Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

Gao Zhao flew into a rage, jumped up, pointed at his nose, and cursed, "Fat monk, can't you speak like a human being?! What could I possibly have done wrong? I haven't been a bully in the village, I haven't been a tyrant, and I haven't harassed the butcher. What could I possibly have done wrong?!"

Lu Zhishen was taken aback, but not too surprised. From Gao Zhao's subtle sarcastic remarks about him in the past, he had guessed that the other party already knew his identity.

He was even more certain of this when he used the system of accepting official positions by riding a horse to mock himself last time!

Now this guy doesn't even bother acting anymore...

However, he wasn't worried. After all, he had known Gao Zhao for so long and knew his character well. Gao Zhao was indeed sarcastic, but he was still loyal to his friends!

Besides, if the other party really wanted to betray me, they would have done it already. There's no need for them to be sarcastic and unfriendly in front of me!

No, what do you mean I harassed the butcher...?

With Zheng Tu's appearance and character, a burly and uncouth man, what kind of taste would I have to flirt with him!

Then I thought about it again, and realized that since I was being so picky, slicing and chopping everything, it didn't seem so wrong after all...

Lu Zhishen hesitated for a long time, not wanting to retaliate by revealing his identity, so he could only rub his bald head in frustration and say in a muffled voice, "Then what are you doing here today? Didn't you commit a crime? What's with all this farewell talk?!"

"Sigh..." Gao Zhao sighed, seeing that his arrogance had been suppressed, and decided not to argue with this brute. He sat down again and said slowly, "You are unaware of what is happening. The current emperor is wise and insightful. He saw my outstanding talent at a glance and therefore issued a special imperial edict, exceptionally appointing me to serve as a palace attendant, always by his side!"

Upon hearing this news, Lin Chong felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He possessed exceptional martial arts skills but could not be given important responsibilities, while this纨绔 (wan ku, a spoiled brat) could easily enter the court as an official, even being personally appointed by the emperor.

This was a truly close advisor to the emperor, a coveted position in the Qing Dynasty, a post that many military officers would spend their entire lives striving for seniority and military merit but could never attain, yet this person rose to power so easily and in one step.

Lin Chong's fingers, hanging by his side, clenched quietly. He felt a mix of emotions, including unspeakable envy and a sense of frustration and wasted time.

However, he only dared to think this in his heart. On his face, he still put on a smile and congratulated him with envious eyes, saying, "Congratulations, young master, on getting such a wonderful position. With the Emperor's personal selection, you must be favored by the Emperor. Your future is bright and limitless. Congratulations!"

Lu Zhishen, however, did not know what the title of "Gatekeeper" was, only understanding the phrase "often accompanying the emperor," and asked in astonishment, "Are you going to be castrated and sent to the palace?"

Gao Zhao: "..."

Lin Chong: "..."

The moment those words were spoken, the room fell into a deathly silence.

The smug smile that had been on Gao Zhao's face just moments before froze on his face, solidifying inch by inch.

Lin Chong, who was standing to the side, twitched his lips violently. The bitterness, envy, and resentment he had felt earlier were instantly wiped away by this incredibly stupid remark, and he almost couldn't help but burst out laughing on the spot.

The air remained still for a full three breaths.

Gao Zhao glared at him angrily for a full three breaths!

Finally, Lin Chong suppressed a smile and explained to Lu Zhishen, "The Palace Attendant is a high-ranking military officer in the Song Dynasty, under the jurisdiction of the Palace Attendant Bureau. They are in charge of maintaining order in the palace and conveying imperial decrees. They are proper officials who attend court outside the capital and do not need to serve in the inner court, so naturally they don't need to... well!"

Lu Zhishen suddenly realized, slapped his forehead, and laughed at Gao Zhao, "So that's how it is! What a pity, all that excitement for nothing!"

"Thieves and convicts are utterly despicable!" Gao Zhao cursed. "They're vulgar and ignorant, and instead of being ashamed, they're proud of it. Is that funny? Do you see me laughing?"

"Isn't it funny? Haha..." Lu Zhishen laughed heartily, rubbing his head with a憨态可掬 (simple and honest) expression, "I think I'm quite witty!"

"Funny my ass!" Gao Zhao was furious and jumped up to hit him.

Lin Chong hurriedly stopped the person and whispered, "Forget it, forget it, you can't beat him..."

Gao Zhao glanced at the eager Lu Zhishen, instantly controlled his emotions, snorted coldly, and decided not to lower himself to Lu Zhishen's level!

Lu Zhishen was somewhat disappointed when he saw him admit defeat, and he was even prepared to drag him around the street!

He picked up his wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp, then raised an eyebrow and asked Gao Zhao, "Hey, you little bird, you've only got a job, and you're working in the capital. We'll inevitably meet again in the future, so what are you saying goodbye for?"

Lin Chong was also surprised to hear this, wondering what Gao Zhao meant.

Upon hearing this, Gao Zhao smiled reservedly and said calmly, "After I took office, I became an official appointed by the court and a close minister of the emperor. Although we are both in the capital, officials are officials and commoners are commoners. There is a difference in rank. Even if we meet again in the future, I can only be considered to be enjoying the company of the people. There will be no more of the glory we have today. Naturally, I must bid you farewell! Hahaha..."

Lu Zhishen: "..."

Lin Chong: "..."

Another deathly silence fell, broken only by Gao Zhaozhi's smug laughter, interspersed with the chirping of autumn insects...

Lu Zhishen, holding an empty wine bowl, stared blankly at Gao Zhao with his large, round eyes. Suddenly, he slammed the bowl down and roared, "This damned young master is so smug! I'll take him for a parade through the streets!"

As he spoke, he reached out to grab Gao Zhao, but Lin Chong hurriedly stood up to stop him, his face full of helpless bitter smiles.

The differences between everyone didn't just appear when he joined the Gemensi; they've existed from the very beginning!

The young master of the Imperial Guard's mansion is not an official, but he is more powerful than one!

Only Lu Zhishen never took his identity to heart and joked with him all day long!

Lu Zhishen was stopped, and he glared angrily at Gao Zhao, shouting, "You're just a lowly official, yet you dare to be so arrogant! If you rise to a higher position in the future, won't you become lawless and bully men and women?"

"Hey, you monk, you're wrong! Whether you're a high-ranking official or a low-ranking official, you're all working for the benefit of the people!"

Gao Zhao stood up with an arrogant expression, dusted off his sleeves, and said slowly and deliberately:

"Stop saying things that are detrimental to unity; it's not good! In the future, when you see me, address me as 'Sir.' If you encounter any difficulties, you can certainly mention them! I will consider and handle the matter accordingly. Even if I can't solve the problem, can't I deal with the person who created it?"

Lu Zhishen jumped up and down in anger, struggling to shout, "Hey! Did you see that? This damned young master is even arguing like a government official! Don't stop me, I'll beat him to death today, that would be doing the people a favor!"

Lin Chong naturally dared not let go, and instead hugged him even tighter.

Gao Zhao looked at the two struggling against each other, shook his head and smiled arrogantly, waved his sleeves, turned and left, leaving only Lu Zhishen's angry curses and roars behind him!

Lu Zhishen's incompetent rage! Heh...

Gao Zhao swaggered out of the vegetable garden and walked to the wall. Suddenly, he heard a commotion coming from the Yue Temple next door.

Looking towards the sound, they saw a group of people escorting a small sedan chair as it slowly approached. A moment later, a young girl stepped out of the sedan chair, her figure graceful and alluring, her lotus-like steps light and delicate, like a willow swaying in the breeze.

Whose daughter is this?

Gao Zhao subconsciously swallowed, then looked at her attendant, trying to figure out where he came from.

But a quick glance revealed a familiar face, sneaking around in the crowd. It was Wang Qing, who had helped Guo Weize deal with him at the brothel that day!

Gao Zhao's gaze sharpened immediately, and he strode over!