Xiao Wu tilted her head, smiling brightly and happily: "Of course I recognize you, I came here to find you."

Xiao Wu and Cui Changan came to the Jiangshui breakfast shop where they had saved him. The owner and the waiter were overjoyed to see Cui Changan.

Cui Changan took out the money he earned as a teacher and invited Xiao Wu to have breakfast.

Xiao Wu agreed with a smile.

Two bowls of soy milk and a plate of buns were served. Xiao Wu first drank a mouthful of the soy milk-like soy milk and then vomited...

She looked up at Cui Changan and the rice water in front of him, and asked in a low voice: "Is this bad? It smells sour..."

Cui Changan took a sip and nodded calmly: "This is the taste. I guess you are not used to it. Then you can drink something else."

He asked the waiter to bring another bowl of real soy milk to Xiao Wu, then he calmly brought the soy milk in front of Xiao Wu to himself and drank it.

Xiao Wu: ...

Cui Changan was a little disappointed: "I was not thoughtful enough and offended Miss."

"I have experienced a great change this year, and I am especially careful with food. I thought that if the young lady was not used to it, I drank it."

Seeing that he was about to stand up and apologize, Xiao Wu waved her hand and said, "Sit down, sit down..."

Xiao Wu came to him because she knew what he would face next.

She lowered her voice and gave him advice.

Cui Changan was silent for a long time, and finally agreed.

Not long after Xiao Wu left, the Imperial Guards came over and stood in front of Cui Changan: "Mr. Cui, His Majesty wants to see you."

Cui Changan stood up calmly and followed the pace of the person who came: "Let's go."

He started off, his back straight and his steps neither fast nor slow.

The shopkeeper and his clerk dared not say a word and just watched him leave.

After the people walked away, the waiter lowered his voice and asked the shopkeeper, "Do you think Mr. Cui can come back?"

The shopkeeper said "I will definitely come back", but he was not sure in his heart.

He glanced at the three clean bowls and plates and thought: Fortunately I have finished eating. Even if I have to go on the road, I will be full.

Cui Changan was not killed. On the contrary, the young emperor wanted to use him.

When His Majesty asked him what he meant, Cui Changan showed no intention of resisting. He knelt down slowly and replied slowly: "I am willing."

The young emperor felt uneasy: "Don't you blame my father for killing your entire Cui family?"

Cui Changan said in a slightly indifferent tone: "Thunder and rain are all grace from the emperor. Since the Cui family is in such trouble, there must be something we did wrong."

"Since I have survived and have been honored by Your Majesty, I should seriously reflect on myself, shoulder the century-old spirit of the Cui family, and continue to do my best for Your Majesty..."

Both the emperor and his subjects were silent for a moment.

There are some things that both of us understand in our hearts, but we cannot say them out loud.

The old emperor realized that his health was not good and wanted to keep someone to serve the crown prince. However, he was afraid that the crown prince was young and could not control him, so he simply wiped out the powerful Cui family, which had existed for hundreds of years.

However, Cui Chang'an, the most knowledgeable and capable member of the Cui family, was spared.

Cui Changan was the person left by the old emperor to the new emperor.

It was also a bait left by the old emperor to test the court officials.

It would be best if Cui Changan could survive this situation and be willing to come back and continue to serve the new emperor.

If I can’t survive…

The old emperor has left many chess pieces, so this one won’t make a difference.

That night, living in the Cui family mansion which used to be low-key and steady, Cui Changan suffered from insomnia again.

He hadn't suffered from insomnia for a long time. At this moment, lying on the bed, his mind was full of Xiao Wu who was talking in the soup shop.

Xiao Wu said that he would face the emperor's temptation and solicitation next.

Xiao Wu said that if he still wanted to help the world, he could not refuse the emperor's invitation.

Xiao Wu also said that if he couldn't let go of the hatred in his heart, he would not be able to go far, nor live long...

Cui Changan agreed.

It was also because Xiao Wu's words prepared him that he was able to agree without any hesitation when the new emperor expressed his intention to recruit him.

As a result, he received the benefit of "return of property and redress of the Cui family".

But when the night was quiet, Cui Changan still felt deeply lonely.

What’s the point of returning the property?

In this huge house, every courtyard used to have its own owner, but now I am the only one left...

In the lonely late night, he allowed himself to curl up into a ball and cry for the last time in his bed.

In the following days, Cui Changan stayed in the imperial study in the palace, accompanying His Majesty to review memorials and organize materials every day.

When His Majesty asked him about his political views, he was cautious but also able to express his own unique insights.

The emperor was very pleased with his prudence and his talent.

Finally, a month later, he was allowed to stand in the Golden Palace and serve as a minister with Minister Tang.

Minister Tang was extremely shocked: After Cui Changan received the huge reward of returning his property, he could still be an official?

And judging by how much His Majesty relies on him, this is obviously not his highest point; this is just the beginning!

At this point, all the civil and military officials finally understood that Cui Chang'an was not on the decline, and the new emperor was not returning the family property just out of old friendship, but actually wanted to use him?!

After the court session, Minister Tang stopped Cui Changan on the road.

He regretted it and wanted to save the marriage.

Cui Changan stepped back and saluted: "Thank you, Lord Shangshu, for your appreciation. It is Changan who does not have this blessing."

Minister Tang thought he was still bothered by the fact that the Tang family didn't lend a hand back then: "Nephew, back then... there are more than a hundred people in my Tang family. I can't just be passionate and push them to the forefront."

Cui Changan nodded, his face full of peace and sincerity: "Your Excellency Shangshu, what you said makes sense. I will save it."

Minister Tang: "Then why are you still..." Refuse?

Cui Changan: "When Cui was down and out, a young lady gave him two taels of silver. With the two taels of silver, Cui bought some pancakes, which gave him a way to survive..."

"The Cui family's ancestral teaching is that a favor must be repaid."

"In return for saving my life, Cui can only repay you with his body."

Minister Tang couldn't believe it: "Whose daughter is this?"

A tael of silver to marry a future important official of the imperial court? !

Thinking of Xiao Wu, Cui Changan lowered his eyes and smiled faintly: "The matter is not yet determined, Cui cannot disclose the other party's information."

"So as not to tarnish the reputation of my benefactor."

"Your Excellency, you will know it naturally after some time."

Minister Tang was so angry that he vomited blood!

He began to regret breaking off the engagement too early.

If it was a month later, someone wouldn't have gotten there first...

When Xiao Wu came again, before she could say anything, Cui Changan bowed to her and said, "Thank you very much, Miss, for saving my life and giving me advice."

Xiao Wu smiled and waved her hand: "You're welcome."

"I came here today to say goodbye to you."

"Now that you have gotten over the misfortune you have, your career will be smooth sailing."

"I won't come here anymore."

Cui Changan quickly said, "Miss, you are wrong. Changan is facing another disaster. Please help me."

Xiao Wu was surprised: "What other disasters do you have?"

Cui Changan looked at Xiao Wu steadily: "I have entered the court, but I am still unmarried. Now I am like a little white rabbit surrounded by wolves."

"Please save me, Miss."

Xiao Wu stared blankly at the thick-skinned man in front of her, not daring to believe what he would say next: "How do you want me to save you?"

"I want to marry the young lady." (End of this chapter)