Women dressed as men: powerful officials

In the teahouse.

Chen Shan handed the letters to Shen Yichuan one by one, and after explaining everything Bei Yao had asked him to do, he said, "Mr. Shen, this matter needs to be handled as quickly as possible."

After hearing what Chen Shan said, Shen Yichuan opened the letters and read them one by one. His expression became more and more indifferent. Finally, he simply put them away and asked, "Are these true?"

"This is what the Third Master took out from King Geshu's tent. I'm afraid it's not fake."

Although Chen Shan didn't know what was written in the letter, judging from the expressions on Bei Yao and Shen Yichuan's faces when they saw the letter, the content of the letter must be very important.

Otherwise, Beiyao would not take it so seriously.

"I understand. I will find out as soon as possible." Shen Yichuan finished speaking, and then he remembered what Chen Shan had said before, and asked again: "Among those who went to King Geshu's tent, are there any who made wishes?"

Shen Yichuan has always guessed that the city defense map was given to Xu Yuan by Bei Yao.

After all, Bei Yao went there just for the city defense map.

Although Xu Yuan is smart, it is almost impossible to take anything from Bei Yao.

"Yes, the Third Master wants to win him over."

Chen Shan said, "But I think this person is too uncontrollable."

"If you use your wish well, it may not be a bad sword, but..."

Shen Yichuan sighed softly.

Xuyuan doesn't want to take sides.

He has figured it out.

If it weren't for this, he wouldn't have reminded Xu Yuan that the Third Master was different from the Third Prince rumored in the capital.

Beiyao wanted to win over Xuyuan, but if Xuyuan refused, Beiyao would not let others get such a big advantage.

At that time, there are only two paths waiting for you to make a wish.

One is surrender, the other is death.

Shen Yichuan didn't know whether Xu Yuan wanted to go to the capital, but given the current circumstances, Bei Yao would definitely take Xu Yuan away.

Giving the city defense map is just a tactic of playing hard to get.

If Xu Yuan did not give him the city defense map today, Bei Yao would also send someone to retrieve the map that night.

"Mr. Shen, do you have any concerns?" Chen Shan was puzzled.

"Nothing, I just feel like he shouldn't be a sword."

Although he didn't spend much time with Xu Yuan, he knew that Xu Yuan was a sincere person.

Such a sincere person should not be taken advantage of.

Chen Shan could not help but sneer, "Following the Third Master, he will enjoy endless wealth and glory. That kid should be happy. Others may not have such an opportunity even if their ancestors' graves are filled with smoke."

Seeing Chen Shan's extreme dislike for Xu Yuan, Shen Yichuan didn't know how Xu Yuan had offended Chen Shan, and didn't want to ask more, so he just said: "Hope, he is a smart man."

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Early in the morning.

Zhang Yue and Xu Yuan went out early.

Xu Yuan had a nightmare all night and kept dreaming about his past life. He didn't sleep well, so he decided to take a nap on the donkey cart.

As soon as she closed her eyes, she heard Zhang Yue mumbling something. She listened carefully for a while and then she remembered that it was the art of war.

It should be taught by Xu Wenxian.

The year the Xu family fell into trouble, Xu Wenxian was sixteen years old and had already passed the imperial examination.

If it weren't for the sudden change in the Xu family, Xu Wenxian would have been the youngest person to pass the test in Tianqi's history.

Or rather, he should be called Xu Ze.

There was a darkness in Xu Yuan's eyes, but when he heard Zhang Yue reciting, he felt that the situation suddenly became clear.

Everything will be fine, it will.

At daybreak, the donkey cart arrived at Sishui County.

Zhang Yue jumped off the carriage and supported Xu Yuan's hand. Then the two said goodbye and went in different directions.

There are still many students in the private school.

Xu Yuan held the bamboo slips and sat in the last row. As soon as he sat down, there was another person next to him.

"Mr. Xu, you are finally back."

Song Xiujing hadn't seen Xu Yuan for a few days. Although Xu Yuan had told her in advance, she still couldn't help but worry, especially after hearing about the bet between Xu Yuan and Cheng Jie yesterday.

However, when she got there, the crowd had already dispersed, so she came to the school early this morning to ask what had happened.

Without waiting for her to speak, Xuyuan said, "Miss Song, a woman should value her reputation."

After saying that, Xu Yuan moved to the side and said politely

Song Xiujing also wore a veil today.

After hearing Xu Yuan's words, she didn't get angry. She sat upright and smiled, "A Jing was just too happy and lost her sense of proportion for a moment."

After Cheng Tiankun knew that she was the daughter of the Song family, he worshipped her like an ancestor.

Not only that, he also specially found a nanny to teach Song Xiujing some rules.

It is said that the nanny was once a slave in a wealthy family in the capital. Because she was old and favored by her master, she was allowed to return to her hometown to live out her days in peace.

When Cheng Tiankun learned about this person, he immediately invited him over.

In the past few days, Song Xiujing has learned a lot and also understood why Xu Yuan rejected her that day and acted as if he didn't know her.

Because women value their reputation and integrity.

Wish this was to preserve her reputation.

Xu Yuan smiled and nodded, "Miss Song has changed a lot."

Song Xiujing nodded, but did not say what had changed. She just stroked the hair beside her ear and said softly, "I heard that if we leave from the capital and ride as fast as possible, we can arrive in half a month."

After hearing what Song Xiujing said, Xu Yuan couldn't help but be dazed.

To be exact, the day she fell into the water was the day Song Xiujing took her from the farm to the Cheng family.

We have been gathering together for seven or eight days now.

In other words, in another seven or eight days, the Song family would arrive, and at that time, Song Xiujing would have to leave Sishui County.

When we meet again, Song Xiujing will be the third imperial consort.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan said sincerely: "Miss Song is smart, I think she will not be wronged. It must be better to be in the capital than in Sishui County."

"But Ajing feels that it is a pool of muddy water. If possible, Ajing would rather live in Sishui County all her life and be a carefree farm girl."

Song Xiujing smiled softly, her smile full of bitterness. After a moment, she said, "Forget it, let's not talk about these sad things. Mr. Xu, where have you been these days?"

"I just felt unwell and rested at home for a few days."

Xu Yuan explained vaguely.

Song Xiujing didn't doubt anything else, but immediately asked: "What about now? Are you feeling better?"

"It's all right now." Xu Yuan gave Song Xiujing a reassuring smile, "Miss Song, don't worry."

"It's good that you're okay. This way, when Ajing leaves in the future, I'll feel more at ease."

Song Xiujing smiled gently, and her eyes moved from Xu Yuan to the desk. She suddenly asked, "Mr. Xu, are you thinking about taking the national exam?"

"Yes."

"when?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, I will take part in the county exam next year."

The county examination is held twice a year, in March and September respectively. Now it is already October, and she will not be able to make it to this year's county examination.

The provincial examination is held every three years, and the next one will be the year after next, which is the 24th year of Jiahe.

Therefore, she must pass the county exam next year, otherwise, she will not be eligible to take the subsequent state exam.

If she missed this state exam, she would have to wait for three years.

There are too many variables in three years, and making a wish cannot wait.

"After taking the county exam, it's the state exam." Song Xiujing calculated in her mind, and almost didn't consider whether Xu Yuan would pass the county and state exams, so she said directly: "If my calculation is correct, Master Xu should go to the capital to prepare for the imperial examination after the state exam results are announced?"

"Almost." Xu Yuan nodded.

"Almost two years." Song Xiujing silently clenched his fists and said solemnly: "Mr. Xu, I will definitely work hard to gain a foothold in the capital, and I will help you, just like you helped me that day."