Chapter 325 (1/2)

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t.i.tle: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 325 - I just want to be a teacher (2)

Zhao Zhe was currently fiddling with jade beads as he contemplated Ji Man's behavior today when Wu Yong came up to him and said, ”Ji Man is truly a talented and promising individual that is worthy of His Highness's favor.”

Zhao Zhe was a bit stunned by these words. ”How so?”

He had been trying to figure if Ji Man was up to something. Otherwise, why did she want him to dispel his bygone enmity with Marquis Moyu? But now, his most trusted advisor had said those words.

”This one had recently carefully questioned Ji Man,” Wu Yong said with a solemn expression, ”Ji Man is truly whole-heartedly working for Your Highness. Regardless of his own personal interests, he is always giving thought on how to help Your Highness and has already even considered the long-term view. He's willing to enter the marquis's estate to teach Marquis Moyu's heir and suffer patiently for several years. By doing this, the heir will naturally grow up trusting him. When that time comes, it'll naturally be much easier for him to help Your Highness.”

Ji Man had only said a few words, but Wu Yong had instinctively expanded those words into an inspiring and tragic story of devotion.

Hearing these words, Zhao Zhe was overcome by surprise for a long time, and the doubts in his heart actually slowly disappeared.

After all, even if Ji Man had once been a member of Nie Clan and married into Ning Clan, she didn't have any children. Her only son had disappeared a long time ago. Marquis Moyu had also caused her entire birth clan to be wiped out. Based on his understanding of a woman's tolerance, there was no way that Ji Man would ever forgive Ning Yuxuan, so there was no need for him to worry. Anyways, Ji Man was only a woman. What changes could she possibly be capable of? Besides, wasn't Wen Wan still in the marquis's household?

Moreover, Wu Yong's words were very reasonable. Ji Man's actions were truly for his benefit.

After Zhao Zhe had silently coming to an understanding, the smile on his face became much more natural-looking. ”Your keen eye at identifying talent is also commendable. If Ji Man accomplishes something great in the future, you'll naturally be rewarded too.”

”Thank you, Your Highness.” Wu Yong kowtowed.

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Marquis Moyu's estate was very lively today. There had been a notice stuck on the entrance saying that the marquis was looking for a teacher. There were many requirements listed on the paper, but the monthly pay was also especially high. Ji Man squeezed herself into the crowd of people. She was wearing scholarly attire today, and she didn't look remarkable at all.

Steward Qian was standing at the entrance. One by one, he handed out tokens to some of the candidates and waved them inside.

Nearby, a scholar commented, ”I heard that this is a position to be the teacher for the marquis's heir, so the marquis will be present today. The heir is only two years old. If you want to teach him, you'll have to put forth a lot of effort.

”Who's worried about working hard? I heard that the heir's biological mother died of sickness, but because the marquis loves him dearly, he won't even allow his main wife to raise him. Think about it, if you can become the heir's teacher, wouldn't that be the same as obtaining instant success?”

”It might even be possible to get an official's position from this. With Marquis Moyu's status, all it would take is a simple recommendation from him. It might even be able to get a spot in the Six Ministries.”

Hearing the words, Ji Man repeatedly nodded her head. Ning Yuxuan was truly like a gold mine that could give many benefits, so it wasn't surprising to see such a long line of scholars waiting to apply for a position as a teacher. But...

That night in the carriage, he had said that he was looking for a teacher for Haohao. And now, he had even put out a notice. There were so many people here. What if she lost to one of them?