Chapter 2484: Chapter 2481: A Good Opportunity

Unable to grasp the other’s thoughts, he dared not act rashly.

“Yun’er, you mustn’t seem too impressive; otherwise, I’m afraid the Third Madam won’t be pleased,” Madame Yue thoughtfully remarked, considering the situation.

Qi Yun pondered for a moment and agreed it made sense. Concealing one’s abilities is better than being too conspicuous. After all, the Third Branch and Second Branch of the Qi Family are at odds, and although the Qi Family’s Main Branch leans toward the Third Branch, there are still private conflicts that will eventually lead to disputes.

Soon, Qi Yun entered the family school of the Qi Family.

Time quickly flew by to half a month later.

Ye Muyu woke up early this day, got dressed, and helped Chu Heng with his belt.

“Return early; Lil’ Jin has sent a message estimating he’ll be home before noon,” Ye Muyu said while tidying his clothes.

Chu Heng nodded: “Hmm, I’ll be back soon. There’s not much happening at the yamen, and with so many people there, it doesn’t require me to watch over them constantly; otherwise, wouldn’t that be a waste of salary?”

Chu Heng spoke boldly, but the officials at the Department of Commerce and Construction and the Official Gazette Office couldn’t help but sneeze.

When they went to Chu Heng to report on official duties.

Within a few words, tasks were assigned, undoubtedly keeping them busy all day without leisure.

They finally understood why they sneezed in the morning.

“I feel something’s amiss, don’t you?” an official said quietly, ruffling his hair.

“How is it amiss?” his colleague sighed and responded casually.

The young official said, “Although Lord Chu gave us many opportunities to handle official duties ourselves, weren’t these tasks previously managed by Lord Chu himself? Is it truly suitable now that they’re handed to us?”

“Don’t tell me you’re implying Lord Chu is deliberately shirking work,” the colleague said, pensively.

The young official rubbed his nose tip: “Isn’t that the case?”

“Don’t say that. Lord Chu mentioned it’s to train our abilities. Being capable of only reading books isn’t enough; if we can’t manage these official duties, it wouldn’t be acceptable.”

“The main point is, the court now needs practical officials,” one official said, rubbing his eyes with slight unease.

“Indeed… If we’re to manage merchants, we must understand commerce. Otherwise, how would we know how these merchants might deceive us, stumbling into traps, thus leaving us in unfavorable situations?” an official said righteously.

Another official nearby overheard and retorted, “You speak as if we’ve privately engaged in misconduct.”

“Hehe, if you truly act rightly, why would you become upset over my words?”

“You…”

Seeing the two were about to quarrel.

Nearby officials quickly attempted to mediate.

Ultimately, it didn’t escalate; after all, this was the yamen.

However, by the time this happened, Chu Heng had already departed the Department of Commerce and Construction; even if he heard about it, he wouldn’t care.

At this moment, Chu Heng had returned to the Chu family.

Accompanying Ye Muyu, they waited in the courtyard for about an hour.

A servant boy ran inside, saying, “Master, Madam, the young master returned with lots of luggage, just outside the mansion.”

“Let’s go and see; perhaps there’s something good,” Ye Muyu heard about Chu Jin’s safe return and felt relieved.

Thanks to Emperor Xuanming’s directive for all those returning safely from this voyage to come to the capital for rewards, it deterred hidden adversaries from acting against Chu Jin; otherwise, returning might not have been so smooth.

When Chu Heng and Ye Muyu reached the mansion gate, what they saw was someone slightly tanned.

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