Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

Ye Chen had high hopes for the exam. Thanks to his arbitrary decision and Su Mengjiao's support, just one day later, eunuchs delivered application forms to the mansions of those military families.

What made Ye Chen happy was that almost all the military families accepted the reference order.

Even many of the military families that had been cultivated and recruited by Yang Dechang accepted the examination orders.

The commander of the Beijing camp has real power, so naturally no one would think that his power is too small.

"It seems that my plan to alienate the powerful and influential has been implemented smoothly."

In the main hall of the Yangxin Palace, Ye Chen sat on the dragon throne, feeling as if he was in control of the overall situation.

"Your Majesty, Lu Niu Dan from the Supervisory Office sent a message today saying that many suspicious individuals were spotted around the examination hall."

"However, no unusual situations have occurred around the residences of those noble families with military honors."

Shen Qiu walked up and said to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen nodded slightly, then narrowed his eyes.

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has another piece of news. Yang Dechang took sick leave yesterday, and the people from the Supervisory Office discovered that he had left the capital early this morning."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen said without any surprise, "Then Yang Dechang should be going to welcome the Duke of Fuguo."

Hearing this, Shen Qiu was slightly stunned, and a hint of surprise appeared on her pretty face with a cold temperament.

Neither she nor Su Mengjiao knew what was happening outside the capital.

Even if there was someone like Su Fu who temporarily took over the position of Jingzhao Yin, the transmission of information was always delayed, and Su Fu did not have many people under his command.

But Lin Ziyun's information channels outside the capital have obviously surpassed Su Mengjiao.

Lin Ziyun already knew what Su Mengjiao didn't know.

"Tell the Queen Mother that I need to leave the palace and take a look around the examination hall."

Ye Chen then said to Shen Qiu.

Hearing this, Shen Qiu pursed his lips.

"Your Majesty, the Duke of Fuguo has brought 800 cavalrymen with him. It is said that these are the elite troops of the border army. Perhaps some of them have already arrived in the capital."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen said, "Qiu'er, you can rest assured. I have received accurate information. None of the 800 people brought by the Duke of Fuguo entered the capital."

Hearing this, Shen Qiu was speechless for a moment, then said, "Then I will go and ask the Queen Mother for instructions."

"Go."

Ye Chen waved his hand, and after Shen Qiu left, Na Cheng'en suddenly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Boss Murong from outside the capital has written another letter."

"Ah."

Ye Chen reached out and took the envelope handed to him by Cheng En.

At this time, Murong Yan wrote to him every day, and he did not force her to do so, but he also wrote back to her every day.

Even out of courtesy, Murong Yan had to continue writing and tell Ye Chen about the situation outside the capital, and also chat with Ye Chen about some interesting things she saw outside the capital.

Those anecdotes include, but are not limited to, a donkey in heat pinning a man to the ground, or a dog in heat fucking a pig.

This kind of communication made Ye Chen feel like he was sending WeChat messages to friends in the future.

"I still need a pen pal like this when I'm outside the capital."

Ye Chen thought that the information technology in the future world he traveled to was advanced, but in the past, people communicated with each other using letters like him.

This helps Ye Chen understand what is happening outside the capital.

Moreover, Ye Chen also discovered that the content of the letters Murong Yan wrote to him was getting longer and longer.

In ancient times, especially when paper was first invented, being able to communicate with others happily through letters was almost unheard of.

Boss Murong seemed to be immersed in it.

However, in today's letter, in addition to telling the news outside the capital and some interesting stories that Boss Murong had seen, Ye Chen was also specifically asked to take care of the business in the city.

"Have you spotted any suspicious individuals around the flour and paper businesses in the city?"

Ye Chen finished reading the letter quietly, then narrowed his eyes.

He was not surprised that the paper and flour businesses were being targeted.

After all, this is a huge profit.

However, usually because this is Boss Murong’s business, and Boss Murong has already arranged staff in the capital, he doesn’t care much about it.

But look at it now.

Boss Murong obviously felt threatened, so he mentioned it in the letter.

"After leaving the palace this time, let's go to the lakeside cottage to check out the situation."

Ye Chen made up his mind.

He is going to leave the palace this time anyway.

On the way.

Shen Qiu returned quickly and brought back Su Mengjiao's words.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has agreed to your going out and asked you to be careful when you go out."

Shen Qiu said to Ye Chen.

Hearing this, Ye Chen nodded and asked someone to change his clothes into ordinary clothes.

When he walked out, he also saw Shen Qiu, who had also changed his clothes and was guarding outside the Yangxin Palace.

At this time, Shen Qiu was wearing a black brocade men's suit. His graceful figure was clearly visible under the tight men's suit, but it added a sense of solemnity to his own cold temperament.

"Qiu'er, get in the car. I want to learn some martial arts from you."

In the past few days, Ye Chen has been practicing martial arts diligently, and he has mastered the bone-breaking hand technique very well.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiu did not hesitate and got on the carriage directly.

And in the carriage, when Ye Chen took action.

Shen Qiu was a little surprised.

Then he quickly held Ye Chen down.

This time, Shen Qiu also had to use both hands and exchanged ten moves with Ye Chen.

"It hurts, it hurts, Qiu'er, let go!"

Ye Chen shouted quickly.

Shen Qiu, who was holding Ye Chen's shoulder joint, let go when he heard this.

A gleam of light flashed in Ye Chen's eyes, and he suddenly turned around and stretched out his hand to attack Shen Qiu's slender waist.

Shen Qiu's face changed, but she didn't expect Ye Chen to launch a sneak attack. However, she suddenly twisted her waist and avoided Ye Chen's clutches, then kneed him.

Ye Chen was immediately pushed away.

A sharp look flashed in Shen Qiu's eyes, and he pretended to grab Ye Chen's hand again.

"I admit defeat, I admit defeat!"

Ye Chen said quickly.

Hearing this, Shen Qiu curled his lips slightly, and finally let go of her hand.

"Your Majesty, if you do this again, I won't teach you martial arts next time."

"Qiu'er, all is fair in war. When I encounter an opponent I can't defeat in the future, won't I have to practice how to launch a sneak attack? I'm making thorough preparations for the future!"

Ye Chen said with confidence.

But when Shen Qiu heard this, his cheeks bulged slightly.

She always felt that Ye Chen wanted to take advantage of her, but she had no evidence.