Observing Jiang Mu on the ground, he found no trace of acting.

That grateful gaze was definitely not feigned.

Having determined this, Jiang Chen was relieved.

He didn't care if Jiang Mu had masochistic tendencies. As the future heir of the Duke of Dingguo, as long as this kid was loyal to him, he wouldn't bother with his private life quirks.

"Jiang Mu, your transformation is very gratifying to me. How about this, for the sake of being members of the royal family, I will bestow an official position upon you?" Jiang Chen put on a friendly appearance.

Unexpectedly, there would be benefits to this audience. Jiang Mu's eyes lit up, and he excitedly said, "Your Majesty, really? Do you think I have the ability to enter the court as an official?"

"If this news gets home, my parents and maternal grandfather will be very happy!"

As a top-tier second generation, Jiang Mu didn't actually have an obsession with official positions. After all, as long as he inherited the title of his ancestors, there would be a place for him in this imperial capital.

Whether he was an official or not didn't have much impact.

However, an official position bestowed by the emperor was different!

This represented that he had already caught the Son of Heaven's eye and was a confidant prepared by the Son of Heaven. As long as he didn't make any mistakes in the future, his future would be bright and visible to the naked eye.

The fact that he didn't jump up on the spot with excitement was already very restrained.

Jiang Chen was satisfied that he understood his hint, and said, "A gentleman's words are as good as a jade pendant. Since I promised you, I will definitely fulfill it. There is no need to doubt this."

"If you perform well and make contributions, I can also arrange a marriage for you and choose a virtuous helper from a noble family!"

Hearing this, the joy on Jiang Mu's face grew even stronger, and he kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"This humble subject will never forget your kindness. I will do whatever you say in the future!"

"En!" Jiang Chen nodded approvingly: "Get up. Starting tomorrow, you will attend Taixue (Imperial Academy) as an auditor. After that, I will make arrangements for you based on the actual situation."

"It's getting late. Go back and meet your family first and tell them the good news in person."

"Yes, this humble subject obeys!"

After respectfully bowing, Jiang Mu left under the guidance of the palace servants.

At this time, in the huge space, only Yang Muxi, Jiang Chen, and a few scattered attendants remained.

Seeing that those around her were trustworthy, Yang Muxi questioned, "Jiang Chen, just now I heard you mention bestowing official positions, and I suddenly remembered that you haven't rewarded those Imperial City Division guards yet!"

"Didn't you say when you came to me that you wanted to establish a special department to manage injustice in the world? You haven't forgotten about this, have you?"

Hearing the dissatisfaction from the person beside him, Jiang Chen rubbed his forehead and said, "I haven't forgotten, it's just that the time hasn't come yet."

"Now that multiple forces are about to enter the capital, it's a good time for the Imperial City Division to gather intelligence. If we establish a department now and announce the existence of the Imperial City Division to the world, wouldn't we be alerting the enemy?"

"I am only temporarily hiding their existence now. When things have passed and they have made contributions, I will formally let them appear."

Yang Muxi felt that this made some sense and nodded, "Alright, I'll wait a little longer, but what positions are you going to give them?"

Caring about this didn't mean she had ambitions to interfere in the court.

It was just that she had trained these people, and she barely had some master-disciple relationship with them. Yang Muxi really wanted to know the status of these cheap disciples in Jiang Chen's eyes.

After all, this could also reflect some of Jiang Chen's views on her.

Unaware of the thoughts of the person beside him, Jiang Chen directly said, "The imperial edict has already been drafted. The first batch of Imperial City Division guards trained by you will be sealed at least with the fifth rank. The specific rank will depend on their performance."

"However, all Imperial City Division personnel have the right to act first and report later. They are directly under me and have the right to ignore the commands of other high-ranking officials."

Hearing this, Yang Muxi's beautiful eyebrows couldn't help but furrow, "Isn't this power a little too great?"

"If this is the case, wouldn't it harm many people if scoundrels mixed into the Imperial City Division?"

Hearing the concern in her tone, a smile appeared in Jiang Chen's eyes, and he silently moved closer and said, "It's okay, I have my own way to restrain them."

"Moreover, my sect leader wife will also help me keep an eye on them and take action to clean up the sect when necessary, right?"

The frivolous tone made Yang Muxi a little overwhelmed.

Just as she was circulating her true qi, wanting to distance herself from Jiang Chen, she suddenly felt a hot hand on her waist!

The scorching temperature burned her heart through her clothes.

Even the gathered true qi dissipated in this excessive intimacy: "Jiang, Jiang Chen, what are you doing? We're still outside, let go of me!"

Although the words were full of resistance, her voice was very weak. Jiang Chen simply pretended not to hear it and leaned close to her soft earlobe and said, "Muxi, I haven't seen you for so long. Can we not just talk about politics?"

"During the days I've been separated from you, I always think of you and often dream of you... Don't you want to spend more time with me and have some alone time?"

Yang Muxi's heart was pounding from this direct love talk. No man had ever been so bold in front of her. Overwhelmed, she didn't regain her senses until Jiang Chen had held her for a long time.

She stuttered, "You, you let go of me first. Let's talk nicely, don't get physical."

Enjoying the soft and fragrant body of the beauty in his arms, Jiang Chen decisively said, "No, your skills are so good. If I let go, you would definitely run away!"

"At that time, I will be left alone, missing you in an empty room."

Touched by Jiang Chen's pitiful words, Yang Muxi hesitated for a moment and didn't rely on her strength to forcibly break free. She whispered, "Okay, I promise I won't leave today. Can you let go of me now?"

En, is there such a good thing?!

A gleam appeared in Jiang Chen's eyes. He never expected Yang Muxi to compromise and stay in the palace overnight.

He must seize this opportunity that was offered to him!

He immediately released his hand happily and pretended to be delighted: "That's great! Muxi, do you know how long I've been waiting for this day?"

"Everyone in the world says the imperial palace is good, and all the treasures of the world are in it, but without you..."

Before Jiang Chen could finish speaking, Yang Muxi covered his mouth.

"You, are you not done yet? How can you say such cheesy things outside!"

From her scolding words, Jiang Chen could hear a hint of shyness, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows knowingly.

He thought to himself: "As expected, no matter what their status is, all women like to hear sweet words. Even if they say they don't want it, their bodies are still very honest."

Just like that, half coaxing and half deceiving, Yang Muxi stepped into Jiang Chen's harem for the first time.

For convenience, she was arranged to stay in Yihua Palace, which was closest to the Qinzheng Hall (Hall of Diligent Administration).

After arriving at the place, the two had dinner served by the palace maids. It wasn't until night fell that Yang Muxi issued an eviction order.

"Jiang Chen, I want to take a bath and rest, you can leave."

"Although I promised to stay in the palace, that doesn't mean anything. If you're not honest, don't blame my sword for being merciless!"