Wei Shou Applies for the Job [Part One and Two Combined]

Shen Tang chewed a few times before swallowing.

She wiped the crumbs from the corner of her mouth. "Professional matters should be left to professionals. I'm the lord, after all. If I personally handled everything, I'd be overwhelmed even if I could make shadow clones. Also, what do you mean by 'divvying up the spoils'? Does your big brother know?"

Shao Chong held his flatbread and answered earnestly, "Big Brother knows."

His brothers had repeatedly warned him that whenever he left their sight, he had to tell them where he was going, what he was doing, and whom he was meeting. Even coming to mooch a meal from Shen Tang had been approved by them. His big brother had also told him to learn from Lord Shen what it meant to be steady and composed.

Shen Tang: "...That's not called divvying up the spoils."

She made it sound as if Shen Tang were a bandit.

Not politically correct at all.

Shao Chong asked in confusion, "Then what's it called?"

Shen Tang patted his shoulder. "A commendation ceremony!"

Shao Chong nodded thoughtfully, committing Shen Tang's lesson to memory as best he could. His big brother had said he should learn the other's composure from Lord Shen. Clearly, chatting wasn't as compelling as eating. After a brief round of grumbling, the two of them went back to munching and replenishing their strength.

Shao Chong had another reason for coming.

"Lord Shen, that cook who made the flatbread..."

He wanted to poach the cook. He'd offer however much pocket money it took.

Before he could finish, Shao Chong sensed an unfamiliar presence approaching. He immediately glanced over in displeasure, and saw a tall, burly figure in pink. The newcomer's gaze was fixed on Shen Tang, who was eating with him—or, more precisely, on