Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Beijing, Xu's House

Xu's house covers a large area. No matter how noisy it is outside, it is always quiet inside.

This was the fourth day since Xu Yuan returned to the Xu residence, and it was also the most uneasy day for her.

Xu Yuan held the book in his hand, but he just couldn't concentrate on reading. In the end, he just sat on the chair, swaying from side to side, watching the dusk slowly turn into night.

The candle flames flickered in the darkness.

Finally, Nanny Yi came, and the first thing she said was, "Miss, the master is back. Please go to the front hall."

Xu Yuan took a deep breath and said, "I understand."

There is still some distance from the backyard to the front hall.

Huamei looked at Xuyuan's nervous expression and didn't quite understand: "Miss, the imperial edict has already been issued, what are you still worried about?"

In her opinion, Xu Yuan and Bei Yao have known each other for a long time, and although their family backgrounds are not necessarily a match, they are already very good.

What's more, both of them like each other.

In the marriages of aristocratic families, it is almost always the moment when the red veil is lifted that one sees the person who will accompany them for the rest of their lives.

Making a wish is better than many people.

The man she was going to marry was the most noble person in the royal family, and the ideal husband that countless women in the capital dreamed of.

"There is an imperial decree granting the marriage, but my father may not agree."

After Xuyuan finished speaking, he sighed softly again: "You don't understand."

The Bei family can be regarded as the Xu family's annihilating enemy.

She had never experienced the bloody and tearful past, so she didn't understand.

But she was an eyewitness to her own death.

What was she thinking at that time?

It is necessary to kill Wei Chenyi at all costs.

She wants revenge.

The same must be true for her father Xu Wenxian.

The Bei royal family is the enemy of the Xu family.

When Huamei heard the wish, her eyes dimmed for a moment.

She really didn't understand.

Before this, she was just a little farm girl. It was only because of Nanny Yi's pity that she had the opportunity to enter Xu's house and serve Xu Yuan.

Xu Yuan was different from other young ladies from official families that she had met.

This difference made her gradually forget her past. Similarly, it was the words of the wish that completely removed all the illusions in front of her.

She really doesn't understand.

I don't understand all those intrigues and deceptions. I don't understand all those schemings.

But...no one is born with the ability.

Huamei lowered her eyes, stopped asking questions, and followed Xuyuan quietly.

Xu Yuan looked back, paused and said, "Hua Mei, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. I have too many things to do every day, and it is difficult for me to notice your emotions. If you don't say it, I will never know it. Over time, it will only alienate our friendship. What do you think?"

Xu Yuan had no idea what Huamei looked like before, but since she was appreciated by Nanny Yi and confirmed by Bei Yao to be without any problems, she must have a clean background.

From now on, the thrush will always follow her.

If there is a conflict between the master and the servant, Huamei is the person around her who is best suited to sowing discord and taking advantage of them.

Rather than letting Huamei do only the things a maid should do, Xuyuan hopes that Huamei can grow up and become her partner who moves forward with her.

"Hua Mei knows." Hua Mei's eyelashes trembled slightly, and tears were shaking in them. She said softly: "I don't know, but I'm afraid that if I ask further, it will annoy the young lady."

After Huamei finished speaking, she sniffed and said with determination: "I will go to learn calligraphy tomorrow and will not embarrass the young lady."

"Huamei." Xu Yuan gently pressed Huamei's shoulder and said in a gentle voice: "You are learning calligraphy not for me, you know? You are learning calligraphy for yourself. I was also a farm girl like you before, but I was unwilling to give up. That's why I am here today. I didn't know it before, but I can learn it later. If you encounter any problems, speak up in time."

"We are the closest people who accompany each other day and night. We should not hide anything from each other. Just like you told me before that now that you and Prince Cheng are not engaged, it is not appropriate for me to go to the palace gate to wait for him to leave. I am not a person who cannot distinguish right from wrong. If you have anything to say, just say it."

"Really?" Huamei raised her eyes and looked at Xuyuan cautiously.

"Of course it's true."

After Xu Yuan finished speaking, he turned around and continued to walk towards the front hall, saying, "Everyone says that only men can achieve great things, but along the way, I have also seen many outstanding women who can compete with the sun and the moon. Even in adversity, they never compromised and finally survived."

Xu Yuan could never forget the moment he first met Song Xiujing at Cheng's house.

I can't forget the grand occasion of her journey all the way north from Tianqi to Geshu.

The general has a sword, but he doesn't kill flies. If you want to become a big tree, don't compete with grass.

She was the one who told Song Xiujing.

I also tell myself this.

After hearing Xuyuan's words, Huamei felt full of energy: "Miss, you are right. I may not be able to achieve great things, but it is a good thing to be able to do my best."

Huamei said, and nodded secretly, "I will definitely not look down on myself in the future!"

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The two men looked at Xu Yuan, who was getting along very well with the maid in the distance, and they both stopped tacitly, smiling slightly, and looked at Xu Yuan.

Bei Yao was the first to speak: "When I saw her before, she was always worried. It's not bad to have a maid like Huamei in the capital."

Xuyuan has no friends.

She was ostracized, disliked, and even hated by the women in the capital.

Maybe Xu Yuan himself thought that it was nothing, but in Bei Yao's eyes, he was heartbroken.

"Yes, Yuan'er has been strong since she was young. If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be you and me today."

Hearing this, Bei Yao stood up and bowed, saying, "Uncle Xu is indeed very righteous. Don't worry, I will definitely treat Xu Yuan well in the future and will never let her suffer any injustice."

"Yuan'er is smart and you can't bully her." Xu Wenxian said.

Outside the door, Xu Yuan stepped in and asked, "Dad, what are you two talking about?"

Xu Yuan had observed it long before coming in.

Both of them looked good, especially Bei Yao, who almost had the words "satisfied" written on his face, which was enough to show that it was good news.

The mood of making a wish is also quite pleasant.

"We'll talk about the future." After Xu Wenxian finished speaking, he waved to Xu Yuan and said, "Yuan'er, come here. Your Highness, please move over and wait for a moment."

"Okay." Bei Yao nodded and followed him out. Huamei also stopped outside the door.

Only the father and daughter were left in the room.

Xu Wenxian then asked, "Yuan'er, tell me the truth, do you really like him and are you willing to marry him?"

"Dad, I know that his uncle has an irreconcilable feud with the Xu family, but I like him. It has nothing to do with his uncle, and he shouldn't be held responsible for something he never did."

Xu Yuan looked at Xu Wenxian, slowly knelt down, kowtowed and said: "But father will always be my father. If father disagrees, I can choose not to marry."

I will not marry Beiyao, nor will I marry anyone else.

"The affairs of our fathers have nothing to do with you. I ask you this only because once you enter the palace, it is like entering a deep sea. I am afraid that you will regret it one day, and by then, there will be no chance to turn back."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan straightened his back and said firmly: "I will never regret it, and I will never regret the choice I made today."