Chapter 335: Didn't you just say you weren't panicked? Why are you more panicked than me!

Li Chen still remembered that if Luo Yong hadn't cheated by using the weapon he had given him, perhaps Fang Qian would have been the champion of the Sword Discussion Assembly.

Li Chen raised his hand to signal: "Get up, I didn't expect to see you here."

Fang Qian pressed his forehead to the ground: "After that day, your humble servant has always kept in mind Your Majesty's life-saving grace, and has no way to repay it."

"This time I am on a private visit." Li Chen interrupted his words, his gaze meaningful, "Since you already know my identity, I suppose you also know the purpose of my trip?"

Fang Qian had just stood up and "thumped" back down to his knees: "Your Majesty, your humble servant knows he was wrong! I shouldn't have gotten into a big fight with colleagues from other departments over a woman. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Li Chen chuckled: "Young people are hot-blooded, I can understand."

He patted Fang Qian on the shoulder and continued: "I believe your character is as upright as your swordsmanship."

This sentence made Fang Qian's whole body tremble.

Your Majesty not only remembered him, but also remembered his swordsmanship!

He was so excited that his voice was a little choked: "Your humble servant..."

Li Chen suddenly changed the subject, his tone gentle as he said: "Are you used to living in the Imperial Capital? Are you eating well? Are your cultivation resources enough?"

This series of concerns made Fang Qian flattered, and the surrounding colleagues were even more dumbfounded.

They secretly exchanged glances, thinking to themselves: This Fang Qian is actually so appreciated by Your Majesty; he will definitely have a bright future!

Such words of concern were not a treatment an ordinary official could have.

Fang Qian respectfully replied: "Replying to Your Majesty, your humble servant is doing well, and the cultivation resources are sufficient."

Since coming to the Imperial Capital, except for Xiao Ming, Fang Qian felt that everything was going well.

His colleagues were not as difficult as he had imagined; everyone did their own duties and would make appointments for meals in their spare time.

In terms of cultivation, after entering the Mystical Realm of the Imperial Capital, he had also made rapid progress.

He had also met that stunning Miss Wei, and with Your Majesty's care, it would be even better if there were no Xiao Ming.

As a Child of Destiny, everything went smoothly for him, except that he clashed with Xiao Ming.

As the Emperor, Li Chen also showed a caring side to his subordinates; these were all the future of the May Tian Ce Dynasty.

This trip of his not only gave Fang Qian a raise in salary, but those around him also got some raises.

The officials of the Ministry of Personnel were beaming with joy, and Fang Qian was even more moved.

He had originally worried that Your Majesty would punish him because of the Drunken Immortal Tower incident, but he didn't expect that Your Majesty not only didn't blame him, but was so caring instead.

At this moment, he secretly made up his mind that he must serve Li Chen, Your Majesty, with all his might.

After chatting for a while, Li Chen suddenly asked: "By the way, that Xiao Ming, what do you think of him?"

Fang Qian was stunned, then said solemnly: "Replying to Your Majesty, although Chief Xiao has some grudges with your humble servant, he is decisive in handling cases and is like a god in solving cases. He is a rare talent."

His brain turned very fast; he felt that Li Chen might be testing him.

If he had jealousy and was blinded by hatred, then he would not be worth using.

Even if he still didn't get along with Xiao Ming, he couldn't say it at this time.

Li Chen nodded. It would be fake if Fang Qian didn't hate Xiao Ming, but at least in front of me, you have to remain calm; this is my most basic requirement for you.

After the inspection was almost done, the Minister of Personnel, Luo Hui, hurried over.

Just now he was also working. Seeing his subordinate run in in a panic, he still said with a speechless face: As an official of the Ministry of Personnel, what kind of decorum is this to be so panicked? Is that guy Pang Jin here again?

As a result, this subordinate caught his breath and then said: It's not Minister Pang who is here, it's Your Majesty who is here.

This sentence scared Luo Hui into jumping up directly and running out quickly.

Looking at his back, the subordinate next to him thought to himself: Didn't you just say you weren't panicked? Why are you more panicked than me!

But this was just a thought; he didn't dare to say it out loud.

Since Luo Hui had arrived, Li Chen left this office.

After Your Majesty walked far away, his colleagues immediately surrounded Fang Qian and asked in a jumble:

"Master Fang, when did you meet Your Majesty?"

"Your Majesty really values you!"

"Was the young lady you entertained at the Drunken Immortal Tower that day really that beautiful? Worth you getting into a fight with people from the Ministry of Justice?"

Fang Qian smiled without answering, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

You people are really gossipy, daring to ask anything.

If I were to say it now, maybe in a while it would be known throughout the entire court.

After Li Chen left the Ministry of Personnel, he went straight to the Ministry of Justice government office.

Just as he stepped into the gate of the Ministry of Justice, he noticed something unusual. He was clearly on a private visit, but the surrounding Ministry of Justice constables all pretended not to see him, each of them lowering their heads and busy with their work, without even a single person coming up to ask.

Li Chen's mouth rose slightly, and he said to a constable next to him who was pretending to organize files: "Call your Minister here."

If ordinary people dared to speak like this, the people from the Ministry of Justice would have scolded them sternly long ago.

But this constable immediately piled up a smiling face and respectfully said: "Please wait a moment, this little one will go and report it right away."

After speaking, he ran toward the inner hall in a puff of smoke.

Before long, the Minister of Justice, Pang Jin, walked over quickly.

His breathing was rapid; he was clearly running all the way here.

After seeing Li Chen, he immediately paid his respects: "Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Pang Jin attends court every day; he couldn't pretend not to know Li Chen here.

When the Emperor appeared at the Ministry of Personnel, there must have been rumors on the Ministry of Justice side, just to 'cooperate' with the private visit.

Li Chen waved his hand: "Get up, lead the way."

Pang Jin hurriedly led Li Chen to the inner hall where the Minister worked.

As soon as he entered the door, Li Chen got straight to the point: "Where is Xiao Ming?"

"Replying to Your Majesty, Chief Xiao has gone out to handle official business. Should your humble servant send someone to call him back?" Pang Jin bowed and said.

"No need, tell me, how did you and Old Luo get into a conflict?" Li Chen sat down on the grandmaster chair and said slowly.

Pang Jin swallowed his saliva and weighed his words: "This... your humble servant was also forced to do so. My subordinates were wronged, so I had to give an explanation, and it's the same on Old Luo's side..."

After Li Chen finished listening, he said directly: "I have also understood the matter quite well. For these few days, I will pretend I didn't see it. The process will go on as normal, but don't go too far, understand?"

He had said the same thing when he was at the Ministry of Personnel side just now.

"Your humble servant understands!" Pang Jin felt as if he had been granted amnesty and hurriedly agreed.

When the Emperor acts as a peacemaker personally, who would dare not give him face?

Li Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip, then suddenly asked: "What is the background of that Wei Manying?"

Pang Jin was stunned, then replied: "Replying to Your Majesty, she is the mistress of the Wei family, a merchant family in Shanghe City. According to investigations, the Wei family has been in the medicinal herb business for three generations, and their family foundation is thick. Wei Manying is the current head of the family. Because of her outstanding ability, she manages the family business alone and is now preparing to develop in the Imperial Capital."

Because his subordinates were causing trouble because of this woman, Pang Jin had definitely investigated her.

Even the fact that the Wei family was originally from other cities and that their industry developed after moving to Shanghe City was investigated clearly.

Except for not knowing that Wei Manying was a remnant of the previous dynasty, all other superficial information was with Pang Jin.

Hearing Shanghe City, Li Chen felt it was a bit interesting; every time he went to Shanghe City, he had gains.

The Wei family of Shanghe City, right? Fine, I'll go take a look when the time comes!

(End of this chapter) ===== CHAPTER 336 =====