Women dressed as men: powerful officials

"My house is simple, and I'm afraid Miss Song won't be used to living there." Xu Yuan shook his head and refused.

Song Xiujing knew the reason why Xu Yuan declined, so she didn't force him too much. She just bowed slightly and said, "That's it. Thank you Mr. Xu for what happened today."

When leaving Cheng's house, Xu Yuan did not see Cheng Jie, but Cheng Tiankun was following closely behind.

Without thinking, Xuyuan knew what Cheng Tiankun wanted to say.

So, in front of the gate, Xu Yuan turned around and said, "Master Cheng, don't worry. I will keep my mouth shut about what happened today."

"That's good."

Cheng Tiankun rubbed his hands, and seeing Xu Yuan's humble and submissive appearance, he thought for a moment and then said, "I have a shop next to the school. Since you want to go to school, you might as well take over the shop and do some small business. With my Cheng family around, it will definitely be much better than farming."

After Cheng Tiankun finished speaking, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

Xu Yuan couldn't help but raise his lips.

Although Cheng Tiankun is stupid, he is not completely foolish.

But she always hesitated.

She had to make Cheng Tiankun feel that she was actually very easy to control.

So, Xu Yuan was silent for a while, then he looked up and said, "This is a serious matter. Xu Yuan is still young, so I have to ask my father before I can answer."

"In that case, go back and ask." Cheng Tiankun waved his hand and smiled kindly: "If you have made up your mind, just come to the Cheng family to find me."

Xu Yuan nodded, said nothing more, and walked out.

The streets are bustling with people coming and going.

After thinking about it, Xu Yuan decided to give up going to the private school and go to the blacksmith shop instead.

She originally planned to go to the county magistrate's office to negotiate with Song Xiujing.

If Song Xiujing is willing to join forces, she will help Song Xiujing gain a foothold in the Song family and marry into the Third Prince's mansion. If Song Xiujing is unwilling, then she will think of other ways.

I didn't expect that to happen. Although it was a close call, if Song Xiujing really became the third emperor's concubine in the future, there is no guarantee that she would not be held accountable in order to cover up this matter.

Song Xiujing is a double-edged sword for Cheng Tiankun and her as well.

Make a wish and sigh quietly.

But she doesn't regret it.

Even though she felt that no one in this world could be trusted, she couldn't treat everyone as an enemy and stand by and watch coldly.

When we arrived at the blacksmith shop, we saw red-hot furnaces all around.

Xu Yuan walked over, but was chased out by a big man before he got close.

"Young Master, it's very dangerous. If you need anything, just tell us. Do you want farm tools or..."

Xu Yuan raised the sachet on his waist and interrupted the blacksmith: "Let's talk inside."

Seeing the bulging sachet, the blacksmith's face broke into a grin. Thinking that it was a big order, he hurriedly pulled the man into the inner room.

After sitting down, Xuyuan looked at the blacksmith and shook out all the money in the sachet.

Although the Zhang family was poor, they never treated Xu Yuan badly.

Xu Yuan was sensible at an early age and didn't like to spend money recklessly, so he saved money year after year.

In the previous life, this money was used as travel expenses to Beijing.

This money will guarantee her safety in this life.

"This is?"

Seeing that Xu Yuan didn't say anything, the blacksmith was a little confused about what he meant.

"I want to make a soft sword." Xu Yuan stood up and roughly compared his waist and said, "It's about this long. It has to be good and fast."

"You are a young master, why are you doing this?" The blacksmith's first reaction was to refuse.

Young masters from ordinary families rarely wield swords or guns, let alone a soft sword that they put on their waists.

"Uncle, you are also a smart man. You should know what to ask and what not to ask. Don't worry, this is just a deposit. When the soft sword is ready, I will definitely reward you handsomely."

After making the wish, she saw that the blacksmith was still hesitant, so she said, "If uncle doesn't want to, then I can only..."

"willing!"

Hearing the wish, thinking that the silver he had obtained would soon fly away, the blacksmith pressed the sachet and patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, young master! Uncle will definitely do everything for you."

“How long will it take to get the stuff?”

"As short as five days, as long as ten days."

The blacksmith counted the silver and smiled widely: "Don't worry, young master. I will use the best materials."

"Then I'll be relieved."

Xu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Uncle, this kind of thing..."

"Do not worry."

Seeing Xu Yuan's half-smile, the blacksmith immediately said affirmatively: "Uncle knows what to say and what not to say."

Xu Yuan nodded, gave some more instructions, then left the blacksmith shop and headed towards the private school.

Fighting with a soft sword was part of her plan for tomorrow.

Sishui County is different from the capital city. The emperor is far away and there are not so many laws and morals. The Cheng family is the best example.

If Song Xiujing's identity had not intimidated Cheng Tiankun today, Cheng Tiankun might have really let those servants beat her to death.

Or, if Cheng Tiankun had not been here today, with Cheng Jie's brain, the only thing he could think of was killing her and framing her.

Although she had learned some moves from the Imperial Guards in her previous life and knew a little bit of kung fu, sometimes two fists are no match for four hands.

She must have a weapon to defend herself.

I have finally been reborn, I cannot die so easily.

He made a wish while thinking as he walked, and soon he arrived at the private school.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan put away his thoughts, and just as he was about to go in, he paused.

She turned around, glanced at the teahouse next to her, and couldn't help frowning.

She didn't know if it was her illusion, but she always felt that someone was staring at her.

However, there was indeed nothing unusual about the teahouse.

Xu Yuan thought to himself that he was overthinking, shook his head, and walked into the school.

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Tea House Room

Watching the young man enter the academy, Bei Yao put away his folding fan and said, "I didn't expect to meet someone with such a kind heart in this small place. This trip has brought many surprises."

"Miss Song Wu, it's really a surprise." Shen Yichuan followed with a smile: "I thought that after experiencing that kind of thing, the woman would always try to commit suicide, but I didn't expect that Miss Song Wu could act like nothing happened. In this respect, she and you are indeed more compatible."

Hearing other meanings in his words, Bei Yao raised his eyebrows and said in a dangerous tone: "Shen Yichuan, what do you mean?"

"He had a strong psychological endurance, so he wouldn't die so early?" Shen Yichuan laughed after he finished speaking.

Seeing Beiyao's face getting darker and darker, Shen Yichuan thought to himself that something was wrong and hurriedly brought up the serious matter, "However, Third Master, you should think carefully. If the Song family is really planning to exchange a concubine's daughter for a legitimate daughter, then there is no hope for you to use this marriage to gain the military power of the Song family."

The Emperor's arranged marriage was originally a test.

If the Song family marries their eldest daughter, it means that the Song family supports the third prince.

If he marries a concubine's daughter, it means that the Song family stands on the side of the prince.

Now that the Song family has issued a secret order to bring Song Xiujing back to Beijing, they must have already made up their mind to stand on the side of the prince.

In this way, it is only a matter of time before civil officials and military generals all support the prince and appoint a crown prince.

"If she is not a legitimate daughter, I will make her one." Beiyao's eyes turned cold, and his smile also turned cold: "I will definitely get the military power of the Song family."