jdhmnovel Chapter 504: This mission was completed inexplicably?
Chapter 504: This mission was completed inexplicably?
The discussion went on until midnight without any results, so Qiu Cheng decided to try again the next day at the Hanlin Academy.
What if I can move people with my sincerity?
Qiu Feng was kept up by his father until midnight and didn't get to read a book. He went back to sleep with a resentful look on his face.
Scholar Qiu didn't sleep much, after all, he still had to go to the Hanlin Academy to report for duty.
As a certified supervisor, he naturally couldn't allow others to find fault with him for being late or leaving early.
Just like last time, after Qiu Xueshi finished his roll call, he did not leave, but waited expectantly for Jiang Xiaoqi.
Jiang Xiaoqi didn't go to bed early yesterday either. If it weren't for the system as an alarm clock, she might have been late.
Even so, Li Mo drove the carriage incredibly fast, almost as if he had attached a propeller to the roof.
Fortunately, he didn't miss the roll call time, and seeing Scholar Qiu standing at the gate made him even more glad that Li Mo's driving skills were not bad.
Scholar Qiu is checking attendance; thankfully, I wasn't caught today.
Jiang Xiaoqi breathed a sigh of relief, feeling like she had just escaped a disaster, much like someone in later generations clocking in for work before nine o'clock.
However, when he passed by Scholar Qiu, he was stopped again.
I've already nodded to indicate that I've given my greeting, so why is Lord Qiu keeping an eye on me like this?
"Lord Qiu, what brings you here? Is something the matter now?"
The use of the word "again" was quite captivating; upon hearing this, Qiu Cheng's expression became even more unnatural.
Many more officials from the Hanlin Academy arrived, some checking in, others exchanging pleasantries.
Without exception, everyone greeted each other and went inside; no one blocked the doorway.
Jiang Xiaoqi was speechless. Every time it was an awkward moment and an awkward place, didn't Qiu Xueshi realize it?
I wonder if Liu Peng and Xiao Ming have arrived yet. I hope they can save him from this predicament like they did last time.
Qiu Cheng seemed to realize that he was blocking the door, and immediately pulled Jiang Xiaoqi aside.
It would seem too heartless to just shake her off, but Jiang Xiaoqi really wanted to.
"Lord Jiang, I am very sincere. I may not have explained things clearly the first two times, but I had my own difficulties and could not reveal my master's true identity."
But I assure Lord Jiang, in this entire Great Zhou, no one is more qualified than my master. Lord Jiang, do you understand what I mean?
Scholar Qiu even used a respectful title. Qiu Cheng was a few years older than Jiang Wenqing, and using the formal "you" (您) to address Jiang Xiaoqi showed his remarkable flexibility.
It must be said that although Qiu Cheng did not make any significant contributions to recruiting talent for the Second Prince, he certainly put in a lot of hard work.
Jiang Xiaoqi was speechless, and really wanted to say, "Lord Qiu, should I get you a megaphone?"
He always openly courted officials in broad daylight. Was this a sign of recklessness or simply daring?
As more and more officials passed by, Jiang Xiaoqi sighed inwardly.
Sigh~ For the sake of his former classmate's father, I won't make things difficult for him.
He only hoped that the other party would do something worthwhile in the future. If the Second Prince's subordinates were all "talented" like Lord Qiu, then Jiang Xiaoqi really felt that his future was "blind".
What's the point of fighting for the throne? What's the point of vying for the position?
They might as well just bow down and submit to the third or fifth son!
"Lord Qiu, you don't need to say anything more."
"Lord Jiang, please don't refuse. Let me finish speaking first."
Qiu Cheng interrupted Jiang Xiaoqi, who then swallowed back what she was about to say.
"Please let me finish what I have to say first. There are people coming and going here, and it's time for me to go on duty, so let's get straight to the point."
I've agreed to what you asked for. You don't need to say anything more. And please don't stop me at the gate anymore; it looks bad to others.
Of course, this would also arouse unnecessary speculation from others, and surely Lord Qiu wouldn't want to cause trouble for that person?
He spoke in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for the two of them to hear clearly.
However, these words were deafening to Qiu Cheng, and he asked again, unsure of what to do.
"Lord Jiang, this... this means you've agreed?"
They just agreed like that, without even revealing their master's name?
Qiu Cheng had considered that it was his three visits to the thatched cottage and his sincerity that moved Lord Jiang, but he was not entirely brainless.
The reason why Lord Jiang agreed was simply because he used his intelligence to guess who was behind him!
Sigh, no wonder he's the young official the master favored first; his brains are unmatched by most people.
He didn't say anything, yet he was able to deduce who he was truly loyal to!
Amazing, absolutely amazing!
Jiang Xiaoqi didn't have much time to chat with Scholar Qiu. After saying what he wanted to say, he clasped his hands in farewell and took his leave.
By the time Qiu Cheng realized what was happening, he could no longer even see Jiang Xiaoqi's taillights.
Only a faint, almost imperceptible wisp of pale blue remained, disappearing at the end of the road.
He...completed the task?
Qiu Cheng wanted to see his master as soon as possible and report this good news.
However, it seems that he has recently been targeted by the Third Prince's men and cannot easily show his face.
It seems I have no choice but to send my only trusted confidant, my eldest son, on this trip.
After all, the master's shadow guards weren't just for running errands and delivering messages, so he couldn't use them lightly.
Only in life-or-death crises like the last time can the Shadow Guard be called upon.
If Jiang Xiaoqi knew what Scholar Qiu was thinking, he would definitely say, "There's no need to trouble yourself."
Your master knew about this news before you did, after all, it was your master who personally carried out the task.
Although she has nominally pledged allegiance to the Second Prince and the Empress, there is nothing for Jiang Xiaoqi to do for the time being.
He went on duty as usual, and when it was time to give a lecture, he went to give a lecture.
Of course, he didn't neglect his third job either. With the help of the cat team led by the Maoqiu system, the cases made considerable progress in many areas.
For example, the news that a new batch of gunpowder was about to arrive at Tongzhou Wharf was obtained by Xiao Hei and the other five kittens.
Many officials in the capital kept raccoon dogs at home, and these raccoon dogs are now basically registered in the Maoqiu system.
These gentle and adorable cats have revealed everything about their owners, including their official positions and family circumstances.
Of course, the information didn't come for free; it had to be exchanged for at least a jar. And coincidentally, Jiang Xiaoqi and the Maoqiu system had no shortage of delicious jars!