I have a supermarket system, shocking the whole court

Give her a golden official position?

Ning Ning's eyes lit up involuntarily. It sounded good.

His father worked hard all his life and just managed to get a high-ranking official position, but now he can inherit his legacy without taking an imperial examination or getting recommended. How could he not say that this is pie in the sky?

However, if she had not seen the world, she would have readily agreed. But now that she has seen the world, she really looks down upon the small ninth-rank official position promised by the empress dowager.

Of course, it doesn’t matter how big or small the official position is. If you have the ability, you can climb up even if you are a low-ranking official.

But she is a woman, which means she has no hope of promotion. Even if she succeeds, she can only be a small local official and it is impossible for her to climb up any further.

Instead of doing this, it would be better for her to gain freedom and develop her own business empire, at least she won't have to endure the bullying from her superiors.

Compared to a career that is as precarious as walking on thin ice and has no hope of promotion, isn't a business empire more attractive?

Ning Ning knew the situation clearly, so she naturally refused without hesitation.

“Thank you for your appreciation, sir. However, I know myself well and understand that I am not cut out to be an official. It would be difficult for me to be an official in the court.

I only hope that after I have settled my father's matter, I can be a free and honest citizen, standing upright in the world, without having to live in fear and hiding.

If I can do some small business in the market by then, it would be more perfect to live an ordinary life. "

Queen Mother Shang couldn't help but frowned: "Are you willing?"

"My father always said that in life, simplicity is the truest and the best. After all these ups and downs, I have come to understand the meaning of my father's words. I do not seek wealth or power, but only hope to return to the peaceful and calm past."

These words touched the heart of Queen Mother Shang. There was a time when she longed to return to the peaceful and calm past...but after entering the palace, everything was out of her control.

Finally she sighed: "When you live a so-called peaceful life, don't regret your choice today."

Ning Ning smiled: "I will not regret it, but don't worry, my lord. In order to repay you, I will settle these things completely and then be free."

"Okay, I promise you, if you can solve Liu Yanzhou's case and find 100,000 taels of gold, I will give you freedom and even a gold medal to protect you from death, so that you can truly live a peaceful and calm life."

Ning Ning was a little surprised.

She found that the empress dowager loved to make empty promises, and she had to say that the pies she painted were big and fragrant, and she accurately grasped her psychology.

The golden medal of immunity from death granted by the emperor was such an important thing in ancient times. It was more useful than Shang Wenqi's royal guards.

Indeed, Ning Ning didn't know whether the Queen Mother would keep her promise, but she had to work anyway. What if she really gave it to her?

So, Ning Ning knelt down to her respectfully: "Thank you, my lady!"

"I've been waiting for you to surprise me."

"I will do my best, even if it means sacrificing my life."

Soon, Ning Ning heard the rustling of clothes and the jingling of jewelry. It was the empress dowager sitting high up who arrived.

She lay on the ground obediently without moving, waiting until there was no one in the room and no movement in the corridor, then she slowly raised her head.

Then he saw Shang Wenqi standing in front of him, and at this moment he seemed to be kneeling down to kowtow to him.

Ning Ning raised her eyebrows, looking speechless: "Taking advantage of me?"

As he said this, he changed his kneeling to sitting.

Shang Wenqi stretched out his hand towards her, as if he wanted to pull her up.

Ning Ning just felt that Shang Wenqi was weird today.

Not only did he speak to her, he also extended his hand to help her.

Although she had doubts in her heart, Ning Ning still reached out and held Shang Wenqi's hand.

Shang Wenqi applied a little force with his fingertips, and Ning Ning stood up easily.

She brushed off the non-existent dust on her body and said casually, "So what do we do now?"

She originally thought that after handing over the evidence to the court, she could retire from the mission. If she was lucky, she could just wait for the result at home. If not, she could only cooperate with the interrogation and appear in court to testify against the murderer.

Unexpectedly, the Queen Mother dragged her into the bureau.

All I can say is that her previous performance was too outstanding, which inexplicably made the Queen Mother think she was very capable. I don’t know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

Shang Wenqi glanced at her calmly and answered seriously: "Follow me, don't wander around."

Ning Ning nodded honestly: "Of course, I don't dare to run around in the deep palace. Ah Qi, you have to protect me. After all, I will soon have a golden medal of immunity from death. Maybe this medal can save your life."

Shang Wenqi looked at her helplessly. This guy was good at acting in front of the Queen Mother, but when he was in front of him, his nature of talking nonsense and making outrageous remarks was exposed.

"Watch your words."

"Don't worry, I'm just showing off in front of you, but I still understand the principle of saying different things to different people." Ning Ning was very sincere.

"..."Shang Wenqi.

Why does it feel like this girl is cursing?

Ning Ning patted his shoulder again and said, "I say, what is the situation now? You asked me to help but didn't tell me the situation. Even if Zhuge Liang was reborn, it would be useless."

Shang Wenqi didn't delay any longer and took her out.

The two men walked in the palace one after the other. This time they were walking out in a serious manner, and with Shang Wenqi leading the way, they had no obstruction and no one dared to stop them.

Ning Ning was finally able to take a look at the scenery of the imperial palace.

The architecture here is quite similar to that of the Song Dynasty. The roof ridges and corners of the buildings are raised, paint is used boldly, and the window lattices, beams, columns, and stone bases are carved with rich patterns and painted in various styles. Even the beams and columns are mostly carved with dragons and phoenixes, and some even have hollow carvings.

In short, whether it is the mortise and tenon structure, bracket structure, or painted sculptures, they are all very exquisite, and the imperial palace is a gathering of skilled craftsmen.

Ning Ning looked at this quaint palace and couldn't help but sigh that the ancient craftsmen were worthy of their reputation.

Ning Ning was just like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, she quickly looked around and sighed all the way. Shang Wenqi pretended not to see her and just let her look around.

Even Shang Wenqi, a big Buddha, couldn't restrain Ning Ning, so it was even more impossible for the guards, eunuchs and palace maids beside him to give her orders. Thus, a vicious cycle ensued, and Ning Ning became even more unscrupulous.

Mr. Ning believes that a house built this beautifully is meant to be viewed from above, otherwise it would not be worthy of the hard work of the craftsmen.

The two of them passed through the palace gardens, walked along the long red-walled corridor for a long time, passed several palace gates, and finally stopped in front of a relatively small courtyard.

This place was much simpler than the place they had just been in. Most importantly, as soon as they entered, they saw a dozen guards sitting in the pavilion resting.

When they saw Shang Wenqi coming in, these people immediately stood up with a look of respect on their faces.

Ning Ning immediately understood that this was the Inner Guard Palace.

Come to think of it, she was quite curious about where the guards in the palace rested. Now that she saw this courtyard, she roughly understood. It was probably this?

Shang Wenqi greeted everyone and took Ning Ning directly to the main room.