Transmigrated Female Official

Did a discus fall from the sky?

Ji Qili watched Chu Qingluo's angry departure, his expression becoming very complicated.

He didn't like Ji Jie at all. Their relationship might be based on mutual benefit or something else entirely... In any case, he didn't care where Ji Jie was exiled.

As for my feelings... they're a bit conflicted. On one hand, I'm annoyed that Ji Jie revealed this private relationship to Chu Qingluo; on the other hand... Chu Qingluo seems quite angry, which might mean she minds my close relationship with other women? Thinking about it this way, I feel a little happy too...

Chu Qingluo had just stepped into Guangrentang when Empress Chonghuan, her personal male attendant, followed her in, accompanied by several other male attendants.

He gave Chu Qingluo, who was standing right in front of him, a meaningful look, and shouted, "Imperial decree has arrived—"

The three majestic words "Guangrentang" had not been heard for many years. The executive officer, the female physician, and the male attendants all rushed to the courtyard to receive the imperial decree.

Everyone held their breath and waited. In an instant, the once noisy Guangrentang became completely quiet.

The most excited was Li Yan, who rushed to the front of the crowd. The rise and fall of her chest showed that her heart was pounding, and she looked at the imperial edict in Chong Huan's hand with expectant eyes.

Chu Qingluo, however, paid no attention and stared absentmindedly at the food box placed at her feet.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Empress decrees: Effective immediately, Chu Qingluo is hereby appointed as a sixth-rank female official, in charge of the Guangren Hall, and bestowed with a chest of jewels and a mansion in the eastern part of the city. So be it—"

Chu Qingluo stared wide-eyed in disbelief...

What's this? Did a discus fall from the sky?

For those who don't want to be officials, this is definitely a pie in the sky, not a pie!

Everyone says a soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier, but Chu Qingluo was just trying to make a living and didn't want to gamble with such a huge risk...

Seeing that she didn't react for a while, Chong Huan cleared his throat and reminded her, "Lord Chu, why don't you quickly accept the imperial decree and express your gratitude?"

Such a favor requires kneeling in reverence.

Chu Qingluo then came to her senses and knelt down to receive the imperial decree: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"

Everyone at Guangrentang knelt down, shouting, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Chong Huan had a male attendant hand Chu Qingluo a sixth-rank official robe, and then ordered someone to move a wooden box containing jewelry into the inner hall before saying, "Lord Chu, this official robe was prepared beforehand. The official robe tailored for you has been handed over to the Clothing Pavilion for processing. Please make do with it for a few days."

The legendary one-size-fits-all? Even long legs can fit into one-size-fits-all these days... Chu Qingluo nodded: "Okay."

"His Majesty also said that the position of Chief Physician of the Imperial Medical Academy will be filled by a suitable person selected by Lord Chu."

"This..." Since it is the Empress's decree, it must be done no matter how difficult it is. "Yes."

"Lord Chu, I'll take my leave now." Chong Huan handed the imperial edict to Chu Qingluo.

"take care."

After Chonghuan and his entourage left, everyone stood up.

"Congratulations, Lord Chu! Congratulations, Lord Chu!" The executive officers and physicians took turns coming up to flatter him, but Li Yan, who was still sitting sideways on the ground, stood out.

Chu Qingluo knew that Li Yan absolutely could not accept that she, a newcomer to Guangrentang, had suddenly become the head female official. Even she herself didn't know how things had turned out this way; it had all happened without warning.

……

Upon hearing the news, Peony rushed to offer her congratulations.

As soon as she reached the entrance of the inner hall, she exclaimed, "Qingluo! You're amazing!" After a pause, she realized that something was wrong and corrected herself, "I was wrong, I was wrong. On behalf of everyone in the Clothing Pavilion, I've come to congratulate Lord Chu on his promotion!" She then gave a proper bow.

Chu Qinglu rolled her eyes at her, feeling both annoyed and amused: "Please, stop pretending, okay? Come in already."

Peony then walked into the inner room with a grin, glanced around, and saw nothing but some empty wooden shelves, a table, and a box on the table. "It's so empty here—"

Chu Qinglu nodded: "Yes, Lord Ji's house was raided, and everything here was cleared out. I'll just add a few more things later."

Since the supplies needed for the inner palace are distributed by Guangrentang anyway, she's not in a hurry.

"You said you came on behalf of the Clothing Pavilion, is that Sister Ziyou's idea?"

"Yes, she just said, 'Congratulations to Lord Chu on my behalf.'" Peony imitated Li Ziyou's usual expressionless tone, making Chu Qinglu laugh.

"Did Lorife say anything?"

"Her expression was one of great envy. I asked her if she wanted to come over, but she said she disdained currying favor with the powerful."

"Tch, you're just saying that." Chu Qingluo knew Luo Lifei well, and not only did she not mind, she even found it somewhat amusing to hear her say 'climbing the social ladder'. "Actually, I don't know how I became this sixth-rank female official, it's too amazing."

...Just because a cotton pillow was presented?

“I think you are the best candidate!” Peony put her hand on her shoulder, her tone very firm and resolute.

It was truly a blessing to have made such a good friend as Peony here, who supported her unconditionally. Chu Qingluo was somewhat moved.

"Peony, thank you for thinking so highly of me."

"Of course, we're good friends!"

Chu Qingluo opened the wooden box containing jewelry that the Empress had just bestowed upon her and generously said to Shaoyao, "Take whatever you like from here."

"Ha! I didn't even bring any gifts to curry favor with the powerful, yet they're taking the initiative to be nice to me? What have I done to deserve such generosity from Lord Chu?!"

"Are you going to choose or not? Don't regret it if you don't." Seeing her teasing, Chu Qingluo deliberately teased her again.

"Then I shall respectfully comply?"

"Don't be so polite, or I'll get angry with you."

"Don't feel bad about it!"

Now, Peony didn't hold back and quickly picked out seven or eight items... The box was a third empty in no time.

Chu Qingluo stared at the satisfied Peony and said with a smile, "You really are quite unceremonious."

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