Women dressed as men: powerful officials

After Chen Shan's words, the Buddha Temple fell into silence.

Song Ju looked at Chen Shan and smiled, "Master Chen, that's not true. It's just that my daughter lost the hairpin given by the Queen, and she is anxious to find it."

After Song Ju finished speaking, he made way for him and said, "Master Chen, please."

Beiyao did not speak, only Chen Shan beside him said: "Mr. Shen, please."

The way down the mountain is easier to walk than going up the mountain, and there are not many pedestrians on the road.

Xu Yuan followed Bei Yao and felt a sense of security for no reason.

The carriage stopped at the foot of Buddha Mountain. Bei Yao got on the carriage first, and then stretched out his hand, motioning Xuyuan to get on the carriage as well.

Afraid that Xuyuan would not be happy, he also said, "Let me show you the letter."

Xu Yuan said nothing. He held Bei Yao's outstretched wrist and used the force to get into the carriage.

The carriage was filled with the scent of incense, and was surrounded by the smell of agarwood.

After Xuyuan sat down, he took off his hat and said directly: "Believe."

Bei Yao sighed softly after hearing this, "You really don't hide your thoughts at all."

Having said that, Bei Yao still handed the letter to Xu Yuan, and then watched Xu Yuan open the letter quietly.

Xu Yuan didn't have time to see what Bei Yao was doing. She looked at the letter in her hand and felt it was as heavy as a thousand pounds. After a long while, she exhaled lightly and opened the letter.

There were only three words on the letter: Wei Chenyi.

It was an expected answer. Xu Yuan sighed softly, folded the letter, and placed it on the candle flame. After the letter was burned to ashes, she asked, "Why are you here?"

"Wait for you."

Xu Yuan was stunned, "What are you waiting for me to do?"

"After you arrived in the capital, you have been keeping a low profile, but you have been watched by many people. Otherwise, why do you think the Song family wanted to arrest you in such a big way today?"

Bei Yao looked at Xu Yuan and said, "If I hadn't come today and you were taken away by the Song family, would anyone have protected you? You stole the Queen's reward, and even if you had nine heads, they wouldn't be enough to chop off."

After hearing Bei Yao's words, Xu Yuan fell silent.

I think the news of her going to the Dali Temple spread quickly and was known by the people in the Song family, so they were eager to kill her to silence her.

But... all these things were discussed in the Dali Temple, how could they be leaked?

If that's the case, then what about Sun Wenjie?

where is he?

Xu Yuan looked at Bei Yao, she had a lot to ask, but she didn't know how to start. After a long silence, she said, "I will be more careful in the future."

"But if you don't look for trouble, trouble will find you." Bei Yao looked at Xu Yuan and said in a cold voice, "Do you know how many eyes have been staring at you since the moment you entered the city?"

"Why are you staring at me?" Xu Yuan was puzzled.

"Because your last name is Xu."

Bei Yao smiled lightly, "Just this surname is enough to make them notice you. What's more, you are talented. I'm afraid many people have the same idea as the Third Master. If they can't get it, they must destroy it."

If you fail to win it over, you must never allow it to grow.

Xu Yuan was speechless, she didn’t know.

The carriage was a bit bumpy as it was traveling on the mountain road. Xu Yuan concentrated for a long time and said, "Thank you for your reminder. I will pay attention."

"That's fine." Bei Yao laughed. "I said, as long as you are not stupid enough to assassinate the emperor, I can protect you. Not only you, but also your family."

Hearing Bei Yao's words, Xu Yuan couldn't help but think of what she said in the Prime Minister's Mansion. She paused and asked, "Did you promise to help General Xie return to the capital before?"

Bei Yao raised his eyebrows slightly, "Why do you ask this?"

"Thank you, General. I may not be able to return to Beijing." Xu Yuan looked at Bei Yao, still feeling a little guilty, and continued, "Today I went to the Prime Minister's Mansion. The Prime Minister mentioned this matter to me, and I said a few more words."

Hearing Xu Yuan's words, Bei Yao paused for a moment before he said, "You really surprise me everywhere."

"It's a helpless measure." Xu Yuan looked at Bei Yao and told the truth: "You also know that my brother is appreciated by General Xie. General Xie is going back to Beijing. The matter of Sishui County will definitely be handed over to my brother, but he has only been in the military camp for three months. You should know better than me that too much is as bad as too little. My brother is not worthy of this heavy responsibility."

Xu wished that Zhang Yue would join the army because she hoped that Zhang Yue would have the ability to protect himself and proceed step by step. She also hoped that after she left Sishui County, Zhang Yue would be able to take care of the family.

Instead of finding a shortcut and using it to get promoted.

"I know you have your difficulties, but don't worry, no one can stop me from doing what I want to do." Bei Yao looked at Xu Yuan and suddenly smiled, "Xie Xiaocheng will return to Beijing. As for the garrison commander of Sishui County, I will arrange for someone else."

Xu Yuan was slightly stunned. "Is there still room for maneuver in this matter?"

"You don't think that my only ability is to transfer Xie Xiaocheng back to the capital by using Grand Tutor Shen's memorial, do you?"

Bei Yao gently closed his eyes and said calmly: "No matter what you say or do, Xie Xiaocheng's return to Beijing cannot be changed. The key to this matter lies in the Prime Minister, not you. As for the Prime Minister, I have already made arrangements."

When Xu Yuan heard Bei Yao's tone, he knew that this matter was almost certain.

She couldn't help but say, "You're wrong about something. You're smarter than me."

Bei Yao opened his eyes, looked at Xu Yuan, and said calmly: "I just understand the situation in the capital better than you. With time, you will be able to see it clearly."

Xu Yuan smiled and didn't respond.

The carriage had gone down the mountain and the road was smoother.

Bei Yao lifted the curtain of the carriage, took a look outside, and then said slowly: "The Song family now regards you as a thorn in their side. If you want to protect yourself, you are not helpless. You have two options."

"You are not going to persuade me to join the Third Prince again, are you?" Xu Yuan looked at Bei Yao, "I said I will not participate in the fight for the throne."

"If you don't want to, then make every effort to enter Wenhua Palace." Bei Yao leaned against the carriage, "Entering Wenhua Palace is like entering the official career. With your ability, it won't be difficult to become a close minister to the emperor."

"I've got that." Xu Yuan nodded.

"Also, Qi Chengen is not as glorious as you think. He has been able to hold the position of Prime Minister for more than 20 years. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing. You'd better not get close to the Prime Minister's Mansion."

"I know. I never thought of relying on anyone."

Xu Yuan knew that Bei Yao was right.

The Prime Minister of Tianqi is second only to the emperor and above all others.

Without some skills and abilities, Qi Chengen wouldn't be able to hold on to this position.

Therefore, she always wanted to avoid the Prime Minister's Mansion.

But now, it seems that there is no way to avoid it.

Beiyao was a little surprised by Xuyuan's answer, "You are obedient today."

"I can understand good and bad words, but if I don't listen, I'm afraid I won't see the sun tomorrow."

After Xu Yuan finished speaking, he looked at Bei Yao and said solemnly: "Thank you very much, but from now on, you'd better not interfere in my affairs."

"Why?"

"I have bad luck and always get people into trouble. If you follow the Third Prince, you will definitely rise to prominence in the future. Don't let me get you into trouble."

Xu Yuan hugged his knees and said, "You said that after we arrive in the capital, you and I will be strangers. Whether you remember it or not, I always remember it."