Chapter 407: Unremarkable Qin Jian'an
Qin Feng saw Xing Sheng moving things around and asked, “Black Charcoal Head, where did all these things come from?”
“Young master, these are all sent by the people you treated last night. We told them not to send any more, but they didn’t listen. Right now, there’s still a lot piling up outside the Qin residence.” Black Charcoal Head said helplessly, but he also admired Young Master in his heart.
Back when the Lord of the Liu Family led the Divine Marquis Army to suppress the demons and save a city, the people of that city also expressed their gratitude by sending gifts to the Divine Marquis Army.
Unexpectedly, Young Master had already earned such admiration from the people of the Imperial City at such a young age.
“Young Master, with so many things, if they’re stored properly, our Qin residence probably won’t need to buy food for half a year.” Black Charcoal Head joked.
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng looked at the gifts covering the floor and smiled happily, “Yes.”
Who treats the common people well is known to everyone in their hearts.
Even though Qin Feng felt emotional, he didn’t linger here. After all, Chief Steward Li had been waiting for him in the main hall of the Qin residence for a long time.
Upon entering the hall, he immediately saw Chief Steward Li sitting there, gently blowing on the steaming tea and occasionally chatting with the unreliable old man.
When the Second Mother was Qin Feng she made a quick gesture.
Qin Feng approached and apologised, “I’m sorry for being late. Please forgive the delay, Chief Steward Li.”
Upon seeing this, Chief Steward Li put down the teacup and smiled, “No problem. Last night you treated the people in the city and also went to the palace to rescue Princess Anya. It’s normal to be a little tired. Taking a little extra time to rest is reasonable.”
This politeness was quite unexpected for Qin Feng. He thought that Chief Steward Li, who usually stayed at the Emperor’s side, might be difficult to get along with.
“Chief Steward Li has come to find the junior. May I ask what it’s about?” Qin Feng asked curiously.
“Of course, I came here following His Majesty’s decree to summon you to the palace and present you with rewards. If there is nothing else, you can leave with me.” Chief Steward Li stood up.
“Alright,” Qin Feng immediately agreed.
However, on his way out, Chief Steward Li deliberately looked at Qin Jian’an.
The Emperor’s remark last night about a tiger father having a tiger son was still on his mind.
However, after spending some time in the hall with Qin Jian’an, Chief Steward Li could only feel that apart from his acceptable appearance, he was quite unremarkable.
As the Chief Steward who served the Emperor all year round, he had seen all kinds of people – high-ranking officials who held sway, generals with profound martial arts skills, practitioners of mysterious arts, and martial arts experts.
Even if these people didn’t speak, he could sense their extraordinary qualities.
This was a skill he had honed over the years!
But this Qin Jian’an, his words lacked sharpness, his aura was ordinary, and he didn’t exude the kind of oppressive power that made people feel uncomfortable.
He was just an ordinary person. How could he be worthy of the title “Tiger Father”?
Shaking his head, Chief Steward Li stopped thinking about it and immediately left the hall.
After Chief Steward Li left, Second Mother looked strange and said, “Old Master, Chief Steward Li has been sizing you up for some reason. I feel that he has some bad intentions.”
“Don’t talk nonsense. Chief Steward Li is the great eunuch of the imperial palace. Even a third rank official should be respectful when meeting him.” Old Master Qin reminded her.
“But I find his gaze strange. I have heard that eunuchs have some unusual psychological traits. Old Master, he wouldn’t be interested in you, would he?” Second Mother said worriedly.
“Pfft!” Old Master Qin had just taken a sip of tea and spat it out.
When Qin Feng arrived at the Imperial Palace, the morning court had already ended. He followed the eunuch Li into the imperial study from the previous night.
The Emperor Ming, dressed in a dragon robe, flicked through the memorials in his hand, and the lingering anger on his face had not faded.
Imperial City had been peaceful for too long. On the night of the grand celebration, a group of insignificant individuals actually dared to openly seize a prisoner from the seventh level of the Ninefold prison.
As for the officials at the court, both civil and military, they were completely useless, except to pass the blame on to each other!
Under such circumstances, how could Emperor Ming not be angry?
Eunuch Li skilfully observed the Emperor’s mood and cautiously said, “Your Majesty, Qin Feng, the eldest son of the Qin family, has arrived.”
The Emperor Ming placed the memorial in his hand, “Let him in.”
Although only one night had passed, this could be considered Qin Feng’s second entry into the palace.
Emperors were said to be capricious, and even though he had seen him before, Qin Feng still felt a bit nervous.
Looking at the reserved young man in black, for some reason, the anger on the emperor’s face seemed to have faded a bit.
“You don’t need to be so nervous. I have not called you here to punish you, but to reward you.”
“There are countless treasures from ancient and modern times in the palace treasury. Let Eunuch Li take you there, and you can choose any item to take with you.”
Such a good thing? Qin Feng’s eyes widened, and the joy in his heart was immense.
Under heaven, if one were to talk about the place with the most treasures, besides the Dragon Clan, the Imperial Palace Treasury of The Great Qian was undoubtedly the first!
After all, this treasury had been established since the founding of The Great Qian, and the items inside could be said to be diverse and extensive.
In the Demon Slaying Department of the Four Domains, most of the treasures obtained through meritorious service were eliminated items from the Imperial Palace Treasury, which was a clear indication!
Qin Feng exclaimed excitedly, “Thank you, Your Majesty!”
The Emperor Ming nodded and spoke again, “Your intelligence is outstanding, and you are skilled in craftsmanship.”
“You have invented gunpowder, thus enhancing the power of The Great Qian. I value your talents and would like to appoint you as the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Construction, in charge of management and construction affairs. What do you think?”
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng’s expression stiffened. The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Construction was a fifth-ranking official!
For a commoner to directly take up such an official position was like a pie falling from the sky, demonstrating the emperor’s favor.
But he didn’t want to do it!
Officials of the court were different from demon-slayers. The former had strict working hours and were far less free-spirited than the latter.
Moreover, within the court, officials are entangled in political maneuvering, always guarding against being caught in compromising situations. One small mistake could lead to family ruin and personal catastrophe.
And he also needs to improve the cultivation of the followers of the Literature Saint Dao Lineage, and teach at the Poor Scholar Academy. Where is the time for all these?
Seeing Qin Feng hesitating to answer, Eunuch Li reminded him in a low voice, “Qin Feng, His Majesty is asking you!”
Qin Feng immediately came to his senses, pondered his words for a moment, and then began to express himself eloquently.
He began by expressing gratitude for the Emperor’s favor, then elaborated on his young age, limited experience, and inadequate abilities. Even though he wanted to take on this official position, he felt he lacked the necessary experience.
In summary, the implicit message between the lines was — he couldn’t handle it.
After hearing these words, the Emperor looked at Qin Feng with a meaningful gaze.
Just this glance caused Qin Feng’s adrenaline to surge, and cold sweat poured down.
‘Did I say something wrong?’
When Eunuch Li saw this, his heart skipped a beat and he sensed trouble.
However, what followed was the Emperor saying, “What you said does make some sense. Forget about the position of Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Construction for now. Eunuch Li, take him to the imperial palace treasury.”
“As you command, Your Majesty.”
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