Chapter 647: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Prefect Cheng waved his hand and said, "That's not how it is. Mr. Qi is an important figure in the court. If anything were to happen to him, it would be a significant loss for the Da Su Dynasty. Regardless of whether it was a coincidence or not, you have contributed. But I heard that you refused Mr. Qi's reward?"
Hou Shi pursed her lips and cautiously replied in a low voice, "Yes, I, as a prisoner, dare not claim credit."
"Ah, if you have made a contribution, rewards are only natural. Both I and Mr. Qi are people who reward and punish accordingly. Since Mr. Qi is now working by my side, I will personally give you this reward. How about that?" Prefect Cheng said.
Prefect Cheng treated Qi Chan with great respect. Despite being exiled to Linzhang Prefecture, Qi Chan's status in the capital city was still high. Otherwise, he wouldn't have encountered an assassination attempt halfway through his journey.
From the information he received, it had only been a few days since Qi Chan was exiled, and the Emperor had mentioned his name several times in court. Being so highly regarded by the Emperor, and with his family and disciples active in the capital city, it was only a matter of time before Qi Chan returned. There was a possibility that he would rise even higher upon his return.
Moreover, Qi Chan was truly talented, and with him assisting Prefect Cheng, the latter would only continue to rise.
Hou Shi quietly lifted her head and glanced at Qi Chan.
He smiled and nodded slightly, prompting Hou Shi to kneel down once again. "I have a request, I humbly implore you to fulfill it," she said.
Prefect Cheng wasn't surprised. He knew what kind of life the exiled prisoners led in this place.
A person who had no other thoughts must have grand ambitions, and such a person was worth paying attention to.
Now that Hou Shi had spoken up, Prefect Cheng felt relieved.
"Speak," he said.
"I wish to leave the Shu family," Hou Shi took a deep breath. "I dare not hide it from you, my lord. I am at odds with the other members of the Shu family and can no longer coexist with them. I wish to shed my status as a concubine of the Shu family and leave with my daughter."
Prefect Cheng raised an eyebrow and lightly tapped the tabletop with his fingers. "You want to leave the Shu family?" he asked.
Well, how should this be said? Hou Shi was a concubine.
Even if she was exiled, she was still a concubine and couldn't divorce like a husband and wife. Unless the Second Young Master of the Shu family and the main wife were both dead, she might have a chance at freedom.
Otherwise, Hou Shi could only leave if the Second Young Master of the Shu family drove her out or gave her away or sold her to someone else.
Otherwise, Hou Shi's desire to leave the Shu family had no grounds unless there were special circumstances.
Prefect Cheng was momentarily in a difficult position.
However, Qi Chan suddenly leaned in and whispered a few words in his ear. Prefect Cheng nodded as he listened and then chuckled, "Good, let's do it this way."
He looked at Hou Shi again. "In that case, I will arrange for you and your daughter to work at the post stations in Heichang County and on the way to Linzhang Prefecture. This will be considered a normal assignment, and the Shu family will be unable to stop it. Although your status will still be that of the Second Young Master of the Shu family's concubine, over time, it will become an empty title, and you will have more freedom."
This way, Hou Shi and her daughter would be able to leave the Shu family, and they would have a lighter and more manageable job. It was a win-win situation.
Upon hearing this, Hou Shi was delighted. "Thank you, my lord. Thank you, Mr. Qi."
"Rise," Prefect Cheng said, turning to the guards by his side. "You will accompany Hou Shi and her daughter back to Zhengdao Village and hand them over to the officials there. They can set off tomorrow."
"Yes," the guard replied.
Hou Shi and her daughter were somewhat excited. They immediately stood up and were about to leave the teahouse with the guard.
But then Qi Chan suddenly called out to her, "Wait, I want to ask, where is the young lady who helped me? I didn't see her on the wasteland just now."
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