Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 541

When Huo Jinghuai took a position in the Ministry of Justice, no one took him seriously at first and didn't think much of him.

Because Huo Jinghuai in the past was really too invisible and never showed any ability or talent.

Everyone assumed that he had gotten married and started a family, so he had at least developed a sense of responsibility and came in to take on a sinecure, which was better than just loafing around in the prince's residence.

Unexpectedly, Huo Jinghuai impressed everyone in just one month after joining the Ministry of Justice.

His position was merely that of a clerk, and the Ministry of Justice didn't initially give him any important work; he was simply tasked with organizing the case files that had accumulated over the years.

As a result, just by organizing these old files, he unearthed many clues that no one had ever noticed before.

Furthermore, by using these clues, they helped the Ministry of Justice solve several unsolved cases from years ago.

The entire Ministry of Justice now treats him differently, regarding him as a strategist. There's no case he can't solve.

He seems to be in poor health, getting minor illnesses every few days, but it doesn't seem to affect his work too much.

Although Huo Jinghuai's status was awkward and he was not favored, as a prince, it wouldn't be a problem for him to have a higher position. After careful consideration, the Minister of Justice still promoted him to the position of Assistant Minister.

His position wasn't important; what mattered was his status and reputation within the Ministry of Justice, which he had already established.

This news naturally reached Huo Sizhen's ears.

He knew that "Huo Jinghuai" had recently fallen ill, and the Ghost Blood Incense that "Cheng Wu" had given him should have had some effect, but he didn't expect that this "Huo Jinghuai" would still be so powerful!

His entry into the Ministry of Justice demonstrates that Huo Jinghuai is indeed ambitious. His ability to distinguish himself in such a short time suggests that his skills and talents should not be underestimated!

Huo Sizhen increasingly felt that his judgment was absolutely correct. Huo Jinghuai had been keeping a low profile all along, but in reality, he might be one of his most formidable adversaries!

Huo Sizhen immediately became restless and arranged to meet with "Cheng Wu" again.

Shen Lingjun had already guessed that Huo Sizhen would lose his composure once "Huo Jinghuai" began to rise to prominence, so she calmly went to keep the appointment.

The two met at a teahouse.

Huo Sizhen went straight to the point and asked, "How much Ghost Blood Incense did you use for Huo Jinghuai?"

Shen Lingjun replied, "Each time it's about one qian (a unit of weight), mixed into the incense so it won't be easily detected. He's started getting sick frequently now, so the Ghost Blood Incense should be working. Does Your Highness have any questions?"

Huo Sizhen frowned: "It's too slow. You need to figure out a way to increase his dosage. Even if he gets a minor illness now, it won't have a big impact."

Shen Lingjun hesitated for a moment, then agreed: "Okay, Your Highness, I will do my best to fulfill your request."

She went back and immediately told Mo Zhonggui.

Mo Chonggui sneered: "So impatient, he really doesn't deserve to sit in the position of Crown Prince."

Shen Lingjun said, "When Huo Sizhen brought the Western Qi delegation to the capital of Northern Yi before, he seemed quite shrewd and resourceful, and he actually managed to negotiate a peace between the two countries. Now he seems to be getting more and more impatient."

Mo Chonggui smiled: "He used a curse on your mother, Madam Wen, before. If he can use such methods, others can use them too."