I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

The next day.

Shen Ye entered the palace to meet the emperor early on, and then officially entered the Ministry of Personnel, becoming a court official.

As the first number one scholar of this dynasty, Shen Ye entered the court at a young age. At this moment, he was already feeling quite proud of himself.

The current court is in urgent need of people. Although Shen Ye is a newcomer, it only takes him one day to adapt to the court environment, as if he is a veteran in officialdom.

After leaving the imperial city, Shen Ye prepared to return to his mansion.

Today was his first day as an official, and he benefited a lot. At least he took every matter seriously and would never let down the trust of the Emperor and Prime Minister Jiang.

The street outside the carriage was quite lively.

Shen Ye was in a good mood today. He lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and looked outside.

The prosperous scene of the capital city before him made him feel more comfortable.

Suddenly, a woman passed by his carriage.

In just a moment, Shen Ye was stunned.

A familiar face suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Stop, stop, stop."

Shen Ye shouted.

The carriage stopped.

Shen Ye flew down from the carriage and walked towards the woman.

"Xiao Shuang?"

Shen Ye came behind the woman and called out softly.

Hearing Shen Ye's voice, the woman in front of him stopped and slowly turned around.

After seeing the woman's face clearly, Shen Ye was even happier and said, "So it's really you, Xiaoshuang, long time no see."

"Who is the master?"

The woman looked at Shen Ye with confusion.

Shen Ye took off his hair crown and said happily, "Huaizhou Shen Ye."

Hearing this name, the woman was suddenly stunned and asked, "Shen Ye...is it really you?"

"It's me." Shen Ye smiled.

It is a rare fate to be able to meet Xiaoshuang in Beijing today.

The two of them are childhood sweethearts and have had a very close relationship since they were young.

When I saw you today, I had a thousand words to say to you.

"We haven't met since you left Huaizhou three years ago, Xiaoshuang."

Shen Ye stared at Xiaoshuang's still pretty face, feeling delighted.

There was a hint of joy in Xiao Shuang's eyes, but it disappeared after a moment. He said, "It's been three years since we last met. Could it be that the number one scholar rumored in the capital recently is you?"

Shen Ye nodded and said, "That's right."

Xiaoshuang was a little surprised. She thought they had the same name, but she didn't expect Shen Ye to be so successful today.

"congratulations."

Xiao Shuang said this, but there seemed to be a sense of strangeness and distance in her words.

Shen Ye came forward and whispered, "Are you free today? Come to my house for a gathering."

Shen Ye is now successful in the officialdom. If he can be successful in love, his life will be quite fulfilling.

Xiao Shuang looked embarrassed and said, "I'm afraid that's not possible."

Shen Ye's face froze, "Why? Could it be that Xiao Shuang doesn't want to reunite with me?"

"No..." Xiaoshuang seemed to be hiding something.

Shen Ye had known Xiao Shuang for many years, and he knew at a glance that she was worried, so he couldn't help asking, "Is there something wrong?"

Xiao Shuang was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly.

"Then tell me, I will definitely help you." Shen Ye said.

Just based on his current status and position, it is indeed different from before.

Xiao Shuang hesitated for a moment before saying, "My father has betrothed me to Mr. Zhang as a concubine. Although we haven't married yet, but..."

"No!" Shen Ye suddenly became a little excited.

Shen Ye certainly couldn't accept that his old lover, whom he had been thinking about day and night, was betrothed to a rich man as a concubine.

"I cannot disobey my father's orders." Her little eyes were slightly red.

"Since you haven't gotten married yet, there's still room for change." Shen Ye whispered.

"The matter has been decided. Don't do anything stupid and ruin your reputation." Xiao Shuang felt a little guilty.

"For you, I am willing to do this." Shen Ye said.

Xiaoshuang lowered her head and remained silent.

"Where do you live now?" Shen Ye asked.

"Don't ask me anymore. Just forget about me."

Xiao Shuang said with a bit of ruthlessness.

"How can we just forget the feelings we have had for each other for so many years?" Shen Ye said.

As they were talking, the servant behind Xiao Shuang reminded them, "Miss, it's time to go back."

Xiaoshuang nodded silently, looked up at Shen Ye, then turned and left.

Looking at Xiaoshuang's back, Shen Ye sighed in his heart.

Trapped in love, Shen Ye had no idea that he was being secretly watched by many people.

After returning home, Shen Ye felt a little disappointed.

The old love whom I haven't seen for many years has to become someone else's concubine.

Shen Ye felt unwilling.

"No matter what, Xiaoshuang cannot be allowed to marry someone else."

Shen Ye said secretly.

Since he is now an official of the imperial court, he is naturally qualified to propose marriage to Xiaoshuang. Shen Ye doesn't care about Mr. Zhang.

The next day, Shen Ye entered the imperial city before dawn to handle official business, just like he did yesterday.

When the time came, he left and prepared to go find Xiaoshuang.

Shen Ye had just returned home and was about to go out after dressing up a little when a servant brought a letter and handed it to him.

"What is this?"

Shen Ye was puzzled and opened it to take a look.

"Today at twilight hour, please gather at Quexian Bridge - Xiaoshuang."

Shen Ye was quite happy when he saw the contents of the note.

It was almost time, so Shen Ye hurried out.

"Where is Lord Shen going?"

The guards from the Thousand Cavalry Division outside the mansion asked.

"I'm going to meet an old acquaintance and will be back soon." Shen Ye said.

"In that case, let Qianqisi protect you, sir."

"Alright, thank you for your hard work."

Shen Ye said that at this moment, the only person he was thinking about was Xiao Shuang.

It was the hour of You, and Shen Ye came to Quexian Bridge. On the bridge, a woman was already waiting.

It was Xiaoshuang.

Shen Ye was delighted, and he quickly stepped forward and called softly, "Xiao Shuang."

Xiao Shuang turned her head and looked at Shen Ye affectionately.

The two men looked at each other in silence.

This Quexian Bridge is a remote place in the capital, and few passers-by pass by.

Shen Ye couldn't help himself, looking at the beautiful Xiao Shuang, he couldn't help but gently hold her in his arms.

"I miss you so much after not seeing you for just one day." Shen Ye said.

Xiaoshuang nodded without saying anything, biting her lip, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself.

"Xiao Shuang, are you willing to marry me?" Shen Ye asked affectionately.

But Xiaoshuang did not answer this question, and her face seemed a little uneasy.

"Xiao Shuang?"

"Come on..."

Xiaoshuang suddenly raised her head, with tears in her eyes.

"What's wrong with you?"

Shen Ye was still a little confused.

"Come on!"

Xiao Shuang reminded again.

Shen Ye turned his head suddenly, feeling more nervous.

"Come on, catch them!"

Suddenly, someone shouted loudly.

Seeing the other party's attitude, Shen Ye's heart panicked. He had no idea what was going on. He lowered his head, still looking at Xiaoshuang in his arms. The latter's face showed a bit more guilt.

At this moment, Shen Ye seemed to understand what was happening.

Around him, there were many people dressed as servants, rushing towards Shen Ye aggressively.

"Asshole, how dare you have an affair in broad daylight!"