I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 1078

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.

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?"

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