Perhaps it was because Ming Jin's execution caused too much of a sensation, that the people in Beijing still have a clear and profound memory of the name "Chang Suining" and the Confucius Temple.

At this moment, he was very surprised to hear that this well-known girl from the Chang family had gone to the battlefield to kill the enemy at some point.

Except for the families of officials and dignitaries, and those who were close to Chang Suining, no one in the capital knew when this girl from the Chang family left the capital.

It was already shocking enough for a girl to go to the battlefield and kill the enemy, not to mention that it was said that this girl also killed a fierce general under Xu Zhengye, and even Li Yi, the general of the Left Guard who suddenly rebelled, died at her hands!

Could this be a misunderstanding?

No matter how you sound, this doesn't sound like something a little girl would do.

Regarding this "rumor", there were different opinions in the capital, and many voices were heard. People were asking around to verify the truth of the rumor, especially the students in the Imperial College.

Qiao Yubai, Cui Lang, Hu Huan and others were surrounded by their classmates and asked about this matter almost every day.

Qiao Jijiu's ears were not quiet either. Not to mention his colleagues in the Imperial College, even Master Chu, who was always annoyed by other people's noise, wanted to come to the Imperial College every day to ask him about the news in Jiangnan and whether the rumors were credible.

Because of this, Master Chu has become the kind of noisy and talkative person that he hates the most.

Qiao Jijiu could only sigh. When asked what was the point, he was also confused.

Under repeated questioning, Qiao Jijiu did not dare to complain, but Master Chu was the first to get annoyed: "...How can you be a teacher? You don't even know where the person has been or what he has done. You are so careless. What kind of teacher are you? I am not talented. In my life, this is the first time I have seen a teacher like this!"

After questioning, he turned away with a gloomy face and said, "Since you can't do it well, you might as well quit your position as a teacher as soon as possible, so that someone more capable can take the position. From now on, just focus on fishing!"

After being scolded and having his status as a teacher unilaterally stripped away, Qiao Jijiu tried to reflect on himself, but he didn't know where to start.

A gust of wind blew up, and the old man was heard walking away, cursing: "Where did this strange wind come from? It's so tactless and unreasonable!"

Qiao Jijiu: “…”

Is it wrong to blow wind in winter? In the past, only ants passing by were scolded, but now even a gust of wind cannot escape from the presence of the master unscathed.

The northwest wind, which was just working honestly, was scolded to the point of becoming autistic. It was aggrieved and rolled into a tornado, spinning and rising into the sky on the spot.

Qiao Jijiu sighed with a complicated tone.

How could his confusion and suspicion about this matter be any less than that of the Grand Tutor?

But he had no choice because his student's daughter didn't write to him.

The child is young and not thoughtful enough, but why didn't even Old Chang send a message to tell him? She is a daughter of a rich family after all, and this father is really not worthy of her! In this case, we can only wait for Minister Wei to return to the capital.

As an imperial envoy going to Jiangnan, he must know more accurate circumstances and news.

Tutor Chu also placed his hopes on Wei Shuyi. It was because he heard that Wei Shuyi would arrive in Beijing in the next two days that he dared to be so bold today in front of Qiao Jijiu and cursed out the words he had been holding back for a long time.

Wei Shuyi arrived in the capital the next day.

He first went to the palace to report to the emperor.

After the news spread, officials went to Ganlu Temple to seek an audience with the saint one after another, mostly to learn about Li Yi's affairs and the war situation in Jiangnan in a timely manner.

Tutor Chu sat firmly in the Ministry of Rites and did not move when he heard the news.

He was eager to get news about the girl, but there were some things that could not be rushed.

Ever since he took over as the Minister of Rites, he has been known for being extremely unenthusiastic and having distorted thoughts. Taking the initiative to meet the emperor might be normal for others, but it was very abnormal for him.

There were things lingering in his mind that he couldn't grasp. Although he couldn't explain why, the more it was so, the more he couldn't act abnormally, so as not to bring unnecessary trouble to himself and the girl.

Although he couldn't say what this trouble was...

But after all, he is now the Minister of Rites, controlling the imperial examinations that attract attention from all sides, and his every move can easily be used as an excuse for others to make a fuss.

For myself, for that girl, and for the students around the world who are going to take the imperial examinations next year and are still studying hard in the depths of winter...

As a human being, you should be crazy when you should be crazy, and be careful when you should be careful.

Anyway, Wei Shuyi has returned safely, and this matter will definitely be discussed at the morning court tomorrow, so we will definitely be able to hear about it.

Tutor Chu asked his officials to make him a pot of tea, and he slowly drank tea and fished while heating a charcoal basin.

As for Wei Shuyi, after he had given a detailed report, it was already afternoon when he left the palace.

As soon as he got off the official sedan chair outside his own house, he saw Wei Miaoqing, accompanied by maids and servants, waiting outside the gate. She was wrapped in a cloak, holding a hand warmer, and stamping her feet due to the cold.

Seeing him, the girl's eyes lit up and she quickly walked over to him: "Brother! You're finally back!"

Seeing her nose red from the cold, Wei Shuyi sighed and raised his hand with a smile: "How dare I ask the future Crown Princess to wait here? This is really embarrassing for me."

Wei Miaoqing rolled her eyes and didn't argue with him. Instead, she hurriedly pulled his sleeve and walked towards the mansion.

The servants who came to welcome their husband home all bowed to him.

"What? I have to go back and change my clothes first." Wei Shuyi took a few steps, pulled back the sleeve that his sister was holding, brushed the wrinkles on it critically, and walked slowly.

"Don't worry, I asked someone to make some good tea, waiting for you to come back!" Wei Miaoqing said, "Brother, drink two cups of hot tea first to warm yourself up, and then you can go back and change your clothes!"

Wei Shuyi looked at her suspiciously, and when she pushed him into the hall, he realized what was so treacherous about this man who was "being attentive to others for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief".

But even though he was prepared, he was still shocked by the dozens of girls in the hall.

"Minister Wei is here!"

"Meet Minister Wei!"

“…”

A group of girls started to greet him one after another. Although they all followed the etiquette and did not come forward, Wei Shuyi still felt as if he was surrounded.

They were all about the same age as Wei Miaoqing, and their eyes were bright and lively as they looked at him.

He entered the court as the top scholar at a young age, and was appointed as the Minister of the Imperial Court at a young age. He was highly valued by the emperor, and he was also very obedient. He did not inherit his parents' brains, but inherited their good looks. With so many halos, Wei Shuyi saw too many admiring eyes at an early age, and felt very troubled by this.

But these eyes at this moment were very different from what they had seen before. Although they were looking at him, it seemed as if they were looking through him and looking at another person intently.

This is not an illusion.

Wei Miaoqing stuffed a cup of tea into his hand and urged, "Brother, tell us about Madam Chang! Are those rumors true or false?"

Wei Shuyi felt that "as expected", this tea was indeed not drunk in vain.

Just as he was trying to find an excuse to get away, he heard footsteps behind him. It was Mrs. Duan who came over accompanied by her maid.

But Duan did not come to separate these girls, but to join them.

She didn't even show any affectionate attitude towards her son who had just returned to Beijing. She sat down and urged her son to "talk about business first."

Wei Shuyi could not disobey his mother's orders, so he had no choice but to accept his fate and sit down.

Before he could say anything, the girls had already shown their intent to listen. One of the girls who was sitting upright even had paper and pen on the small table in front of her, and Yao Xia was grinding paper for her quickly.

The lady sitting down was surnamed Wu. She was born into a family of scholars and had a very high spirit. She was a famous talent in Beijing. However, after the banquet at Tai Tower on Dragon Boat Festival, she was impressed by Chang Suining and followed him loyally for a long time. With her activeness, she had a small status in this circle of ladies who followed Chang Suining.

Previously, she was the one who took the lead in correcting Wei Miaoqing's attempt to occupy Chang Suining.

The effect after the correction is obvious. Now Wei Miaoqing has understood the true meaning of "liking is not exclusive, but sharing". For example, today, she shared the news about Madam Chang and her brother with them as soon as possible.

The girl from the Wu family held a pen and waited for Minister Wei to speak.

Upon seeing this, Wei Shuyi couldn't help but laugh in his heart - so, he actually brought a "historian" with him?

Too.

Her deeds are worthy of being widely praised.

In that case, he would be a storyteller today and tell the story of her... tell the story of the her who should be seen by the world.

…

When a group of dozens of young ladies came out of Duke Zheng's mansion, it was almost dark.

A group of people surrounded the girl from the Wu family and talked in a buzzing voice, wanting to borrow the booklet in her hand to copy it.

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"Don't worry." The Wu family girl held the book in front of her and said calmly, "Let me check it for errors first. Once I'm sure it's correct, I'll have the servants make multiple copies and give one to each of you."

As a core figure in this circle, she knows how to walk a fine line.

It would not be appropriate to lend it to anyone first, so it would be better for her to distribute it all at once.

Everyone agreed with this proposal, so the attention returned to Yao Xia: "Yao Er, we are also mentioned in the letter, please show it to us again!"

Chang Suining wrote the letter to Yao Xia. The words "From Yao Xia personally" were written on the envelope, but there were many girls mentioned in the letter.

Facing those evil claws reaching out, knowing that if he took it out, he would be in danger, Yao Xia held the letter tightly and ran away quickly: "Come to me tomorrow and we can read the letter together!"

She ran onto the carriage, and the driver cooperated well, driving the horses quickly, leaving the girls no chance to catch up.

The girls stamped their feet behind and complained in a tender voice.

Yao Xia didn't care about all that. The girl from the Wu family would be responsible for keeping the peace. She was the first person to get close to Sister Chang, so she could be considered a pioneer. Naturally, she was qualified to receive Sister Chang's letters exclusively!

Although, she was attracted to Sister Chang at first because of her beauty...

The carriage swayed as the girl held the letter against her body, with a smile on her face and sparkling eyes, feeling very proud.

She and Sister Chang are both very powerful.

Sister Chang is great at painting, fighting, seeking justice, and killing enemies! And she, Yao Xia, is great at liking people!

When the powerful Miss Yao Er returned home, she heard from the servants that her grandmother, father, mother, brother, and uncle were all waiting for her to have dinner.

Yao Xia was shocked. It was already dark, how could she have such a big honor? She even had her uncle and grandmother waiting for her to eat? This kind of treatment that only the head of the family deserved made Yao Xia feel flattered.

In the dining hall, except for the girl who lived in the small Buddhist hall, all the Yao family members were there.

At the dinner table, Yao Gui repeatedly picked up food for his sister and couldn't help asking, "Sister, what news did you hear at the Duke of Zheng's mansion today?"

If he could get the latest news about Madam Chang, he would be able to walk around freely when he goes to the academy tomorrow!

There is no other reason. Young people are always more interested in the deeds of other young people, even if that young person is a girl, especially if that young person is a girl.

Yao Xia couldn't hold it in any longer and was just waiting for someone to ask.

In the past, when her great aunt Pei was around, there could not be any noise at the dinner table. If she accidentally dropped a grain of rice, she would be met with cold and sarcastic stares from the other party. But since Pei was gone, the atmosphere has become relaxed and those uncomfortable rules are no longer in place.

But Yao Xia still didn't come over right away, he just said: "Brother, don't worry, we can talk after dinner."

It's not that she was deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, but Sister Chang's story was so thrilling that if everyone got stuck and choked because of surprise, it would be her fault.

After hearing her words, Yao Gui started to eat his meal quickly.

Although Yao Tingwei didn't say anything, he quietly quickened his chewing speed.

But in the end, it was the dignified Madam Yao who was the first to put down her bowl and chopsticks.

Meeting the gazes of the younger generations, the old lady smiled and said, "I am old and my appetite is poor."

With the old lady's words, everyone began to adhere to the health-preserving principle of "not eating too much at night".

The food was quickly removed and replaced with hot tea.

Yao Tingwei, who had been handling cases in the Dali Temple the whole day and had not been able to enter the palace to "accidentally meet" Wei Shuyi, pricked up his ears and paid close attention.

Yao Xia first concluded with one sentence: "…Minister Wei said that those rumors are true!"

Yao Tingwei’s eyes widened.

Are they all true?

Did she really go to the battlefield to look for General Chang? Did she really kill the generals under Xu Zhengye and Li Yi? —— Was she serious?!

——What on earth does she want to do? !

——How on earth did she do that?!

As Yao Xia was speaking, he suddenly heard a servant come to announce that it was Yao Ran who came.

Everyone was surprised.

After Yao Ran decided to observe the fast and worship Buddha, he stayed in the Buddhist temple and did not go out. He would only leave the temple on the first and fifteenth day of every month to pay his respects to his grandmother and father.

But today is not the first day of the month, and the fifteenth day has been several days past.

The girl was dressed very simply, with her hair tied up with a wooden hairpin, and no jewelry on her body. The long scar on her face was still eye-catching.

Yao Xia stood up in surprise: "Cousin!"

"Ran'er, come here quickly to your grandma." Old Madam Yao smiled and waved. She didn't say anything like "Why are you here, Ran'er?" It was a good thing that the child was willing to go out and about. It was her own home, so of course she could come whenever she wanted.

Yao Yi also looked at his daughter with a smile.

After Yao Ran bowed, he asked softly, "Axia was talking about Madam Chang just now?"

Yao Xia hesitated slightly and nodded tentatively.

Although it was only Pei who harmed Sister Chang, her cousin felt very guilty about it. It was because of this knot in her heart that her face was disfigured and she lived in a Buddhist temple... At this moment, her cousin suddenly appeared, and she didn't know what attitude she should adopt.

But Yao Ran smiled for the first time in a long time: "Can I listen to it too?"

This chapter——

Xiao Wei: I was scared to death by the star chasers! Cousin: I was scared to death by the people who kept making trouble! Write about the old people in Beijing who I haven’t seen for a long time~Good night!