Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

In the hall.

Princess An Yang sat high behind the golden silk curtain. Her figure was blurred, vaguely commanding, with hair like a long waterfall, her features indistinct, but her lips a striking red.

Huang Su, Hong Luo, and Lu Ya stood before the curtain. Below was a young man, wearing a mask, standing proudly.

Princess An Yang said, "Chuchu, have you decided, do you really want to infiltrate Jade City for me? With your status and talent, there’s no need to take such a big risk. If you wish to make a name, I can arrange it for you."

The young man said, "My mind is made up, Aunt, rest assured."

Li Xian thought, "So he’s the nephew of Princess An Yang." Princess An Yang smiled and said, "Good, worthy of the Wei family’s son, with spirit and courage!"

"Chuchu, this cup of wine, I toast to you."

She poured a cup of exquisite wine and gently pushed it outwards. The cup floated in the air, emerging from behind the curtain. Wei Chu raised his palm to catch it and drank it in one gulp, exclaiming, "Aunt, good wine, good wine. When I make my mark in Jade City, the whole city will be your dowry."

Princess An Yang laughed, "Good ambition, as a man of our family, you should have such great aspirations. If you can win Jade City, whatever you want, I will grant you."

Li Xian listened from the side, knowing their relationship was deep and incomparable, not jealous, but couldn’t help but think, "This man declares he will win Jade City, that’s ambition; us ordinary men should do so. I claim to be a Silver-faced Man, yet I’m blamed for living selfishly, speaking nonsense."

Wei Chu said, "Aunt, do you really mean it?" Princess An Yang shook her head with a smile, "My good nephew, when have I ever lied to you."

Wei Chu said, "Then I..." Princess An Yang said, "This matter can wait until you have secured your position. Chuchu, do you really not want the identity of the Silver-faced Man?"

Wei Chu said, "No. I understand that anyone in a key position in Jade City has experienced dangers and climbed from the bottom. The Silver-faced Man’s identity may have a high starting point, but without understanding the grassroots situation, it is extremely difficult to do well. I want to start as a ’Mud-faced Man,’ I believe with my ability, I can achieve something."

Princess An Yang clapped and said, "Good, very good. With such thoughts, you have grown up. Speaking of... the last time at your coming of age ceremony, I was occupied with other matters and could not attend. It’s truly a pity, but I’m glad you can work for me. Chuchu, have another drink!"

She personally poured the wine and sent it to Wei Chu. Wei Chu drank heartily, looking at Princess An Yang with fervent eyes.

Princess An Yang said, "It’s quite surreal. In the blink of an eye, you’ve grown so much, Chuchu, are you married?"

Wei Chu said, "For those who plot great things, such trifles are of little concern." Princess An Yang said, "Not so, those who plan big things should marry early to have successors. Though I rarely return to the family, I’ve been mindful of your achievements. I’ve heard you’ve grown quite handsome, people even say you’re the face of the Wei family."

"I indeed know quite a few to choose from, how about I select one or two for you someday?"

Wei Chu said, "Aunt, I’m here to handle serious business for you!"

Princess An Yang laughed, "Look at you, getting herself in a hurry. Alright, since you have the heart, I will naturally support you fully. Go ahead and act boldly, if you need people or silver, just say the word."

Wei Chu said, delighted, "Thank you, Aunt!"

Princess An Yang covered her mouth with a light laugh, "Qingyao, I asked you to bring all the righteous men, where are they?"

Qingyao said, "Commandery Princess, as you may not know, all the righteous men have been sent to various places, only one remains, and he has been brought here."

Princess An Yang said regretfully, "Only one left? It’s a pity; I originally wanted Chuchu, lacking attendants upon his arrival in Jade City, to choose a few pleasing ones from them. Only one left..."

Wei Chu said, "Aunt! Don’t worry about me, if I need attendants or confidants, I’ll form my own. No need to choose from them."

Princess An Yang said, "As a son of the Wei family, you should have such capability." She then turned to Li Xian, her voice authoritative and dismissive, "You’re the one who claimed to succeed as the Silver-faced Man in three years? What’s your name again?"

Li Xian knew he was belittled yet neither angry nor agitated, he thought, "If I am strong myself, there’s no need for others’ favor." Unyieldingly he said, "I’m Li Xian from Qingning."

Wei Chu frowned and said, "Succeed as Silver-faced Man in three years? Aunt, why believe such an impudent person."

Princess An Yang said, "Chuchu, you don’t understand." She immediately gave a signal with her eyes. Huang Su swiftly walked over and whispered into Wei Chu’s left ear, explaining the situation to him.

Wei Chu then said, "So that’s it, Aunt, the treachery of Xu Cheng was indeed vile. Since I have come, I will soon replace Xu Cheng’s position. Why not thus, Aunt should not trust this crook, kill him on the spot. After all, Aunt detests those sweet-talking types."

Princess An Yang always adored this nephew, yet these words had a true consideration.

Li Xian calmly pondered, about to phrase his words. Qingyao first spoke, "A word from the Commandery Princess is worth a thousand gold, to be altered for a silver-tongued rascal would cause trouble."

Princess An Yang turned her words, "Qingyao speaks rightly, Chuchu, you’re late. If you’d come earlier, I would have followed your advice. Li Xian, isn’t it, I remember you having some ability."

"Before infiltrating Jade City, identities should be masked to prevent mutual recognition and interference among spies. But here are all my trusted people, no outsiders. Unmask and let Huangyao draw your face, store it in the records."