"Captain Lu! Good morning!" On his first day of duty, Xiao Rufeng couldn't afford to be late. So he arrived early at the guard's headquarters, only to find that Lui Zixuan had already arrived.

"Morning!" Lu Zixuan smiled slightly. "You came quite early!"

"On my first day of duty, I felt a bit anxious, so it's better to come early!" Xiao Rufeng chuckled contentedly.

Ever since he found out that he had been assigned to work at the Zhaoyang Palace, he felt both excited and uneasy. He was excited because he would have more opportunities to appear before the Emperor. However, he also felt uneasy because being close to the Emperor was like being with a fierce tiger, the slightest carelessness could lead to fatal consequences.

But he had no choice. For the sake of the goal he held in his heart, he could only forge ahead courageously.

"Feeling uneasy? Actually, you don't have to be so worried. Just focus on your duties, choose your words carefully, and be cautious in the palace. Being an official here isn't as difficult as you imagine!" Lu Zixuan raised an eyebrow and said with a smile. It's perfectly normal to have such feelings on the first day of being an official."

"You first go to the guard's clothing warehouse to collect your uniform, then return to your room to tidy up, and then you can start your duty!"

"Thank you, Captain Xie, for your guidance! I will do my best in this position!" Xiao Rufeng thanked Lu Zixuan and headed towards the guards' quarters.

Every movement, refined and courteous, neither servile nor insolent. Regarding Xiao Rufeng, Lu Zixuan was quite satisfied.

"You're here!" As soon as he entered the guard's room, Xiao Rufeng was taken aback to find someone inside!

On closer inspection, it turned out to be An Yimo, the one who had been pointed out by the emperor himself that day. He was somewhat surprised that he had arrived even earlier than himself!

Hmm! Xiao Rufeng nodded slightly with a smile towards An Yimo.

"You must be Xiao Rufeng!" An Yi Mo, who was originally tidying the bed, walked over and casually wrapped her arms around Xiao Rufeng's neck. "I'm An Yi Mo. I've been assigned to the Zhaoyang Palace. What about you? Where has Commander Lu assigned you to?"

"I'm also in Zhao Yang Hall!" Xiao Rufeng didn't expect An Yimo to be so familiar and confident. After a moment of surprise, he responded.

"Is that so? That's great then. From now on, let's be partners. Please take good care of me!" An Yimo grinned happily.

"Great! Same here!" Xiao Rufeng smiled sincerely as he looked at An Yimo. From the depths of his heart, he laughed. Could this be the first friend he had ever had in his entire life?

Afterwards, more people arrived one after another. Some were familiar faces, while others were strangers. They greeted each other, engaging in conversations. In an instant, the room, which was originally quiet, became lively and bustling with all sorts of noises.

The cacophonous noise only gradually subsided upon Lu Zixuan's arrival.

"What are they all talking about? Excited to be on duty for the first day, huh?" Lu Zixuan furrowed his brow involuntarily and scolded, "Is there no discipline left?"

"The assignment of positions was already discussed by me yesterday. You should all be well aware of who will be on guard duty, who will be patrolling, and when the shift changes. Why are you still discussing it? Just focus on what you need to do!" Lu Zixuan said irritably, "Do I need the commander to personally invite you as well?"

"All of us dare not!" All the people stood straight, speaking in unison.

"Disband. Go wherever you want!" With those words, Lu Zixuan brushed his sleeves and left.

"Rufeng, let's go!" An Yimo grabbed Xiao Rufeng and started walking.

Hmm! Xiao Rufeng paused again, remaining silent in the face of An Yimo's casual familiarity. Yet, his feet involuntarily followed An Yimo as she walked.

Without An Yimo's liveliness and dynamism, Xiao Rufeng walked quietly on the way to the Zhaoyang Hall, without looking around or casting glances left and right.

This was his first day on the job, not hoping to make a prominent impression in front of the emperor, but merely hoping to avoid any mistakes.