Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

Ye Wanning was in a good mood, "Four servings of each: layered cake, tofu pudding, crispy pork, and sweet rice wine."

"Big sister, you ordered so much, can you finish it all?" Ye Wanyu was also happy. She knew her own personality well; her aunt wanted her to rise in status, but that was impossible. Especially after this trip to the palace, she knew how strict the palace rules were, and was even more certain that she wasn't suitable.

"If we can finish eating, there's still Yunzhi and the others." Ye Wanning was sitting by the window when she saw Xie Bohuai leading his men past.

Looking at Xie Bohuai again, Ye Wanning felt that he was indeed difficult to get along with, but as Jiang Si said, he was not as terrible as the rumors suggested.

"Traitor!"

Suddenly someone threw vegetable leaves at Xie Bohuai, shouting, "You treacherous minister, give me back my whole family's lives!"

The teenager kept throwing vegetable leaves and stones at Xie Bohuai. He raised his hand to cover his face, but his clothes got dirty.

"My lord, are you alright?" Qingshan drew his sword and stepped forward, but was stopped by Xie Bohuai.

Xie Bohuai glanced at everyone and left with Qingshan and the others.

Ye Wanyu, sitting in the teahouse, asked curiously, "Isn't it said that Lord Xie is fierce and has the worst temper? How come he didn't get angry when the refugees cursed him? Big sister, do you think he'll hold a grudge later?"

“He’s not that kind of person.” Ye Wanning didn’t know Xie Bohuai very well, but she had a gut feeling about him. “If Xie Bohuai really wanted to deal with the refugees, he would have done it on the spot, not behind the scenes.”

Given Xie Bohuai's methods and status, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to arrest these refugees.

The new carriage arrived. The two sisters had almost finished eating and came out of the teahouse. No one was watching anymore, but the few refugees were still sitting on the ground crying.

"Powerful ministers are in power, Heaven is unjust!" The boy sat on the ground. "My father worked hard all his life, but he was framed by treacherous people, and I have no way to seek justice. What kind of emperor is he? He's nothing but... Waaah!"

The boy's mouth was covered by a food stall owner nearby. "My God, this is the capital city! You can't just say anything if you want to live!"

"Waaah... I... I'm not afraid!"

The boy struggled, but the stall owner dragged him into the alley. "What do you know about good and bad at such a young age? What does your family's business have to do with Lord Xie? Quiet down!"

Ye Wanning watched the boy walk away before closing the wooden window.

A few days ago, some refugees from the south traveled north to the capital, but most of them were stopped outside the city. Some wealthy families sent people to distribute porridge and do good deeds every day.

The national treasury distributed a lot of money for disaster relief, but some of the money was embezzled. Xie Bohuai went south and arrested a large number of officials, which increased the dissatisfaction with Xie Bohuai in the court.

Ye Wanning heard these things from her second brother.

Before he was imprisoned, her second brother roamed all over the capital, and there was nothing he didn't know. Back then, when her second brother mentioned it, Ye Wanning just took it as idle talk and forgot about it. But now, seeing Xie Bohuai being scolded with her own eyes, she had a different feeling.

Without knowing the full picture, it's difficult to make a judgment. Ye Wanning probably has no idea what happened today.

When they got home, their sister-in-law and grandmother were waiting for them. The whole family closed the door and were happy. Even Ye Mingyue was released.

"This time, we owe a great debt to Commander Xie. I suppose it was because of my second brother that Commander Xie was willing to help me and my second sister." Ye Wanning couldn't bring herself to mention Xie Bohuai's murder in her room. In any case, Xie Bohuai wouldn't tell his family about palace affairs in detail, so she could justify her words by saying this.

Ye Mingyue, who had been forced to study, was now able to get some fresh air and smiled broadly. "You see, I told you Lord Xie was a good person. We were in the same academy before, and even when he was struggling, he would help other students in need. Sister-in-law, please persuade my brother for me. You see, even if I don't study, I can still help the family. There are 360 ​​professions in the world, and studying isn't the only way out."

Madam Lin exclaimed "Ah!" and looked at her grandmother, bewildered. Old Madam Ye snorted, "Why haven't you grown up yet? Your eldest brother is doing this for your own good. He doesn't even like the Jiang family's daughter, and you don't have any official rank. How will you help your eldest brother in the future?"

Madam Ye doted on her eldest grandson. It is said that the eldest brother is like a father, and her eldest grandson had more to worry about than his father.

Ye Mingyue dared not say much to his grandmother, for fear of upsetting her.

However, Ye Mingyue didn't have to stay indoors to read today. After leaving Derong Garden, he went to find Ye Wanning to complain.

"Sister, tell me, why don't Grandmother and the others understand me?" Ye Mingyue propped his head up with one hand, sniffed hard, but no tears came out.

"Alright, you don't need to pretend with me." Ye Wanning smiled. "Grandmother and eldest brother have good intentions, and it's not wrong for you to have your own ideas. Broadly speaking, entering officialdom through the imperial examination is indeed the best path for men, bringing them the best future and power."

Seeing that her second brother was about to interrupt, Ye Wanning raised her hand to signal him to stop. "But if you only say that you want to do business, how can your eldest brother and grandmother trust you? Before there is a good outcome, many things are sins. It is almost impossible to change their attitude just by talking. Rather than that, it is better to admit defeat first and make other plans in secret."

"What do you mean, sister?"

“Second brother has many friends, so finding someone to help you cover up at the academy shouldn’t be a problem.” Ye Wanning asked Yunzhi to bring the account book. “A few days ago, I opened two shops, and business has been booming lately. However, I have limited energy and it’s difficult to take care of everything. Why don’t you manage them for me, second brother? If you can make the shops famous in the capital and present the money you earn to Grandmother and eldest brother, proving your abilities, they will have confidence in your future.”

Ye Mingyue's eyes lit up, "My dear sister, I knew you were the only one in the family who understood me!"

"Don't be so happy yet. You have to be careful with this. If you get caught before you succeed, I won't be able to help you anymore." Ye Wanning was testing her second brother's abilities. If he really had the ability, that would be the best outcome.

The brother and sister made a private agreement, and Ye Mingyue happily went to find his older brother and said that he was willing to study at the academy.

Ye Mingde was surprised and did not immediately believe that Ye Mingyue was genuinely studying.

"It's too boring at home. I'd rather go to the academy. My elder brother can't keep me locked up forever. If I try to understand the books on my own, I'll never pass the imperial examination in this lifetime."

That made sense, so Ye Mingde had no choice but to agree. However, he stipulated a time for Ye Mingyue to return home and that someone would be sent to the academy to pick him up every day.

With the study arrangement settled, Ye Mingyue was in a great mood. He took the account book given to him by Ye Wanning and started reading it that very night.

Meanwhile, the stall owner who had led the boy away during the day was reporting back to Xie Bohuai, "Don't worry, sir, I've already taken care of him. He's from the Xu family; his father was a minor clerk who was implicated in a corruption case. Fortunately, you're kind-hearted and won't hold it against him."

Qingshan spoke up for his master, "He's just a little brat, not even fully grown up yet. He's been manipulated without even realizing it. People say my master framed his family, and he actually believed it. If it weren't for my master's good nature, he would have been locked up in the dungeon long ago!"

The stall owner said that he too had received favors from Lord Xie. At first, he also thought Lord Xie was terrifying, until his daughter was coveted by the son of an official, who wanted to forcibly take her as a concubine. It was Lord Xie who stepped in to help his family, and he realized that seeing is believing. From then on, he kept an eye on people entering and leaving the palace for Lord Xie.

When Xie Bohuai heard that the matter was settled, he told the stall owner to go back first. He glanced down at his sword, realizing that he hadn't used his sword for a long time, and these people really thought he had a good temper.

The subordinates gathered in the courtyard, and Xie Bohuai led the way out, saying, "To the Wang family."