Women dressed as men: powerful officials

After Xuyuan returned home, he quietly recovered from his injuries.

The other few people did not suggest setting off after the New Year. After all, the journey to the capital was long, and the exam was in March. If they missed it, they would have to wait until next year.

So, Zhang Qingyu pulled Wen Shufang to make clothes for Xu Yuan day and night.

Zhang Qingyi went around making money, hoping to make a wish so that he could take more money with him when he left.

Every day when Xu Wenxian came back from the government office, he would rush into the house to copy things for Xu Yuan.

Half a month later, Xu Yuan felt that his injuries had healed, so he packed up and prepared to set off.

If it is delayed any further, the snowy roads will become difficult to travel on, and Bei Yao’s return to Beijing for the New Year will be delayed.

Cheng Zhicheng did not plan to go with them, but instead planned to set off for the capital after the New Year.

The day before leaving, Xu Yuan went to the county government office early in the morning, found the person Zhang Yue mentioned, and told Chen Shan. Only then did he go home.

Xu Wenxian was still in the county government office and had not returned yet. When Zhang Qingyu saw Xu Yuan coming back, he asked someone to go to his room.

When Xu Yuan went in, Wen Shufang and Zhang Qingyi were both there.

She was slightly stunned and asked, "What is this for?"

"Yuan'er, mother has something to tell you."

Zhang Qingyu pulled Xu Yuan to sit at the table and said, "Before your father comes back, there are some things I think you should know."

"What?" Xu Yuan still didn't understand.

Zhang Qingyu and the other two looked at each other. Finally, it was Wen Shufang who said, "Forget it. Let me tell you. Your father's real name is not Xu Wenxian, but Xu Ze."

Xuyuan's hand, which fell on the table, suddenly clenched into a fist.

She knew what Wen Shufang was going to say.

In this life, someone finally told her what Xu Wenxian couldn't bear to tell her.

"Your father was the son of the prime minister. He was framed and his family property was confiscated and he was exiled. When we rescued him, he was almost dead. He managed to survive until today by holding on."

Wen Shufang couldn't help but sigh as she spoke, "Before you were born, your father went to the capital and came back with a lame leg and no business. It was because we hid your gender that he felt hopeful and regained his confidence."

Even though it was not the first time he heard these past events, Xu Yuan couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.

Zhang Qingyu said, "Child, I can see that your father is reluctant to let you go. He didn't plan to tell you these things because he planned to go to the capital quietly. But mother doesn't want you to live your life in a daze. You have to remember that your last name is Xu, and your grandfather was a prime minister."

"Of course. We are not asking you to seek revenge. Your mother and I have been thinking that when you arrive in the capital, you should stay away from those nobles. Don't let anyone know that you are a descendant of the Xu family."

Wen Shufang and a few others were talking in a murmuring manner.

Xu Yuan listened to it in his heart and said, "Don't worry, I know."

"That's good." Zhang Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief. "Mother also wants you to know why I have made you pretend to be a man for so many years. Mother had no choice but to let you suffer so much injustice."

"I'm not miserable." Xu Yuan shook his head and smiled, "On the contrary, I feel that I am luckier than most women."

Zhang Qingyu wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said no more.

The whole family ate in silence during the dinner.

After the meal, Xu Wenxian looked at Xu Yuan, hesitated for a long time, and said: "Yuan'er, come with me."

Xuyuan nodded and followed him out.

Xu Wenxian did not go into the house, but stood outside. The moonlight was dim. He looked at Xu Yuan and said, "Child, you have grown up and need to go out and see the world. But if you are wronged, you must remember to come back."

"I know."

"You will leave tomorrow, and I can't tell you anything else. I have a jade pendant on me, which I'll leave to you."

Xu Wenxian held Xu Yuan's hand and placed it in his hand solemnly, "Didn't you say you liked it before? Father will give it to you today. You must remember every word I say next."

"This jade pendant cannot be shown to anyone, nor can it be told to others, because it is unique. If others know about it, it will inevitably bring disaster."

Xu Yuan nodded heavily, she naturally knew it.

"If you encounter a life-threatening situation or are desperate, take this jade pendant and go to the Grand Tutor's Mansion. When they see the jade pendant, they will naturally help you. However, you cannot trouble them for this, understand?"

Hearing this, Xu Yuan couldn't help but ask tentatively: "Dad, do you know anyone in the Grand Tutor's Mansion? Since you can ask them for help, why can't you bother them?"

"This jade pendant is just a thought. As a father, I don't want to trouble others. It's a bit mean to ask someone to do something with the jade pendant. However, since it concerns your life, I can only be a mean person."

Xu Wenxian looked at Xu Yuan and said, "Yuan'er, the capital is full of people of all kinds, and there are many noble families. After you finish your business, go to the academy to study. Don't provoke others. Do you understand?"

"I remember." Xu Yuan looked at Xu Wenxian, and seeing that Xu Wenxian didn't seem to be ready to say anything else, he asked, "Dad, do you have anything else to say?"

"No more." Xu Wenxian shook his head.

Xu Yuan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Xu Wenxian has her own choices, and she also has her own persistence.

Since Xu Wenxian didn't tell her, she would do it on her own.

After talking to Xu Wenxian, Xu Yuan went back to pack his things. Zhang Qingyu and Wen Shufang made two sets of clothes for Xu Yuan. They were afraid that Xu Yuan would have a bumpy journey and the heavy bag would be difficult to carry, so they only asked him to take more silver and money with him.

The whole family was busy and it was not until dawn that they finally packed up their things.

Xu Yuan closed his eyes for a while, and Zhang Qingyu was about to knock on the door.

Even though he was very sleepy, Xuyuan still managed to get up.

Outside the house, a carriage was waiting quietly, and several people watched Xu Yuan leave.

Zhang Qingyu couldn't help but said, "Yuan'er, write a letter home when you have time, don't make yourself suffer outside."

"I remember." Xuyuan nodded.

Xu Yuan paused for a moment, wanting to say more, but when she saw the hand that lifted the curtain, she said concisely: "Don't worry, I will write to you as soon as I settle down in the capital."

"Good, good."

Zhang Qingyu said "good" three times in a row, with tears in her eyes.

Bei Yao stretched out his hand, blocked the car curtain, and said, "If you don't want to leave, it's okay to stay a little longer."

"Need not."

Xuyuan shook his head and climbed into the carriage himself.

Chen Shan was sitting in the front driving the carriage. Seeing this, Xu Yuan put his bag beside him and sat with Chen Shan.

Chen Shan saw it and said, "Mr. Xu, it's cold outside, go sit inside."

"No, I just want to visit Mengshui County again. I don't know how long it will take me to come back." Xu Yuan said in a flat voice.

Bei Yao heard this, lowered the curtain, and said coldly: "Chen Shan, let's go."