Chapter 794: Chapter 794: Isn’t His Superior Gong Qiu? Chapter 794: Chapter 794: Isn’t His Superior Gong Qiu? Shu Yu’s words dispelled their worries.
Suddenly reminded of something, Yao Tianqin hastily entered the room and soon came out with two large stacks of papers, placing them directly in front of Lu Erbai.
“These, are the blueprints of some devices I’ve devised over the years. Some were successful, some still need improvement, and some failed–hence the large amount of papers. But these are my most treasured possessions, and now that I am leaving, I will leave them all to you. Take a look, and if they seem feasible, try making them.”
Lu Erbai’s eyes brightened, hesitant to touch them, “All these, are for me?”
“Of course, just take them. If there’s anything you don’t understand, send me a letter in the future. Once I’m settled back in the Capital, I’ll give you the address.”
After a moment of consideration, Yao Tianqin added, “My reinstatement to my former position as Vice Minister of Ministry of Industry may not count as a high-ranking one in the Capital, but I still have some authority. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, let me know, and I’ll definitely help you. Although I am currently powerless regarding the exile of your Second Young Lady, I’ll also look for a solution.”
Shu Yu was taken aback, then touched his nose.
This, he could only feel guilty for not fully appreciating his goodwill.
But having such a powerful figure behind his father was a joyous occasion.
Previously, the Lu family would not even dare to think about having connections with a Capital Official, even dealing with the officers in the county town was frightful.
At this moment, Lu Erbai still didn’t realize the significance of his social connections, modestly declining Yao Tianqin’s kindness, “It’s rare for your reinstatement, and you may be the target of many, be cautious and focus on gaining favor from your superiors. We’re just living peacefully here, there’s nothing to worry about.”
Upon hearing this, Shu Yu suddenly furrowed his brow.
Yao Tianqin was reinstated as the Vice Minister of Ministry of Industry, and Meng Yunzheng’s detestable father is the Minister of Public Works, wouldn’t that make him Yao Tianqin’s superior?
There are two Ministers of Public Works, one of them is Gong Qiu, and the other had framed Yao Tianqin five years ago, yet was killed two years ago.
Coincidentally, the person who killed him was Gong Qiu.
Later, Gong Qiu secretly promoted his own people to become the other Minister of Public Works.
Above the Minister is the Chief Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who, according to Meng Yunzheng, is old and actually acts as a stabilizer, rarely getting involved in the affairs.
Thus, essentially, the entire Ministry of Industry falls under Gong Qiu’s domination, his sole discretion.
And now Yao Tianqin had become his subordinate…
Shu Yu looked at her father and Yao Tianqin discussing things, and sighed inwardly.
However, it was not her place to advise him to keep away from Gong Qiu, a person exiled here shouldn’t be so well-informed about the bureaucratic circle of the Capital.
But if she couldn’t speak, Qi Chan could.
Mister Qi, because of his incident with Cheng Dong, had already been cautious of Gong Qiu.
Yao Tianqin’s reinstatement was largely facilitated by him, publicly aligning him with Mister Qi.
It would be reasonable for Qi Chan to warn him.
Only, Mister Qi had gone to see the governor and had not yet returned.
Shu Yu actually hoped that the Imperial Decree Officer would delay his arrival.
Regrettably, desires don’t always align with reality.
In the evening, just as Shu Yu was preparing to return to Righteous Dao Village, Yao Po suddenly ran to the Lu family, excitedly informing them that the Imperial Decree Officer from the Ministry of Personnel had arrived in Heichang County.