The Ming Dynasty's henchmen, working from nine to five

Chapter 98 Amazing Gains

Upon learning that Shen Lang had not only been reinstated but also promoted, Princess Jing'an was overjoyed. She patted her chest and beamed, "Hmph, it seems His Majesty isn't completely confused; he knows what kind of ministers should be given important positions!"

"But you can't be arrogant. You escaped this time by a stroke of luck, but that doesn't mean you can do it every time."

"Next time you encounter something dangerous like this, don't insist on stepping in again, understand?"

Shen Lang smiled and nodded: "Your Highness, don't worry, it won't happen again."

After saying that, he remembered the topic they hadn't finished discussing earlier and added, "The Princess Consort just mentioned that she wanted to hire me as a servant in the Prince's residence. I wonder if that statement still stands?"

Princess Jing'an's eyes widened in surprise, and she subconsciously said, "Of course it counts, but you're alright now..."

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Before she could finish speaking, Shen Lang said with a gentle smile, "I'll take this job."

"From this day forward, I will be a servant of the Prince's Palace, responsible for your and the Princess's safety."

Princess Jing'an was stunned for a moment, then shook her head repeatedly, saying, "No, no, this won't do."

"You're already a sixth-rank centurion, why are you still acting as a retainer... your colleagues will laugh at you if word gets out!"

Shen Lang smiled gently and said, "Being able to serve the Prince's Mansion is a blessing that many people would rather die for, so how could anyone laugh at me?"

Princess Jing'an rolled her eyes at him and snorted, "You're all just good at saying nice things to fool me!"

"Your Jinbiao Guards are the Emperor's personal troops, serving only His Majesty. It's inappropriate for you to serve as attendants in the main residence. You should just give up."

Although she was not in the imperial court, she had lived in the capital for many years and had gained some understanding of the place through her daily life.

Sometimes, partisan strife and political attacks are just a pretext.

Shen Lang's future is limitless. Although she is very tempted, she does not want to give Shen Lang any leverage over her.

Shen Lang said, "Your Highness, you can rest assured. There is no such prohibition in the military law of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. What is not prohibited by law is permissible, so there will be no problem."

"Is it really true?" Princess Jing'an asked again to confirm.

"Indeed." Shen Lang nodded.

Princess Jing'an's full red lips curled slightly upwards, and she raised her snow-white chin, saying in a sweet voice, "Since that's the case, then this princess will reluctantly agree!"

And just as she finished speaking...

Suddenly, a voice that only he could hear echoed in Shen Lang's mind.

[You worked hard, overcame numerous difficulties, and successfully brought the project to fruition. The client greatly appreciates your abilities and has offered you a high-paying, low-stress, and highly cost-effective part-time job!]

[Congratulations! You've unlocked a new career milestone: the part-time job check-in system is now available, and you've gained 100 skill points!]

Shen Lang was taken aback. His actions were actually just to please the princess, to be given the title of worshipper, and to enhance the prestige of the royal residence.

Unexpectedly, what started as a casual act turned out to be surprisingly fruitful!

100 skill points, plus a new daily check-in system!

Even though his skill points have now exceeded four figures, 100 points is still a considerable number!

He also studied the part-time sign-in system briefly and found it quite interesting.

Unlike the previous clock-in/clock-out system, this new sign-in system has no work hours requirement and settles accounts monthly.

He only needs to sign in at the Prince's Mansion for ten days each month to receive the full reward, which is very flexible.

In addition, the skill points given for signing in are not a fixed number, but are determined based on the employer's satisfaction and the contributions made during the part-time job, and there may be different multipliers of critical hits!

For Shen Lang, this is definitely a good thing.

Putting everything else aside, Princess Jing'an's satisfaction level with him... he suspected that even if he did nothing all day, it would still be at the maximum!

Now that he has been promoted three levels and his skill cap has been unlocked again, there are many skills he needs to improve next.

The further you progress in these workplace skills, the more skill points you need to upgrade them. Even though he has over 1000 yuan, he might not be able to use it all.

This extra income from part-time work came at just the right time!

Shen Lang snapped out of his thoughts and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the princess: "Since the princess agrees, then this matter is settled."

"However, I am tied up with official duties and I am afraid I cannot stay in the palace indefinitely. I hope Your Highness will understand."

Princess Jing'an said repeatedly, "It's just a nominal position. How could I ask you to actually do anything? Just focus on doing your job well. I don't need you to expend any energy here."

Shen Lang smiled and nodded. Seeing that the servants were busy handling the Emperor's gifts, he reminded them, "No need to bother. These things can stay in the Prince's residence. Consider them my tribute to the Princess."

Princess Jing'an shook her head and said, "How can that be? This is your reward. Have them sent it to you later!"

Shen Lang said, "Where would I find room to put these things in my little courtyard? Besides, it's not safe for me to be away from home all the time."

"This is my token of appreciation, please don't be shy."

Princess Jing'an's expression relaxed slightly. Seeing this, Shen Lang added, "These gold ingots are all stamped with the Emperor's bestowed mark. Spending them will make you look prestigious."

Upon hearing this, Princess Jing'an was somewhat tempted.

Shen Lang then offered a few more words of advice, to which she reluctantly agreed: "In that case, I will keep it for you for now. If you ever need the money, you can come to the manor to withdraw it at any time."

"That's excellent." Shen Lang nodded with a smile.

He looked around and, seeing that Princess Changning had not yet appeared, asked curiously, "The princess usually loves to join in the fun, so why is she nowhere to be seen today?"

"But he's out visiting friends and not at home?"

Princess Jing'an turned her face away somewhat awkwardly and said, "She's not feeling well and is resting in her room."

She was too embarrassed to say that Changning had become somewhat obsessed due to excessive shyness, and had been locked up in the boudoir to reflect on her actions.

Shen Lang's eyes widened in surprise: "Has a doctor been consulted?"

Seeing his concern, Princess Jing'an felt a little better and said, "Don't worry, it's nothing serious. It's just a slight cold. Drink some medicine and rest for a day or two and you'll be fine."

Shen Lang nodded. He had originally planned to visit them, but considering that it wasn't appropriate for a man like him to freely enter and leave such a place as the Xiulou, he didn't say anything.

He chatted with the princess for a few more minutes before getting up to take his leave.

Now that he's been promoted, his skill cap has been unlocked, and he has a huge amount of skill points, he can finally make a big leap forward!

The thought of this filled him with a surge of excitement.

Princess Jing'an did not try to stop him, but personally saw him off. Watching him disappear into the streets alone on horseback, a proud smile appeared on her beautiful face.

With a flick of her long sleeves, she turned and went back to her residence, her waist swaying gracefully, her head held high, and her walk exuding a breezy charm.

Shen Lang is alright now, and he even turned misfortune into good fortune, becoming a sixth-rank centurion. Just thinking about this makes her feel refreshed!

This time, she'll see who dares to disregard the Jing'an Prince's Mansion!

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