amaotonovel Chapter 1188 Calling someone a prince isn't foolish
Chapter 1188 Calling someone a prince isn't foolish
Just as Feng Jiu was about to step forward to express his loyalty again, he saw the "Prince Yi" on the seat of honor shift his body slightly, change his posture, and then look at Feng Jiu solemnly, saying in an extremely serious tone: "Feng Jiu, apart from myself and my two personal guards, there are only you and your people here."
Are they...all absolutely trustworthy?
Feng Jiu glanced at the people in the room...
Aside from His Highness Prince Yi sitting on the throne and the two guards beside him, the two men, one thin and one fat, are his long-time subordinates, which is believable.
Then look at Du Feng and Ding Si standing on the other side...
These two were just ordinary soldiers in the palace.
Du Feng was only sent out to search for laborers when he happened to meet the esteemed person and Deputy Commander Hou, which is how he got this cushy job and had the opportunity to accompany the esteemed person all the way.
Ding Si... since all the important people have arrived here, he and the others are just there as the last checkpoint to enter the gold mine. They simply went forward to stop and question people in accordance with their duties, and it seems that they have gained the favor of the important people because of this.
Ding Si got lucky!
As for whether Du Feng and Ding Si are trustworthy... he couldn't be 100% sure.
While Feng Jiu was hesitating, Du Feng and Ding Si were also thinking about what to do next.
Ding Si was thinking about how to make himself more valued by influential people and how to seize the opportunity to climb up to them.
Du Feng, however, was thinking about the two bamboo cups of water and the arrangements made by the three noblemen when he drank the water.
I already know what to do next; I can't stay here any longer.
The important person had previously instructed me to find Xun Zheng and the others, so why not leave here now?
Thinking of this, Du Feng stepped forward under Feng Jiu's hesitant gaze and bowed to the Crown Prince Xiao Jingye, who was seated above him. "Since Your Excellency is about to give instructions on an extremely important matter, I, with my lowly status, should not remain here any longer."
Perhaps... perhaps the younger one should retreat outside to serve.
If your esteemed friend needs anything, just summon me anytime!
I don't know...?
Feng Jiu was hesitating whether to assure the nobleman whether Du Feng and Ding Si were absolutely trustworthy. Seeing that Du Feng was so sensible and offered to go out and serve, this was exactly what Feng Jiu wanted.
Feng Jiu and Du Feng turned to look at the important person at the same time...
The nobleman waved his hand impatiently at Du Feng, the meaning of which was clear: since you want to leave, then hurry up and leave!
Du Feng bowed deeply, took a few steps back, turned and walked out, leaving Ding Si, who had been standing next to him, still standing there.
Ding Si glanced at Du Feng's departing figure, then stole a glance at the distinguished person seated on the throne. For a moment, he was unsure whether he should leave or stay.
Just as Ding Si was feeling uneasy, Xiao Jingye, who was seated, spoke up.
"Ding Si, go and guard the courtyard gate for me!"
Remember, you must remain there until I have someone summon you, and no one is to lift you up!
After that, I have other things for you to do!
Oh, right... even if Hou Gui arrives, we can't let him in!
snort!
Doesn't he like to dawdle? Then let him dawdle!
Things that are useless are better left unused!
Feng Jiu and Ding Si were all pleased to hear what the nobleman said, which was not Hou Gui's opinion.
Who is Hou Gui?
He is the deputy commander of the Dongchang Prefecture's military forces!
His late arrival has angered the nobleman. In a moment, it will be perfect for us to take his place and do things for the nobleman!
Does that mean I'm essentially exercising the authority of the Deputy Commander of the Garrison?
That's the deputy commander!
If we handle things well enough to satisfy the important person, and they promote us afterward, even if it's just a minor official position, it shouldn't be lower than that of a deputy commander, right?
As for Hou Gui's position as deputy commander... after today, it's probably in jeopardy!
Feng Jiu thought so, and so did Ding Si.
While thinking about the good things that were going on, Ding Si happily ran to the gate to guard the courtyard as instructed by the nobleman.
Although he was not allowed to hear the secrets that followed, and was only made to guard the gate, there was still a sense of regret that he was being kept out of the loop.
But didn't the benefactor only send him out to guard the gate alone?
This also shows the extraordinary trust that a benefactor has in me!
Besides, the important person also said that there would be things he would ask me to do later.
You will still have the opportunity to participate in what your benefactor is going to do next, and you will have the opportunity to make a contribution in front of your benefactor!
Those who perform meritorious service will be rewarded.
It seems... my time as a lowly soldier is coming to an end. Maybe next, I can rise to a higher official position!
Feng Jiu, who remained in the house, was overjoyed to see that Du Feng and Ding Si had both left.
After all, the fewer people who stay in front of important people, the better!
The fewer people there are, the easier it is for the benefactor to remember you, and the more benefits you will receive in the end. Isn't that obvious?
At this moment, Feng Jiu called out "Your Highness" and bowed to Xiao Jingye.
He no longer referred to the people seated there as "noble people".
The nobleman just referred to himself as "this king," and there are no other people around. Feng Jiu felt that if he continued to address him as "nobleman," the nobleman might think he was a fool!