After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

On the way back to the Marquis' Mansion, Gu Jin kept thinking about what Mrs. Cao mentioned.

She admitted that the phrase "huge profits with little investment" was attractive, but there was also the same level of risk behind it.

Bachelor Cao works in the Hanlin Academy, and this year's autumn examination is jointly organized by the Ministry of Rites, the Hanlin Academy and the Dali Temple.

Bachelor Cao has been responsible for editing for the president of the academy, Bachelor Wu Liang, and he promised to get the examination questions for this year's autumn examination.

The powerful families in the capital have many children who cannot even pass the imperial examination. Even if the price of an examination paper is ten thousand taels, they will still rush to get it.

But Scholar Cao held a low position in the Hanlin Academy, and he came from a poor family and had no say over the dignitaries in the capital, so he needed a middleman like her to mediate.

Mrs. Cao promised to split the money equally, and the Cao family would be responsible for the extra expenses. They could earn a hundred thousand or even hundreds of thousands just from this autumn examination.

Mrs. Cao said something that was very touching. Even if the powerful families did not spend the 10,000 taels, they had the ability to find a good job for their children and grandchildren so that they would not have to worry about food and drink. It would be better to let them make some money from it.

The rich and powerful take from the people, and they take from the rich and powerful.

Gu Jin only said that he would go back and think about it and did not agree directly. After all, if he did not do this kind of thing well, he might lose his head.

Prince Yu's Mansion.

"Your Majesty, everything has been arranged, but... does Gu Jin really dare to agree to this?"

Prince Yu smiled upon hearing this, "Have you ever seen a woman more greedy for money than Gu Jin?"

She would not care about her dignity for that little bit of money. Would such a woman refuse the money?

"As long as Gu Jin gets involved, Yongchang Marquis' Mansion cannot escape the consequences.

It's a pity that Xie Ran, who is resourceful and resourceful, married a greedy woman, which gave me a rare opportunity for nothing!"

Prince Yu's staff thought about it, but still had doubts in their hearts, "But if Gu Jin doesn't dare to take the money and tells Xie Ran about it, will it be traced back to us?"

"He should check it out!"

Prince Yu's eyes were full of shrewd smiles, and his right hand tapped the table from time to time, "This time the imperial examination will be presided over by the Minister of Rites, and the Hanlin Academy and the Dali Temple will be the examiners.

The man surnamed Cao is just a handyman in the Hanlin Academy. Who do you think will be the target of this investigation?"

The aide's eyes lit up, "Grand Secretary Wu Liang!"

"That's right. Wu Liang is the man of Concubine Wan and Prince Heng. No matter what Gu Jin says or not, Prince Heng will definitely lose an arm in the end.

Prince Heng has been very active lately and has not been very respectful to me, his elder brother. How can I not teach him how to behave? "

Prince Yu's tone was cold, and his eyes were filled with the murderous decisiveness of a superior.

The staff secretly sighed that their master was wise and decisive enough, and being his staff was much easier.

"By the way." Prince Yu's eyes softened, and a smile appeared on the corners of his lips. "How did you find out about the cousin from the Anding Marquis's Mansion?"

The aide quickly replied: "The Bai family was considered a prominent family in Jiangnan before, but it gradually declined.

After Miss Bai's father passed away, her family members seized the land and fields, so she and her daughter returned to Beijing to seek refuge in the Earl's Mansion.

Although the Bai family is not very helpful, their family background is clean, so you can rest assured, Your Majesty."

"Okay!" Prince Yu's mood also improved. He stroked the jade ring on his thumb and said with a smile: "Then I will go find my mother and ask her to assign Bai Yiyi to me as my concubine."

He couldn't decide on the choice of princess, but a mere concubine or mother would always do what he wanted.

……

Gu Jin was so focused on the autumn examination questions that he didn't even notice Xie Ran approaching from behind.

Xie Ran reached out his hand to pat her shoulder, but Gu Jin was startled and suddenly grabbed his wrist and pretended to throw him over his shoulder.

"It's me." Xie Ran held her slender hands with his backhand, and his gentle voice made Gu Jin let down his guard.

"Don't show up behind me without saying a word. I won't be responsible if you get hurt." Their daily training is to launch sneak attacks against the enemy. Sometimes the body reacts automatically without being controlled by the brain.

Xie Ran's clear and smooth voice was tinged with a hint of grievance, "If Madam is not responsible for me, who else can she be responsible for?

Xiaochen? Or that Mr. Shen?"

Gu Jin smacked his lips, thinking that not everyone can do such a thing as "seducing people with seductiveness".

She wanted to beat Shen Wuji up whenever he got flirty, but Xie Ran pursed her lips and said nothing with her eyes full of affection. Even the slightest frown on his handsome face was enough to make people feel distressed.

Gu Jin looked away, but he understood King Zhou more and more in his heart.

How could such beauty be a curse? It is definitely a blessing.

"You...are you still sleeping here tonight?"

Xie Ran's eyes flickered slightly, "Otherwise, could Madam have the heart to let me go to the study?"

"Who told you to go to the study? Isn't there room in the side rooms?" And there is a gentle beauty living in each side room.

Xie Ran stared at Gu Jin intently, then suddenly stretched out his wrist and said softly, "I'm not feeling well, can you help me feel my pulse?"

"What's wrong with you? What's wrong with you?"

Gu Jin quickly placed his fingers on his wrist, his tone tinged with anxiety.

Suddenly she raised her eyebrows, and saw Xie Ran's sad eyes, "My heart hurts, as if it was hurt by a sharp weapon."

Gu Jin: “…”

Gu Jin shook off his hand, got on the bed and got into bed.

After a while, the candle went out and the faint rustling sound of silk fabric was heard behind him.

At first, Gu Jin was not used to having a strange man lying next to her, but gradually, this voice and the faint cool fragrance from his body seemed to gradually become an indispensable part of sleep.

Just like some people light a scented candle before going to bed, others are used to playing soothing music to help them sleep.

The room was silent in the night, and the breathing of both people was particularly obvious.

Gu Jin pursed his lips and asked, "If I want to do something but it will bring some risks, will you still support me to do it?"

Xie Ran was silent for a moment, then asked, "Is there any threat to your life?"

Gu Jin thought for a moment and said, "That should be no."

"Then go ahead and do it. Even if something goes wrong, you still have me." After he finished speaking, Xie Ran added, "But if you want to rebel, it's better to inform me in advance."

Gu Jin couldn't help laughing and muttered, "Nervous!"

Nothing happened that night. When Gu Jin woke up the next day, Xie Ran had already gotten up and attended the morning court.

After Gu Jin finished his breakfast, Ruyi came in and said, "Madam, the shop you liked earlier is not available for rent. The owner doesn't want to stay in the capital anymore, so the shop is for sale but not for rent."

Gu Jin wanted to expand the school, so the first step was naturally to choose a suitable place.

This shop is not big, but it has a large backyard, which can not only provide a place for practicing martial arts but also be divided into several classrooms.

Gu Jin frowned, "How much silver does the other party want to sell it for?"

"One hundred and twenty thousand taels."

"So many!" Gu Jin was a little surprised.

Although she had scraped together a lot of money, her expenses were also quite high, so it was a bit difficult for her to come up with so much at once.

Gu Jin lowered his eyes and thought for a long time, then said, "Go send an invitation to the Cao family..."