Upon opening it, he found that it was indeed much as the Tai Yu Shaoqing had said: a "Shaoqing aide," and one belonging specifically to this Tai Yu Shaoqing.
White Wind could not be bothered to care what tricks lay behind it. Since it was something that could not be changed anyway, he simply feared nothing, thanked the Temple God and the Tai Yu Shaoqing on the spot for their trust, then spoke at length about how he would work hard from now on, lead by example, and never betray the trust of the Temple God and Lord Shaoqing.
As Zi Zhen listened, she looked at Kun Tianchen beside her, who had just returned with a face like the sky had fallen, and quietly asked, "Why are you pulling such a long face? Didn't you say you got promoted?"
Kun Tianchen gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Yes, I got promoted. Half a rank higher, with greater status—but from now on, I won't be able to investigate or hear cases. I've become Lord Shaoqing's personal aide."
"So, about the same as me?" Zi Zhen asked.
"Uh... in principle, it's similar. We're both deputies. But my brother might have a chance to succeed the Shaoqing in the future, while you have no chance of succeeding me. After all, you're an outsider. You can only remain my deputy forever." After saying that, Kun Tianchen added, "But don't worry. If you perform well in the future and truly earn the Tai Yu Temple's recognition, I'll apply for you more often. You'll definitely have a chance to obtain a real identity."
"Your brother is about the same age as Lord Shaoqing. How could he succeed him?" Zi Zhen asked.
"Uh..." Kun Tianchen was stumped by that. For a moment, he did