Wait,” suddenly said the Son of Heaven.
Jiang Wang was startled. Could the Son of Heaven also possess telepathy like Master Guan Yan? But I didn’t curse anyone.
Then he heard the Son of Heaven say, “Since you’re here, Han Ling, stay and test his ‘Pasture Strategy.’ See how well he has morized it. We don’t want him making a fool of himself when he gets to the grassland, not knowing anything.”
Han Ling bowed and asked, “What if Marquis Wu’an cannot recite it?”
“Then stay and supervise him until he finishes reciting. Additionally…” The Son of Heaven pondered for a mont and asserted succinctly, “Dock his salary!”
The dragon carriage left without pause.
Jiang Wang stood bewildered on the spot.
May in Linzi, for so reason, felt rather cold.
“Marquis?”
Jiang Wang ca back to his senses.
Han Ling, dressed in a purple inner official’s robe, stood with his sleeves folded, smilingly watching him, “Shall we recite here or find another place?”
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Jiang Wang’s current salary consisted mainly of three parts. One was the salary of Marquis Wu’an plus three thousand households of food entitlent, which was the largest portion. Another was from the third-grade Golden lon Samurai and third-grade Qing brand catcher, but since the forr was a nominal position and he seldom engaged in Patrol Inspection Bureau affairs, the salary wasn’t much. The third was the tax revenue from the Green sheep town territory, which he could periodically use for himself.
These three sources combined were enough to ensure a comfortable life for him. The De Sheng Trading Company was constantly expanding, earning much but spending much as well; the profits from the Tai Xu Corner Tower were all invested in it, which was understandable.
All in all, today, Soone Jiang indeed had quite an asset. When dining out as long as Yan Xian Brother wasn’t there, fighting to pay the bill wasn’t an issue.
However, when leaving the Qi King’s Palace, Jiang Wang’s steps were unsteady.
It’s only May now, and his salary for the year no longer belongs to him…
That cursed Han Ling, doesn’t even know when he offended him. The Son of Heaven only ntioned docking the salary, but didn’t specify that each mistake leads to a deduction!
Jiang Wang really wanted to ask him—”Does Inner Official Han think my sword is dull?”
But ultimately, unable to beat him, he could only say—”Inner Official Han, don’t forget old friendships.”
Thus, Inner Official Han did not dock his salary into the next year.
“Unlucky, so unlucky.”
Almost out of the Qi King’s Palace, Jiang Wang was still sighing inwardly.
Unable to resist asking Qiu Ji, who escorted him out, “Qiu Inner Official, everyone is standing guard. Why did the mission to Mugu fall on and not Marquis Champion?”
Qiu Ji earnestly replied, “Perhaps it’s because Marquis Wu’an possesses a beautiful deanor and handso appearance, better representing our Daqi’s might.”
Jiang Wang fell silent for a mont, then earnestly said, “Qiu Inner Official, you must work hard, soday you’ll replace Inner Official Han, then maybe dock less of my salary.”
Qiu Ji rely chuckled, “I’ll try my best.”
At this point, he stopped, lifting his gaze slightly to indicate soone was waiting ahead.
This Writing Eunuch’s spirit perception was indeed extraordinary.
Jiang Wang felt a stir, yet calmly looked forward—
It was an old woman whose hair was like silver threads, standing quietly outside the palace gates.
Seeing Jiang Wang look over, she bowed and said, “Marquis, Lord Huaying invites you to the mansion for a chat.”
A few days ago, they had just drunk together, why the sudden invitation tonight?
Jiang Wang looked up at the moonlight, suddenly feeling good without knowing why.
He started to smile, “I guess there’s so good news.”
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