Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Chapter 270 Join forces

Song Xiujing's words were like a blow to the head, knocking Song Tiancheng unconscious.

At this moment, he finally understood that Song Xiujing was not as simple as she seemed.

All this talk of being timid and submissive is fake.

Perhaps today's scene was dominated by her.

However, the fact that Song Xiujing could still sit here meant that they could still talk.

Song Xiujing is not stupid, and she will definitely not choose to fight to the death with the Taiwei Mansion at this juncture.

Therefore, there is still a chance for everything.

Song Tiancheng calmed himself down, let Song Xiuwen leave, and then asked in a deep voice: "What do you want?"

"Father is old, so he should have a capable assistant by his side. I heard that Zhao Qian is good. Father, do you think he can be your deputy general?"

Song Xiujing smiled.

Song Tiancheng's expression changed slightly, "That's the prince's man."

"Yes, the prince thinks Zhao Qian is capable of great use. Doesn't father think so?" Song Xiujing asked back.

Zhao Qian, Song Tiancheng knew.

Those were people stationed in the military camp by the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and it took a lot of effort to get them into the military camp.

Zhao Qian has nothing special but his outstanding eloquence. No matter what the matter is, he can exaggerate it to make it sound very pleasing to others.

Song Tiancheng also understood that this was a stopgap measure for the prince to gain military power, and therefore he had been suppressing Zhao Qian intentionally or unintentionally.

Song Tiancheng asked, "When did you become so close to the Crown Prince?"

After saying this, Song Tiancheng began to recall when Song Xiujing became friends with Bei Yuan, but no matter how he thought about it, he could only think of Song Xiu Yue who had been clamoring to marry Bei Yuan.

He intends to marry the prince.

However, he was also unwilling to let Song Xiu Yue marry into the Prince's Mansion as a concubine. After all, she was the legitimate daughter of the Grand Marshal's Mansion, so he was waiting.

Later, because Song Xiujing and Bei Yuan stayed out in the suburbs all night, Bei Yuan took the initiative to propose to her for the sake of Song Xiujing's reputation, and he immediately agreed.

When Song Xiu Yue heard this, she knelt outside his study for three hours, but he did not waver.

After all, Song Xiujing's surname is also Song, so as long as Qi Shengmei dies, she will immediately become the queen.

Therefore, Song Tiancheng ignored Song Xiu Yue at all.

I didn't think about why it was so clever.

Now it seems that the prince's proposal of marriage was probably intentional.

These two people have been having an affair for a long time.

"Father, this question is strange. He is my husband-to-be. It's not strange to have occasional contact with him."

After Song Xiujing finished speaking, she straightened her clothes and inadvertently revealed a token with a huge "Yuan" character on it.

That is the token of the Prince’s Palace.

Song Tiancheng saw this and smiled coldly, "No wonder you can challenge me today, it turns out you have the support of the prince!"

"Yes, but what I said is different from what my father said. I will not rely on others. I am just taking advantage of the situation. By tomorrow at the latest, I will be the Princess of Changchun. By then, I will be able to protect myself without the Crown Prince."

Since arriving in Beijing, Song Xiujing has always remembered what Xu Yuan said.

"They are afraid of you today because your last name is Song. When you go to the capital someday, there will be even more shameless people than them. By then, you can only rely on yourself."

She has been looking for someone to rely on.

For example, becoming the third prince's consort.

To this end, she put a lot of effort into learning etiquette, flower arrangement, and tea making.

But the marriage was delayed again and again, and she also understood from the gossip of the servants why such a "good marriage" fell on her and not Song Xiuyue.

Because the third prince was also an "abandoned child".

The ministers in the court all favored Crown Prince Bei Yuan.

The emperor's chosen crown prince was Crown Prince Beiyuan.

Once she marries Bei Yao, she must leave the capital immediately and go to her fiefdom, and she cannot return to the capital without an imperial edict.

Song Xiujing couldn't figure it out.

They both have the surname Song, so why does she have to suffer so much? Song Xiu Yue has a bad temper and is extremely vulgar, but she can still dream of becoming the crown prince and may even become the queen who rules the country in the future.

Song Xiujing was unwilling to accept this.

She was unwilling to marry Bei Yao, nor was she willing to come to the capital in such a miserable state, and then leave the capital like a stray dog.

Song Tiancheng waved his sleeves and scolded: "Then should I congratulate Princess Changchun in advance?"

"Of course it all depends on my father's preference."

Song Xiujing smiled lightly and said slowly: "I have already brought the message. If father agrees, I will protect the Taiwei Mansion. But if father does not agree, then you will have to wait to accompany the censor."

Song Xiujing said this, stood up and said, "I need to leave the house for a while. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has prepared a carriage. Father, please don't do anything, otherwise we will go to court today."

Outside, the sun is shining brightly.

The melting of ice and snow heralds the arrival of spring.

After Song Xiujing left the house, she went to find Xu Yuan.

Since arriving in the capital, she knew where Xu Yuan lived, but she never dared to visit him. Even when they met, it was only at a banquet and they had a quick conversation.

Today is different, she can go and make a wish openly.

She can go and make a wish later.

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When Song Xiujing came, Xu Yuan was reviewing his lessons.

There will be an assessment in Wenhua Palace soon. This assessment is extraordinary and will determine whether one can stand out from Wenhua Palace and take part in the national examination.

In addition, Qi Shengxin wanted to refer to him, so Xu Yuan did not dare to be careless. He stayed in the house for the past two days and never went out. Therefore, he was unaware of what was happening outside.

The yard is small and there is no place to entertain guests.

Xuyuan asked Song Xiujing to go to the pavilion, and he took a pot of tea with him.

Seeing Song Xiujing's bright smile, Xu made a wish and said, "It seems that you have got what you wished for."

"Mr. Xu, how do you know that what I want has come true?"

"The smile on your face is much more genuine."

Xu Yuan poured Song Xiujing a cup of tea.

Song Xiujing turned around and asked the maid to leave, then said, "I guess so, but marrying the prince is not what I want in my heart."

"Then what do you want?"

"A luxury."

"Freedom?" asked Xuyuan.

Song Xiujing nodded gently, and her smile faded: "I don't want to go to the desert, I don't want to go back to Sishui County, but I want freedom, the only way is to become the Princess of Geshu, do you understand?"

Song Xiujing was nervous. She needed the affirmation of others, but she also understood that she could not tell anyone else about this.

"But you will be the prince's concubine in the future. In the royal family and the capital, there is no such thing as freedom."

"Yes, so this is why I came to see you today." Song Xiujing looked at Xu Yuan, "Xu Yuan, how about we join forces?"

"What do you want to do?"

This answer was beyond Xuyuan's expectations.

"I know that you have always been on good terms with the Third Prince. Although you are close to the Crown Prince now, it is only because of his power. If you and I join forces to get rid of the Crown Prince, my engagement will be over, and you won't have to do anything against your will. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"

Xu Yuan didn't say anything, wondering why Song Xiujing had such a bold idea.

Not long after, she thought of Song Xiujing from her previous life again.

An orphan girl from a remote desert suddenly became a crown princess.

Song Xiujing is a person with extraordinary intelligence. If she didn't have the ability and skills, she would not have been able to become an ally of Beiyao in her previous life.

Thinking of this, Xuyuan asked, "What do you want to do?"

"The prince is in a high position. If you want to overthrow him, there is only one way - treason." Song Xiujing looked at Xu Yuan and said, "I guess you think so too, right?"