My subjects are too rebellious!

The moonlight was as bright as water, shining on the bluestone road, casting shadows on two slender figures.

Long San and Long Si, they were dressed in black, walked lightly and silently through the streets.

"Long San, why do you think His Majesty suddenly summoned Lord Bao this time?" Long Si asked in a low voice, with a hint of curiosity in his tone.

Long San tilted his head slightly, and scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes. After confirming that there was nothing unusual, he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is thoughtful, how can we speculate rashly. But think of Bao Xiren, the name of Bao Qingtian is well-known throughout the court and the country, and is known for his fairness and impartiality. This summon must be to discuss important matters."

As the two were talking, they had already arrived in front of Bao Xiren's residence.

The door of the mansion was closed, and only two lanterns were swaying in the wind, emitting a dim and warm light.

They did not choose to enter through the main gate, but took advantage of the cover of night and easily jumped onto the high wall of the mansion.

Long San was agile. He tapped the wall with his toes and climbed up like a cheetah. Long Si followed closely behind him. The two of them moved in perfect harmony and climbed over the wall almost at the same time and landed in the inner courtyard of the mansion.

In the inner courtyard, the patrolling guards did not notice the arrival of these two uninvited guests.

Relying on the martial arts and stealth skills they had acquired over the years, Long San and Long Si quietly bypassed all the guards and shuttled between the courtyards and corridors.

They came to Bao Xiren's study. Inside the study, the flickering candlelight illuminated Bao Xiren's figure working at his desk.

His brows were furrowed, and he seemed to be troubled by a difficult case.

Long San and Long Si looked at each other, then gently pushed the door open and walked in. Their movements were so light that even the candle flame did not flicker at all.

"Master Bao, we are sorry to bother you so late at night." Long San stepped forward and said in a low voice, "We are here on the orders of His Majesty to invite you to see His Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Bao Xiren looked up at Long San and Long Si, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then he regained his composure.

He stood up, straightened his robe, and said in a deep voice: "Since your majesty has summoned me, I will obey. Please lead the way."

Long San and Long Si looked at each other again and made a gesture of invitation.

The three of them quietly left the study, and once again used their lightness and stealth skills to bypass all the guards in the mansion and quietly left through the back door.

The night wind blew on his face, bringing a hint of coolness, but Bao Xiren felt a little uneasy.

.........

When Bao Xiren was quietly brought to Qin Chuan by Long San and Long Si, it was already late at night.

But the lights in the study were bright, reflecting Qin Chuan's gentle figure.

Long San and Long Si quietly stepped aside, leaving Bao Xiren alone standing outside the study door, feeling mixed emotions.

Taking a deep breath, Bao Xiren straightened his robes, walked into the study, and then knelt on both knees, performing the highest etiquette to pay respect to Qin Chuan: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the emperor!"

Seeing this, Qin Chuan quickly stood up from his chair, walked quickly to Bao Xiren, and helped him up personally.

The latter's eyes were full of appreciation: "Mr. Bao, please get up quickly. I summoned you late at night because I have something important to discuss. No need to be polite."

After Bao Xiren stood still, Qin Chuan gestured for him to sit on a chair beside him, and he sat down too. The distance between the two of them was instantly shortened a lot.

"Mr. Bao, do you know why I summoned you here today?" Qin Chuan asked.

Bao Xiren heard this, although he had some guesses in his mind, he still replied respectfully: "I am ignorant and dare not presume to guess the emperor's intention. Please explain it to me, Your Majesty."

Qin Chuan smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Bao, since you took office as the commander of the Visiting Department, you have been diligent and impartial. You have solved many problems for the court and upheld justice for the people. I am very pleased. I summoned you here today because I have a more important task to give you."

At this point, Qin Chuan paused and continued, "I want you to concurrently serve as the Censor-in-Chief, responsible for supervising all officials, investigating lawlessness, and upholding justice for those who have been wronged. I believe that with your talent, virtue, and fairness, you will live up to my expectations and return a clear and bright world to my Dawu Dynasty.

Hearing this, Bao Xiren felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He stood up, saluted Qin Chuan again, and said, "Your Majesty, I am Bao Xiren, willing to share your worries and plead for the people. I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's high expectations!"

Qin Chuan gently stroked the dragon-patterned jade pendant on the table and looked at Bao Xiren with deep eyes.

Then he slowly said, "Mr. Bao, you know that the position of Censor-in-Chief is not only a heavy responsibility, but also full of dangers."

"The power and influence in the court are complicated and the conflicts of interest are hard to describe. When you take office, you will affect their interests. Are you mentally prepared?"

Bao Xiren's eyes became more resolute after hearing this. He straightened his back and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, since I entered the government, I have known that the road ahead will be full of twists and turns, but what I care about most is the country and the people. If I can help your Majesty and eliminate harm for the people, I will not hesitate even if I die. As for the obstruction of the powerful, I will resolve them one by one with a fair heart and selfless attitude."

Qin Chuan's eyes flashed with approval when he heard this. He nodded gently and continued, "I am very pleased that Bao Qing has such determination. But I also want to remind you that the job of the Censor-in-Chief is not only to dare to speak out, but also to be good at dealing with people. You must know that things in this world are often intertwined with black and white, and it is difficult to distinguish between true and false. How to find the truth in the complexity and speak for justice will show your wisdom and courage."

Bao Xiren pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty is right. I think the duty of the Censor-in-Chief is to be 'observant' and not to be lax or negligent. At the same time, I should be 'fair and selfless' and not be swayed by power or tempted by interests. As for the way to deal with things, although I am not talented, I will learn with an open mind and broaden my thinking to find the best solution in a complex situation."

Qin Chuan smiled slightly and said, "Since Bao Qing has such insight and determination, I am relieved. However, I still want to remind you that although the Censor-in-Chief has the power to supervise all officials, he must be self-disciplined and self-reflective. You must always remember that the power in your hands is entrusted by the people and given by me. You must not abuse it, let alone use it for personal gain. Only in this way can you truly become the 'honest official' in the hearts of the people and become a pillar of our Great Wu Dynasty."

Bao Xiren bowed and said in a firmer voice: "I will keep your majesty's teachings in mind, set an example, and be strict with myself, so as to live up to your majesty's high expectations and the expectations of the people."

"Good! You are a good example, strict with yourself, and live up to the expectations of the people. Bao Qing, keep working hard. I am optimistic about you."

After saying that, Qin Chuan stood up and walked forward with a smile, patting him on the shoulder.

Then, he left on his own.

Bao Xiren was left standing there in a daze, still a little at a loss as to what to do.

He just felt that this Majesty still seemed to have some youthful mentality...

But, he was still a teenager.