A Third-Rank Official!
In a single thought!
When Lin Su entered officialdom, he had started at the fifth rank, shocking the world.
Luo Wuxin only needed to nod, and his starting point would be the third rank.
This was called stronger hands beyond stronger hands, higher mountains beyond higher mountains.
This was also the Imperial Tutor's extraordinary ability.
Yet Luo Wuxin gently shook his head. "What this student seeks has nothing to do with official rank. I merely wish, when the conditions are ripe, to strike a deal with you, sir. This deal will by no means benefit Wuxin alone. For the Violet Qi Literary Dynasty, it will be a true and tremendous boon."
"Let us use tea in place of wine!" The Imperial Tutor raised his teacup.
Luo Wuxin smiled faintly. "Three cups of wine amid Vast Worldly Affairs, one pot of tea for the Grand Undertaking for Ages! Imperial Tutor, please!"
Early morning, City Lord's Mansion of Xihe City.
Lin Su opened his door.
He had not slept all night, yet his spirits had grown instead.
Ji Qianling was already up as well, standing against the wind. Seeing Lin Su approach, she smiled softly. "Was last night peaceful enough?"
"Naturally peaceful," Lin Su said with a smile.
"From tonight onward, I'm afraid you won't have peace."
Lin Su frowned. "What do you mean?"
Ji Qianling said, "Last night, Skinning Elder found her daughter and gave her personal instructions. Perhaps tonight, what Piggy wants to gnaw will no longer be the rabbit she can never get tired of chewing, but..."
Her voice abruptly stopped. The teasing look in her eyes gave an ambiguous yet unmistakable hint as to what Piggy would be chewing tonight.
Lin Su's eyes widened. "A mother giving her daughter personal instructions, only to have