I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135: Chapter 96: Empress, Don’t Look Back, I Am Your Majesty!_4

The bureaucratic review generally consists of four stages: job reporting, performance evaluation, public deliberation, and grading.

If one feels the evaluation is unfair, they can submit a petition. After verification, if there are indeed insurmountable reasons, the Ministry of Personnel will consider reevaluating.

Chen Mo stepped forward, his voice clear and resonant, "The apprehension of so many cases by Ding Fire Department is not solely due to my efforts. Much credit goes to General Li and the brothers of the government office, who have worked tirelessly through day and night; they are the true creditworthy ones!"

A nearby junior officer recorded Chen Mo’s speech for the final evaluation.

Chen Mo then shifted his tone, saying, "Of course, this also wouldn’t have happened without the contributions of... Vice Thousand Households Jian..."

"Hm?"

Jian Yinsan slightly startled.

What does this mean?

Is he trying to make peace and ease the tension?

However, Chen Mo’s following words completely stiffened his expressions.

"If it were not for Lord Jian’s overwhelming greed and embezzlement leading to fiscal deficits, I would not have gone to Linglan County to handle cases for reward silver, nor would I have uncovered the insidious plots of the Demon Clan."

"If it were not for Lord Jian’s dereliction of duty and laziness, resulting in a mountain of unresolved cases and forcing our brothers to work day and night, how could they have developed their potential and grown?"

"If it were not for Lord Jian’s habit of flattering those above and deceiving those below, our brothers might not have united as they have, nor could I sit so securely in my position as Hundred Households."

"In summary..."

Chen Mo bowed respectfully to Jian Yinsan, "Ding Fire Department’s achievements today, owe much to Lord Jian indeed!"

"..."

There fell a dead silence on the scene.

Everyone stood frozen in place.

Deng Hongtao’s expression was bizarre; having served as the Director of the Examination Department for so many years, he had never heard such a job report...

Jian Yinsan’s eyelids twitched, his face turning rapidly red with rage as he burst out, "Nonsense! You’re framing and biting back! Chen Mo, you must be responsible for your words..."

Just then, Yu Huai interjected, "Lord Jian, calm down. It’s Chen Mo’s time to report. When it’s your turn, you’ll have the opportunity to explain."

With that, he turned to the junior officer, "Record everything Mr. Chen said, and it will all be presented to the Eastern Royal Palace."

"Yes."

The junior officer responded.

Jian Yinsan’s eyes were aflame with anger, grinding his teeth almost to breaking, but there was nothing he could do.

Yu Huai, looking at Chen Mo, had eyes filled with admiration — "This boy is like me." — This sarcastic skill was simply infuriating with no payback... Truly Chen Zhuo’s son, vicious enough! It’d be a damned waste not to be an official critic!

At this moment, a slightly sharp voice rang out:

"Oh, it seems I’ve come at a bad time?"

Everyone turned their heads towards the sound.

Entering was a figure dressed in a blue satin jacket.

"Eunuch Jin?"

Deng Hongtao startled, quickly bowed, "What brings you here, sir?"

Hearing this name, everyone understood, and they all bowed politely.

In the court, there is only one Eunuch Jin, the Chief Steward and the Imperial Chamberlain, Golden Crow!

Eunuch Jin smiled and said, "On His Highness’s order, I’ve come to invite Hundred Households Chen to the palace. I hope I’m not disturbing everyone?"

Empress summoning Chen Mo to the palace? And personally by Eunuch Jin himself?

The implications...

Deng Hongtao’s heart tightened, hastily replying, "Not at all, we just finished the review."

The following public deliberation and grading no longer required Chen Mo’s presence.

"Oh?" Eunuch Jin glanced at the documents and record books beside him and said, "Well then, I might as well take these case files to the Eastern Royal Palace."

"Of course, you may."

Deng Hongtao picked up the brush, swiftly scribbled a couple of notes on the case files, and gave them to Eunuch Jin, "Please, bother you then."

Eunuch Jin reached out to take them, looked at Chen Mo with a smile, and said, "Hundred Households Chen, please follow me. The Royal Palanquin awaits outside."

"...Yes."

Chen Mo left the government office following Eunuch Jin.

Unsure of why the Empress desired to see him, but he felt certain it’s not good news...

...

The atmosphere in the government office calmed down.

Deng Hongtao glared fiercely at Jian Yinsan.

Thank goodness he hadn’t meddled in any way; he was almost dragged down by this fool! Lacking foresight, who else would he dare to offend?

"Hundred Households Chen’s inspection is complete; next, we will inspect Lord Jian!"

"Rest assured, as per Lord Jian’s request, I will handle it impartially and shall show no favoritism!"

With these words, Deng Hongtao swept away in a huff.

"..."

Jian Yinsan looked bewildered and astonished.

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