When the letter of appointment was produced, it proved that Zi Zhen's appointment had already become an irreversible fact.
After all, this appointment fell within Kuntian Zhen's authority as Assistant Minister of the Tai Yu Temple. As his subordinates, what right did Yuexi Qianqian and Lanyuan Dao have to object?
Seeing that the situation was settled, Lanyuan Dao proved himself quite shrewd and immediately said with a smile, "Congratulations, Assistant Minister, on acquiring such talent! And congratulations to Miss Zi Zhen on stepping onto Tai Yu's official career. May your future be boundless!"
Yuexi Qianqian was no fool either. Seeing that opposition was useless, no matter how stifled she felt inside, she immediately buried those emotions and said with a smile, "Come to think of it, the legend of the Purple-Blood Ghost Emperor has long thundered in my ears as well. Since Assistant Minister has made his decision, I too wish Miss Zi Zhen a future as splendid as brocade! However, the Tai Yu Temple has many rules and even more laws. From now on, you must obey the law and discipline, fulfill your duties, and repay the appreciation shown to you by the two Lords Kuntian!"
Though she said it with a smile, she was still lecturing a subordinate from the stance of a superior. It also showed that she could not oppose the decision, but she certainly would not truly show Zi Zhen a pleasant face.
Of course, if Zi Zhen accepted this appointment, she would indeed become Yuexi Qianqian's subordinate—just not her direct subordinate.
The position of Deputy Temple Justice sounded as though it carried considerable authority, but it was not actually an official post. It might not even compare to those proper, well-rooted youngsters. In Yuexi Qianqian's eyes, Kuntian Zhen had bestowed this position only to