Zhou Zhiruo remained unmoved and said blandly, "Without me being so accommodating, no matter how capable you are, you'd have nowhere to put your talents to use." With that one sentence, Zhao Min's punch landed on empty air, leaving her deeply frustrated.
Song Qingshu's scalp tingled. Asking both of them at once really was my biggest mistake. I should have spoken to them privately, one at a time.
Having gained the upper hand, Zhou Zhiruo shot Zhao Min a rather smug glance, then began reporting other matters to Song Qingshu as though seeking credit. "Over this period, I've reviewed the records of the officials throughout Jianghuai. Quite a few have been corrupt and lawless. However, considering that Yangzhou has only recently submitted and stability must come first, our focus lately has been on gaining control of the army. Thus, I've only made minor adjustments to the local officials. Aside from a few especially outrageous ones whom I executed as warnings to the rest, I haven't touched the others yet. Once everything settles down, we can slowly settle accounts with them."
"Well done. Stability really is the priority right now!" Song Qingshu praised. After speaking, he looked at Zhao Min in surprise. "Were these ideas yours as well? The County Princess truly is talented in every field!"
Zhou Zhiruo's face darkened, while Zhao Min burst into delighted laughter. "She was asking you for credit, yet you immediately gave it all to me. Hehehe~ It seems that in your heart, I'm much smarter and more dependable than certain people."
Feeling the killing intent behind him, Song Qingshu felt a chill run down his back and instantly changed his tune. "But Zhiruo, you're even more impressive. You can make such a capable talent work for you."
At his words, Zhou Zhiruo's expression indeed