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Qi Tianhe was delighted to receive the emperor's approval, but he still hadn't forgotten what he had just asked for, so he immediately asked, "What about this old minister's retirement and return to his hometown..."

The emperor smiled faintly, his gaze resting on Qi Tianhe. He spoke earnestly, "I have already exempted you from attending court. I thought you would stay at court peacefully and contribute your remaining strength to the country. But I didn't expect you to still be thinking of retiring to the countryside. The court is in dire need of talent, and many matters still require experienced people like you! So, let's put this matter aside for now. I hope Minister Qi will not harbor any resentment and will work harder!"

Qi Tianhe opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but finally swallowed his words back.

He sighed inwardly, knowing that his request would be in vain again. It seemed that he would have to spend his entire life as a minister! Thinking of this, Qi Tianhe felt a wave of helplessness well up in his heart.

"Then, Your Majesty, could you grant me one more request?" Qi Tianhe bowed, his face beaming as he gazed at the almighty Emperor. The Emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, his gaze fixed on the seemingly intrusive minister, and he thought to himself, "Hmph! I knew this fellow wouldn't give up. Let's see what 'brilliant words' he has to offer."

Seeing that the emperor didn't respond, Qi Tianhe swallowed his saliva, gathered himself a little, and then continued, "Your Majesty, Yun Tingqing, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, has been here for a whole year. He is well-read and talented. I wonder if he could be promoted to a higher position so that he can better serve the court."

The emperor folded his arms, staring at Qi Tianhe expressionlessly, remaining silent. Qi Tianhe felt a little uneasy at this, but he still continued, "Your Majesty is wise and wise. I'm sure you will see Yun Tingqing's talent and potential. If he is given the opportunity to be promoted, he will surely be grateful to Your Majesty and devote himself to his work until his death!"

At this moment, the emperor finally couldn't help but snorted coldly, "Qi Tianhe, you are so good! Could it be that Yun Tingqing is your great-grandson? Are you trying to rely on nepotism to place your entire Qi family in the imperial court?"

Qi Tianhe quickly waved his hands and shook his head, and said in a hurried voice: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This is a misunderstanding! Yun Tingqing is not your great-grandson, but my grandson. I hope Your Majesty will grant this wish for the sake of your grandson."

The emperor frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "Forget it, in this case, let Yun Tingqing take over the position of Bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. It just so happens that Xiao Yin is about to be transferred elsewhere, and the vacant position is suitable for him." As he spoke, the emperor suddenly seemed to remember something troubling, and raised his hand to gently rub his eyebrows.

When Qi Tianhe heard the emperor mention Xiao Yin, he immediately perked up. Curious, he approached and asked, "Your Majesty, what's going on with Xiao Yin? Why was he suddenly transferred?"

The emperor rolled his eyes at him and replied unhappily, "It's because he acted rashly and caused a lot of trouble. Considering his past achievements, I've shown some leniency and simply transferred him to another position. Alas... there are so many troublesome people in this court, and you, Qi Tianhe, and that Xiao Yin are two of them!"

"Step aside, I'm tired." The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, narrowing his eyes slightly and waving his hand lazily. His sharp gaze swept over Qi Tianhe, naturally taking in the longing in his eyes, but he deliberately pretended not to see it, with no intention of explaining his confusion.

Seeing the emperor's attitude, Qi Tianhe felt unwilling, but he dared not disobey the emperor's will. In desperation, he could only bow respectfully to the emperor, then turned around and slowly left the imperial study with the eunuch beside him.

Shortly after they left, a document regarding the appointment of officials was quickly issued to the Qi Mansion.

At this time, Yun Luoxuan, who had just finished the parade, returned home happily. He was looking forward to working with his third uncle Yun Tingqing and serving the court together.

However, when he saw the document, the smile on his face froze instantly - he was actually assigned to the Ministry of Rites!

Yun Luoxuan thought to himself that with his abilities and performance, he deserved a better position.

And now, with such a result, it was obvious without much thought that it must be the work of his great-grandfather, who was so powerful, behind the scenes. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head, a wry smile forming on his lips.

Despite feeling a bit dissatisfied, Yun Luoxuan quickly adjusted his mindset. After all, being able to serve as an official in the imperial court was no easy feat, especially with his great-grandfather by his side to guide him.

So he quickly walked to the main hall and saw his great-grandfather Qi Tianhe with a smug look on his face.

"Luo Xuan thanks great-grandfather." Yun Luoxuan bowed respectfully towards Qi Tianhe and thanked him sincerely.

Seeing this, Qi Tianhe nodded with satisfaction, reached out and gently patted Yun Luoxuan on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "In the future, you must follow your great-grandfather and study hard. Don't let me down."

"Don't worry, great-grandfather. I will work harder and will never let you down!" Yun Luoxuan straightened up and responded with a firm face.

From that day on, Yun Luoxuan began to work in the Ministry of Rites. When he first joined the Ministry, he was faced with many complicated and trivial matters, and the etiquette regulations were even more vast.

But Yun Luoxuan was smart and studious, and with his great-grandfather's occasional guidance, he gradually got the hang of it.

One day, the Ministry of Rites received an important task, which was to receive envoys from foreign countries.

The entire Ministry of Rites was incredibly busy, and Yun Luoxuan volunteered to take charge of some of the matters. He meticulously prepared everything, from the banquet layout to the ceremony procedures, paying close attention to every detail.

However, when they were about to welcome the messenger, an accident happened.

A precious ancient artifact used to demonstrate national power was inexplicably damaged, and everyone was shocked.

Yun Luoxuan remained calm and cleverly used objects on site to rearrange a distinctive scene. He also temporarily changed some of the ritual links, which not only demonstrated his country's cultural heritage but also resolved the crisis.

Afterwards, the emperor heard about this and praised Yun Luoxuan for his wit and calmness to Qi Tianhe.

Qi Tianhe was very pleased, and Yun Luoxuan knew very well that although the road to officialdom was bumpy, as long as he faced it with care, he would always be able to carve out his own future.

Not long after, the Ministry of Rites faced new challenges.

A small neighboring country requested a cultural exchange conference with Yun Luoxuan, aiming to learn about each other's customs and practices. Yun Luoxuan once again actively participated, delving into the culture of the small country, striving to understand both himself and the enemy.

During the preparation period, Yun Luoxuan discovered that Xiaoguo was good at a unique handicraft - weaving exquisite straw paintings.

He suddenly had an idea and suggested incorporating this straw painting into the decoration of the exchange conference. At the same time, he also selected some excellent calligraphy works from his country to match it.

However, on the day of the exchange meeting, a visitor from a small country proposed a competition of cultural skills between the two countries. Yun Luoxuan stepped forward and chose calligraphy to compete against his opponent's straw painting.

His pen strokes flowed smoothly, creating powerful yet beautiful characters. His opponent, in turn, swiftly crafted a magnificent straw painting. The two envoys exchanged laughter, their results alike, marking the successful exchange.

After this incident, Yun Luoxuan became even more famous in the Ministry of Rites, and everyone looked at this promising young man with admiration.

He also became more determined to continue moving forward on this official path and to inherit and promote his country's culture.