The Transmigrated Life of a Salty Fish Family

Chapter 934 Yan~Deputy Commander~Yu

“His Highness is certainly good.” Eunuch Wang agreed with his grandson. “Among the princes, our His Highness is the kindest and most benevolent.”

"Master, I've captured Han Wang's men, can we take advantage of this opportunity..." Yan Yu made a wicked gesture as if cutting someone's throat.

Wang Gong'an patted her hand reassuringly.

“In the capital, bloodshed happens in the shadows. Even if you’re fighting to the death behind the scenes, you can’t show it on the surface,” Eunuch Wang said softly. “Otherwise, it would be breaking the rules and putting His Majesty in a difficult position.”

"But they harmed my father! The hatred for killing one's father is irreconcilable!" Yan Yu said angrily.

A cold glint flashed in Eunuch Wang's eyes as he softly pointed out, "Didn't you uncover a drug den? Who would dare to cause trouble in the capital? Their backer must be incredibly powerful!"

Yan Yu blinked.

His smile widened!

"Grandpa~" the chubby boy called out sweetly, "I heard that the people from that drug den were taken away by the Imperial Prisoners. You must have a way, right?"

The chubby little fist gently pounded on Eunuch Wang's leg.

The latter squinted his eyes, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Whether he was comfortable or not is another matter; this is his grandson's filial piety.

"They won't dare to move their hands and feet, but it's not difficult to implicate one or two people. As long as they are sent to the Censorate, they will be guaranteed to die a near-death experience." Eunuch Wang's shrill voice also carried a hint of anger.

Xiao Er is filial. Her parents are both good. Ever since they became godparents, they have always treated him, a disabled person, as a proper elder in the family.

Before Xiao Er arrived in the capital, he had fallen slightly ill because he hadn't been back to the capital for many years. Yan Er took care of him without taking off her clothes, cleaning up his excrement and urine, and not minding his dirty body, wiping his body and washing his hair.

When Xiao Er's mother came to the capital, he changed into two new outfits from head to toe, inside and out.

Even Xiao Er's older brother, Heng, who studies at the academy, would bring him some food and snacks whenever he came to the Prince's Mansion.

Does Wang Deshan lack food? What he cherishes are those who care about him!

Yan Er was someone he had taken out to socialize, and Xiao Er was his adopted grandson—this was no secret. To harm Yan Er was like stabbing him in the heart.

"Tomorrow we're hosting a banquet for those old friends, at the Bazhenlou Restaurant again. Have your father come too, help out downstairs, and get to know them while he's at it," said Eunuch Wang in his high-pitched voice.

"Hehe! My dad's been looking forward to it. He said he didn't get enough of the food at the Bazhenlou restaurant last time. Zheng-ge knew we were going to have a feast, so he told the restaurant in advance to prepare bear paws. This time, let's see who dares to cause trouble and make sure I don't get to eat any, hmph!"

Eunuch Wang smiled and coaxed gently, "My dear grandson, I wouldn't dare serve your grandfathers such expensive or even mid-range banquets. They are of lowly status and cannot afford such fine food. If some picky eater were to show off and it got out to the palace, the masters would be unhappy. If the masters are unhappy, how can we possibly fare well?"

Yan Yu understood immediately.

This is how fathers-in-law survive.

Even if they are wealthy and can afford to buy anything, on the surface, what they eat and use is always a step below.

Her round little face was full of seriousness: "A medium-sized banquet is also delicious."

With a smile, Eunuch Wang held her chubby little hand and said, "Have the shopkeeper make it and send it to the palace, discreetly, through the back door."

Yan Yu nodded happily.

Ordering takeout~ Okay, okay!

……

Yan Yu got up early, got ready, packed the salted meat and vegetable porridge that Rong Mama had cooked into a food box, and went to the military headquarters in the inner city.

"Brother Pan, have you eaten yet? Have some porridge to tide you over."

Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.

The cheerful children's voices, as always, were just like the rising sun in the morning, full of vitality.

"Deputy Commander Yan, you're new to the job, and you've arrived early," Pan Dai quipped.

Yan Yu chuckled, her eyes practically disappearing with laughter.

"Brother Pan's information network is really impressive! Hehehe, I've been looking forward to working under Brother Pan for so long, and it's like my wish has come true!" Who doesn't like to hear nice words?

Pan Dai was no exception to this custom.

He smiled slightly and then sat down.

The chubby boy opened the food box, one bowl for you and one bowl for me.

Serve the porridge and place a few small dishes of pickled vegetables on top.

The newly appointed Deputy Commander Yan and his superior, Commander Pan, then had their first warm and friendly morning lunch together.

Thanks to my previous experience delivering meals.

Yan Yu and Pan Zheng frequently visited the military headquarters, so on his first day in office, Yan Yu was not only not nervous, but also knew a great deal about the personnel situation in the headquarters.

"Brother Pan, are those deputy commanders coming today?"

She was asking about the few who were only listed as employees.

Royal relatives, such as the husbands of princesses and county princesses, and the fathers and brothers of imperial concubines, all held official positions in the Military Affairs Department, but did not perform any duties.

It's the kind of white-collar salary.

There were quite a few people, but if they were divided among the five city garrisons, it wouldn't be too bad.

The temporary postings were not limited to deputy commanders; depending on the emperor's favor, one might occasionally be granted a full post with better benefits.

“I have already sent someone to inform them, and they should have arrived by now,” Pan Dai said.

Yan Yu nodded and continued drinking her porridge.

On her first day in office, she mainly met with her colleagues.

She wasn't worried about these people not coming; given that she had been summoned by His Majesty for two consecutive days, she was certain that they wouldn't be absent unless they were seriously mentally unstable.

After finishing the porridge, Deputy Commander Yan tidied himself up without needing anyone else's help.

Pan Dai handed her a roster.

"The Inner City Garrison has a total of 576 men. Half of them will be enough for you."

Yan Yu clicked his tongue twice, "I knew our yamen had few people, but I didn't expect it to be this few."

Pan Dai raised an eyebrow at her, waiting for what she would say next.

“Brother Pan, this number of people is not enough! Among these five hundred or so people, there are gatekeepers, sweepers, cooks, horse grooms... After these people are gone, there are also clerical and administrative staff. The inner city is so big, there are not enough people left to patrol and schedule shifts.”

Pan Dai just stared at her quietly.

Yan Yudu looked at him and became a little shy.

"Brother Pan, you see how important our work is: guarding the capital! Protecting the people! Catching thieves and criminals! Maintaining the streets! Managing the markets! Even the curfew and night patrols in the capital are our job. In order to better serve the capital, shouldn't we appropriately expand our manpower?"

“I know that the roster is full and there’s no room for anything, so it’s hard to increase salaries. But I think we shouldn’t overlook the love that the people of the capital have for the capital. They are also a part of the capital, aren’t they? Perhaps they would be very willing to contribute their meager strength. Brother Pan, what do you think?”

Pan Dai digested the information and roughly understood what she meant.

"You want to move Xiao Anying over here?"

"No, no!" Yan Yu waved her hands repeatedly, her chubby little face serious as she said, "I have no selfish motives, only a purely altruistic one!"

"Everything is for the betterment of our Military Affairs Office."

"I have a humble idea, and I would appreciate your feedback and corrections, Brother Pan."

Panda remained expressionless. "Go on," he said.

"I will temporarily call the additional personnel 'assistants,' meaning those who will assist us in managing our daily affairs..."

Waiter: Hooray! ヽ(°▽°)ノ It's a flat tone, but I'm so happy! (*^▽^*)~~~ The new government office is full of things to do and meddles in a lot of things, I love it!