Black Fairy, the master is a female ghost

In Baocheng, after Lu Xunhuan visited the large mansion of the Baocheng branch of Shenlong Pavilion, he waited for a few days and then entered the mansion again.

After sending Yun Zhongzi away, he asked, "I have to deal with those rumors about me a few days ago."

He took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Meng Tianfang.

"Go directly through Qingtian Pass. If you are stopped, show this letter and they will let you pass."

Meng Tianfang nodded: "Okay, what's my mission after I get there?"

Lu Xunhuan said, "After you get there, go straight to Zhongzhou City, meet Yaoxue, and ask her to spread rumors that Lu Xunhuan is dead."

Meng Tianfang asked: "Are there any details?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "There are no details. Just say he's dead. As for how and where he died, let everyone guess."

He took out another letter and said, "This letter is for Yaoxue. Ask her to visit each person secretly according to the list in the letter."

Meng Tianfang took the letter and put it in his arms: "Okay, I will set off tonight. Is there any expert guarding Qingtian Pass?"

Lu Xunhuan asked, "What's your strength?"

Meng Tianfang replied: "Ninth level of the Soaring Cloud Realm."

Lu Xun Huan said, "That's fine, but you are not allowed to hurt anyone, understand?"

Meng Tianfang replied, "I understand."

The day passed quickly.

The next day, Lu Xunhuan went to the mansion again.

Entering the reception room, he sent Yun Zhongzi away as usual.

He asked the woman who made tea for him last time, "Has Meng Tianfang gone?"

The woman nodded and whispered, "Don't worry, Special Envoy. He left as soon as it got dark last night."

Lu Xun Huan nodded and asked, "How many people are there in your branch?"

The woman replied, "Including me, there are five of us."

Lu Xunhuan pointed to the chair and said, "Sit down, let's chat for a while."

He wanted to ask about the divine bones of the Baocheng branch of the Shenlong Pavilion, but Meng Tianfang was there, and he was afraid that he still had selfish motives and was unwilling to reveal all the details.

Meng Tianfang's subordinates are much easier to control.

So, after sending Meng Tianfang out to carry out the mission, he came again, specifically to ask about the divine bone.

After the woman sat down properly, he asked her, "May I know your name?"

The woman replied, "Hua Xiaotao."

Lu Xun Huan picked up the teacup and took a sip: "How's your investigation going on with that?"

Hua Xiaotao lowered her voice and asked, "Is the special envoy asking about the divine bone?"

Lu Xun Huan moved a chair and sat closer to her, whispering, "Collecting that thing is the ultimate mission given to us by the Pavilion Master. It's very important. I must know the progress of the investigation in various places."

Hua Xiaotao whispered, "There's been no progress in the eight states of Southern Liang, plus Yingzhou City, but..."

She practically whispered to him, "Great Elder Yun Zhongzi has profound skills. I'm afraid his hearing is amazing. Can I talk to him here?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "He protects me all day long. It's not easy to leave him. Besides, I'm afraid I won't be safe without him. It's okay. Let's get closer and whisper."

So, the two of them sat closer, almost face to face.

Hua Xiaotao said, "A family in Yanshui County found a piece of dragon bone and quietly buried it in their ancestral tomb. But the captain took us to secretly dig up the graves of their ancestors for five generations and found nothing."

"So, we are still monitoring and tracking the family in Yanshui County."

Lu Xunhuan nodded: "Well, what about other places?"

Hua Xiaotao continued, "Out of all the other places in Southern Liang, only Yingzhou City has relevant news. It is said that two balls of fire fell into the royal palace. One of the balls of fire was a dragon bone. It was found by the royal family and has since disappeared. Moreover, the royal family strictly banned the news and did not allow the people to talk about the dragon bone."

Lu Xunhuan asked, "Any progress in the investigation over there?"

Hua Xiaotao said, "The captain over there is our captain's sister, Meng Tian. She's been trying all sorts of ways to infiltrate the royal family, but she hasn't gotten any news about the dragon bones yet."

Lu Xun Huan touched his chin and said, "There are so many people in the palace. I'm afraid that if you are not a core member, you won't know about it."

Hua Xiaotao nodded. "In Yingzhou City, His Majesty has two core ministers around him. One is Minister Yu, and the other is Prime Minister Lu. However, these two do not get along well. In the court, they often have different opinions."

Lu Xunhuan pondered for a while and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll check the family in Yanshui County first. Please give me the detailed information about them."

He took a sip of tea and said, "Also, I need to place our own people in the government office. Later, you can come work by my side so that we can communicate more conveniently."

Hua Xiaotao nodded: "Okay, you can make the arrangements."

Lu Xun Huan said, "There are many recruitment notices in the provincial government. Go back and take a look. Choose a secretary for the provincial governor and sign up for the selection."

Hua Xiaotao asked, "What is a secretary?"

Lu Xunhuan replied, "Just an assistant."

Hua Xiaotao nodded again: "Oh, I see, it's a new term you invented."

Lu Xunhuan entered the mansion, stayed there for an hour, and then left, returning to the yamen.

Zhao Tongpan saw him coming back and hurried to greet him: "We agreed to have an interview today, why are you here so late?"

Lu Xun Huan stopped and said, "Just interview them. As long as they are talented, we will hire them regardless of their qualifications."

Zhao Tongpan said, "You're looking for a secretary, right? You have to personally review it."

Lu Xunhuan walked forward: "Okay, where are the people?"

Zhao Tongpan hurried after him. "One man and one woman, the position they applied for on the application form is secretary to the governor."

Lu Xun Huan asked, "Why are there only two people who signed up? On the job posting, I wrote that I needed ten people to help me manage ten industries."

Zhao Tongpan said, "Two people have signed up. If they are suitable, use them first. We will recruit the rest later."

Lu Xunhuan asked again, "Have you recruited all your secretaries?"

Zhao Tongpan replied, "Most of them have confessed."

After a while, the two arrived at the interview place, where two young men were sitting outside the door waiting.

Zhao Tongpan said, "Lord Lu is back. You two, come in."

The two of them quickly stood up and saluted: "Yes."

Lu Xunhuan entered the interview room and sat down at the table.

Two young people, a man and a woman, both quite elegant, stood across the table and bowed again: "Greetings, sir."

Lu Xun Huan nodded: "They all look pretty good. This is a good first impression."

He lowered his head and looked at the two registration forms.

Then he looked up and said, "According to what's written on your form, I'm qualified for secretarial work."

“It’s a metaphor.

The man bowed and said, "Please give your orders, sir."

Lu Xun Huan said, "You've been accepted. From now on, you will help me contact the Chamber of Commerce and handle its affairs."

Cheng Yu said, "Thank you for your appreciation, sir. Cheng Yu will do his best."

Lu Xunhuan turned his gaze towards the woman again: "Li Susu."

The woman saluted: "Li Susu is here."

Lu Xun Huan said, "You come from a sect of immortal cultivators and have considerable abilities. You will help me communicate with the Baocheng Garrison in the future."

Li Susu said: "Thank you, sir. Li Susu will do her best."

Lu Xunhuan turned to Zhao Tongpan and said, "By the way, Sima Lu said a few days ago that he wanted to recruit new soldiers. How's that going? Have they recruited yet?"

Zhao Tongpan replied, "Not yet. The Sima said that a detailed list of the number of recruits and various military supplies should be submitted to you. After you sign, the conscription notice will be issued."

Lu Xunhuan stood up and said, "Li Susu, after you start working and receive your uniform, you will inform Lu Sima and ask him to report the number of recruits and various military supplies as soon as possible."

Li Susu saluted again: "Yes, sir."

Lu Xunhuan said to Zhao Tongpan: "Take them to work."

He took two steps toward the door and turned back: "By the way, you two are from other places, do you have a place to stay in Baocheng?"

Cheng Yu replied, "I rented a place."

Lu Xunhuan asked Li Susu, "What about you?"

Li Susu replied, "I'll stay at the inn for now. If you don't like it, I'll leave."

Lu Xun Huan said, "You two are my secretaries. Come to the yamen during the day and help me handle affairs. At night, don't live too far away. You two should move. We will live in the same mansion from now on. It will be convenient for us if anything happens."

The two men saluted: "Thank you, sir."

Lu Xun Huan then asked Zhao Tongpan, "By the way, what has Lang Tongzhi been doing these days? Why don't I see him often?"

Zhao Tongpan replied, "The Crown Prince has transferred him to his side, and now he has to deal with the Crown Prince all day long."

Lu Xun Huan was surprised and said, "He transferred my Tongzhi away. Who will do Tongzhi Lang's job?"

Zhao Tongpan said, "I'm helping. It's okay. We can't neglect the Crown Prince. Let him work for the Crown Prince without worry. I can handle it."

Lu Xun Huan nodded: "Alright, bring them in and then arrange for them to move in to the Lang Tong magistrate's residence."