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Chapter 127 – Accounting
by Salted Fish — Xu Chun's ostentatious display shocked the entire Jinhai military administration. After the rumors spread, even more gossip circulated in secret, revealing how this former playboy heir was forced to present himself as "clear as water, bright as a mirror" under the machinations of his strategists. For a time, the officials all laughed it off as a joke. However, the Maritime Customs Office was genuinely troubled. Xu Tingjie looked pale before Dong Xian, "What should we do? Could there really be someone…
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Chapter 126 – Promotion
by Salted Fish — Xu Chun and Jiang Mei stood outside the Customs Hall at the harbor for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before Deputy Director Dong arrived in a carriage, looking rather disheveled. He quickly got out of the carriage to bow to Xu Chun and apologize. Xu Chun replied, "No problem, let's go take a look at the Customs Hall." The Customs Hall at the harbor was a two-story building with long pavilions inside and out, filled with various goods. Representatives of ships waiting to clear customs…
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Chapter 125 – Within the Sea
by Salted Fish — Xu Chun returned to the Customs Office and first entered the main hall, where both Deputy Prefects came over to report their work. Xu Chun simply had Jiang Mei collect everything. He invited all the officials to sit down and then idly flipped through the tax items and receipts while asking Xu Tingjie, "For this rough cargo, two parts out of fifteen are taxed, and for fine cargo, two parts out of ten. But with so many goods, what counts as rough and what as fine?" Xu Tingjie smiled and said, "Fine cargo…
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Chapter 124 – Smuggling Suppression
by Salted Fish — In a blink, they arrived at the Admiral's Mansion in Jinhaiwei, and indeed, Admiral Qin Jie personally came out to welcome them. During their conversation, he proved to be as accommodating as his reputation suggested. Although his father, the Duke of Jingguo, was quite a scoundrel who didn't know how to improve himself, Qin Jie still managed to praise him a few times for his straightforwardness, generosity, and profound blessings. Xu Chun, as before, exchanged some pleasantries. Indeed, Qin Jie asked…
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Chapter 123 – Prestige
by Salted Fish — The next morning, Xu Chun went to the government office first and then, with Jiang Mei in tow, personally headed to the Prefectural Governor's Mansion. Zhang Jipu, the Prefectural Governor of Jinhaiwei, was usually responsible for local administration and was also a fifth-rank official. Upon hearing that Xu Chun had come to pay his respects, he was overjoyed and came out to greet him personally. With a round face and small eyes, he wore a full smile on his face. "His Highness, Prince Xu, has just taken…
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Chapter 122 – Convention
by Salted Fish — As they spoke, the carriage arrived at Xu Chun's destination. He dismounted from his horse and turned to find Ding Hai, instructing him, "Go invite Commander Pei and Commander Qi to the flower hall. Have Mr. Jiang come along too." Pei Dongyan and Qi Luan soon arrived at the small flower hall outside the study. Xu Chun had changed out of his official robes and into a light summer robe, sipping hot tea as he waited. Seeing Pei Dongyan and Qi Luan enter, he smiled and said, "Commander Pei and Commander Qi,…
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Chapter 121 – Taking Office
by Salted Fish — At the Jin Harbor Customs Office. In front of the dark red government building, Deputy Director Dong Xian and Xu Tingjie, both wearing their sixth-rank official uniforms, stood, leading the chief clerk, registrar, chief secretary, recorder, and the local constabulary, as they waited at the door for the arrival of the new Director. The weather was still hot in August, and the sunlight made everyone somewhat restless. Xu Tingjie couldn't help but ask Dong Xian, "Shouldn't we renovate the Director's…
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Chapter 120 – Tempting the Divine
by Salted Fish — Xie Yi had just entered when Xu Chun regained his senses, lifting his eyes to look at him, eyes both surprised and delighted as he attempted to rise. "Ninth Brother?" Xie Yi's gaze was low and dark. He walked over, bent down, and with one hand forcefully lifted Xu Chun's chin, lowering his head to bite Xu Chun's lips without hesitation. The kiss came suddenly, and Xu Chun instinctively trembled, his legs weak. One hand rested on the table beside him while the other pressed against Xie Yi's chest,…
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Chapter 12 – Arrangements
by Salted Fish — Qiu Hu arrived at Dengcao Alley and, following instructions, approached the third house where he found a family surnamed Su. He knocked on the door, and after a while, a young servant came out to answer. The boy seemed well-trained, bowed and asked, "My master is not at home. May I ask who has business? Please leave a note first, my master said he would reply one by one." Qiu Hu handed over the box, "I was invited by someone to look for an official named Fang Zixing. Please relay this message, it's…
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Chapter 119 – Returning the Favor
by Salted Fish — When Xu Chun entered the palace, Su Hua was in the courtyard directing people to air out books. Seeing Xu Chun enter, he was startled. "Why has the Prince come again? The Emperor hasn't finished his discussions yet. Since the Prince is about to take up his post, there must be many social engagements. Why not attend to those first before coming in?" Xu Chun was right in the middle of a passionate affair with Xie Yi, how could he bear to part from his beloved brother? However, he was too embarrassed to…
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Chapter 127 – Accounting

Chapter 126 – Promotion

Chapter 125 – Within the Sea

Chapter 124 – Smuggling Suppression

Chapter 123 – Prestige

Chapter 122 – Convention

Chapter 121 – Taking Office

Chapter 120 – Tempting the Divine

Chapter 12 – Arrangements

Chapter 119 – Returning the Favor

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