Li Chen's words made Xu Junlou's heart beat wildly.
He realized that tonight's summons might have far more significance than he thought.
After swallowing his saliva, Xu Junlou lowered his head and said, "If you return to Your Highness, I will know."
Saying you don't know is impossible.
This is tantamount to fooling His Highness the Crown Prince into thinking he is a fool.
And there is nothing to argue with. If you know, you know, and if you don’t know, you don’t know.
After the rebellion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince began to liquidate. These people arrested and beheaded more officials than in the past ten years, and almost all of them were officials in important positions in the central department.
People and positions are like carrots and pits.
Now that these people have been cut down, the pit is naturally emptied.
I don’t know how many people are trying their best to get into the camp and take this opportunity to move to the next level.
Just when Xu Junlou was in a state of confusion, Li Chen said again: "Right now, the imperial court is short of people. What I want to do is to arrange all your imperial examination candidates in advance to various departments and positions."
"As the top three candidates in the last imperial examination, you are naturally one of the candidates I am considering. Now I ask you, what do you think?"
Xu Junlou only felt his mouth was dry.
If he had the opportunity to enter the imperial court and make achievements, he would not want to stay in the East Palace and be a housekeeper.
Although Zhan Shifu was close to His Highness, he could not realize his ambition after all.
For him, it is ideal to get a position with more real power and where he can better display his ambitions.
Thinking like this, Xu Junlou said: "I don't dare to ask for too much. I just obey His Highness's orders."
Li Chen chuckled lightly and said, "Don't be so glib with me. I'm asking you now, are you willing to continue to be the Prime Minister of Zhanshi Mansion, or are you willing to take another position?"
Xu Junlou swallowed his saliva and said seriously: "Wei Chen... wants to go to another position."
"Firstly, it is to train one's abilities, and secondly, the court is short of manpower, and what I have learned can be used to serve the court."
Xu Junlou's answer did not surprise Li Chen at all.
Nodding, Li Chen said: "Okay, I understand."
Li Chen did not directly announce his new appointment, or even express appreciation or denial for his statement, which made Xu Junlou feel a little uneasy.
But Xu Junlou didn't have the guts to ask directly, so he had to remain silent.
"I'll give you a break tonight. You go home and wait for your appointment at home."
Hearing Li Chen's words, Xu Junlou was overjoyed.
He knew that he finally had a chance to fulfill his ambition.
Although he still doesn't know his position and whereabouts, with His Highness's words, it is certain that he will take up his new position.
Kneeling on the ground, Xu Junlou kowtowed to Li Chen seriously and said: "Wei Chen, thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
Li Chen didn't say anything, but just waved his hand to indicate that Xu Junlou could leave.
Xu Junlou stood up, faced Li Chen, and walked backwards out of the side hall.
After Xu Junlou left, two words suddenly rang out in the quiet side hall.
"Fool."
These two words were said by Wan Jiaojiao.
She thinks Xu Junlou is a fool.
Even she could see clearly that staying with His Highness at this time was the best choice, but Xu Junlou couldn't see through it.
Li Chen glared at Wan Jiaojiao and said angrily: "You are the only one who talks too much."
Wan Jiaojiao stuck out her tongue and said, "Your Highness, people just think he is stupid."
"This makes people have their own ambitions."
Li Chen stood up and said, "Get some rest. No matter who comes tonight, I won't be here."
