The Azure Dragon Festival is equivalent to an "opening work meeting" for the year.
The absence of Jinmen's top figure at such an important occasion immediately sparked much discussion.
Jiang Haiyan, dressed in a smart and practical outfit, strode onto the platform, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the high-ranking officials, and said:
"My father is unwell and needs to rest for a while, so I will attend on his behalf. I hope you gentlemen will understand!"
"I'm unwell..."
These words left everyone speechless.
How could Grandmaster an invincible body, capable of withstanding naval cannon fire with his bare hands, be unwell or sick!?
But everyone present was shrewd and immediately realized what was going on.
The Governor of the Two Rivers had just plotted a rebellion, and the imperial court was in dire need of capable officials.
The fact that the Governor of Jinmen was "unwell" at this time was clearly a statement of his attitude—to stand idly by!
After only a few seconds of silence, high-ranking officials such as the Provincial Administration Commissioner and the Salt Commissioner spoke up one after another:
"His Governor is unwell and naturally needs to rest well. It would be most appropriate for Miss Jiang to go through the trouble."
"The auspicious time has arrived. Please, Miss Jiang, come to the stage."
Jiang Haiyan nodded and said, "Then I will say a few words on behalf of my father."
High-ranking officials, accustomed to such scenes, showed little reaction.
The people in the audience were still discussing it.
Xiao Cha and Chen Zhizhong stood together, muttering to themselves:
"Isn't the Governor of Jinmen [Jiang Shixiang] a member of the imperial court? He even married a noblewoman from the Jurchen people, and he just ignores it all?"
Jinmen is only a little over 100 kilometers away from Capital City. To be able to Governor here, one can imagine that one must be extremely trusted.
But at the crucial moment... he actually stated explicitly that he wouldn't join the tour?
If the first Governor of the Two Rivers is not silenced, the other Governor will certainly not be so lenient.
At that time, the world will inevitably descend into chaos, and the imperial court will be finished.
Xiao Cha was very puzzled.
Chen Zhizhong, on the contrary, was not surprised and explained:
"Jiang Shixiang is Grandmaster of the Golden Body Realm, who dares to offend him? Now that he's unwell, do you believe the imperial court will have to offer condolences? Even if the world changes hands, what does it matter to him? He has the confidence to sit back and watch the tigers fight."
Hearing this, Xiao Cha realized that her Governor was no pushover either.
However, the girl felt a little irritated.
Izumo has already annexed Liaodong and is eyeing the interior of China covetously, employing various conspiracies and poisons.
But a group of Grandmaster in the Divine Continent are either fighting amongst themselves or choosing to protect themselves.
Lost in thought, Xiao Cha didn't hear what Jiang Haiyan on the platform was rambling on. That woman always had a condescending expression on her face, which was annoying.
But soon, suppressed gasps of surprise came from all around!
Chen Zhizhong said in a daze, "Letting the [Jiu Shan Sect] take over the Divine Heart Society... that's too reckless."
Xiao Cha looked up and saw that Jiang Haiyan was talking about the Governor's Office's <Annual Work Plan>.
One of the measures is "strengthening talent cultivation," and there is a statement that goes like this:
[By introducing resources from all sectors, promoting multi-party participation, and cultivating a fertile ground for talent development]
Xiao Cha asked in surprise, "Does this mean... sects can now join the Divine Heart Society and the National Martial Arts Association?!"
Chen Zhizhong nodded and said in a deep voice:
"These two institutions were originally used by the imperial court to control local forces, but now they've been forced to join... The Governor has a clever plan; he's won over the people, cut off the imperial court's reach, and given a warning to the [Killing for Benevolence Society]."
Xiao Cha glanced at Xia Weijun, the beautiful nun whose face was cold, and she probably already knew that the days ahead would not be easy.
The Killing for Benevolence Society has taken the blame for too many lives on Lu Li's behalf, and the Jiu Shan Sect alone is not someone to be trifled with.
On the podium, Jiang Haiyan continued his boastful talk.
These sentences, which sound long and tedious like nonsense, can easily determine the fate of countless people.
She also enjoyed the astonished expressions of the ordinary people in the audience, always wearing a condescending smirk on her face.
But Jiang Haiyan's smile quickly faded.
After she finished speaking, she returned to her seat, whereupon a servant solemnly reported:
"The Imperial Guard has reported that two officials were assassinated this morning, one of whom was a special Divine Constable by the Ministry of Punishment. We request your instructions on how to report this to the court."
"You bastard!"
Jiang Haiyan's forehead creases turned a ferocious red, resembling a writhing centipede.
Xie Junbai sent someone to deliver a message that he would send a "Spirit Fruit" today!
Such wonderful things, born from the very essence of nature, are rare and hard to come by; she's been longing for them!
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At this moment, Lu Li had already happily returned home.
Hearing the sound of the car stopping, Wan Qing came forward and said:
"Young Master is back. Did everything go smoothly?"
"Very smoothly, the goal was achieved successfully."
As Lu Li spoke, his eyes were already fixed on the large, rounded breasts he had been longing for.
Xiao Cha wasn't home, Tong Shao was playing with building blocks in the yard, enjoying a pomelo.
Feeling the piercing, burning gaze, Wan Qing instinctively put her hands in front of her chest and whispered:
"Then Young Master, please go and rest. I'll go prepare lunch..."
"Don't rush to cook," Lu Li said, licking his lips.
"Wan Qing, come inside, I need to tell you something."
Wan Qing felt a strong pang of hunger, and tightened her grip even more, weakly saying:
"Young Master, what's on your mind? Let's talk in the courtyard..."
Seeing her like this, Lu Li felt it wasn't good to be so stimulating right away; it would be better to proceed slowly.
He then said, "Wan Qing, I miss you."
In Lu Li's view, this was already a huge concession.
Wan Qing's entire face, including her ears, turned bright red, and she retreated repeatedly, saying, "You... you're lewd!"
Lu Li thought for a moment and said:
"You're my woman, am I wrong to do this? Wan Qing, I want to do even worse things to you."
"Young Master, please stop..." Wan Qing said, covering her burning face.
"You're making me a little scared... How about we take it slow, maybe we can hold hands first?"
Lu Li nodded and said, "That works too."
After speaking, he gently took Wan Qing's hand.
Her small hands were delicate and smooth, and felt nice to the touch.
Wan Qing breathed a sigh of relief. Although Young Master Lu was a bit blunt because he came from overseas, he was ultimately polite.
But Lu Li held the girl's hand for only five seconds before saying:
"Okay, we've held hands."
Having said that, it charged straight at him with its claws.
Fortunately, Wan Qing possessed the Spirit Refinement, which allowed her to narrowly block the attack by crossing her arms over her chest.
"Lu Li, I always thought you were a gentleman."
The girl was so anxious that she kept calling out his name.
Lu Li stopped what he was doing, sighed, and said:
"I used to think I was a gentleman, but I later realized I wasn't... I'm sorry to disappoint you. Actually, from the very first day I saw you, I was lusting after your body."
There was a hint of melancholy in her words, Wan Qing quickly lowered her guard, speaking softly:
"Young Master Lu is definitely a good person, and Wan Qing is willing to be with Young Master. It's just that I'm blind, so I'm inevitably a little scared... but I will overcome that!"
Lu Li then smiled and said, "Thank you, Wan Qing."
Wan Qing smiled gently and nestled closer to Lu Li's chest, saying:
"Young Master has helped me countless times, I can't even count them all. I can only repay you with my innocent body. Fortunately, Xiao Cha is kind-hearted and can tolerate me."
At this moment, Lu Li inhaled the sweet and delicate fragrance.
"He's simply not of this world!"
Lu Li was incredibly amazed and instinctively exclaimed.
Wan Qing shuddered slightly, but made no further movements.
Unfortunately, Lu Li hadn't had enough of the experience when he heard a whooshing sound, and Xiao Cha jumped into the courtyard.