Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Chapter 275 How Can I Help You

At night, Wu Shiming came back early, which was unusual. As soon as he got home, he asked about Xu Yuan's test results.

Xu Yuan said honestly, "I feel pretty good, but Qi Shengxin and Shen Yichuan are both participating in this assessment, so I guess I won't be able to get first place."

Xuyuan knows himself very well.

The reason she was confident about the national examination was that she had taken it before.

This is also the reason why we couldn’t get first place.

Xu Yuan knew very well that Shen Yichuan and Qi Shengxin were both outstanding figures in their field and great literary masters.

Even without her, the top two in the national examination would definitely be between those two people.

The most likely one is Shen Yichuan.

Among the three, she was not the best one, but she was not so bad that she could not take the national exam.

Hearing Xu Yuan's words, Wu Shiming knew that Xu Yuan had made a promise, and immediately said with a smile: "Then I understand. Even if you can't get first place, it's more than enough to take the national exam, right?"

"Yeah." Xuyuan nodded.

"I have good news for you, too." Wu Shiming took a chair and sat opposite Xu Yuan. He handed the account book to Xu Yuan and said, "Let me show you half a month's harvest."

"Is this the account book?" Xu Yuan hesitated for a moment, and then took it under Wu Shiming's expectant eyes.

"It's the account book." Wu Shiming nodded.

Xu Yuan flipped through a few pages and found that the accountants hired by Wu Shiming were all excellent and remembered the accounts of all the shops clearly. After turning through two pages, Xu Yuan had only one thought in his mind: Wu Shiming is so good at doing business.

"This this……"

I can't describe how I feel when I make a wish.

"I will have the shopkeeper give you all your profits, not a cent less. As for the money from the boss, I will not take less either. I know that your parents are behind the boss. Only when the money is enough, your parents will be safe."

Since the New Year, Wu Shiming has been thinking about how to repay Xu Yi's kindness.

Xu Yuan is a scholar and he doesn’t have anything he particularly likes.

Therefore, Wu Shiming thought about earning more money for Xu Yuan until he learned about Ge Shuxing's situation.

It's all business anyway, and this way I can ensure the safety of Xu Yuan's parents, which is killing two birds with one stone.

Xuyuan's first reaction was to refuse, and he quickly said, "Really, no, I can't spend that much money."

"If you want to stay in the capital, this money is indispensable. Think about the things you asked me to do for you. Which one doesn't require money?"

Wu Shiming looked at Xu Yuan and said earnestly, "Say this after you have done what you want to do. I promise you will regret it."

"Okay." Xu Yuan did not insist.

Wu Shiming breathed a sigh of relief and asked again, "Have you thought about it? When will you be ready?"

Xu Yuan paused and slowly said, "Qingming."

Qingming.

April 4th.

"Aren't you waiting for the national exam?"

Wu Shiming looked at Xu Yuan and for some reason, he felt a surge of sadness.

The last national exam is in December.

The assessment of Wenhua Palace ended in March.

After the end of March, the list of students taking the national examination will be submitted. After that, the students taking the national examination can leave Wenhua Palace and go home to prepare for the exam with peace of mind.

Wu Shiming originally thought that Xu Yuan would wait for an opportunity to meet the emperor, but now it seems that he is unwilling to wait any longer.

"The national exam is useless. Even if I could take it, what can I change? Do I have to wait until I become the prime minister to seek justice?"

Xu Yuan's eyes were cold. "Now everything is ready, only the east wind is missing. When the list of national examinations is submitted, it will be time for me to ask for justice."

Wu Shiming knew that he couldn't persuade Xu Yuan, so he could only say, "Since ancient times, the people have never fought against the officials. Xu Yuan, you better be careful."

"I know, I have a plan in mind, you don't have to worry so much." Xu Yuan nodded.

The two talked for a while, and then Wu Shiming prepared to rest.

Xu Yuan read a book for a while, and then thought of what Qi Shengzhu said during the day, and he always felt uneasy in his heart.

She stroked her chest, suppressed the uneasy feeling, and continued to review her lessons.

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Three days later, the assessment results came out.

A large notice was posted on the wall of Wenhua Palace.

When seeing the rankings, some people are happy and some are sad.

Xu Yuan didn't care about the ranking, but Qi Shengxin came over and congratulated him after seeing it, "Xu Yuan, you ranked well, third."

The first is Shen Yichuan.

The second is Qi Shengxin.

The third is to make a wish.

No one would be dissatisfied with any of these three people being on the list.

In response to Qi Shengxin's congratulations, Xu Yuan only smiled faintly: "Mr. Qi is also good, I should congratulate Mr. Qi first."

As Xu Yuan finished his words, he caught a glimpse of a few shadows outside the door and subconsciously followed them.

Qi Shengxin also looked over and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Xu Yuan shook his head. His expression was slightly relaxed, but he was still as vigilant as ever in his heart.

Ever since having dinner with Qi Shengzhu that day, Xu Yuan always felt that someone was following him.

But Master Qin was not there. She didn't know who that person was.

In short, that person must have no good intentions.

"You don't look well. Did you not get enough rest these past two days?" Qi Shengxin asked.

"It's okay." Xu Yuan shook his head.

As the two were talking, Bei Yuan also arrived.

He knew the ranking early on, and was even more delighted when he saw Xu Yuan. He gave him a reward as soon as he arrived. After the reward, he patted Xu Yuan on the shoulder and said, "Xu Yuan, you should be modest and calm in the future. The assessment of Wenhua Palace is not a national exam. If you want to enter the officialdom, you have to get a good score in the national exam. Therefore, you have to keep working hard."

When Bei Yuan first saw Xu Yuan, he thought that he was too arrogant.

But at this moment, thinking of that ranking, his heart almost burst with joy.

Before, he was worried that Xu Yuan only had some luck and cleverness to get the first place in the Poetry Pavilion, but now it seems that Xu Yuan is really capable.

Although he is not as good as Shen Yichuan and Qi Shengxin, Xu Yuan comes from a poor family, which makes it easier for him to control him.

Furthermore, there are many unexpected events when taking the national examination.

As long as Xu Yuan has the ability to take the first place, he will deal with those obstacles for Xu Yuan and put Xu Yuan in the top position.

The Xu family has two stars, both civil officials and military generals, and the two brothers can also check and balance each other, so he has no more worries.

"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness. Don't worry, I am studying day and night now, and I will definitely not let you down."

"Studying hard is necessary, but you also need to take care of your health and avoid getting sick."

Bei Yuan said this and walked towards the Imperial Garden.

When Xu Yuan saw this, she knew that Bei Yuan had other things to ask, so she followed him.

The cold winter has just passed and the red plum blossoms are in full bloom.

Bei Yuan picked a bunch of flowers and asked, "Did you accomplish what I asked you to do before?"

"The Song family is a wealthy and powerful family. It will not be accomplished overnight if we want to shake it. However, I already have a plan in mind, and I will need the prince's help at that time." Xu Yuan said politely.

Bei Yuan heard this, his eyes were full of excitement, and he immediately asked: "How can I help you?"