My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 319 The Ministry of Rites' Respect

The Secretariat.

The power center of the Great Holy Dynasty.

No fewer than a thousand officials of all ranks gathered here.

They work here day and night, sending hundreds and thousands of imperial edicts from here to all the counties and prefectures of the Great Holy Dynasty.

The Ministry of Rites was located on the easternmost side of the Ministry of Personnel.

The outermost guard of the Ministry of Personnel looked serious upon seeing Zeng Anmin's waist badge.

"Young Master Zeng, do you have an investigation warrant?"

To outsiders, the Imperial City Guards' spies are like vicious dogs, as fierce as tigers and wolves.

However, from the perspective of the Ministry of Personnel, the center of power, it was not so difficult to resist.

Even though the officials of the Six Ministries appeared fearful, they were not overly afraid of the Imperial City Guard.

"When has the Imperial City Guard ever needed an investigation warrant to handle a case?"

Zeng Anmin frowned and stared straight at the garrison commander.

Bai Ziqing's disappearance had become the most important thing in his mind.

At this moment, he didn't want to waste any more words.

"His Majesty just issued the order a few days ago."

The garrison commander looked up at Zeng Anmin with seriousness:

"With Ji Tiju absent, Bai Tidu is temporarily acting as the head of the Imperial City Guard. However, Bai Tidu recently went to Jiang Kingdom on a diplomatic mission, so His Majesty ordered that the Imperial City Guard be temporarily supervised by Eunuch Si."

“Nowadays, when the Imperial City Guard is handling a case, they need an order from the Chief Eunuch before we officials can cooperate.”

Si Zhongxiao.

Zeng Anmin took a deep breath.

This was the second time he had heard this name.

He wanted to say something about this decree, but ultimately refrained from speaking.

A country cannot live without a ruler for a day.

The Imperial City Guard was originally temporarily staffed by Bai Ziqing, but with Bai Ziqing on a mission, the Imperial City Guard will definitely continue to operate.

Emperor Jianhong's issuance of such an order was not unreasonable.

He suppressed the anger in his heart and looked at the guard with a stern face.

The garrison commander, at just the right moment, stroked his chin and muttered to himself:
"If there are any letters from home, I can deliver them on your behalf."

As soon as these words came out.

Zeng Anmin also realized what was going on.

Oh shit.

I'm still my father's son!

"I've come to find my father!"

Without saying a word, Zeng Anmin gave the garrison commander a wink and said:
"Could you please tell me how to get to my father's bedroom?"

The garrison commander's face visibly changed to one of respect as he said:

"Go inside, then head east. When you see the sign for the Ministry of Rites, head north and you'll find the Ministry of War."

This kid!
Upon hearing this, Zeng Anmin glanced at the garrison commander with great surprise.

It's astonishing that a mere garrison commander is so adept at understanding human relationships.

His words were ostensibly telling him where the Ministry of War was.

In reality, this was a subtle reminder of the true position of the Ministry of Rites.

"it is good."

Zeng Anmin carefully examined the guards in front of him, then asked:

"What is the general's name?"

The garrison commander listened.

His face flushed red instantly.

A look of surprise flashed in his eyes!
It's obvious that Zeng Anmin has noticed him!

He bowed to Zeng Anmin with neither servility nor arrogance:
"The Ministry of Personnel is temporarily under the command of the garrison commander. I pay my respects to Lord Zeng."

"Good! I'll remember you. Do your best!"

Zeng Anmin didn't say much; he simply patted Niu Qianli on the shoulder:

"The garrison here should be under the Ministry of Personnel and War, right?"

Niu Qianli, his face flushed, saluted Zeng Anmin and said, "Yes, sir!"

"Ah."

Zeng Anmin raised an eyebrow; he was still one of his father's soldiers.

"Temporarily assume the garrison?"

Zeng Anmin asked casually.

"Reporting to Lord Zeng, the former garrison commander is away on business, so he asked me to fill in for him. I will return to my original unit in a few days."

"Oh?" Zeng Anmin glanced at him: "Where are the original subordinates?"

"Still the Ministry of War!" the garrison commander replied to Zeng Anmin meticulously.

In his eyes, this man was no different from God.

If you serve them well, bringing honor to your ancestors is definitely within reach.

"it is good."

Zeng Anmin nodded, then glanced back. Bai Wanqing was looking at him expectantly.

"Walk."

With a wave of his hand, Zeng Anmin led Bai Wanqing into the Ministry of Personnel in a grand manner.

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"You left after finishing your work on the second day of the third lunar month, are you sure?"

Zeng Anmin's gaze was gloomy.

He stared straight at the official from the Ministry of Rites in front of him.

"Young Master Zeng, how could I dare to lie to you?"

The official opposite him gave a wry smile and glanced at him with some fear.

It was obvious that he couldn't afford to offend this guy in front of him.

Zeng Anmin did not encounter any obstacles after entering the Ministry of Personnel.

His reputation for pacifying the people still carries weight here.

Upon entering the Ministry of Rites, he was personally greeted by the Minister of Rites.

The position of Zhongzheng in the Ministry of Rites was the highest-ranking official besides the Minister and the Vice Minister.

"I see."

Zeng Anmin walked outside with a gloomy face.

"How to do?"

Bai Wanqing couldn't help but look up at Zeng Anmin with concern.

It was obvious that she panicked.

She originally thought that when she came to the Ministry of Rites for questioning, it was just a way for others to brush her off.

Unexpectedly, even though Zeng Anmin brought her here personally, the Ministry of Rites still gave the same answer.

Hearing her concerns, Zeng Anmin pursed his lips:

“They have no reason to lie to me. If this gets out of hand, they won’t be able to escape responsibility either.”

He left the Ministry of Personnel.

Zeng Anmin felt the sun was a bit too bright.

"Da da da."

The search party from the Northern Expeditionary Bureau, which was searching for Bai Ziqing in the capital, happened to pass by this place.

"Brother Huang!"

Zeng Anmin directly called out to the team leader.

After hearing Zeng Anmin's words, Huang Shi immediately turned around to look at the source of the sound.

Upon seeing Zeng Anmin, he rushed straight over:

"Second Master."

"Any clues?"

Zeng Anmin's gaze was fixed on him.

"No, Second Master."

Huang Shi's expression was extremely solemn: "If the old man encounters an emergency, he will inevitably get into a fight with someone."

"But I searched the entire area around the Ministry of Works and found no trace of a battle."

Zeng Anmin's heart sank.

Huang Shi's approach was correct.

If Bai Ziqing is missing and encounters danger, he will definitely have to fight someone.

The sounds and traces of a battle between fourth-rank martial artists could not be hidden from anyone.

"No……"

His eyes narrowed as he slowly pondered.

However, because the clues were not clear, he couldn't piece together the chain of clues in his mind.

"No?! What do we do now?!"

Bai Wanqing, standing to the side, looked somewhat pale.

She couldn't believe it.

"Don't worry, this is the capital of the Great Holy Dynasty."

Zeng Anmin looked at Bai Wanqing with a serious expression:
"Brother Bai is very sensible in his actions."

"Keep looking."

He pursed his lips and walked forward.

As we passed the street ahead.

A feeling of nausea suddenly surfaced in his mind again.

The righteous energy within his body was also subtly stirring.

"That feeling again..."

Zeng Anmin's brows were furrowed deeply.

"Is there a demonic aura? Or is it an evil spirit?"

He channeled his righteous spirit into his eyes.

Golden light slowly flowed in my eyes.

(End of this chapter)