The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

Ji Qiu asked doubtfully, "Since you are not biological siblings, why doesn't mother agree?"

Zixu shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I don't know either. It may be due to the social etiquette."

Ji Qiu nodded, and said with a wicked smile: "Zi Xu, since your family does not agree with your marriage."

"How about... you give Ye'er to me, and I'll find you a better wife. What do you think?"

Zixu rolled his eyes at him and said, "What are you thinking? If there was anyone better than Ye'er, you would have ruined her long ago. How could it be my turn?"

"Hey, enough of the fussing, let's get down to business. Brother, you've come to me for refuge. Do you plan to stay here permanently, or just temporarily?"

"To be honest, brother, I plan to settle in Lu for a long time. I would like to ask Brother Qiu to recommend a job for me so that I can support my family."

When Ji Qiu heard this, he felt very happy. Isn’t this a done deal?

He completed the task assigned to him by his father without any effort. Hehe, how wonderful!

"Brother, no problem. I want to ask you, do you want to serve in the court of Lu?"

"Brother Qiu, I do think about it, but it's not that simple. As a citizen of Qi, how dare the king hire me so easily?"

Ji Qiu laughed heartily after hearing this: "Don't worry, brother. I will go and ask father for help tomorrow."

"If he doesn't agree, I will cry. I will kneel down in his bedroom and cry, leaving him unable to sleep for three days and three nights!"

Ji Qiu was so smart. Why didn't he tell Zixu directly that Duke Xiang of Lu had prepared a noble position for him, but instead said that he would go and ask his father for help?

He understood that if he had asked for Zixu's position as a minister, Zixu would definitely be grateful to him.

If the title of noble was directly awarded by the father, then the meaning would be different.

Zixu was deeply moved by Ji Qiu's loyalty and immediately stood up and bowed deeply: "Thank you, brother!"

"If Zixu can obtain a position in the court, he will never forget your kindness."

Ji Qiu thought, it's not just an official position, it's a ministerial position, okay? Xiao Xuzi, you will soon be among the Nine Ministers.

So, he patted his chest proudly and said, "Don't worry, brother, I'll leave this matter to you, Brother Yu."

The next day after court was dismissed, Ji Qiu ran up to Duke Xiang of Lu and grinned, baring his white teeth: "Father, it's done!"

Duke Xiang of Lu was delighted: "Prince Xu has agreed?"

Ji Qiu nodded desperately: "Yes! Father, my brother Zixu has agreed to serve as an official in the court!"

Great! Duke Xiang of Lu rubbed his hands excitedly and paced back and forth excitedly.

"Father, what official position do you plan to give him? There are no vacancies in the six ministries and nine ministers in our court."

Duke Xiang of Lu thought for a moment and said, "Well, let's put it this way. I've long disliked Wu Tian, ​​the military assistant of the Nine Ministers."

"I'll find a reason to remove him from his position in the next couple of days and have Zixu take over."

"Great, great! Junior Army Lieutenant is a high-ranking official. Father, you are such a good friend. Qiuqiu loves you so much! Boo, boo, boo."

Ji Qiu was so happy that he forgot himself and held his father's old face and kissed him several times.

Duke Xiang of Lu pushed him away and wiped the remaining saliva from his face in disgust.

"Bah! That stinks! How dare you, you bastard, talk about brotherhood with my father!"

Ji Qiu smiled foolishly and touched the back of his head: "Hehe, father, Qiu'er is so happy that he talks nonsense."

"By the way, Father, Qiuqiu wants to ask you for a favor."

"Could you please tell Zixu that I asked you for this position, not that you bestowed it upon me?"

Duke Xiang of Lu looked at his son with doting eyes and felt very relieved that Qiu'er had grown up and knew how to use his brain.

Well, if I do this favor to my son, Zixu will definitely be grateful to him.

In the future, when my son succeeds to the throne, Prince Xu will also loyally assist him. With his help, the foundation of my Lu State will be as solid as a rock.

Thinking of this, he patted his son on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay! I will give this credit to you!"

"Alright, go back and wait for news. Don't tell Zixu that I want to appoint him as a lower military assistant. Wait until father has dealt with Wu Tian."

"You should accompany Zixu to have a good time in Qufu these few days. Don't neglect him."

Ji Qiu nodded happily. Have fun, that’s easy. I just like to play, hehe.

So he thanked his father and ran out happily.

Duke Xiang of Lu smiled and looked at his son's back, muttering to himself: "Stinky boy, you're already a father, but you're still so naughty, haha."

Then, he beckoned a eunuch over and said, "Please invite Uncle Shangqing into the palace. I have something to ask him."

Half an hour later, Shusun Bao hurried in and said, "Your Majesty, why did you summon me here? What do you want me to do?"

"My dear minister, I have good news for you. Young Master Xu has agreed to stay in Lu and serve as an official!"

"Oh? Really? That's great! I wonder what position the king will give him?"

"I have decided to reward him with the position of junior military assistant. What do you think?"

Shusun Bao thought for a moment and asked, "Isn't Wu Tian currently serving as the Lower Army Assistant?"

"That widow Wu Tian has long disliked him! He's so arrogant and conceited all day long!"

"He even dared to contradict me once. I decided to find a reason to take him down!"

"This position will be taken over by Master Xu. What do you think?"

Shusun Bao nodded and said, "Well, it's time to deal with Wu Tian. Leave this matter to me, humble servant."

"Okay! In that case, thank you very much."

Shusun Bao bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please do not be so polite. As someone who receives your salary, I should share your worries."

When Ji Qiu returned to the mansion, he immediately took credit for it to Zixu: "Hey, my brother."

"Brother, your head is broken and your lips are almost worn out. Only then did father agree to let you serve as an official in the court."

"We'll have to wait a few more days to determine what official position it is."

"I'll accompany you to travel around the city for a few days. You can start work after your official position is confirmed."

Zixu was very happy to see that he had found a job, so he and his sister settled down there with peace of mind.

Three days later, Wu Tian, ​​the junior military officer, was dismissed from his post for corruption and bribery.

The next morning at court, Ji Qiu led Zi Xu to the royal palace's meeting hall.

After the ceremony, Shusun Bao came out and said, "Your Majesty, Wu Tian has been dismissed, and the position of Lower Army Assistant is vacant."

"To avoid any inconvenience caused by the vacancy, Your Majesty, please fill the vacancy as soon as possible."

Duke Xiang of Lu glanced around the hall and asked, "My dear ministers, do you have any suitable candidates?"

Prince Qiu came out and said, "Father, I recommend someone to you. He is Master Xu from Fugui City!"

When the ministers heard that it was Gongzi Xu, they immediately started talking: "It turned out that the one who came with the Crown Prince just now was Gongzi Xu..."

"Why isn't he in Fugui City? Why did he come to Lu State?"

"I don't know, I don't know. Let's hear what the king has to say..."

Duke Xiang of Lu saw the commotion in the hall and immediately coughed twice: "Ahem, my dear ministers, what do you have to say?"

A minister came out and said, "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate for you to continue to serve as the military assistant."