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With Chen Jianchou running into trouble, Ke Qingqing had to shoulder the burden. After all, as Qi Xuansu’s former secretary, she was already familiar with many aspects of the work.
Thus, Ke Qingqing was effectively serving two bosses at once, attending to both Zhang Yuelu and Qi Xuansu. Fortunately, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu were not far apart in Thanglong Prefecture, so she could still manage.
Qi Xuansu’s behind-the-scenes maneuvers never ceased, yet on the surface, there was nothing out of the ordinary. He continued to handle various affairs as usual, focusing primarily on the restructuring of the Nanyang United Trading Company. This was no small matter. It required coordination on all fronts and allowed no room for others to seize upon any weak links. It was a true test of Qi Xuansu’s ability to keep everything balanced.
Strictly speaking, managing commerce well and earning money for the Daoist Order was indeed Qi Xuansu’s duty as the Chief Deputy Mansion Master. Investigating cases was the responsibility of the Second Deputy Mansion Master.
Qi Xuansu’s composure undoubtedly dispelled some of the tension and played a role in stabilizing morale.
That day, Qi Xuansu convened and presided over another meeting. The agenda included hearing...
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