Chapter 6: Steward Jiang Zhengs worries (2/2)
Jiang Zheng stared dazedly, what direction was the wind blowing in fro duke learn these words of co, we’ve already run out of thisZheng to respond and asked with a smile that, at the sa Zheng had never enjoyed such a thoughtful conversation and didn’t kno to respond He almost wanted to beat his chest and pro, will find a way
But a thought struck him, wait a second! If Ito findduke’s ar today, is this a new prank he’s playing on uard came up in the span of a second and his wariness increased tenfold
Jiang Chen gave a loud laugh upon seeing Jiang Zheng hesitate with lingering fear, “Jiang Zheng, this is the situation I have a list here with soe forto the a duht, but what about theweren’t free noere they?
It’s not like your fa, pretend that we aren’tAs a steward yourself, at what level of experience and accomplishment would you say makes for an ideal steward? Or how about, what makes someone the best steward to you?”
Best steward?
Forget about being the best, Jiang Zheng wanted to cry Out of all the body servants to the 108 dukes, Jiang Zheng would be enor face, tell ed
Jiang Zheng paused, sed and gathered his courage “Do you really want me to say?”
“Speak You will be rewarded if you speak well!”
Having been rewarded with toodidn’t dare put any stock in the thought of a reward Jiang Chen actually handed out rewards quite often, but evenyou with a thousand silver one second, but borrowing two thousand off you the next
But the mention of the best, the ’s thoughts to race
Frankly speaking, even though followers of the noble and powerful were not themselves noble or powerful, they still had dreams and career aspirations
So drew courage fro Chen’s serious expression and said, “Young duke, some limericks are quite popular in the capital They describe people in jobs like rew curious
“The lioes -- Delicacies frorooold and silver
Conversing with the powerful, befriending the noble, wives coexisting in harulars at the Autu with dukes and princes, drinking at the sa Chen applauded in hearty laughter as Jiang Zheng recited around four stanzas in one go “Not bad, not bad Quite interesting Garden of the Returning Spring, thatjoined his hter but was secretly full of disdain It’s not like you haven’t been to those places, what are you acting all innocent for!
“Jiang Zheng, I have observed you for a period of time and have confidence in your abilities Now, if you can co, I will fulfill the drea this time At that time, you will surely feel you are the most successful, most successful steward!”
“Mission? What ht was that he had to be on his guard as this young ain
“Why, the list in your hand of course Take good care of it, it’s a treasure thatand ask to speak to the person in charge”
“What do I ith the person in charge? I can ask anyone in the Hall to grab these ingredients for ant, stuck up type It’s not easy to get a rowled in a low, muffled voice
“Heh heh, just do as I say If the person in charge won’t see you, just tell the to your legs and beg you in the future, they will only taste the bitterness of regret”
Jiang Zheng al duke burning up with a fever of idiocy because of his caning? Was he sleep talking?
Jiang Zheng ell acquainted with how high the ant those at the Hall of Healing were He was reminded every time he went to obtain medicine for his master The people there simply didn’t have the ti, younonsense Youyou to fetchyou the silver to do so Let , the list you hold in your hands is no ordinary list It’s a pill recipe that has been lost since ancient tih to purchase this recipe at an auction house”
“Pill recipe?” Jiang Zheng’s faceduke, please don’t laugh at your hu family possess an ancient pill remedy? Do you feel that your humble servant has not yet reached the limits of his emotional capacity and wish for him to kno it feels to be driven into a corner?”
Jiang Zheng laughed until his eyes were red He really was about to cry