I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 1078 - 399: Training Barbarian Slave, I’m a Professional!

Kuang Yinghao and the others were taken aback.

Chen Mo's father was the Right Deputy Imperial Censor at the Imperial Examination Hall, naturally a significant figure to them.

But Mr. Xu was also a Third-Level High Official, and as one of the Three Ministers and the head of the Ministry of Justice, it seemed excessive for him to be so humble to a junior, right?

Chen Mo nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Xu, thank you for your kindness. The pressing matters are important, you don't have to supervise, but the temple still lacks a stone inscription, so kindly ask you to write and inscribe it."

Whenever a temple is built, a temple record is typically written, inscribed on a stone stele to record the lifetime achievements for people to admire.

The writer also needs to sign off, and the higher the status, the better. To put it bluntly, it's leveraging their identity to endorse the virtue or achievements of the person commemorated.

Generally, it's written by local governing officials, like the Magistrate or Prefect. Being able to have the Minister of the Ministry of Justice personally inscribe it carries undeniable political weight!

However, Xu Lin's response truly opened everyone's eyes.

He showed no displeasure, but instead appeared excited, saying: "That's really great! Back when the temple south of the city was built, I wanted to write the inscription, but was preempted by Feng Jinyu and Shangguan Jin, which upset me so much I couldn't eat for two whole days... This time it's settled, no going back on it!"

"..."

Kuang Yinghao's mouth twitched. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

A dignified Third-Level High Official writing an inscription for a Fifth-Grade Thousand Households, and looking honored... Who is the superior between the two of you?

And it sounds like this isn't the first temple Mr. Chen has had constructed?

Chen Mo contently nodded, "That awareness, it's no wonder you can be the Minister of the Ministry of Justice."

"Every word from me is heartfelt, without any falsehood," Xu Lin said seriously, not blinking even once.

Previously, he and the Chen Family were at odds, often flinging mud at each other in the court, but times have changed. Since Chu Heng's death, Chen Mo was promoted to Third-Rank Honorary Officer, and the rise of the Chen Family had become unstoppable!

As an official, one must learn to adapt to the times to last long, otherwise, they will be crushed by the rolling wheels, the Capital Mayor Cui Hao being a living example!

Not to mention Chen Mo holds his weaknesses...

Resistance is futile!

"There's nothing shameful, a real man needs to know when to stand tall and when to yield yield yield..."

"But speaking of that," Chen Mo scrutinized Xu Lin, raising his eyebrows, "Mr. Xu, as a Minister of Justice, personally coming to Nantu State? Is the Ministry of Justice so leisurely?"

Xu Lin looked helpless and said, "Actually, I'm as bewildered. Normally, handling local affairs, sending a Junior Vice Minister would suffice, but Her Majesty the Empress named me personally, truly baffling..."

Chen Mo realized after hearing this.

The Empress clearly arranged this deliberately.

She worried the local powerful figures might have sinister designs, thus sending the Minister of the Ministry of Justice to suppress, and knowing Xu Lin was fully in his grasp, absolutely compliant, could stir no trouble.

"Her Highness is as meticulous as ever," Chen Mo secretly admired.

Talking about official matters, Xu Lin's expression grew more serious, and said, "The contents of the document are rather brief, and I'm not yet clear on the specifics. I heard it involves the Barbarian Tribe?"

Chen Mo nodded and said, "They're currently imprisoned in the cells, let's discuss as we walk."

Xu Lin extended his hand, "After you, Mr. Chen."

The two proceeded through the crowd, heading towards the back of the government office, with a group of guards following closely.

Watching them depart, Assistant Judge Ge Jun whispered, "Lord Kuang, should we notify Lord Jiao?"

"Notify for what? Let him work diligently on Purple Clouds Mountain, returning now would not be good for him." Kuang Yinghao shook his head.

Anyone but a blind person could see that Chen Mo's background couldn't be simple, otherwise Xu Lin wouldn't be so humble.

Thinking about how he stood up for Jiao Yu "speaking righteously" yesterday, a layer of cold sweat seeped from his back.

"Fortunately, Mr. Chen is generous and doesn't bear grudges..."

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The government prison was located on the north side of the government office, surrounded by tall walls, extremely heavily guarded.

After passing through layers of guards, they reached a steel-cast gate, where the guard confirmed their identities, took out a key, and unlocked the gate.

With a deep and muffled sound, the heavy gate slowly opened.

Once inside the prison, the Prison Supervisor hurried over with several Prison Guards, "Mr. Chen, you've arrived."

Since he attended the farewell of the Princess yesterday, he knew Chen Mo's identity and dared not show any negligence.

Chen Mo spoke up, "This is Mr. Xu, the imperial envoy tasked with taking over state affairs. How are the Barbarian Slaves?"

Gazing at the purple official robes, the Prison Supervisor swallowed.

This looks like a Third-Grade Official Uniform, doesn't it?

"All are detained as per your instructions, ready for interrogation at any time."

"Good, take us over to see."

Xu Lin turned to indicate, "Zhu Junzhe, come in with me, the rest wait outside."

"Yes." A group of guards replied.

The Prison Supervisor bowed, "This way, my lords."

They followed the Prison Supervisor through narrow corridors, arriving at a cell at the far end.

This cell was large, divided with iron bars into eight compartments, each housing three to four Barbarian Tribe women, bound with chains, the other end embedded in the wall, locking them securely.

"So many?"

Xu Lin glanced roughly and furrowed his brows.

Border defenses are incredibly tight, bringing dozens of Barbarian Slaves into Great Yuan territory, definitely not something ordinary people could accomplish!