Oh my, is this the same "Great Lord Song" who was so arrogant before that you couldn’t see the edge of his pride!? How come I can’t see it now, what’s going on? Is he bowing humbly behind his teacher now? I thought there was no one in this world who could tame you! As for Yuchi, he looks like a young lad, but just from his manner of speaking earlier, how could he possibly be a youth? He must be one of those who have rejuvenated themselves, and God knows how old such an entity could be? Isn’t he something other than ordinary? Otherwise, with the arrogance of Song Yinghan, could she possibly be afraid of him? Thoughts aside, the man immediately said, "Mr. Yuchi, Lord Song is an outstanding individual, and it’s my privilege to formally meet Lord Song today. I imagine that the teacher who taught such an excellent person must be even more admirable." Look at how cleverly he speaks, and a trace of a smile appeared on Yuchi’s face. The man before him was the head of the Celestial Capital Department, named Ji Wubin. His cultivation was roughly at the Core Formation Stage, but the exact level within that stage was unknown. Yuchi then spoke in a proper tone, "Lord Ji flatters us. Yinghan is a child I’ve watched grow up. She’s good in many ways, but her arrogance seems to cling to her as if it can’t be shaken off." Song Yinghan felt a bit embarrassed by Yuchi’s words. Was she that arrogant? Not really, in front of Old Yuchi, she was quite obedient, listening to him and following his guidance in every way. How could he now turn his back so easily! Ji Wubin immediately responded, "Naturally, young talents are high-spirited. Lord Song acts this way within reason. I certainly harbor no resentment towards Lord Song and am more than willing to assist." Upon hearing Ji Wubin’s words, Song Yinghan was instantly perplexed. When did Ji Wubin become so easy to talk to? One must know that when I previously went to the Celestial Capital Department, I saw Ji Wubin, yet this guy merely gave a faux smile and left without a word. In Yuchi’s presence, he’s now praising me? Does this guy really have such a side! "Haha, Lord Ji overpraises. There’s no need to praise this child too much; she can’t take the compliments." Yuchi chuckled. "Understandable, understandable, Mr. Yuchi, you are formidable indeed." During their exchange, the meals were already served. While eating and drinking, Yuchi happily spoke, saying, "Lord Ji, we are friends now, and naturally, friends need not hide anything. To be frank, I’ve come here because this child Yinghan has asked for help. She has already told me a little, and yesterday, I went with her to the Celestial Capital Department to understand the current situation." Ji Wubin put down his chopsticks, smiled warmly, and listened attentively. "At the Observatory, someone named Ling Huzhong went missing. Thus, we wish to ask Lord Ji if you could have your disciples cooperate with our investigation. Regardless of the outcome, we are deeply grateful." "In the future, if Lord Ji encounters any difficulties, you can contact me through Yinghan, and I will definitely help to the end." Yuchi stood up and bowed to Ji Wubin, who was taken aback by this gesture. He quickly stood up, bending even lower than Yuchi, "Mr. Yuchi, you flatter me. For such a trivial matter, just tell me directly, no need for this formality!" Ji Wubin wasn’t deliberately saying this; he genuinely wanted to show respect to Yuchi. It’s no joke, to make someone like Song Yinghan, who doesn’t even have the standing to eat while standing, stay seated, this alone speaks volumes about how powerful this fellow must be. Now that this person is speaking pleasantly with me, how could I still remain arrogant? Thus, the two shook hands and smiled before sitting back down, and Yuchi took out silver notes worth a thousand taels from his sleeve. With slight apprehension, the silver notes were handed over to Ji Wubin: "As an old man new to this place, I’m naturally unfamiliar with many things, yet I understand that the disciples of the Celestial Capital Department lack resources. Though it’s not much, I hope it may help the disciples grow well, for in the future, we are like family." "Yinghan, you must study hard in the future and avoid arrogance." In the short time of a tea break, they had become friends, becoming quite admirable... As Song Yinghan mused over this, she quickly snapped back and respectfully bowed, saying, "In response to Mr. Yuchi, Yinghan admits her mistake! Lord Ji, please accept these silver notes as a token to buy something for the disciples as a gesture of apology from this junior." "This is too embarrassing." While Ji Wubin verbally declined, he still placed the silver notes on the nearby table with a genuinely sincere smile: Orıginal content can be found at 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⟡𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦⟡𝘯𝘦𝘵 "Mr. Yuchi, you really are too polite. But rest assured, I will help distribute the gold and silver to the disciples. Once they learn of this, they will certainly be delighted. This is truly a sign of your care, sir." Would he embezzle the gold and silver? Certainly not, there’s no need or motivation to do so, everyone involved knows the ropes.