Quan Yuxun thought about it carefully and said with a smile, "I was being presumptuous. Inspector Huo is right, I really can't do that to Xia Chujian. She saved Caiwei, and she saved me. I am very grateful to her. But I still hope that if I need it, Inspector Huo can turn a blind eye..."
Huo Yushen said, "As long as Chief Quan can go through proper channels and borrow her to serve you, I will definitely not refuse."
In other words, he was hinting to Quan Yuxun to work hard on the legal level to loosen the Special Security Bureau's functions.
Because according to current laws, the Special Security Bureau is directly under the Emperor and cannot have any connection with any other departments.
Borrowing staff from the Special Security Bureau is, of course, a form of interest association.
Quan Yuxun immediately understood.
In an instant, many thoughts flashed through his mind, including the entanglement of interests with the Royal Family, the Cabinet, the Military, the Senate, and various noble families.
Also, if some of the Special Security Bureau's functions could be loosened, it might be possible to strive to make the Special Security Bureau a neutral institution.
This institution is becoming increasingly large, with more and more talented people. It cannot be controlled only by the Emperor.
And Huo Yushen's hint of this condition, does it mean that Huo Yushen himself does not want to be just a knife in the Emperor's hand? Quan Yuxun thought of this and immediately said, "Inspector Huo is right. We should go through proper channels in this matter and not let my savior bear any risk."
Huo Yushen was speechless for a moment.
Every thing Quan Yuxun asked Xia Chujian to do was extremely risky. How could he say such a thing?
He had to remind Xia Chujian in the future not to get too close to people like Quan Yuxun. It would really be sending her to her death, and she would still be thinking of their good...
...
After the video call with Huo Yushen, Quan Yuxun couldn't sleep again.
Looking at the time, it was almost five in the morning. What was the point of sleeping?
He got up directly, made himself a cup of coffee, sat on the sofa in the living room, and admired the still dark night scene outside the floor-to-ceiling window.
This winter, Mulan City was dark particularly early, and it was also late in the morning when it dawned. Coupled with the low temperature, it was almost like the Land of the Far North in the Exotic Beast Forest.
But the night sky was particularly clear and pure, without any clouds. The moonlight shone down without any obstruction, illuminating the entire Mulan City like a castle shrouded in moonlight, mysterious and beautiful.
After he finished a cup of coffee, he felt sleepy and fell asleep on the sofa for a while.
When he woke up again, it was already nine in the morning.
The sky outside finally showed a hint of dawn, and it would soon be light.
Just then, his Quantum Optical Brain sounded a message alert.
Someone had sent him a message, and it was a very important message.
Quan Yuxun glanced at the Quantum Optical Brain, then pulled up the virtual display screen to see what the message was.
[Mu Qianren]: Quan Shao, the final shortlist for the new Baron has been released. Currently, Yun Dagang has the highest support. He is the head of the Yun Family, has made significant military contributions, and is on good terms with the Senate. The Vice President of the Senate has clearly stated his support. Everyone believes that he also has the support of the Quan Family, so it is likely that Yun Dagang will obtain this vacant Baron title.
Quan Yuxun thought for a moment and replied to him: Is it convenient to talk? This meant he wanted a video call.
The other side immediately sent a Quantum Entanglement encrypted video call request.
Quan Yuxun connected to the video call.
He used a virtual background, while Mu Qianren used the background of his own study.
Mu Qianren was in his twenties, wearing a very low-key tracksuit, leaning comfortably on the back of his chair.
Quan Yuxun said, "Qianren, what is your father's ranking?"
Mu Qianren said calmly, "There are five people on the final shortlist for the new Baron, and my father is ranked third."
"Who is second?"
"Second... is also a member of the Yun Family, Yun Dagang's eldest son, Yun Songhao, who also holds the rank of Lieutenant General."
Quan Yuxun smiled slightly, "So two members of the Yun Family have been selected for the final list. - They are determined to get this title."
"Yes, everyone knows that, so in the end, everyone else is just running as a formality." Mu Qianren said indifferently.
Quan Yuxun smiled even more kindly, "But wasn't half of Old Man Yun's military achievements snatched from your father?"
Mu Qianren was stunned, "...Quan Shao, how do you know?!"
Quan Yuxun said leisurely, "How could I not know about things related to the Yun Family and the Mu Family?"
"Also, there's Yun Songhao, the eldest son of Old Man Yun, who never set foot on the battlefield. His lieutenant general rank was something Old Man Yun arranged with the military when he retired."
Mu Qianren's eyes widened even further: "...No way?! I remember he was on the battlefield..."
"Of course, they have to say he was, otherwise he couldn't be promoted to general." Quan Yuxun said dismissively, "It's not too much for the Yun Family to scheme for themselves, but they can't drag my Quan Family to endorse them. Tell your father not to be discouraged, I will have some things to announce today."
...
At the same moment, Yun Nvluo was also on Quan Yuxun's large flying vehicle, having a video call with her father and grandfather.
Her grandfather was Yun Dagang, the head of the Yun Family, a former general in the army who had performed outstanding military service.
Her father was still in the military, but he was engaged in logistics work and already held the rank of lieutenant general.
"Grandfather, Father, the final shortlist for the new baron has been released!" Yun Nvluo smiled like a flower, "I heard that you two are at the top of the list!"
Yun Nvluo's father laughed heartily: "This title, of course, belongs to your grandfather! I'm just running alongside, occupying a spot for your grandfather!"
Yun Nvluo smiled even more happily.
If her grandfather became a baron, then her father, as the eldest son and the most outstanding talent of the Yun Family's younger generation, would definitely also be a baron, because the title could be inherited.
As long as their family didn't offend the Emperor, this title could be passed down for all time! Old Man Yun was more composed, smiling and saying, "A'luo, what did Chief Quan say? This time, our family's ability to be shortlisted in the top two is crucial to the Quan Family's help!"
Yun Nvluo hurriedly said, "Chief Quan is definitely supporting us! I've been Chief Quan's confidante while working in the Quan Family. Our family becoming a baron is also a major boost to the Quan Family. It's a win-win situation, Chief Quan won't not support us."
"That's true, but it hasn't been decided yet, and any variables are possible." Old Man Yun said meaningfully.
Yun Songhao said, "A'luo, you should quickly ask Chief Quan, it's best to ask him to come forward and say hello... You know, Chief Quan's aunt, Nine Doubts Consort, can speak to the Emperor."
Yun Nvluo's heart stirred, and she nodded, saying, "I understand, I'll ask Chief Quan tomorrow."
"Don't wait until tomorrow, do it now, immediately." Yun Songhao was a little impatient.
Although their family's social status was not low, they were all citizens, and high-ranking members of the military, none of these were as good as a title, which could guarantee the family's long-term prosperity.
After ending the video call with her grandfather and father, Yun Nvluo immediately sent a message to Quan Yuxun.
[Yun Nvluo]: Good morning, Chief Quan.
Quan Yuxun had just finished talking with Mu Qianren and was chatting with his grandfather on Cangge Star.
Old Man Quan was very satisfied with this eldest grandson and couldn't wait to pass the position of head of the family directly to him, skipping a generation.
Of course, this was just wishful thinking. His eldest son, Quan Yuxun's father, only had this one son, so there was no need to worry that the title would not be passed on to Quan Yuxun in the future.
"A'xun, be careful outside, there's nothing that requires you to risk your life. Even with your little aunt, help if you can, but if you can't, ignore her." Although Old Man Quan loved his daughters and granddaughters, he also loved his sons and grandsons.
For him, both the back of his hand and the palm were flesh, and he would not sacrifice one side for the other.
Quan Yuxun said with a smile, "I know, I just happened to have some free time and wanted to see Ruoan, so I came to Guiyuan Star to take a look."
Old Man Quan snorted, not exposing him, but just said, "Now that the outside world is becoming more and more unstable, when you go to Beichen Star, I have to send you a few more people for security. I have dealt with those ungrateful security guards in Da Fu Prefecture who turned against us."
The disposal Old Man Quan was talking about was real physical disposal.
Bodyguards who followed outsiders to attack their masters could not be left alive.
Quan Yuxun said, "Thank you, Grandfather, Caiwei will be very happy to know. Why don't you tell her yourself?"
Old Man Quan stroked his white hair, overjoyed, and said, "Then I'll tell her when I see her this afternoon!"
Quan Yuxun didn't reply to Yun Nvluo until he finished chatting with Old Man Quan, just one word: Morning.
Yun Nvluo waited anxiously for half an hour before receiving Quan Yuxun's reply, and immediately sent a video call request.
Quan Yuxun slowly answered and said to her, "Secretary Yun, what's the matter?"
Yun Nvluo looked at him with slight excitement and said, "Chief Quan, do you know that the final shortlist for the new baron has been released!"
Quan Yuxun: "...Mm."
Yun Nvluo was really too excited, her years of anticipation had finally come to fruition.
As long as she took this step, she would truly have the possibility of standing side by side with Quan Yuxun! She had never thought of being Quan Yuxun's secretary for the rest of her life, her goal was far more than that! Therefore, she didn't notice the subtle change in Quan Yuxun's attitude, and just continued, "Chief Quan, my grandfather and my father are ranked first and second! I'm so happy!"
Quan Yuxun said indifferently, "Is that so? Congratulations."
Yun Nvluo nodded with a smile, "Chief Quan, there is only one day left before the final confirmation of the new baron's ownership. Can I make a small request?"
"Speak."
"I would like to ask you to ask Nine Doubts Consort to say a few good words for our family in front of His Majesty the Emperor!"
Quan Yuxun's expression turned cold at once.
He had always been all smiles to people, and even if he didn't get along with the other party, he had never lost his temper.
But this time, he uncharacteristically showed his emotions.
Yun Nvluo immediately became nervous, and couldn't help but add a hint of coquetry: "...Young Master Quan, will you? I beg you..."
Quan Yuxun said lightly: "Yun Nvluo, this matter is rather complicated. I can give you two choices."
"First, you can continue to stay by my side as a secretary, but you will be demoted three levels, and the Yun Family cannot interfere in this peerage competition."
"Second, I will fire you from my Quan Family Law Firm, and I can guarantee that I will not interfere in this peerage competition."
"Which one do you choose?"
****Modified.
The second update is at one o'clock in the afternoon. My dear friends, if you have recommendation tickets, remember to vote every day! Recommendation tickets are free, and they will be void if you don't vote every day.
-----------
This high quality machine translation is powered by: https:// randomtranslator.com/
To read the full translation, as well as more than 444+ fanfic and original translations or request new translations, check out: https:// randomtranslator.com/
You can also join the RandomTranslator community on Discord to connect with other readers: https:// discord.gg/NSWvfN7vua
-----------