His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

in the afternoon.

Outside Xu Bing's residence, the Imperial Preceptor, a long line formed, all there to apply for the position of servant or maid.

These days, the world is in chaos.

Although servants are considered inferior, they can still live quite comfortably if they encounter a good master.

At least there is land to live in.

However, Xu Bing's reputation outside was generally poor. It was said that he was the national advisor of a chaotic country, and that he was responsible for the frequent natural disasters in the Da Xi region.

But life forced them to.

Many people still came to apply, because nothing was more important than having a full meal.

Xu Bing's goal is to recruit fifteen people.

One person was appointed as the steward, and eight people were appointed as gatekeepers to guard the four gates on the front, back, left, and right. There were still six people left, so two servants and four maids were hired.

Of the fifteen applicants, only four were women.

The selection criteria for Xu Bing are also very simple.

First, he has not committed any crimes; second, he obeys orders; and third, he is agreeable and quick-witted, and can handle some unexpected situations.

The position of steward of the mansion has higher requirements, and requires certain management experience.

As for maids, there are two main aspects to consider: first, their appearance; and second, their ability to serve others.

In short, I spent the whole afternoon working on it.

The task of expanding the mansion is now complete.

Xu Bing brought the fifteen people he had recruited to the front courtyard, gave them names, and assigned them tasks. After that, these fifteen people were considered Xu Bing's men.

The Imperial Preceptor's residence has many rooms, and the housing for the fifteen people was arranged in the front courtyard, in rooms near the front gate.

The person in charge is responsible for the overall management of all matters, big and small.

The newly recruited manager was a middle-aged man in his forties who knew a few martial arts skills and was a martial artist at the Acquired Realm. His name was "Tang Dayu".

Xu Bing called him Old Tang, while the gatekeepers, servants, and maids under his command called him Steward Tang.

Xu Bing issued an order that no one was allowed to enter the backyard without his permission, or the consequences would be severe.

Afterwards, each person was given ten taels of silver and told to go back first and use the silver to supplement their household income.

"Thank you, Imperial Preceptor!"

Fifteen people knelt down in unison.

I was filled with fear and excitement.

Having long heard rumors that this imperial advisor had committed numerous evils, the group had already prepared themselves to serve this wicked master in the future.

Who would have thought that upon entering the mansion, they would receive ten taels of silver?

This is the kind of money that ordinary people can only save by working hard all year round, not eating or drinking, and only if they are blessed with good fortune!

To put it bluntly.

This ten taels of silver is more valuable than many people's lives.

"No need for further words, go and return quickly."

Xu Bing waved his hand and said.

In truth, he also sighed inwardly.

In Da Xi today, there are too many people who have no choice but to submit to others in order to make a living.

Xu Bing wants to change this situation little by little.

……

A pretty maid, carrying silver coins, hurried home with a happy expression.

She held on tightly; that was ten taels of silver! She had never seen so much silver before, and she thought that with this money in hand, her parents could live a good life for a few years.

But then, as we passed through an alleyway corner...

Suddenly, a hand reached out and covered the woman's mouth, pulling her deep into the alley.

"Shh!"

The woman's pupils constricted sharply, and she struggled violently, while the man who was pressing his hand on her mouth made a shushing gesture towards her.

She then calmed down, looked around, and found that the surrounding streets were shrouded in a layer of white mist.

This fog originates from magic: the White Fog spell, a technique to prevent being spied on.

From the outside, one can neither see the white mist nor discern the situation within. This white mist possesses illusionary properties, obscuring the view of others without the person realizing that their own vision has been obscured.

"This is twenty taels."

"Tonight, this man will take your whole family away from Da Xi City to live elsewhere."

"Never come back."

In the woman's terrified gaze, a woman carrying a stove slowly walked out from the depths of the mist.

The woman carrying the stove spoke in a cold voice, her tone carrying a hint of superiority, brooking no refusal.

Their height is almost the same as mine.

As she slowly walked towards him, the woman carrying the stove gradually changed her appearance until she looked exactly like him.

The dragon-patterned furnace he was holding was also incorporated into his forehead.

The maid's pupils contracted, both surprised and frightened, completely bewildered and in a daze.

The woman who walked slowly towards them was none other than Song Si.

The man who abducted the maid into the corner was Cui Chen, who was with him.

"Cui Chen, escort her away."

"I'm entrusting Zhou Xiaoyou to you. Keep an eye on her. If any ministers harass her, just say that His Majesty has gone up the mountain to cultivate Taoism and recuperate."

After Song Si finished speaking.

They walked toward the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Cui Chen frowned. "How about we reconsider? I still feel this is inappropriate."

Song Si smiled and said, "No need."

"I need to ensure His Majesty's safety and his real-time status."

"Moreover, even if I were to use a world-changing technique, I still have trump cards up my sleeve."

"I know it well."

Done.

Song Si left without looking back.

……

【Ding! 】

[Expand your manor quest complete!]

[Claim your mission reward!]

[Blessed Land Luck +3]

[Win ten chances in the National Fortune lottery!]

A series of electronic sounds rang out.

The vitality of the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion has become even stronger. Whether it's an illusion or not, even the flowers, plants, and trees in the mansion seem to be thriving, presenting a scene of prosperity.

Fifteen people arrived at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, significantly increasing its popularity.

Xu Bingye simply moved from the front yard to the back yard. He ordered his men to seal up all the windows that could see into the back yard and then cover them with paper.

Now that these fifteen people have entered the Imperial Preceptor's residence, they will need to take care of their daily needs within the residence.

No one is allowed to go out easily.

Afterwards, Xu Bing handled some miscellaneous matters and gave all the necessary instructions.

Today is their first day at the mansion, and there's not much work to do.

Xu Bing then told them to go and rest early.

Starting tomorrow, I will need to take care of the flowers and plants in the mansion, clean the front yard, cook, and do other chores.

In addition, the two servants and the eight gatekeepers also need to learn martial arts.

Xu Bing planned to copy the practice method of "Nine-Sound Fist" into a notebook tonight and teach it to these ten people.

As for the four maids...

Xu Bing glanced at them one by one, and was quite satisfied. He named them "Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter".

His gaze suddenly fell on the maid "Qiu".

In less than a breath, he slowly withdrew his gaze.

These four maids were carefully selected by him; they were all good-looking and had good figures. At this moment, they were dressed simply, malnourished, and their faces were covered in soot, so it was impossible to tell.

When life gets better in the future, they will all be beautiful women.

After dismissing the four women.

Xu Bing's gaze was distant. If he wasn't mistaken, among these fifteen people, there must be someone who had been planted there.

Although Xu Bing had fifteen crows, a gyrfalcon provided him with a field of vision.

But don't forget, Da Xi City is so large, and the crows often have to coordinate with his commands, flying around everywhere, sometimes needing to rest, and there are also buildings that obstruct the view.

It's impossible for everyone to be aware of it.

Song Si, the master of the Star Gazing Tower, also possesses magical abilities, which allow him to immediately detect any crows that approach.

They were not even within his surveillance range.

Xu Binggang's gaze lingered on the maid Qiu for a little longer.

They discovered a flaw in this woman; she was most likely someone planted inside.

Xu Bing smiled and found it amusing, so he decided to play along with them.

"System, lottery."

Xu Bing silently recited in his heart.

In the next instant, an enormous, colorful wheel appeared before his eyes and began to spin rapidly.