"Hmm." Lu Yi responded and didnt pursue it further. He watched as Qin Wang went in, then turned around and headed back to his own quarters.

  The King of Qin went straight in to pay his respects to Empress Dowager Jin.

  After dinner, the King of Qin returned, and Empress Dowager Jin picked up her tea cup. Eunuch Han lifted the curtain and came in, kneeling down with a smile: "General Lu has been waiting for a while."

  "Bring him in." The Empress Dowager ordered, sipping her tea.

  Lu Yi walked in with his hands hanging down, knocked his head to show respect, and Empress Jin put down her cup. Her voice was soft and gentle, "Cloud Gege is being naughty again?"

  "Thats not necessary." Lu Yi smiled and said: "Its a small matter, I think its better to report to you anyway."

  "Hmm." The Golden Empress smiled and nodded.

  Lu Yi began to speak of his trip to Jiangning Prefecture, "I accompanied the king on a tour of Jiangning Prefecture that day. At the Fucheng government office, I met Li Xuechangs younger brother and newly appointed magistrate of Hengshan County in Zhejiang Province, Li Xueming, as well as his eldest son Li Wenshan, second son Li Wenlan, and youngest daughter Li Xia..." Lu Yi clearly recounted the details of meeting the Li siblings in Jiangning Prefecture.

  The Empress Dowager listened very attentively, and Lu Yi looked up, then lowered his head and continued: "This morning, the Prince suddenly said he wanted to eat Longjing shrimp at Pinglan Temple in Hengshan County. When they arrived at Hengshan County, the Prince remembered Li Wenshan and had someone call him to Pinglan Temple to talk, and also had him go to Wan Song Academy for examination."

  "Oh?" When Lu Yi mentioned that the King of Qin had allowed Li Wenshan to take the exam at Wan Song Academy, a hint of solemnity appeared on Empress Jins face.

  "Ive just returned to the other mansion, and His Highness instructed me not to mention this matter to Mountain Long, saying he wants to take the opportunity to observe Li Wenshan." Lu Yis report ended here.

  The Empress Dowagers eyebrows slightly furrowed, "According to you, this Li Wenshan seems like a simple and honest fellow?"

  But when did Yun Ge start liking the silly and honest nature?

  "The king said, maybe Li Wenshan is not as silly as he looks." Lu Yi lowered his eyebrows.

  The Empress Dowagers slightly furrowed brow relaxed, revealing a hint of a smile. "Dont let him and Shan Zhang discuss the school matter, he wants to see what kind of tricks Li Wenshan will use? Such a childish temper. Youve done well on this matter! I understand now. You must be tired after a long day, go back and rest properly."

  "Yes!" Lu Yi bowed and backed away.

  Lu Yi walked for a long time, but Empress Jin was still staring blankly into the distance, lost in thought.

  Old Huang.

  "The old slave is here." In front of the treasure chest, the silver-gray gauze curtain moved slightly, and a thin, humble-looking old servant with almost no presence walked forward two steps.

  "Youve all heard that, you say something." The Queen Mothers words were a bit incoherent. Old Huang smiled, "The kings mind is getting harder and harder to guess."

  "In the blink of an eye, Yun Geer is already thirteen. In the past, I always felt that time was long and slow, watching Yun Geer grow up day by day, but now it feels like hes grown up in just a flash. The Empress Dowagers words were filled with deep sorrow."

  "The young master has grown up, and everything will be all right." Old Huangs low words of persuasion carried an inexplicable flavor.

  "They say theyve grown up, but where have they really grown up? Theyre only thirteen! Investigate this matter carefully, look into Li Xuemings family and also thoroughly investigate the Yongning Dukes manor." The Empress Dowager instructed, having composed her grief.

  …………

  Wan Song Academy is one of the best academies in the world, and its not easy to get in. Li Wenshan concentrated his efforts on preparing for the exam, so he couldnt keep going to the front every day to stare at Tongtong and the two masters. After discussing with Li Xia for half a day, they prioritized things: getting into Wan Song Academy was more important and urgent, while Tongtong and the two masters affairs could wait and be put aside for now.

  Li Wenshan concentrated on reading and preparing for the exam, while Li Xia sat under the corridor in a daze.

  She and Fifth Brother dont have a single usable person! Fifth Brother doesnt even have a little servant, but she has a little maid named Xia Jiu. However, Xia Jiu... Li Xia turned her head to glance at Xia Jiu, who was holding a needle and thread and yawning constantly. This Xia Jiu, supposedly her maid, actually listened to Old Ladys orders...

  " Ninth girl, the sun is already so high, you had breakfast early, should be hungry now? Ill ask Tang nurse to cook a bowl of egg wine for you to eat?" Seeing Li Xia looking at her, Xiao Jiu hurriedly put down her needle and thread, and suggested with a drooling expression.

  "Im not hungry!" Li Xias mouth twitched downward, refusing in one breath.

  Xiao Jiuer was stunned by this nail, from Taiyuan Prefecture to Hengshan County, she had been serving on the old ladys boat all along. Along the way, Jiuniangzi seemed to have changed into a different person. In the past, she and Jiuniangzi would discuss what to eat and play together, how wonderful! Now Jiuniangzi doesnt even eat or play, every day is either writing, reading books or sitting in a daze, its really boring.

  "Jiuniangzi, whats wrong with you? You dont eat or play, Jiuniangzi is not like Jiuniangzi at all!" Xiaojiuer always spoke her mind.

  This sentence was like a ray of light breaking through the clouds in Li Xias ears. She had actually forgotten that she was only five years old! It was precisely the time when she didnt understand anything, but knew how to be greedy and could run around wildly, listen randomly, ask questions randomly, flip things over randomly, and move around randomly! The yamen in front of her was a place she could go to, not only could she go there, but she could also go there freely! She going would be much more useful than Fifth Brother going!

  "Lets go ahead and find Dad to see how he does as the county magistrate! Hurry up!" Li Xia jumped up, grabbed Xiao Jiuer and ran forward.

  Two masters, Master Bu in charge of penal affairs and Master Lu in charge of financial matters. Since entering Hengshan County, the two masters have been getting up before dawn every day, busy until midnight with the lights still on. Every morning, as soon as Magistrate Li enters the county government office, the two masters hold their ledgers and report to him item by item, case by case, in great detail.

  This diligent and meticulous, absolutely professional work moved Magistrate Li to tears, he felt that his own good fortune was nothing compared to this, such a person is truly hard to come by, it seems that he has indeed arrived at the right time.

  Li Xia took Xiao Jiuer and slipped into the front hall, just in time to see Master Bu holding a thick stack of criminal case documents, staring intently at County Magistrate Wu, who was being questioned one sentence at a time, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

  Li Xia looked at his father, and from his serious face, he saw satisfaction. Li Xias heart moved slightly, yes, these two masters had to stand firm first, to stand firm, they had to gain their fathers trust, and also understand the ins and outs of Hengshan County and the county government, that is, they had to do a good job first!

  Realizing this, Li Xia suddenly relaxed, previously she was too anxious and made a mistake. It would take time for her aunt to investigate the two teachers backgrounds, and it would also take time for the two teachers to prepare for their good or evil deeds!

  She and her fifth brother dont have to be in such a hurry, they can take their time.

  Uncle Zhaos efficiency was much faster than Li Xia had expected, and in just a few days, he arrived at the Hengshan County government office, bringing several baskets of fresh seasonal fruits such as pomegranates and persimmons. He quietly sought out Li Wenshan and whispered to him about the inside story of the two teachers.

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