How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

The next day, Commander Wang arrived at the city gate early in the morning with his men. Although he felt the Emperor was giving Gou Sheng too much credit, it was an order personally given by the Emperor.

About an hour later, the puppy finally came over, leaving only one line.

The group of dogs that were left with their own line of soldiers was quite intriguing. Not only were they protected by elite guards, but they were also dressed in uniform.

Commander Wang saw them and rode over on horseback. "Are you Miss Qian Si?"

"Hmm. Who are you?"

"I am the commander of the Five Cities Garrison, and my surname is Wang." After Commander Wang finished speaking, he waited for Gou Sheng to dismount and pay his respects to him.

As a result, Gou Sheng sat firmly on the horse. "Greetings, Commander Wang. Commander Wang, you've come to clear the way for us, haven't you?"

Commander Wang wanted to kick Gou Sheng off his horse. "Yes. You have quite the influence. Do you know? Even if the Duke of Jin were to return, I might not necessarily clear the way for him."

Gou Sheng smiled. "I don't know."

Commander Wang was speechless.

Gou Sheng didn't want things to turn out this way. But if she knelt, her uncle would have to kneel too. And if her uncle knelt, all these people would have to die to atone for their sins.

Gou Sheng looked up and glared at the heavens.

After glaring at the heavens, Gou Sheng looked at Commander Wang with an arrogant expression and said, "I have so much influence, shouldn't you try to curry favor with me?"

What a load of rubbish!

Commander Wang gritted his teeth. "Miss Qian is joking. Miss Qian, your influence is even greater than that of the Duke of Jin."

"Yes." Gou Sheng gave Commander Wang a smile.

Commander Wang clenched his fist. It seemed this little girl was determined to have him clear the way for her. "Let's go."

Gou Sheng didn't move. "You should have said 'please'."

Commander Wang almost couldn't hold back. "Please."

Gou Sheng glanced at Commander Wang. "That's more like it. Let's make way."

Commander Wang's fists clenched. "I'm going to have a drink with the Duke of Jin later."

Are you giving me a report?

You're kidding me!

Commander Wang angrily turned his horse around and left.

Gou Sheng smiled and followed them with his men.

Eighteen frowned.

People on the street quickly moved aside when they saw the soldiers from the Five Cities Garrison.

After the puppy passed by, people began to inquire about it.

"Who is that young lady on horseback, the daughter of some general?"

"Which temple do those three young monks belong to?"

Why are all those children dressed the same?

"Where did those children come from?"

"Is that guy clearing the way a high-ranking official?"

……

The people the emperor had arranged began to answer their questions.

"That young lady on horseback is Miss Qian Si. Do you know who Miss Qian Si is?"

"Those three young monks are disciples of Master Daoyi. Do you know who Master Daoyi is?"

"Those children are the orphans of soldiers who died in recent years. The Emperor and Miss Qian jointly established an academy for them."

"The one clearing the way is the commander of the Five Cities Garrison."

……

The people on the street were all amazed by the Emperor's benevolence. They marveled at how young Miss Qian and her three young masters were already able to serve the Emperor. They also marveled at the good fortune of the orphans.

With the Emperor's encouragement, Gousheng and his eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth sons instantly became celebrities in the capital.

Commander Wang led the remaining dog to the place chosen by the Emperor and then turned to leave.

Gou Sheng stared at his retreating figure and shouted, "Commander Wang, do you have a problem with me?"

"Is that even a question?" "No." "Then why didn't you tell me you were leaving?"

Commander Wang's fist hardened again. With a dark expression, Commander Wang turned back to Xiao Gousheng and said, "You're busy, I'm leaving."

"Let's go."

Commander Wang: "..." A petty person has gotten their way!
After he left, Gousheng started making arrangements.

After making the arrangements, Gou Sheng found a deck chair and lay down. "Phew... finally I can rest."

When Shiba finished his work and came back, he saw Gousheng asleep. Shiba originally wanted to ask Gousheng why he didn't give Commander Wang face, but seeing that Gousheng was asleep, he went to find Shijiu and Ershi.

Meanwhile, Commander Wang went out to find the Duke of Jin.

When the Duke of Jin heard that Commander Wang was looking for him, he thought it was something important. Unexpectedly, Commander Wang immediately began complaining to him that Gou Sheng hadn't bowed to him. "She did her job well, but she can't be this arrogant, can she?"

Duke Jin hadn't expected Gou Sheng to act this way. "I'll talk to her. She's still young, don't take it to heart."

"It's time to have a serious talk. Only someone like me would have kicked her off her horse long ago."

Duke Jin thought to himself, "If you kick her, she'll definitely make you regret it." He then said, "I'll go talk to her right now."

Commander Wang was satisfied. "There's no need to be in such a hurry. My lord, do you know why the Emperor is so favoring her?"

"How could I possibly guess what the Emperor is thinking? Perhaps it's because of Consort Tao, perhaps it's because of me and the Duke of Wei, perhaps it's because of her aunt, perhaps it's because of Master Daoyi, perhaps it's because of Physician Chang."

The Duke of Jin listed all of Gou Sheng's powerful backers one by one.

Commander Wang: "..." Damn it! That little girl really has the right to be arrogant! "I just think she's still young, and children should be more humble."

"You're right, I'll talk to her about it."

Commander Wang wanted to say forget it but felt embarrassed. "Well, don't tell her it was me who said it. Otherwise she'll think I'm a petty man."

"Don't worry, I won't tell her."

"then I will not bother you."

"I send you."

"no, I'm fine."

As Commander Wang walked out, he thought to himself that he still hadn't mastered the art of cultivation.

After he left, the Duke of Jin thought about it and came looking for Gou Sheng.

The guard at the gate woke Gousheng up when he saw him coming.

Gou Sheng rubbed his eyes and asked, "You came to help?"

"No." Duke Jin looked at Gou Sheng with a smile and said, "I heard you're quite arrogant?"

Gou Sheng poured a cup of tea for the Duke of Jin. "Did Commander Wang go to complain to you?"

"Hmm. I told him about your powerful connections, and he regretted it. Why did you treat him that way?"

Gou Sheng casually said, "He doesn't want to kowtow, huh?"

Didn't the Emperor grant you an official position?

Gou Sheng took a sip of tea to clear his head. "The Emperor hasn't given my uncle any official title yet. Why don't you ask the Emperor to give my uncle an official position?"

Duke Jin's eyelids twitched. "You're quite good to your uncle."

"Of course." Gou Sheng smiled at Duke Jin. "I'm counting on my uncle to pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar. If my uncle becomes the top scholar, I'll be the niece of a top scholar. I really want to be the niece of a top scholar."

"Hahaha... Your uncle will definitely make you the top scholar in the imperial examination."

Duke Jin asked Gou Sheng how he planned to arrange things for the teachers and children, and then left.

The Emperor was busy when a young eunuch announced that the Duke of Jin had arrived. "Let him in."

"Yes."

A moment later, the Duke of Jin entered. "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Rise. You may all leave."

"Yes."

After the palace servants left, the Emperor was about to ask if the Duke of Jin had checked on what his son was doing when the Duke of Jin recounted what had just happened. "Tell me," the Duke said, "did Gousheng guess what was going on?"

(End of this chapter)