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"Xiao Ming, you've been getting things done efficiently lately. I'm promoting you to constable. Go collect some rewards from the storeroom later, and keep up the good work."

Pang Jin's words were full of approval.

A constable was an official employee of the Ministry of Justice, just like a runner at the County Yamen, enjoying the benefits of a permanent government position.

Xiao Ming had, in effect, become a permanent employee. If he continued earning merit now, he could gradually climb the ranks.

Normally, he would have had to wait for the quarterly selection. But as a child of destiny, Xiao Ming was so capable that the Minister of Justice had made an exception and promoted him.

Pang Jin had some authority over appointments, so promoting Xiao Ming was naturally within his power.

He had done this to make Xiao Ming put more heart into his work.

He couldn't keep drawing pies in the sky forever. Even beasts of burden couldn't be worked into the ground like that.

Hearing that his position had become permanent, Xiao Ming was overjoyed.

"Thank you for nurturing me, Minister. Your subordinate will spare no effort in serving you."

He hadn't expected it to happen so quickly, let alone come with rewards. Xiao Ming had truly tasted the sweetness of success.

All he needed to do now was work a little harder, and he could reach the Ministry of Justice's middle ranks and become a minor official. According to his master, he could then cultivate subordinates of his own-the first step toward becoming a powerful minister.

There was no rush. Chu Ruoyan had already been in the palace for days and received the emperor's favor so many times. A few hundred more wouldn't make much difference.

He only needed to hold on to Lin Yue'e.