In the Western Capital, there are numerous officials without official positions, like fish swimming upstream, for example, the Ministry of Revenue has many officials who are merely Ninth Grade officers, but have Void Refinement Realm cultivation.
However, being in the Unification Realm and still a minor official without a position, isn’t that too outrageous!
At this moment, the Assistant Minister of Rites walked past, expressionless, and said: "Cheng Qi, you disrupted discipline in the imperial examination, and have been dismissed by the Ministry of Rites. Come to the government office this afternoon to pack up your things!"
Cheng Qi’s face turned pale, somewhat panicked, feeling as if the sky was spinning around him.
The Assistant Minister of Rites had already left.
Cheng Qi steadied himself, feeling lost and forlorn. He had been serving in the capital for over ten years. His family and neighbors back home all knew he was an official in the Western Capital. They weren’t sure how high his position was, but being an official in the Western Capital was certainly remarkable. His family felt proud whenever they mentioned him.
If he were to be dismissed this time, this pride would vanish upon his return.
Moreover, once he returned, what could he do?
Go back to bully men and women and become a local tyrant? That would surely offend the local powers and he’d be labeled a traitor, sent to the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and become a head in the banner.
Go back to teach as a private tutor? People would surely gossip that he committed a crime in the Western Capital, causing his downfall to the countryside.
Go back and become a Talisman Master? At least he could earn a living.
Chen Shi laughed and said, "Lord Cheng, there’s always a way out. Why not go to Red Mountain Hall and become an instructor, Incense Master, or Hall Master? The monthly salary there is more than what you get at the government office. I’m also an instructor at Red Mountain Hall. These are all Guest Elders."
He referred to Granny Sha, Qing Yang, and others.
Feng Tianhuan, Eunuch Feng, sitting in a wheelchair, laughed and said, "You could also come to my Eastern Factory to be a eunuch. If you don’t mind, Little Friend Cheng, you can call me foster father."
Cheng Qi frowned, deciding to pledge allegiance to Red Mountain Hall.
Eunuch Feng, rather regretfully, said, "Our Eastern Factory needs talents like you. Being a eunuch is wonderful, one cut solves a thousand worries."
At this point, Zhang You walked out from the government office of the Ministry of Rites. Upon seeing Eunuch Feng, he hurried forward to pay his respects.
Eunuch Feng was surprised, looking him up and down, and repeatedly said, "Good! Good! How is your esteemed father?"
"My father is in good health and always thinking of Uncle Feng’s legs," Zhang You replied.
After some pleasantries, Zhang You took his leave.
Eunuch Feng watched him leave, and remarked to everyone, "The Zhang family has produced another exceptional talent. This Zhang You is from the line of the Zhang Family Head, being groomed as the next Sect Master. Little Chen, should you meet him in the martial arts examination, do be cautious. Your father nearly tied with such individuals back then."
Chen Shi was greatly astonished, looked at Chen Tang, and murmured, "Chen Tang, which Family Head of the Thirteen Families did you fight to a draw?"
Before Chen Tang could answer, Eunuch Feng laughed and said, "The current Family Head of the Yan Family, Yan Hanqing. Old Yan is likely already in the Mahayana Realm, if not, he isn’t far off. If you were to battle again, Chen Tang, could you assuredly win?"
Chen Tang shook his head, humbly saying, "How dare I claim victory? At most, it would be a draw."
Chen Shi whispered, "Chen Tang, when you dueled Yan Hanqing, were you both in the same realm, or was he a realm ahead of you?"
"We were in the same realm," Chen Tang said.
Chen Shi breathed a sigh of relief, smiling slightly, "Then it’s fine."
Chen Tang’s face darkened and he reprimanded, "How could it be fine? A realm gap is still a gap!"
Chen Shi laughed, "Even out the realms and it won’t be a problem, right? In this imperial examination, I must achieve first place!"
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