Chapter 465 - 342: Leave the Door Open Tonight

Qin Ke left the Three Judicial Departments, and the first thing he did was, of course, to see Chen Xuan.

He was so excited that he didn’t even take a carriage, weaving through the crowd.

In just the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, he arrived at the study entrance.

He took a long breath, trying to calm himself down.

But... it was of no use at all.

Just at this moment.

"Come in, in such a hurry."

The originally excited Qin Ke calmed down instantly upon hearing his master’s voice.

He pushed open the study door and walked in slowly.

Seeing Chen Xuan, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time, he respectfully bowed and said, "Greetings, Master!"

"Sit!"

Chen Xuan, as usual, pointed to the chair beside him.

"Thank you, Master."

Qin Ke grinned foolishly and then sat down.

"What’s up with you? You’re so excited! Have you taken a fancy to some girl?"

Chen Xuan joked.

He was very satisfied with Qin Ke, and he’s not young anymore; finding a woman to take care of him was necessary.

Moreover, cultivating, taking office, and marrying a woman are not contradictory, they should complement each other, that is life.

Just like himself.

"Master is joking. I don’t have such thoughts for the time being, disciple."

Qin Ke was really troubled.

Chen Xuan had talked to him about women more than once.

But at this stage, he really didn’t have such thoughts.

"I won’t tease you anymore, tell me, what’s the matter?"

He was also curious because Qin Ke was usually a very composed person.

What could make him so excited.

"The position of Minister of the Three Judicial Departments!"

Qin Ke said solemnly.

In an instant, Chen Xuan understood the reason.

"So, the Ritual Department rated the Three Judicial Departments as unqualified, Zong Peng and his brother have to move."

"And..."

"With Zongzheng’s attitude towards you, it seems... he wants you to take his position."

"But..."

He sized up Qin Ke from top to bottom.

He shook his head, "Too weak."

"Hehe!"

Qin Ke chuckled, not embarrassed.

"Everything as Master expected, almost word for word."

Still not forgetting to flatter a bit.

"Alright, as your teacher, I know, go ahead and do it, leave everything to me."

"Thank you, Master!"

With just one sentence from Chen Xuan,

Qin Ke’s heart settled down, giving him confidence.

To be honest, from the moment Zongzheng mentioned wanting him to be the Minister of the Three Judicial Departments, he was excited but also very nervous.

After all, his strength was only at the Late-Stage Immortal Grade.

That’s why he first thought of going to September City to find Chen Xuan.

"Anything else?"

Chen Xuan asked.

"No, I’ll take my leave now, disciple."

Just as he was about to get up, Chen Xuan called him again, "Wait a moment, let me check your cultivation."

Saying this, he placed a hand on his arm, and a stream of spiritual power entered his body from the fingertips.

Working through the same Nine Elements Dao Skill, it only took a moment to scan through his entire body.

Retracting his hand, his expression became a bit displeased.

"Terrible!"

Qin Ke bitterly smiled in his heart.

"There isn’t much difference from when your teacher left, a few months, right?"

Chen Xuan glared at him.

"Explain?"

"Uh...."

Qin Ke stammered, but this time Chen Xuan was not going to let him off easily.

After all, one’s own cultivation is the priority, everything else is secondary.

"It was my mistake, disciple."

There were definitely reasons, during this time Zongzheng was practically not managing affairs, and he handled all the big and small matters of the Three Judicial Departments.

So, he didn’t have much time for cultivation.

But explaining like this... he felt it was still his own problem, so he simply admitted his mistake.

"This is the first and last time; otherwise, I will surely punish you severely, as your teacher."

Chen Xuan glared at him fiercely.

"Yes, Master!"

Though scolded, Qin Ke was actually very happy in his heart.

Over such a long time, he clearly understood Chen Xuan’s character. If he didn’t talk or mind you, then it really was a disaster.

On the contrary,

scolding him meant he truly cared about him.

"What’s the matter, you’re so agitated?"

At this moment, Ning Xin walked in with a tray of tea, followed by Gu Pengyou.

Chen Xuan had said she’d be responsible for making tea for him in the future, so she naturally wanted to come to the study and have a look.

"Greetings, Madam!"

Qin Ke immediately smiled and greeted, taking the circular tray from her hand at the same time.

Then he looked at Gu Pengyou behind her, "And this is...?"

"Just call her Miss Gu."

"He is my disciple, Qin Ke!"

Chen Xuan introduced to Gu Pengyou.

"Greetings, Miss Gu."

Qin Ke nodded slightly.

"Greetings, Qin..."

Gu Pengyou stopped abruptly, as she addressed Chen Xuan as Brother Xuan, can’t call his disciple Brother Qin, right?

This generation gets all messed up.

"Just call him Qin Ke!"

Then looking at him, "You go down first, come to me if you have anything."

"Yes!"

Qin Ke smiled, then put the circular tray on the table and left the study.

"What happened just now?"

Ning Xin poured him a cup of tea, then sat down next to Gu Pengyou.

"That kid!"

After Chen Xuan took a sip, he said with some helplessness, "He’s a bit too fond of power, and it has already affected his cultivation, so I had to give him a talking-to."

"Hmm!"

Ning Xin nodded, "He is indeed a little confused about what matters most and what doesn’t. After all, one’s own strength is the most important."

And then she asked, "You want Little Sister Gu to specifically make tea for you in the future?"

"Yes, her skill is quite good."

"So, are you saying my tea isn’t good?"

Ning Xin pretended to be dissatisfied and asked.

"Are you sure you want to ask that? Have you forgotten the house rules?"

Chen Xuan showed a mischievous smile.

"Consider I didn’t say anything!"