241: I am very satisfied

"The Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard!?"

"Me!?"

Shen Lingshu's eyes widened.

Her gaze was filled with disbelief.

Even Jiang Chen felt a hint of surprise.

He had heard of the Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard before.

He knew how much weight that name carried.

Seeing a living member of the Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard appear before him today was already surprising enough.

But he hadn't expected them to be willing to recruit Shen Lingshu, intending to bring her into their ranks.

In Jiang Chen's view, it was only a matter of time before Lu Qian became a Commander.

Even Chu Yun's promotion was within expectations.

But letting Shen Lingshu join the Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard was something Jiang Chen truly hadn't anticipated.

From this perspective, Jiang Chen was at least relatively satisfied with the Empress for now.

At the very least, these actions showed her decisiveness and generosity.

Naturally, one couldn't be reckless with rewards, or the entire system would fall into chaos.

"Should... should I go?"

Shen Lingshu's eyes widened as she looked toward Jiang Chen and Lu Qian.

Lu Qian was her Revered Master.

And Jiang Chen went without saying; everything she had now was given to her by him.

Naturally, she had to listen to them.

"This is your own life; you have the full authority to decide for yourself,"

Jiang Chen said immediately upon seeing Shen Lingshu's look.

He wanted Shen Lingshu and the others to know.

That the meaning of their lives wasn't just to follow him and Cultivate all day; if there was anything they wanted to do, they could boldly pursue it.

"Unlike others, no matter what happens, I'll be here to back you up, so go ahead without any worries."

Jiang Chen said.

These words weren't just for Shen Lingshu, but also for Chu Yun, Lu Qian, and the rest.

The same applied to the Xia Sisters and Yang Shishi.

Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Shen Lingshu was moved to tears.

It was unlikely any woman could refuse such words.

It was like someone throwing millions of Spirit Stones at you to start a business, telling you to do as you pleased, and even if you lost it all, it wouldn't matter because they'd always have your back; and if you had other ideas, that was fine too.

"Yes, though you are my Disciple, you also have your own path to walk."

Lu Qian also nodded slightly and said with a smile.

Beside them, Chu Yun also gave an encouraging look.

Her gaze toward Jiang Chen was full of admiration.

This was the Jiang Chen she liked and valued.

He was completely different from others; such thinking was very advanced even in the context of the entire Great Lan Dynasty.

Most men didn't seem to want their women to show their Faces in public.

"I am willing to join the Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard!"

After some thought, Shen Lingshu nodded solemnly.

Back then, the reason she joined the Black Yamen was just to have food to eat and not go hungry, and to learn skills so she wouldn't be bullied.

Joining the Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard meant joining the most mysterious unit in the Great Lan Dynasty.

Although Shen Lingshu thought that her current status was almost at a level where she could just take it easy.

But Shen Lingshu didn't want to just settle like that.

Especially seeing Lu Qian and the others rising step by step.

She naturally couldn't fall behind.

She had to stand tall.

With such a good opportunity at hand, Shen Lingshu shouldn't let it pass.

Shen Lingshu thought to herself.

Hearing Shen Lingshu's answer.

Xue Lianxing also smiled and nodded.

"Welcome to the ranks."

"Lord Jiang, do you have any other requests? Her Majesty said that if you have any needs, just say the word."

Xue Lianxing asked.

She gave Jiang Chen plenty of Face and respect.

Lu Qian and the others also looked at Jiang Chen in immense surprise.

Just how much Face did he have for Her Majesty to take his feelings into account?

She even specifically sent someone to ask if he had any other needs.

"Nothing else. I am very satisfied."

Jiang Chen nodded.

He also expressed some approval of the Empress of the Great Lan Dynasty.

It seemed this old woman knew how to conduct herself quite well.

Since that was the case, if the Great Lan Dynasty needed anything in the future, he would lend a hand and not just stand by and watch them perish.

Face was a mutual thing.

If you give me Face, I naturally won't let you lose your dignity.

Hearing Jiang Chen's response, a glint passed through Xue Lianxing's eyes.

Clearly, Jiang Chen was not someone who could be easily manipulated.

He was a typical case of responding to kindness but resisting force.

Moreover, while Jiang Chen might not say it openly, he had his own way of weighing things in his heart.

One absolutely could not treat Jiang Chen like a fool.

It seemed Her Majesty the Empress had done the right thing; her grasp of Jiang Chen's character was very precise.

"In that case, I shall return to report back."

"Miss Shen, this is the medallion of the Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard. With this in hand, go to the Vermilion Bird Tower in the Capital, and someone will be there to receive you."

Xue Lianxing said, handing Shen Lingshu a medallion of the Vermilion Bird Imperial Guard.

Shen Lingshu received it with both hands.

The conditions the other party offered were simply too good.

They hadn't even set a mandatory reporting time for Shen Lingshu.

It meant she could just go whenever she was free.

"Yes, thank you, milady."

Shen Lingshu replied.

Xue Lianxing then strode away.

Originally, she had intended to test Jiang Chen's strength, but from the first moment they met, she already knew the outcome and realized it was completely unnecessary.

Just as Xue Lianxing left.

Sheng Yuntian came rushing in excitedly from outside the yamen.

"You sly Jiang Chen, you really kept me in the dark!"

Sheng Yuntian sighed repeatedly.

"Where is this coming from, City Lord?"

Jiang Chen looked innocent.

"You said you had a 'heart-to-heart' talk with the people from the Fenglan Sword Sect, but who knew it was that kind of heart-to-heart!"

Sheng Yuntian said.

When Jiang Chen said 'heart-to-heart', it wasn't a metaphor but a literal description of the facts; who could have imagined that?

"Haha, well, I was telling the truth."

Jiang Chen also laughed.

Sheng Yuntian didn't pursue it further and instead cupped his hands toward Lu Qian and the others.

"Congratulations on your promotions, my ladies."

"You're too kind, City Lord."

In terms of official rank, Lu Qian was now above Sheng Yuntian.

"To be honest, I've come this time on official business."

"Just a moment ago, Lord Governor Yang Ding sent me a message."

"The Heaven-Grade Demon Cave in Nanyan Commandery has recently shown some signs of abnormality. A Commander is needed to oversee the situation, and various experts are also invited to enter the cave to begin a new round of clearing."

Sheng Yuntian said.

Hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes immediately lit up.

His martial arts scroll was still missing a few points.

Wasn't this the perfect opportunity?

A Heaven-Grade Demon Cave?

That was just delivering enemy killing value to him.

Lu Qian also understood; Governor Yang Ding was handing her an opportunity to earn merit.

She had just taken office as Commander and had no achievements to her name yet.

Suppressing a Heaven-Grade Demon Cave was naturally a massive achievement.

"Thank you for the information, milord. I'll go prepare at once!"