Shang Jing Mei pouted a bit in displeasure, that Ji Ji quite of him to intrude today.
Today as Zhan Shenwei's free time, she had stayed home and as usual had Mang Jin bring matters that required her attention to her.
She was meant to spend time with Zhan Shenwei, alas duty had called him.
Now actively seated on a study chair in the mansion as Zhan Shenwei had gone, Shang Jing Mei attended as always to work matters with insight, diligence and effectiveness.
Beside Mang Jin relayed matters to her, Mang Jin wasn't really a guard of the sorts to Shang Jing Mei, he was more of a butler.
As he relayed matters, Shang Jing Mei resolved it and proffered the most appropriate and viable solutions immediately.
The lady was really intelligent, in a span of two months beyond his expectations, outdoing even her previous performances, Shang Jing Mei had established a strong hold in the bright jade City.
Making numerous business actions that have blossomed well, if there was any other thing it was just her romantic adventures, and her working from home, but business was going well, everything was going well, so he could only stomach any discontent he might have.
He had seen how during their journey from the Eastern region his young lady had always paid attention to Zhan Shenwei then, and now.
Gathering his resolve he asked in a roundabout manner, probing, testing the waters.
" My lady, some of the staff in the mansion make jest and gossips on how you really adore Zhan Shenwei, catering to his needs, even calling him " husband of the Master ".
Trying to gauge her reaction, he continued, " I know it's because the young lady values his talents [ to be honest , Mang Jin did not really see any extraordinary talent of Zhan Shenwei to be so valued by his young lady], how about the young lady procures a residence for young master Zhan Shenwei as previously intended "
Shang Jing Mei smiled as she gazed at Mang Jin intently, how could she not understand that he was probing her.
Shang Jing Mei really liked wine, even in her office the was a wine flask and cup, taking a sip she leaned back and chuckled.
" Master's husband, I like it Mang Jin, I like him, I want to keep him with me, be with him "
Hearing this Mang Jin finally burst out with his true intentions.
" It can't be my Lady, the Shang family is Noble, it's not possible my lady, please refrain from this path "
Mang Jin almost wept tears, what was his lady thinking, doing.
Shang Jing Mei twirled her wine cup and drank a large gulp, now she couldn't taste it's usual sweet taste and she felt sober, her face gazing afar.
" can it not be ".
.....
As he walked to the harbor, Zhan Shenwei thought back to what Ji Ji said.
To be honest he wasn't blind and also entertained the thoughts too.
But he wouldn't fully make any assumption till he was certain.
To Zhan Shenwei, it was better he under understood, than he over understood.
What was his own feelings for Shang Jing Mei,...
Sighing in his heart, Zhan Shenwei thought how did it go from renting a residence to co habitation.
Zhan Shenwei's intention was to get a residence, and a maid, a cook, and a butler to handle certain matters for him.
Ji Ji was already like that butler part for him, but as agreed he had waited for Shang Jing Mei for procuring the remaining.
....
Two months ago, bright jade City, the week, day when Shang Jing Mei was to reach the city.
Zhan Shenwei sat in a large office room with other members of the group two squad.
The normal city guards all had their office quarters with the rest of their group members.
At his own corner, Zhan Shenwei was sitted he read his daily assignments, beside him Ji Ji was explaining some things quitely.
The other members of the group two also handled their tasks with their servants with them.
The office room was large and each member took a corner.
After a week Zhan Shenwei could not say he really knew all the group members but he had made acquittances of them.
To be honest Zhan Shenwei really didn't do much, filing reports, receiving assignments, most office task were handled by Ji Ji, just with his supervision while he spent most of his time just cultivating at his corner.
Surprisingly the rough thug looking Ji Ji was literate and smart, with a bit of training and hints here and there, he handled work for Zhan Shenwei well.
As for his literacy Zhan Shenwei didn't think so much on how he could be, what was wrong with that.
Standing beside Zhan Shenwei and handling a report of a previous mission,
Ji Ji had a stern face as he wrote.
After just a week of this kind of thing, he had begin to shed his rugged look and started to gain an hint of scholar aura.
His literacy was as a result of training by the Treasure Pavilion, having been involved in information espionage for them, he had been taught how to read and write by the steward, so he wasn't illiterate.
But unlike when he only had to read and write or use his brain once in while when there was a gig or information to relay, he now had to do this everyday.
This kind of work was really different from the usual street life of Ji Ji but he had adjusted to it.
The exposure, the knowledge, it was good for him.
Being a servant of an immortal was quite impressive, outside as he walked the streets he was more respected and flattered.
he was richer too!
If there was anything he missed, it was that he didn't have much time to drink and communicate and " relate " with the
red district sister of the back valleys anymore.
Ji Ji shook his head and focused on work, he was glad with this change.
The other members were also the same, every one was relaxed, cultivating or lazying around, only putting their focus on truly important matters
In fact Zhan Shenwei had even learnt this efficiency from others.
This was how the city guard stations operated, servants and clerks handled the meager major office work, while the guards themselves dealt with important documents, reports and combat action.
Spending most of their time cultivating