Quickly travel to save the cannon fodder? No, I will just flip the table

After the number one scholar was paraded through the streets on horseback, the Xiao family faced a choice. Both of their sons passed the imperial examination. Although the gap was a bit large, there was still a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sons in terms of status.

The Xiao family is already in a prosperous situation, and other political enemies cannot allow these two people to stay in the court and replicate the career paths of Prime Minister Xiao or Old Master Xiao.

At the same time, Xiao Zhen's own plan was to enter the Hanlin Academy, then start as a close minister to the emperor, and after a few years of operation, enter the cabinet to take over his position.

The other is to go to a local place and become an important official, preferably in a prosperous place, so that it will be convenient for them to act in the future.

Xiao Zhen had a good idea and made arrangements, but he did not consider whether the emperor or his two sons were happy about it.

Originally according to the results, Xiao Yuanhuai should be the one to enter the Hanlin Academy, while Xiao Yuanchang should be the one to go to the local area.

When such rumors came out about the Xiao family, how could the mother and son of the Xiao family be happy? Xiao Yuanhuai was also unhappy for his own plan, so they all started to move at the same time.

They didn't even think about communicating with Xiao Xiang. After all, whenever the head of the family made a decision, it was usually unquestionable.

Cats have their ways and mice have their ways. Although Madam Xiao's family is not of much help, sometimes the clean stream has its advantages, and there are many clean streams in the Hanlin Academy.

Xiao Yuanhuai had made so many arrangements before, and he also made friends with many people according to his memories of his previous life. This time, he helped to convey the message to the emperor, expressing his willingness to serve as an official in Nanzhou.

The emperor also cares about these matters. Sometimes it is quite interesting to sit on top and watch the people below planning what they are doing. Judging from the choices made by these two young men, Prime Minister Xiao’s plan is likely to fail.

The emperor was happy to see all of this. No emperor wanted his court to be controlled by aristocratic families. The Xiao family had been prosperous for many years, so long that they had forgotten what it was like in the beginning, and now they were making more small moves.

However, it was a pity for this fresh champion to go to the remote place of Nanzhou. What was there? It seemed to be just the territory of the King of Zhennan.

The emperor found it interesting, so he sent people to investigate Xiao Yuanhuai, asking for details about everything from childhood to adulthood.

This investigation is very interesting. So that's how it is. Xiao Xiang is such a cunning man, but he has been cheating on his wife for so many years. This is really pleasing to see.

After the emperor was happy, he wanted to give Xiao Yuanhuai a push. After all, the dispute over the crown prince in the Zhennan Palace had been going on for many years. The Zhennan Prince would go to him to complain every time he came to the capital. Now, he might as well send him a grandson who is the top scholar!

So, when the imperial edict was issued, Prime Minister Xiao's expression was unprecedentedly a little broken. Xiao Yuanchang entered the Hanlin Academy, but was only a proofreader of the ninth rank; while Xiao Yuanhuai was assigned to Nanzhou and was appointed as a magistrate, a fourth rank.

Xiao Yuanhuai's rank seems high, but if he stays in the capital, he will definitely enter the Hanlin Academy, and he will at least start from the sixth rank. The sixth rank of a Beijing official is no worse than the fourth rank of a local official, and the two have very different prospects.

And one can tell at a glance that Xiao Yuanchang's rank is just a squeeze!

Therefore, Xiao Zhen only thought that the mother and son were behind this, and ended up like this. It was really a loss for the Xiao family. The good ones were sent away, and the bad ones were left behind.

After the eunuch who issued the decree left, Xiao Zhen ignored the complacent mother and son. Humph, do they think it's easy to climb up the ninth rank? Will he unconditionally support this good son in the future?

Xiao Zhen called Xiao Yuanhuai into the study. This was the first time the two of them talked in this place.

Xiao Zhen was somewhat emotional, but he still added some probing words when he spoke: "Yuan Huai, I am sorry for wronging you this time, but the fact is done, and this is the only way!"

Xiao Yuanhuai pretended to be completely ignorant. If he let this person know that he was also involved in this, it would not be so easy to talk to him. Before leaving, he had to be cautious: "What did father say?"

"Hey, although Nanzhou is located in a remote area, it is not without its advantages. It is the fief of the King of Zhennan. This man is cautious and has lived in peace for so many years. I believe he will not embarrass you. Wait for your father to write a letter and you can visit him first when you arrive!"

"Thank you father!"

Seeing that this person was not dissatisfied, Xiao Zhen was satisfied: "Well, work hard. After a few years, I will arrange for you to be transferred to the capital! I'm afraid you won't be able to come back for a short time. Is there anything you want?"

Xiao Yuanhuai frowned slightly when he heard this. He seemed to hesitate for a moment before he stood up. He bowed deeply and said, "Father, I do have two requests. One is whether you can bring my aunt's tablet with you. She came from Jiangnan and has not been back for so many years. If I have the chance this time, I want to show my aunt around!"

After hearing this, Xiao Zhen looked a little dazed. He hadn't remembered for a long time that Xiao Yuanhuai's biological mother was indeed a rare beauty from the south of the Yangtze River. He had been extremely fond of her, but later... that's all. The beauty was gone, it was just fate.

"Okay, I'll grant you the first thing, but what's the second thing?"

Speaking of this, Xiao Yuanhuai still blushed a little: "Second, father, my son and Qianqian have already been engaged, and grandfather also said that we will get married after she is out of mourning. I'm afraid that my son will still be in office at that time. I wanted to take her directly this time, but I didn't expect the schedule to be a bit rushed. So I wonder if I can send someone to pick her up after my son is settled?"

"Why not?"

"But when we get married, my father, stepmother, grandparents won't be around, and we will be unfilial!"

"It's okay. We can get married. Otherwise, if the princess blames us for deceiving us, we won't be able to escape. It won't hurt us, but it will be troublesome. As for the specific matters, you can go back and discuss it with your grandmother!"

"Okay, son thanks you again, father."

"Ok!"

These two things were originally planned by Xiao Yuanhuai, and he took the opportunity to propose an exchange. After all, the capital city is so big, and the only two things he cares about are this person and this thing.

Afterwards, Xiao Yuanhuai went to say goodbye to the old couple of the Xiao family and mentioned Qianqian. Although old lady Xiao was a little reluctant, things had come to this point and there was nothing else she could do. However, Xiao Yuanhuai would leave first, and Qianqian would wait until the day of her wedding and be married directly from the capital.

Xiao Yuanhuai silently calculated the days. It would only be a month or so, so he could afford to wait.

By the time this man walked into her yard, Qianqian had already known everything through the system.

I can't believe it. I had been so relaxed about this, but when it came to being appointed as an official, this happened. I don't know if it was a coincidence or some other reason, but Xiao Yuanhuai actually went to the territory of King Zhennan.

Should I remind him when the time comes? If I do, what should I say?

Xiao Yuan also looked at Qianqian's frowned brows after he finished speaking, thinking that she was dissatisfied: "Qianqian, it's not that I treat you lightly, but if you stay in this capital, I will be worried, maybe you understand?"

Qianqian came back to her senses. She understood it all too well. The day when she would leave this world was approaching. It would be great if she could stay away from the hero and heroine. "Cousin, I understand. It's just that I feel the journey to Nanzhou is too long. You're going alone this time, and you have to worry about me... Don't worry, cousin, I'll go when the day comes!"

No, the subsequent turn of events left both the system and Xiao Yuanhuai speechless.

"Host, you really are not reserved at all. Do you still remember the original owner's initial personality?"

"What kind of personality is that? A sickly little white flower? Aren't I dressed in white? Besides, I just pretend in front of others. Why should I pretend when we are family now?" Qianqian argued confidently. What else could she say?

Xiao Yuanhuai wanted to sigh. After everything they had gone through, he didn't know whether Qianqian hadn't figured it out or just didn't take it seriously. However, after they got married and moved away from the capital, and his own identity became clear, they would still have plenty of time to get to know each other.

Finally, when Xiao Yuanhuai left, he just touched Qianqian's head and said, "Qianqian, wait for me!"

On the other side, Prime Minister Xiao was satisfied with Xiao Yuanhuai's tactfulness. He could remain calm even when faced with such a thing. It seemed that he could really pay more attention to him in the future.

But he didn't know that once this person left, such a good son of his would have to go to someone else's home to trace his ancestral roots!