Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Little Uncle, Zhi Bao Can’t Bear to Let You Go
Bai Zhi’er opened her big, shiny black eyes wide and clapped her little hands: "Then Zhi Bao is really amazing! Let me think about what I can do with it!"
She pinched her chin with her small hand, and paced back and forth a couple of times on her little feet.
Suddenly, Bai Zhi’er asked with bright eyes: "Uncle Xu Lianzhou, can I ask everyone at the academy to make food for me?"
Xu Lianzhou was taken aback, then couldn’t help but laugh.
He patiently explained, "Zhi’er, you are still young and do not understand the special nature of Mingyang Academy."
"Every time during the imperial examinations, Mingyang Academy has the opportunity to send some outstanding students directly into the court and the public as officials, sometimes without the need for layer upon layer of selection."
"In the past, Mingyang Academy would only send the children of high-ranking and influential families, and these people usually belonged to the same faction."
"This is also why, sometimes when the Emperor wants to implement policies, there will be a group of people in the court that stands against it."
"But now the opportunity is in your hands, and you can appoint anyone you wish."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her big eyes.
Appoint officials?
Bai Zhi’er spread her hands and sighed like a little adult.
"The people in the academy, like Zhi Bao, are little kids, not grown up, how can they be sent to be officials."
Her soft and innocent tone made Xu Lianzhou burst into laughter.
Xu Lianzhou thought for a moment and still advised, "Zhi’er, keep the Jade Pendant safe, and don’t tell anyone about this for the time being."
"Help in urgent matters; when Mingyang Academy faces a life or death crisis, your Jade Pendant will come into play."
Bai Zhi’er nodded seriously after hearing his words: "Alright, Uncle."
She used her small hands to tuck the Jade Pendant back into her little wallet.
Seeing the little one being so obedient and sensible, Xu Lianzhou reached out and patted her head with affection.
"Zhi’er, Uncle has to leave for a while."
Bai Zhi’er instantly opened her big eyes wide: "Uncle, where are you going?"
Xu Lianzhou replied, "Previously, when I was imprisoned, there were many matters in the Jianghu I didn’t deal with properly. Now that I have almost recovered from my injuries, I need to resolve some things."
Bai Zhi’er’s tender lips pouted, and she threw herself forward, hugging Xu Lianzhou’s arm.
She looked up, her voice soft as she said, "Uncle, Zhi Bao will miss you."
Xu Lianzhou sighed slightly, smiled dotingly: "Zhi’er, don’t be sad. I promise you, I’ll finish my business soon and come back to see you during this year’s New Year, alright?"
Bai Zhi’er didn’t want to part with any family member.
A child’s heart feels a slight sadness upon hearing someone needs to leave.
But the little one was very well-behaved.
She said softly, "I understand, Uncle is like Mother, both going to protect other people’s families, very busy."
Xu Lianzhou was taken aback.
Protect other people’s families?
I suppose so...
He couldn’t help but chuckle.
A few days ago, he dreamed of his long-lost adopted sister, Jing Jia.
In the dream, she was as beautiful as ever.
The two of them walked by the creek where they first met.
The evening was approaching, and the breeze was pleasant.
Jing Jia said to Xu Lianzhou, "Lianzhou, once you’ve almost recovered, you should head north."
"Several of your old ’friends’ have gathered a rebel army in the Jiangbei area, constantly clamoring to overthrow A Lie’s throne."
"Under such a pretense, they are seeking personal gain, doing evil under the banner of righteousness."
"You, the former Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, should really take action against these people."