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Chapter 491: After a Woman Disguised as a Man is Exposed 22

If Chu Yuan did this, wouldn't she be afraid that the prefect would trip her up in front of the imperial envoy? The answer is: no.

First of all, since she can be an imperial envoy, she can't be someone who only listens to one side of the story, right? Can she be convicted based on the prefect's words? Of course not.

Moreover, the name of her Zhenji Escort Agency was mentioned by His Majesty himself. Even if the imperial envoy is just pretending, he will definitely come to the escort agency. As long as he comes, everything will be easy to discuss.

If the imperial envoy really believed the prefect's slander and planned to harm her escort agency, Chu Yuan would not be a fish that could be slaughtered at will.

The Imperial Envoy had just arrived in the northern border and was not used to the climate there. He unfortunately caught a cold and had a high fever that wouldn't go away, which affected his mental state.

With Chu Yuan's ability to make poison, it would be easy for him to make such a medicine.

However, her plan was ultimately not used because the imperial envoy sent by His Majesty was an old acquaintance of Chu Yuan.

One morning, a man dressed as a scholar came to the entrance of the escort agency and said, "Excuse me, is this the Zhenji Escort Agency? I am a friend of your boss Chu. Please help her pass on my name and tell her that my last name is Shao. She will definitely know."

There were only two servants guarding the gate. Seeing that the man was indeed well-dressed and spoke in a manner that sounded very familiar to Boss Chu, they looked at each other and then one of them trotted in to pass on the message.

Chu Yuan, who was still asleep at this time, suddenly heard a man named Shao at the door wanting to see her. She immediately had a bad feeling in her heart, because among the people she knew, there was only one person named Shao.

"Take him to the front hall for tea first. I'll be there shortly."

Chu Yuan arrived late after Shao Yunmu finished his second cup of tea in the front hall.

"Boss Chu is really a busy man. Even when an old friend like me comes, he has to ask me many times before he is willing to show up to meet me."

It was indeed him. Why didn't this guy stay in Yicheng and suddenly come to Ping'an Town? Wait a minute! Yicheng... Could he be the imperial envoy that the prefect had mentioned?

Thinking of this, she felt much more at ease.

After all, although Chu Yuan did not dare to claim that he knew Shao Yunmu very well, he still knew him to some extent. He would not be the kind of person who colluded with the corrupt and unjust prefect.

"Master Shao, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. You've come all the way here, so I must dress up properly before I can meet you." Actually, it was because she got up late, washed up in a hurry, and took the time to eat breakfast, which made him wait in the front hall for so long. "I wonder what Master Shao is here for?"

Shao Yunmu put down the teacup in his hand and said with a smile: "Why, can't I come to see you if I have nothing to do?

Chu Yuan, what I said to you in the military camp will always be valid. If you are willing, I can take you back to Yicheng now. It is better than living a hard life in this small town in the northern border."

then...

Shao Yunmu did say that he would take her back to Yicheng, and Chu Yuan misunderstood him at first.

You really can't blame her for thinking too much. The last person who said something like this to her was General Wei, and what he expressed at the time was a very vulgar meaning.

So Chu Yuan didn't wait for Shao Yunmu to explain himself and just started scolding him. It's still embarrassing to think about it now.

Later, after Shao Yunmu explained for a long time, Chu Yuan finally realized that he had made a mistake. He wanted him to go to Yicheng to serve as an adviser to the prince.

I don’t know how this person saw that she could be a strategist. She is more like a thug.

What did she say at that time? It had been so long since this happened that Chu Yuan had forgotten a little. Oh, yes, she said: Although the Crown Prince has the title of Crown Prince, to put it bluntly, he is just a higher-ranking prince. You said that General Wei was secretly colluding with the Third Prince, so what is the difference between you and him?

Thinking back now, Chu Yuan felt even more embarrassed. How could he have had the courage to say such words in the first place?

Fortunately, although Shao Yunmu had a lot on his mind, he had a good temper and did not turn against her on the spot.

However, if Chu Yuan asked her this again more than a year later, she would not agree. The struggle for imperial power has always been dangerous, and the crown prince does not necessarily have a better chance of winning than other princes.

"Master Shao, you should just give up on this idea. I'm living a good life here. I'm relaxed and comfortable, making a lot of money every day. It's not the kind of hard life you're talking about."

After receiving Chu Yuan's reply, Shao Yunmu felt that it was as he expected. He smiled self-deprecatingly:

“It seems that I have come here in vain again. But since I am here, let me tell you a piece of news. His Majesty has set his sights on the Zhenji Escort Agency. This is related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and it also implies huge profits. It is impossible for a small escort agency like yours to take it over.

From what His Majesty said, I'm afraid this matter will be handed over to a certain prince to take over. Even if you don't want to be involved now, you can't avoid it. "

Shao Yunmu took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then continued: "Of course, His Majesty will not let you hand over the escort agency's business for nothing. In my humble opinion, you should be appointed as a minor official such as a grain and grass escort officer, and then..."

Everything that happens next is self-explanatory.

It turns out that he is trying to get something for nothing. Chu Yuan doesn't want to be an official of any small rank.

"So Lord Shao is here to lobby for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Chu Yuan had to confirm the purpose of Shao Yunmu's visit before he could determine whether his words were credible.

Shao Yunmu shook his head: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has no intention of getting involved in this matter. Of course, it was after I heard your name that I advised him not to have this idea. The fruits you planted are not so easy to pick. It is easy to lose more than you gain."

Since the prince has no intention of attacking the Zhenji Escort Agency, we can still trust Lord Shao’s words to a 70% extent.

But would Shao Yunmu be so kind as to come all the way from Yicheng to tell her the news? Chu Yuan was still skeptical about this.

But this time she was indeed overthinking. Who wouldn't be tempted by such a big piece of fat meat as cargo transportation between the two countries? The prince was certainly no exception. He just gave up the idea after being persuaded by Shao Yunmu.

As for why Shao Yunmu did this, part of the reason was of course based on his understanding of Chu Yuan. She would not easily give up the results of her hard work.

If the prince insists on doing so, he will most likely end up with nothing.

Another part of the reason was that due to some unknown secret thoughts of his, he did not want to show his worst side to Chu Yuan.

Those conspiracies and tricks should not be used on her.