While Qingque was still trying to come up with an excuse, Jing Yuan had already signed ‘Rejected’ on the document.
Handing it to the mechanical bird, he then headed towards his residence.
He truly hadn’t rested well.
If it were just a short period without rest, he would have been long accustomed to it.
The problem was, he hadn’t gotten much rest at all over the past half month.
Even now, returning home meant he still had to take care of a child.
Since he had already decided to take that child as his disciple, he had to shoulder some responsibility.
Even his subordinate, Keqing, had said that when it’s time to rest, one should rest properly.
So today, he might as well take a rare day off.
Back at the Seat of Divine Foresight, Keqing, who was still waiting for Jing Yuan to return, frowned, feeling as if someone was talking about her.
She never imagined that because of a single remark made at the start of the workday, her direct superior had decided to call it quits without even notifying the rest of them, the workers.
Inside the Seat of Divine Foresight, Keqing frowned as she stared at the main gate.
The shift change had already happened, and Jing Yuan still hadn’t returned!
‘Keqing?
You’re still not back?’ A puzzled voice came from the entrance of the Seat of Divine Foresight.
‘Chief Strategist, you’ve returned,’ Keqing nodded at the person who had come back.
‘It’s rare to see you still at the Seat of Divine Foresight at this hour.
Where’s the General?
Not here?’ Qingque looked around but didn’t see the person she expected.
‘The General hasn’t returned since he took some documents and left.
I’ve been waiting for him too.’ As Keqing spoke, she clenched her fist.
Having worked at the Seat of Divine Foresight for so long, this was the first time she was forced to work overtime!
She would remember this grudge!
Qingque glanced at the documents beside Keqing and walked over.
‘Are these the files that require the General’s decision?
Let me take a look.
If you’re in a hurry, you can head back first.’ ‘Yes, then I’ll leave it to the Chief Strategist.’ Keqing nodded and stepped aside from her position.
‘No need to address me by my title every time.
Haven’t I told you?
Just call me Sister Qing Zu.’ Qingque sat directly in Keqing’s seat and began reviewing the documents Keqing couldn’t decide on.
‘During work hours, it’s better to use formal titles.’ ‘But aren’t you off duty now?
Seeing you work so diligently every day makes me want to retire outright.’ Qingque quickly signed the document in her hand and moved on to the next.
‘Sister Qing Zu can remain the Chief Strategist.
I don’t want to end up working overtime every day if I reach your position.’ ‘I really can’t tell if you’re diligent or lazy.
You work so hard during office hours.’ Qingque said with a helpless smile.
‘Working hard is precisely so I can relax to my heart’s content after work, isn’t it?’ Keqing said, straightening her back and stretching.
Qingque fell silent for a few seconds.
‘You have a point.
Working is for the sake of relaxing after work…’ ‘How long has it been since I had a normal end to my workday?
Sigh…’ ‘You’re off duty now.
Aren’t you heading back?’ Seeing Keqing still standing nearby, Qingque put down the document in her hand and asked, somewhat puzzled.
‘Since I’ve already worked overtime, a little longer won’t hurt.
Sister Qing Zu, did something come up with your work?’ Keqing asked directly.
She disliked beating around the bush, but she also understood propriety, knowing what to ask and what not to.
For Qingque to return to the Seat of Divine Foresight at this hour, there must have been some issue with her work.
However, there weren’t many matters that someone of her rank couldn’t decide on.
‘You could say that.
It’s fine to tell you.
Among the Abominations of Abundance, a group of Borisin has surrendered.’ Qingque said with some distress.
The Xianzhou has been in conflict with the Abominations of Abundance for so long.
It’s not that none have surrendered, but genuine surrenders are practically nonexistent.
‘What’s the issue with this group?’ Keqing frowned.
Over the years, the Xianzhou has had numerous skirmishes, large and small, with the Abominations of Abundance.
False surrenders are common, and normally they’d be taken into custody directly.
For Qingque to be this cautious and return to seek the General…
This group must have other problems.
‘The leader of these surrendering Borisin keeps making a fuss, saying he has crucial information and must see the General, or else disaster will befall the Xianzhou.’ ‘We’ve heard that kind of talk many times before.
But this time is different.
Our lie detection equipment indicates this person isn’t lying.’ ‘That’s why I came back, to report this matter to the General.’ ‘If you need to find the General, wouldn’t it be easier to contact him directly with a communication device?’ Keqing asked, somewhat confused.
‘Even if that Borisin isn’t lying, he needs to be held for a while.
I can’t just contact the General directly based solely on his words.’ ‘As for why I came back…
let’s just say I wanted to slack off a bit.’ Qingque said as she finished processing most of the documents in front of her.
‘Alright, these remaining documents can be left for the General.
If we handle all the paperwork, what would the General have to do?’ With that, Qingque tidied the files and stood up.
The documents she hadn’t processed were placed directly on Jing Yuan’s desk.
‘Let’s go.
The rest can be left to those on duty.’ Qingque took Keqing’s hand and walked out of the Seat of Divine Foresight.
‘But those documents…’ Before Keqing could finish, Qingque cut her off.
‘Don’t worry about those.
That’s the General’s job, not yours.
Your work is done.
Let’s just go get something to eat.’ Keqing thought Qingque had a point.
Those documents weren’t her concern to begin with, and she didn’t have the authority to sign them over her rank.
The more she thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.
‘So, Sister Qing Zu isn’t in a hurry to find the General either?’ ‘I wasn’t in a particular hurry to begin with.
Since I’m back for once, I should take the chance to relax properly.’ With that, Qingque pulled Keqing into Aurum Alley.
On the Xianzhou, if you’re looking for a place with good food, Aurum Alley is the best choice.
Although the Exalting Sanctum is the main commercial district, it’s primarily for visitors from outside.
For locals on the Xianzhou choosing a place to eat, Aurum Alley is the first choice.
You can find anything you crave here.
Although the crowd in Aurum Alley has thinned a bit recently, the taste of the food sold here hasn’t changed.
After enjoying a satisfying meal with Qingque, Keqing returned home content.
As soon as she opened the door, she found a pair of eyes fixed on her.