Quick Transmigration: Leisure

The front hall of the Song residence.

Xia Youmi sat upright, waiting for the messenger to return.

It's estimated that the nobleman and the princess won't have time to see her today. However, she must still observe proper etiquette and wait for a possible summons.

Danruo, accompanied by two maids, came from the backyard and bowed to Xia Youmi, saying:

“Madam, my princess has been summoned by the Empress today and is unable to entertain guests.”

Danruo didn't recognize Xia Youmi as the person she had interrogated that day. She also didn't know that the county government had already listed her as a key person under surveillance.

They treated the person as just a pampered guest they had rescued incidentally.

This case is incredibly complex, and rescuing people is only the first step. While Xia Youmi isn't directly involved in the power struggles and conflicts behind it, Zhao Xin has already made arrangements for her to continue monitoring the movements of those lurking in the shadows.

So, she changed into women's clothing at that moment. She inadvertently succeeded in her disguise mission and no longer attracted attention.

Xia Youmi stood at the door, obediently waiting for the carriage to take her home.

A servant was leading a horse past and was about to bow to her.

"It's you!"

Seeing Xia Youmi reveal that familiar "wicked smile," his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He turned to protect his horse, his face flushed, and said:

"You...you must not steal my...my horse again today!"

"If you want to ride a horse, I'll go, I... I'll go get you one."

Xia Youmi suppressed a laugh, looked at the approaching carriage behind her, and said to him:

"I'm stealing a carriage today."

Then, before he could react, she nimbly got into the car, lifted the curtain, and started pointing.

"Your horse is very obedient, but the saddle is not very comfortable."

"Hahaha."

Xia Youmi happily finished ripping people off and ran away.

She was completely unaware that Song Heng and the others had witnessed her actions. The attendant felt wronged, but had no chance to refute them.

Zhaoguofang.

"Wang Ji Steamed Cake" has been closed for two days.

My uncle moved into the county government office and spent all his time investigating cases.

My elder brother went to Luoyang with his master before the New Year.

My second brother stayed in Chang'an to prepare for the provincial examination. His teacher had high expectations for him, not only having him participate in this year's spring examination but also choosing the most difficult one, the Jinshi examination. There's a saying: "Thirty is old for passing the Mingjing examination, fifty is young for passing the Jinshi examination." This means that passing the Mingjing examination at thirty is considered old, while passing the Jinshi examination at fifty is still considered young.

My second brother, Wang Shaoyan, just turned eighteen this year.

She tried not to tell him her worries, so only Wang Xiu and Wu Zi knew about Xia Youmi's investigation.

After two nights without returning home, even though she tried to be patient, Wang Xiu still couldn't hide her worry.

"Auntie!"

Xia Youmi lifted the car curtain and found Wang Xiu waiting behind the door. She didn't dare to go looking for her openly; she just wanted to see her beloved daughter as soon as possible.

"Miniang..."

At first glance, I almost didn't recognize her. My voice trembled, and then tears welled up in my eyes.

Xia Youmi saw the coachman off and then turned to run into her mother's arms.

She walked into the yard while sobbing.

"I'm sorry to have worried you, Mother! But I helped find those who were missing."

Xia Youmi whispered something in Wang Xiu's ear, her desire to take credit was obvious.

"My darling is the best, this is a great achievement!"

Wang Xiu was filled with pride and excitement. She was just an ordinary woman who, upon hearing of such a terrible thing, felt indignant and worried about the danger her brother and daughter were in. Fortunately, she was able to wait for their safe return.

"Oh! Mi Niang is back!" Auntie excitedly rushed forward, circling around Xia Youmi. Although they didn't know what Xia Youmi had actually been doing, they could roughly guess. After all, it wasn't the first or second time Zhao Xin had ordered her around.

"Mi Niang looks absolutely gorgeous! I think we should all dress like this in the future. When she comes of age this year, she'll definitely find a good family to marry into."

As she spoke, she was about to pull out her silver hairpin and stick it into Xia Youmi's hair.

"Aunt, this is absolutely not allowed!"

Xia Youmi quickly refused, but unable to refuse, she had no choice but to accept the gift.

"Sister-in-law, don't tease her. With Mi Niang's mischievous nature, she'll have to stay for several years." Although her daughter was wonderful in every way, Wang Xiu knew that she was a woman of strong will and wouldn't easily give her away. She herself was also really reluctant to part with her.

Hearing the commotion, the second brother came to the main room with Wuzi. Curious, he joked:

"I finally met my little sister."

"Second brother, do you perhaps think that those you've seen in the past are all your younger brothers?"

"It really is!"

Laughter filled the room; it was a rare and joyful day.

......

Day two.

Having resumed her usual attire, Xia Youmi went to the county government office to report on her work.

Zhao Xin, sporting two huge dark circles under her eyes, listened as she recounted the entire stalking incident.

After speaking, Xia Youmi looked at the other person, waiting for the details of the case to be shared.

"Do you want to take credit?" Zhao Xin asked in a deep voice.

"What merit could I possibly have? I was just following the orders of County Magistrate Zhao."

There was silence for a moment.

Based on their past understanding, Xia Youmi wouldn't be promoted even if she made contributions. She didn't want to be treated like a slave by everyone; being able to participate in cases occasionally was a way of balancing her interests and a sense of justice.

"This time, the greatest credit goes to General Fang."

Zhao Xin was utterly helpless.

He didn't even receive any reward himself. Instead, he was blamed for not handling things properly. Finding a missing maid was like pulling up a radish and bringing up a whole host of other troubles – the pitfalls involved were deep and treacherous.

Although some people were saved, many more had already been transported to other countries and became victims of the struggle.

This case stems from revenge by one group. And it only reveals the tip of the iceberg. Who knows how much more has been infiltrated into the court and among the common people? In recent years, while the rapid development of westward trade has brought enormous profits, it has also sown the seeds of a huge crisis.

They even made their hideout at the post station closest to Chang'an.

This is yet another instance of the darkest hour falling on someone else; the forces involved are easily imaginable.

"Actually, this is the good intention of the sage."

"I understand."

Only by attributing the credit to the male protagonist, who is both a powerful figure and a general guarding the frontier, can this target hold out for a while longer. According to the original plot, the male protagonist did indeed defend the frontier, repel the enemy army, and escape unscathed from the power struggle.

Everything makes perfect sense.

"Well, you may not have made any great contributions, but you have certainly put in a lot of hard work."

"You will receive a share of the county government's subsidies."

"In addition, there is another reward that is exclusively for you!"

Zhao Xin started to wear a smug and mocking crooked smile, and Xia Youmi couldn't help but want to run away; it was definitely not a good thing.

"Just give me a quick death!"

"Ahem, Vice Minister Song instructed me to send you to learn painting."

Song Zhongcheng was Song Heng.

Since his disastrous defeat on the battlefield, he has been destined for the path of a civil official. After several ups and downs, he has now risen to the position of Vice Censor-in-Chief, the deputy head of the Censorate, responsible for assisting the Grand Censor in supervising officials, handling judicial cases, and overseeing etiquette, and is a fifth-rank official.

Xia Youmi had a moment of disbelief.

These cunning officials just think she's not good enough.

"You're really lucky."

"If it weren't for Song Zhongcheng, I would never have been able to learn painting from him in my entire life."

Zhao Xin gave a detailed introduction to the painter's background. He had once served as a painter in the Imperial Academy, a full-time painter for the palace. He only accepted students based on their talent, and occasionally instructed princes and princesses in the palace. Later, recognizing the princess's talent, he agreed to teach at the Song residence.

Xia Youmi was basically there to audit the class.

She was honored.

but!

Let national champions teach elementary school kids?