Li Yuan’s eyebrows furrowed, "If you have something to say, say it. If not, get lost. What’s with the hesitant mumbling?"
They looked at each other, and one of them mustered up the courage to speak, "The County Magistrate from last time—didn’t he give us a treatment fee... after we were dismissed from duty, General Chen invited us to go relax at the Imperial Music Bureau..."
In the case of Tongling County, Chen Mo truly kept his word and reported all their names.
This was an unprecedented achievement!
Not to mention the generous rewards given by the court, just the reputation alone would greatly benefit their future career promotions!
Having received Chen Mo’s grace, naturally, they did not want to tarnish his dignity.
Besides, which man could resist free pleasures?
However, relations between the Ding Fire Department and Gui Water Bureau were tense; a few days ago, a General had even been sent to the Imperial Prison... without Li Yuan’s agreement, they dared not participate in such a gathering on their own accord.
"The Imperial Music Bureau? Chen Mo asked you to go?"
Li Yuan’s expression turned colder.
The men steeled themselves and nodded.
Before coming, they had prepared themselves mentally; General Li had always detested brothels and was incompatible with General Chen like fire and water; nine times out of ten, they would have no chance this time...
"Since it’s the treatment fee, there’s also a share for me."
Li Yuan stated indifferently.
The men were stunned, their expressions frozen as they stared at Li Yuan.
"General Li is also going?"
"Is there a problem?" Li Yuan retorted.
The men exchanged glances, "It’s not that..."
Li Yuan sneered, "Wait for me after you’re dismissed. Whoever dares leave first will have their legs broken!"
Chu Zhuo had been in a terrible mood lately.
He never expected that the "wild boasts" Chen Mo made a few days ago would come true so quickly!
To execute the Tenth Sky Demon, be promoted to Hundred Household Officer, and hold the position of Standard Sixth Rank!
Judging by the rank alone, he was already on equal footing with him!
Moreover, it was a decree personally issued by the Empress!
"This reward is clearly way above standard; it simply doesn’t make sense!"
"The Chen Family is obviously Consort Yu’s lapdog, so why would the Empress favor him so?"
Chu Zhuo’s brow was furrowed, utterly baffled.
"Nevertheless, he is only on standby without real power."
"The position in the Sky Scale Guard has solidified; there’s no vacancy for a Hundred Household Officer, so there’s no need to worry too much."
"Right now, I should concentrate on sorting out the affairs in the government office..."
After Yan Liang was sent to the Imperial Prison, a pile of public affairs accumulated that needed quick attention to appoint a new General.
But it was difficult to find a suitable candidate at the moment.
"Fortunately, there’s Li Yuan."
Not only was Li Yuan strong enough, but she was also decisive in action and held high prestige within the government office, capable of temporarily taking charge of the Ding Fire Department without issue.
"Where is General Li? Call her to see me."
"I have to give her a thorough briefing about the affairs in the office."
The Colonel hesitated for a moment, then said, "General Li has already left..."
Chu Zhuo looked puzzled, "She left just after being dismissed? Doesn’t she usually practice with her saber in the training grounds?"
Seeing the Colonel’s evasive demeanor, Chu Zhuo’s brow furrowed, his voice sinking, "What’s going on? Tell me the truth!"
The Colonel shivered and spoke in a low voice, "I heard that... she went to the Imperial Music Bureau with General Chen and others..."
Chu Zhuo almost choked on his saliva, his face turning beet red.
"The Imperial Music Bureau?!"
"What business does a lady have in such a place? And with Chen Mo?!"
The Colonel shook his head, "I’m not sure..."
Chu Zhuo felt a sinking feeling.
When did Li Yuan get so close to Chen Mo?
With one General from the Ding Fire Department sent to Imperial Prison and another led away by Chen Mo, doesn’t that leave him, the Hundred Household Officer, as mere a figurehead, completely sidelined?
"The Hundred Household officer position that Chen Mo is on standby for, it wouldn’t be waiting for me, would it?!"
Chu Zhuo’s scalp began to tingle.
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