"Hahaha, the court has gained a few more talented worthies!"
The ministers rose with smiles to welcome the three newly arrived officials.
Besides Cao Yu and Xiahou Xian, another official appeared before them.
He was none other than Wang Jing, the newly appointed Inspector of the Capital.
Yet most eyes settled on Cao Yu and Xiahou Xian, while the new Inspector of the Capital received a rather cool reception.
Wang Jing had dark skin and was not particularly tall. He looked stern and unsmiling.
His origins were very humble: he was a farmer's son.
As a boy, he had followed his father into the fields, then slipped away during breaks to listen in at the Cui household in his hometown. Cui Lin had admired the studious little fellow, funded his education, and later recommended him for office.
He had read a great many books and soon became a celebrated scholar known throughout the realm, while rising ever higher in office.
Later, he had served Cao Shuang. When Cao Shuang ordered him to take cloth to the Wu Kingdom to trade, Wang Jing had been deeply displeased and resigned to return home.
After Sima Yi took power, he had been appointed again, this time as a governor.
When Wang Xiang was promoted, Sima Shi had raised Wang Jing to Inspector of the Capital.
Unfortunately, Sima Shi had died before he even arrived.
Naturally, the ministers had little warmth to spare for this man close to the Sima Family.
Gao Rou was now holding Cao Yu's hand with a broad smile, his eyes brimming with excitement.
"Your Highness, it has been many years since we last met."
"Lord Gao..."
Cao Yu was mild-mannered. This was both his weakness and his strength; at least he was quite well liked among the ministers.
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