The villain and the powerful official secretly read the diary and broke my plot every day

Shen Guiyuan is from Qizhou. He ranked third in this imperial examination and is also the hot candidate for the top spot among many students!

"My name is Shen Guiyuan from Qizhou. May I know your name, classmate?"

Shen Guiyuan walked up to Jiang Chaosheng in a leisurely manner and asked with a smile.

"Zhongzhou, Jiang Chaosheng."

Jiang Chaosheng said his name calmly. He was not a famous talent, but he also had the pride and persistence of a scholar.

"It's Brother Jiang, nice to meet you!"

Shen Guiyuan said a few polite words and then stood next to Jiang Chaosheng.

"Brother Shen, are you here to pay a visit to Prime Minister Gu as well?" Jiang Chaosheng couldn't help but ask when he saw Shen Guiyuan standing beside him.

"Yes, I have always admired Prime Minister Gu. When I went to Beijing for the imperial examination, I wanted to come and visit him. However, I didn't come to avoid gossip from others. Now that the examination results are out, I can come to visit him with an open heart!" Speaking of this, Shen Guiyuan's eyes were full of bright light.

Jiang Chaosheng instantly felt that Shen Guiyuan beside him was much more pleasing to the eye——

It turns out that they are all followers of Prime Minister Gu, so they are all our own people.

"Everyone, let's go in together!"

Shen Guiyuan spoke first. Although he was the last to arrive, he naturally put himself in a leading position.

This prime minister's residence is different from other officials' residences. There is no one guarding the gate. However... the gate of the prime minister's residence is closed, and it is not so easy to get in.

Several scholars stepped forward together and knocked on the door of Gu's house.

A moment later, the door was opened and a middle-aged scholar appeared in front of everyone.

"Sir, you are so polite. We are candidates for this year's exam and have come to meet Prime Minister Gu!" Shen Guiyuan stood in front and spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.

"The Prime Minister is not at home, please go back!"

Mu Kang glanced at the students at the door and spoke in a calm tone.

"Then... when will the Prime Minister come back? We can wait!" Jiang Chaosheng couldn't help but speak.

Mu Kang glanced at Jiang Chaosheng, cleared his throat, and then said, "The Prime Minister has something to tell you - if you really want to visit, then wait until after the palace examination! The Prime Minister's Mansion... welcomes you anytime."

After saying that, without waiting for anyone's reaction, Mu Kang closed the door.

The eighth day of the first lunar month is the day of the palace examination. Before that, Gu Yanqing will not meet any student.

Mu Kang is Gu Yanqing's confidant, so he naturally knows what the Prime Minister means.

He was willing to give those determined students a chance, but he would also leave them room for regret. After all, once some choices were made, there was no turning back...

"Hopefully... I can see them again in the future."

Mu Kang murmured with his head down, and when he turned around, he saw a pretty figure standing behind him with a smile.

"Miss."

Mu Kang looked at Gu Yanhuan respectfully: "Are you going out?"

"Well, I want to go out and buy something. Uncle Kang, is my brother not back yet?"

Gu Yanhuan felt that his elder brother's recent whereabouts were a bit mysterious.

In the past, when he had days off, he would handle official business in his study and rarely went out, but now... he often disappeared.

"Prince Xiang..." Mu Kang hesitated for a moment and continued, "He has something very important to do recently. I don't know too many details."

"Oh, so that's the case. What a pity, I can't help you, big brother." Gu Yanhuan was a little annoyed, then turned around and called out to her maid: "Yunling, let's go!"

"Yes, Miss." The maid named Yunling agreed and followed Gu Yanhuan. The two of them left the Gu Mansion together.

Outside the prime minister's residence, the other scholars had left.

Shen Guiyuan and Jiang Chaosheng had not gone far. They were still staying not far from the Prime Minister's Mansion, seemingly having a very pleasant conversation.

When Gu Yanhuan came out, he saw the two conspicuous figures from a distance.

"Miss, those two are the tribute scholars who just came to visit the Prime Minister, right?" Yun Ling was born to love gossip. When Mu Kang opened the door just now, she and the young lady were standing not far away, so they also saw their appearance.

"Ah."

Gu Yanhuan nodded and couldn't help but take a few more glances. That person... seemed a little familiar.

Gu Yanhuan's eyes fell on Jiang Chaosheng's tall figure, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him.

Forget it, I don't want to.

"Let's go! Moxiang Pavilion has new products on the market today, and I want to pick out some gifts for my brother." Gu Yanhuan turned and headed towards Moxiang Pavilion, while Yunling followed closely behind her...

At noon, Ruyi Street.

Jiang Jiang and Li Ershan had been waiting at the gate of Liu Mansion for more than an hour, but still didn't see anyone coming out.

Jiang Jiang subconsciously touched his stomach and felt a little hungry.

"Ginger ginger."

At this time, Li Ershan suddenly took out some copper coins from his pocket and handed them to Jiang Jiang: "Go buy some food, I'll wait here alone."

"it is good."

Jiang Jiang nodded without hesitation. She was indeed hungry, and... there was a Qingyun Money House near Ruyi Street, so she could go there to exchange silver bills later.

At this time, Jiang Jiang didn't know that not long after she left, the door of Liu Mansion opened and a slender figure slowly walked out of the mansion.

Seeing that figure, Li Ershan stood up suddenly, his eyes lighting up.

Li Ershan had seen this man before.

When General Liu returned triumphantly, many people went to greet him at Shili Pavilion outside the capital, including this woman.

At that time, Li Ershan heard people around him talk about her identity. She was the eldest daughter of the Liu family, Liu Ruyue.

"Miss Liu, Miss Liu!"

Seeing Liu Ruyue's figure, Li Ershan was excited and stood up suddenly and rushed over.

"who?"

Seeing someone suddenly rushing out, Liu Ruyue's expression turned slightly cold, and she subconsciously drew out the long whip she carried with her.

The "crackling" sound of the whip made Li Ershan pause slightly.

"Is it you?" At this time, Liu Ruyue also saw the person coming. She had to say that Li Ershan's appearance was quite unique. Although he was wearing a small fur hat, her little bald head could still be vaguely seen.

Liu Ruyue suddenly remembered that this guy was the lecher who chased the carriage and peeked at Chu’s sister a while ago.

"How dare you come to my house again?" Liu Ruyue's eyes grew even colder, her tone filled with disgust. "Didn't you get enough of the lesson last time?"

"Miss Liu, you misunderstood. I'm here to ask to see General Liu. My father is a bodyguard at the Shengwei Escort Agency..."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Li Ershan fell to his knees with a thud, and then quickly told Liu Ruyue about the escort agency.

Liu Ruyue was stunned for a moment——

Shengwei Escort Agency?

Blood Tiger Ridge bandits?

"There are bandits causing trouble. You should report it to the authorities. My brother isn't home. Even if he were, it would be useless for you to look for him!"

Liu Ruyue's expression was as cold as ever.

The Liu family army is so famous, who are those bandits? Are they worthy of her brother's attack?

Ever since Liu Cheng'an returned victoriously, there were often people outside the Liu Mansion who came to curry favor with him or to ask for favors.

Liu Ruyue was already tired of these things, and the little bald head in front of her was even more annoying to her.