Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Surrounding Jinshan Temple (1/2)

chapter 37: chapter 37: surrounding jinshan temple

translator: 549690339

jinzhou city, county government office.

just before liang sheng acted cautiously, xia zhiqiu in the county government office received a secret letter that greatly changed his expression. he then hurriedly gathered everyone and headed straight out of the city.

soon after, news of a noble coming to jinzhou city spread, and the situation in the county government office was even more magical than the common people had imagined.

if liang ying were here, he would probably be in shock, as xia zhiqiu was kneeling on the ground, like a mere servant.

on the upper seat, the curtain had already been drawn, and the guards on both sides seemed to be hiding their breaths, like ferocious beasts waiting quietly for their prey.

behind the curtain, one could only vaguely see the figure of a graceful woman lying leisurely on a couch with her maidservant gently fanning her.

xia zhiqiu knelt on the ground, not even daring to glance sideways. his whole being, even his breathing, seemed cautious.

finally, a languid voice came from above, full of enchantment.

“xia zhiqiu, i remember you have been under the royal palace for fifty years, haven’t you?”

“the princess is right; i didn’t expect you to remember such a trivial matter. zhiqiu has been grateful for the palace’s grace for fifty years.”

“i knew of your talent, so i sent you to jinzhou. it was actually my idea. his lordship originally wanted to send you to the imperial counselor platform. 1 wonder if you hold a grudge in your heart?”

“zhiqiu has never had such thoughts. if not for his lordship, zhiqiu would probably have become a pile of bones in the sky prison by now.

his lordship has done a great favor to zhiqiu, and zhiqiu is unable to repay him, but can only serve him like a loyal dog.”

as he said this, xia zhiqiu’s voice seemed to choke, and the princess behind the curtain appeared somewhat moved. after a while, she spoke again.

“you’ve suffered over the years, but now you’ve finally delivered what 1 entrusted to you. only you could have found these clues.

however, why did you hide it from me? had it not been for some loyal servants, i might not have known about your progress.”

at this point, the princess’s voice was deep and soft. hearing this, xia zhiqiu did not argue, only bowing his head. this made the princess lose her interest in pursuing the matter further.

“alright, i know you’ve been working hard, but as a mother, how could i sit in the royal palace waiting for news?

1 promise that if this matter is resolved, i’ll make it up to you. you won’t have to endure on the imperial counselor platform any longer. i’ll have his lordship pull strings to get you directly into the secretary platform!

xia zhiqiu, now i can only rely on you. you won’t disappoint me, will you? 1 hope you can understand the concerns of a mother; otherwise, i wouldn’t have blocked your official career and let you wallow in jinzhou city for decades.

i don’t know how my son is faring, whether he’s had to suffer hardships. i blame that damn bitch. why was i blind back then?”

at the last sentence, the princess suddenly gritted her teeth in rage. xia zhiqiu could only pretend not to hear. when the princess’s breathing finally calmed down above, he began to report.

“princess, rest assured, 1 have already found clues. i will deal with this matter slowly and meticulously, and 1 won’t disappoint you.”

at this time, the princess suddenly interrupted him, “i am out of patience. it’s just a temple; can they still have objections if you find someone directly?”

upon hearing this, xia zhiqiu suddenly looked up, wanting to persuade her, but in the end, he bowed his head again, “1 will abide by the princess’s command, and i will arrange it now.”

“zhang da, give the dragon suppression guard command token to xia zhiqiu.”

at this moment, a solemn guard beside the curtain approached and handed the token to xia zhiqiu personally.

“xia zhiqiu, don’t disappoint me again. i’ve been waiting for this day for too long.”

upon hearing this, xia zhiqiu could only accept his orders. as he left the room and saw the evening glow in the sky, he then took on a resolute expression, stepping firmly out of the backyard.