Women dressed as men: powerful officials

When we got home, Zhang Qingyu and Wen Shufang had already prepared the meal.

Before Xuyuan entered the door, he put away the thoughts in his eyes.

Unlike Zhang Yue, no one else saw what Xu Yuan was wearing when he went out, and they didn't suspect anything.

Several people sat down together. Zhang Yue excitedly talked about his experiences in the martial arts gym. Xu Yuan became lost in thought as he listened.

Zhang Yue’s worries are not without reason.

Farming is not a good way out. Although farmers are scholars, merchants and artisans, and agriculture comes before commerce, Sishui County is close to the desert, and there are too few crops that can be grown. The income is barely enough to cover the family's daily expenses.

Moreover, there will soon be a war between Tianqi and the Geshu tribe in the north.

They are outside Sishui County, and will be affected if a war breaks out.

If you own a shop in Sishui County to make a living, not only will your income increase, but you will also be safer during the war.

Thinking of Cheng Tiankun's words, Xu Yuan couldn't help but waver.

There is no doubt that accepting Cheng Tiankun's help is currently the fastest way to achieve the goal.

But...she could convince herself to let go of her hatred first, but she might not be able to convince Xu Wenxian, who would rather die than surrender.

Xuyuan sighed.

Seeing this, several people at the dinner table put down their chopsticks.

Xu Wenxian asked first: "Yuan'er, your studies are too heavy. Why are you so worried all night?"

"I am fine."

Xu Yuan smiled, but didn't say what was in his heart. He just said vaguely, "Today, a new teacher came to the school. He came from the capital, and the homework he assigned was a bit tricky."

Hearing the word "Beijing", Xu Wenxian's fingers froze, and the smile on his face froze almost instantly. Perhaps because he was afraid that Xu Yuan would notice something unusual, he smiled again and asked, "People from Beijing must be great scholars. You should learn from them more."

After saying that, Xu Wenxian paused and asked casually, "What's that gentleman's last name?"

"My surname is Shen, and my courtesy name is Jihuai." Xu Yuan said truthfully.

"Shen Jihuai." Xu Wenxian repeated, with a hint of unknown emotion in his calm eyes.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Father, do you know him?"

The Shen family of the Grand Tutor's Mansion is considered a prominent family in the capital.

It's not surprising that Xu Wenxian knew Shen Yichuan since he was born in Beijing, but it's a bit strange that he knew Shen Yichuan so clearly.

When Xu Wenxian went to Beijing, she was not yet born, and Shen Yichuan should have been only about four years old at that time.

How did Xu Wenxian know Shen Yichuan?

"We are not familiar with each other." Xu Wenxian did not say much, and changed the subject: "Since the schoolwork is heavy, you should put more effort into it. Yue'er, you should also practice well when you go to the martial arts hall. Remember, learning martial arts is to protect those who are weaker than you, not to bully the weak."

Xu Wenxian had just started talking when Zhang Yue and Xu Yuan looked at each other tacitly and then lowered their heads to eat seriously.

After the meal, Xu Yuan did not go to review his lessons, but asked Zhang Yue: "Cousin, can you teach me what you learned in the martial arts hall?"

Zhang Yue was stunned for a moment when he heard the voice and asked, "Xu Yuan, you don't want to read anymore?"

Xu Yuan studies very hard. He stays up late to read every day and doesn't want to waste any time. But today something seems strange.

"It's always good to have many skills." Xu Yuan smiled.

She knows a little bit of martial arts, which she learned from the Imperial Guards.

But her basic skills are not solid. Now there is still a lot of time, so she can slowly practice basic skills and then learn other things.

Not only that, she asked Zhang Yue for advice, which would make Zhang Yue study harder during the day, killing two birds with one stone.

Hearing Xu Yuan's words, Zhang Yue immediately patted his chest and said, "Okay, then I will teach you every day, and Cheng Jie will not dare to bully us brothers in the future."

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They still got up early to go to school. After arriving in Sishui County, Xu Yuan and Zhang Yue separated at the old place.

With nothing else to do, Xu Yuan went straight to the private school.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard a lot of noise.

"Miss Song really looks like a fairy. This is the first time I've seen someone so beautiful. She's prettier than the county magistrate's wife!"

"Why have I never heard of such a beautiful girl in Sishui County?"

"Hush, this girl was introduced by Cheng Jie's father. She must be a lady from a wealthy family."

"Miss Song, my name is Cheng Zhicheng. If you have any questions, just ask me."

"Why are you asking him? Ask me, ask me. I am the best student in school except for making wishes."

"You must ask me Cheng Zeyan! I'm even better than Xu Yuan."

Xuyuan paused for a moment, then walked in as usual.

It seems that Song Xiujing has figured it out.

Probably because of Song Xiujing's arrival, the entire school has changed drastically.

In the past, everyone’s desk was a mess, with all kinds of little things on it.

Now the books, bamboo slips, and brushes are neatly arranged, and even the lantern that was smashed by Cheng Zeyan with a bamboo slip yesterday has been replaced.

Everyone gathered around a desk at the back, covered tightly inside and out.

Xu Yuan was not going to join in the fun, so he walked to his desk and picked up the bamboo slips to review his lessons.

Later, after the boys finished talking, Song Xiujing finally found an opportunity to ask, "Will Xu Yuan come today? I heard that he is the best in the school. Is he really that good?"

"Make a wish? Ha, how can that wimp be number one? That's because I don't even bother to compete with him, otherwise, he wouldn't even be worthy of being last."

"Moreover, he was the poorest person in the entire academy. He used the brush until the bristles were gone, but he was reluctant to throw it away."

"However, we all understand him. After all, his family is farmers, and he learns things just to look good. In the end, he still has to work in the fields."

"Miss Song, don't get close to Xu Yuan. He is very poor. In our school..."

"I didn't expect you to be so calm."

Shen Yichuan gently waved the jade fan and stopped in front of the desk where he made a wish.

He and Xu Yuan came in at the same time, and he basically heard everything Xu Yuan said.

If you make a wish at this age, it should be the time when you have the most dignity.

However, Shen Yichuan did not expect that despite being ridiculed by so many people, Xu Yuan not only listened to it, but also studied as if no one was around.

I'm afraid even he doesn't have this kind of mentality.

After hearing what Shen Yichuan said, Xu Yuan closed the bamboo slips and replied, "What they said is absolutely correct, so we must seize every opportunity to change ourselves."

After Xu Yuan finished speaking, he stood up and bowed: "Morning, Mr. Shen."

Shen Yichuan nodded and was about to say something when he saw the teacher come in and stepped aside to watch.

When the Master came in and saw what was happening behind him, his face darkened: "What are you doing?"

Although the words were small, they were extremely intimidating.

After hearing this, the group of young men surrounding Song Xiujing immediately returned to their respective seats.

Song Xiujing looked up and was about to say "Hello, Master", but when she saw Xu Yuan, her face lit up with joy and she said excitedly: "Master Xu, Ajing has been waiting for you for a long time."

When Xu Yuan heard the voice and turned around, he was stunned when he saw Song Xiujing.

It was completely different from yesterday.

Song Xiujing was wearing a light yellow silk dress with a cover of gauze as thin as a cicada's wing. Her black hair was as black as ink, with a crabapple flower inserted diagonally in her hair, making her look pretty and charming.

Because she was a woman, she wore a white veil that half covered her face, revealing her slender willow-shaped eyebrows and bright almond-shaped eyes.

It is really three parts weak, three parts delicate, three parts beautiful, and the remaining part is tenderness.

The hibiscus comes out of the clear water and is carved naturally.

The girl raised her head slightly and looked at her with a smile.

My heart trembled as I made a wish.

She could fully imagine how Song Xiujing would be famous in the capital.

While making a wish, I suddenly heard the sound of a folding fan.

Then, Shen Yichuan said jokingly: "So you are also a vulgar person."

"Heart of beauty in everyone."

After Xu Yuan politely agreed, he looked at Song Xiujing and said, "Miss Song."

Song Xiujing nodded repeatedly.

The teacher was still there. Xu Yuan didn't say much. After nodding slightly, he sat down cross-legged.

Seeing this, Cheng Zeyan snorted coldly and turned his head away.