Chapter 983: Staying in the Capital
Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations
âWhat if it does?â
Shao Yunduan.
âMy love, you enjoy arguing, donât you?â
âYouâre pushing me away and not allowing me to voice my concerns?â
âNo⊠no, Iâm not pushing you away!â Shao Yunduan was completely thrown off track by Qiao Xuanâs persistent questioning. He sighed, caught between laughter and tears. âBut I am genuinely worried about your well-being in the capitalâŠâ
Qiao Xuan spoke softly, âBut youâre not concerned about me when Iâm not in the capital?â
Shao Yunduan was taken aback.
âYou donât want to see me after so many years?â
Annoyance flashed across Shao Yunduanâs face.
âI want to stay in the capital.â
Shao Yunduan smiled as he looked at Qiao Xuan. âAlright, letâs stay together here!â
Qiao Xuan smiled, tears still lingering. âDonât worry, the Tian Family has little connection with us, and we might cross paths again soon. The Tian Family doesnât care about someone like me, a concubineâs daughter who knows little. But you, as an officer in the court with ties to the Tian Family and many acquaintances in the court, you need to be cautious!â
âI may not be able to assist you in other matters, but I can provide you with a peaceful home to rest in. Isnât that wonderful?â
Shao Yunduan felt warmth spreading through his heart. He smiled. âWho says you know nothing? Youâre absolutely right! Iâm not afraid to resign, and I donât care about political intrigues. I can simply give up my position. Letâs stay in the capital for as long as we can.â
Qiao Xuan smiled in return.
Qiao Xuan appreciated his words, even though they seemed pointless and lacking motivation.
Upon reaching an agreement, they felt a sense of relief and relaxation, with reduced conflict.
This was why it was said that those who lacked desires should remain strong.
As long as he didnât exploit the Tian Family, they had nothing to threaten him with.
After the banquet, the prestige of the Advanced Scholar came to an end.
As scholars, they had successfully and gloriously completed their journey.
What awaited them next was another path to becoming an official.
How well they fared on this journey was uncertain.
Though each person had different qualifications to become an Advanced Scholar, they all started from the same point.
In 10 or 20 years, who knew what would transpire?
Perhaps the Primus would take no action, or the Advanced Scholar would rise to become a top-ranking officer.
Such possibilities existed.
They were both anxious and eager for the future, yet they silently swore not to become the most conspicuous individuals.
Shao Yunduan had already resolved not to dwell too much on this. He remained composed.
Observing the scene, he suddenly noticed a distinction.
When the Ministry of Personnel made the appointments, the positions were allocated one by one.
In the capital, there remained a total of 46 individuals, dispersed across the six departments, Hanlin Academy, and various other locations. Naturally, the newcomers who had recently been recruited held positions at the ninth or eighth grade, with the highest being seventh grade. Their starting point could not be any higher.
As for the rest of the group, they were dispatched as local officials throughout the country.
The distinction lay in the fact that some were stationed in Jiangnan, the Central Plain, or the remote southern regions, while others were assigned to the bitterly cold and harsh territories in the northwest. This contrast was even more pronounced than those who remained in the intermediate locations.
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