Chapter 102 Jin丨Exclusively published by Jiang Wenxue

Xue Chen had no memory of the vest, and his understanding of Liu Yixuan was limited to those simple text introductions.

He didn't know anyone in Xu Qingrong's house, and even found his uncle's address by relying on his own memory and some judgment.

Fortunately, Liu Yixuan was dumb and didn't need to greet these people.

He smiled and walked briskly up the steps.

The doorman looked at him in shock, "Are you really the young master? Young master, why are you dressed like this? I can't recognize you."

Liu Yixuan shook his head and gestured to the room.

There is no systematic sign language yet, but there are still basic gestures.

Institutions such as the Speed ​​Room and the Imperial City Department often use some gestures, but the transmission range is not wide, and other people may not understand them, and they cannot communicate in a complex manner.

The cost-effectiveness of spending skill points on [Sign Language] is too low, so Xue Chen did not use his skill points here.

Liu Yixuan himself cannot speak, but he knows more than just making gestures, and he can also fix a few commonly used gestures according to other people's understanding ability.

The gatekeeper asked hesitantly: "Do you want to ask if the master has returned? The master is on duty in the palace today, and I'm afraid he will not be able to return home until the evening."

Liu Yixuan nodded, waved to the gatekeeper, and walked into the house.

Xue Chen: [It’s really good that my godfather didn’t come home. I’ll get familiar with my home first, so I don’t get lost in my own home like my brother.]

System: [Your brother really got lost in his own home?]

Xue Chen: [I usually go out with him, so I didn’t pay attention to this. Who knows what he looks like when he’s alone... But now that I think about it, coming out of my yard, going straight along the gravel road, turning left is the small flower hall, and turning right is the lobby, there shouldn’t be anything wrong, right? I’ll try it next time.]

System: [This is not something that I must know.]

Xue Chen: [I must find it out! What if my brother didn’t get lost at home, and I still mocked him, it’s embarrassing to think about it.]

System: […So you’ve already thought about how to mock him. 】

There are a total of four officials in the Neidongmen Division, and "huo dang" means "to take charge".

This position is only of the eighth rank, which does not seem high, but like the Four Famous Detectives, it is a position that is dependent on the imperial power and has a low position and great power.

Moreover, the official system of the Daxing is somewhat special. Ordinary officials have two titles: "benguan" and "chaishan".

Xu Qingrong's "benguan" is Congyilang of the eighth rank, which determines the level of his salary. "Chaishan" is the Neidongmen affairs, which is his real job.

"Benguan" is also divided into civil and military ranks. Xu Qingrong belongs to the inner minister, which is a separate official rank, but after promotion, he can transfer to the military rank.

Gao Qiu in the court had almost the same promotion model, but he was directly promoted from the personal attendant of Prince Duan to the second-rank Taiwei.

As an eunuch, Xu Qingrong not only holds the position of Inner East Gate Official, but also receives several salaries.

His courtyard is not strictly in accordance with the rank system. It is larger than the normal eighth-rank courtyard. Although it is not as big as the Taiping Palace, it is not small compared to the residences of ordinary wealthy businessmen.

Liu Yixuan walked around the mansion and memorized every path.

Xue Chen: [My godfather should live in the palace usually and come back occasionally. This house is bought by him for Xiao Liu. Xiao Liu's room is in the main house, while his is in the guest room.]

System: [Isn't he your uncle?]

Xue Chen: [He is your uncle by blood and your godfather by family relationship. This is the first time I am adopted by a eunuch. It's exciting.]

System: [……] What's so exciting about this?

Liu Yixuan came back very suddenly, and nothing was prepared in the house. However, after he finished his tour, the rooms had been swept, the bedding had been changed, and the kitchen had heated up hot water so he could take a shower at any time.

He had been trained in the machine room before, and was not used to having someone serving him, so he did many things by himself.

Liu Yixuan took a shower, and when he changed his clothes, he skipped the men's clothes and put on women's clothes.

System: [You are not affected by Xiao Liu, and you have some mental illness, right? Gender identity disorder?]

Xue Chen: [What are you thinking about? I just think Xiao Liu looks really beautiful in women's clothes. I'll show it to my godfather later.]

System: [……]

Let my godfather go!

Liu Yixuan, wearing a soft white dress, sat in front of the mirror, slowly dried her hair, and combed it with a carved wooden comb.

It was almost evening, and the light in the room was a little dim.

A vague voice came from outside.

"Is Yixuan in there? The child hasn't been home for a long time. He finally came back. I want to talk to him alone. You all go down."

"Yes."

After a while, the door rang a few times. Xu Qingrong's voice was unique. Even if it was not deliberately softened, it was still a bit feminine. At this time, it was even more tender: "Xuan'er, uncle is here, I'm in?"

Liu Yixuan knocked on the table, picked up the rose gold hairpin, rolled up her long hair, picked up the rouge, and pursed it between her lips.

Xu Qingrong pushed the door open and saw a beautiful figure with a long skirt and smooth black hair. She looked like a woman and he was stunned.

Liu Yixuan turned around, smiled at him, walked over and hugged Xu Qingrong.

Liu Yixuan didn't have much muscle and was soft. He was also very slender when he hugged her. Xu Qingrong was stiff all over and felt like he was having intimate contact with the opposite sex.

Thinking that the beauty in front of him was his nephew, Xu Qingrong tried to relax, patted his back, frowned, and said softly: "Why are you still like a child? It was you who insisted on going to the Kingdom of Jin. Now you have suffered there. Do you know the benefits of the big bank?"

Liu Yixuan shook his head, and the golden hairpin swayed, reflecting some light in the dim room. Xu Qingrong

touched his cheek, raised his nephew's chin, and looked at this beautiful face that was difficult to distinguish between male and female: "Since you are back, why are you still dressed like this?"

Xue Chen: [He is actually doubting me.]

System: [How did you know?]

Xue Chen: [Would most people ask this question when they knew that the other person was dumb? And this strong action, his careful gaze was too obvious. But he is very powerful, worthy of being my godfather! 】

System: [……]

Liu Yixuan blinked, opened his mouth, slowly made the mouth shape, and uttered a weak hum: Looks good, doesn’t it?

Xu Qingrong loosened his hand, and the oppressive feeling on his body dissipated. He said helplessly: "Did you dress like this on purpose for your uncle to see?"

Liu Yixuan nodded.

Xu Qingrong stroked his hair: "It looks good, but you are a man. Dressing up as a woman is just a stopgap measure to infiltrate the Jin Kingdom. Now that you are back, it is inappropriate to dress like this. It’s okay to wear it in front of your uncle, but if others see it, it will be a joke. Go and change it quickly, and don’t wear women’s clothes anymore."

Xue Chen: [So disappointed, he is prejudiced against women’s clothes!]

System: [There is no way, this era is like this. 】

Xue Chen:【No, you see Wuqing's appearance, she is also pretty, but people only laugh at his legs, not his face.】

System:【Hmm...】

Xue Chen:【Di Feijing is the same, he is very handsome, even if he keeps his head down, his appearance can make many men jealous.】

System:【Is Bai Choufei the only one who has been jealous?】

Xue Chen:【And Fang Yingkan... Never mind, let's skip him. Anyway, there are still many men as beautiful and gentle as Xiao Liu, and none of them have been laughed at. My godfather must have lost his self-esteem as a man, so he cares so much about my gender.】

He took off his hairpin, took out a headband, tied his hair into a ponytail, went inside to change out of his long skirt, and came out in a white brocade robe with silver lines and dark patterns. Xu Qingrong

said, "You've lost weight. You've always been picky about food. You must have been unaccustomed to the food after going to the Kingdom of Jin. Now that you're back home, you have to make up for it."

Liu Yixuan: "..."

System: [I can see that your uncle really loves Xiao Liu.]

Liu Yixuan picked up his arms and rubbed them on him. When he saw some red marks on the green official robe, he remembered that he had not wiped off the lipstick on his mouth.

He covered the dirty area and glanced at Xu Qingrong carefully.

Xu Qingrong was looking down at him. Seeing his nephew's cautious look, he rubbed his head and said, "It's dirty, it's no big deal. Just change your clothes later. But you, why don't you take off your makeup?"

Liu Yixuan nodded and went to wash her face and remove her makeup.

Xu Qingrong sat on the chair and looked at Liu Yixuan's back: "I work at the Inner East Gate and know a little about the things in the Shumiyuan. I also heard about what you did in the Kingdom of Jin. After you come back, the past is all in the past and there is no need to mention it. From now on, you are just my son, and you can no longer be a maid in the palace of the Kingdom of Jin."

Liu Yixuan snorted lightly.

"Going to the Kingdom of Jin as a woman, with such a face, you must have suffered a lot of grievances. It's because your uncle is incompetent and can't kill the enemy, so he can only let you, a child, leave your hometown." Xu Qingrong sighed and said, "If I had taken my sister to Beijing back then, it would have been great..."

Liu Yixuan washed his face, put the handkerchief on the rack, turned to look at Xu Qingrong, shook his head, walked to Xu Qingrong, took his hand, and slowly wrote: Don't blame you.

Xu Qingrong smiled and said, "Yes."

Liu Yixuan continued to write: It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to kill Wanyan Honglie. Xu

Qingrong said, "You have done very well."

Liu Yixuan lowered his head.

He was disabled and destined to be unable to serve as an official in the court. There was no other suitable place for him to go except to stay in the speed room.

After returning from the Jin Kingdom this time, it will be difficult to go back. I don't know when I can avenge my parents.

Xue Chen: [Speaking of which, Xiao Liu's skill points have been maxed out.]

System: [Are you going to open a new vest?]

Xue Chen: [Wait a minute, let's settle Xiao Liu first. 】

Xu Qingrong stood up and said to Liu Yixuan: "I asked when I came here. The dishes made in the kitchen are all your favorites. They should be almost ready now. Let's go to the front to eat together."

Liu Yixuan: "Ah..." Xu Qingrong

: "Xuan'er, what do you want to say?"

Xue Chen: [The food made in the kitchen is definitely not as delicious as mine! How come the food has become worse after you go home? 】

System: [Then you cook it yourself. 】

Xue Chen: [That's not so good... After all, I am the eldest son of the mansion. 】

System: [It's okay to be a young lady. 】

Xue Chen: [You are right. 】

System: [...Don't be like this, I was just talking casually. Don't you still have to maintain your personality? Don't collapse! 】

Xue Chen ignored it.

He was thinking about how to cook for the original body in a logical way, but the original body was far away on the nameless island and could not eat for a while, and he couldn't let his stupid brother get away with it. Forget it, and think about it later.

At the dinner table, Xu Qingrong kept picking up dishes for him: "Xuan'er, eat more. Your health has always been poor. You were scared outside and didn't have a good meal, right?"

Liu Yixuan looked at the full plate, dipped his finger in tea, and wrote on the table: I can't finish it, uncle eats it, don't waste it. Xu Qingrong's

eyes were full of pity: "What you can't finish, just give it to the servants as a reward, it won't be wasted."

Xue Chen: [He should get this kind of reward often in the palace, right?]

System: [Hearing you say that, it feels so pitiful. She has already gotten to a position of real power, and her living standard after leaving the palace is not bad at all. But she still has to serve others in the palace. Who needs the leftovers given by others? 】

Xue Chen: [Xiao Liu was in great need when she was begging. 】

System: [Wuwu, don’t just abuse me, tell your uncle that Xiao Liu once begged for food in the Kingdom of Jin and almost starved to death on the street! 】

Xue Chen: [First of all, Xiao Liu can’t speak. Secondly, if he says such words, his character will be ruined. It’s better for my godfather to know it himself. It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t know it. Finally, this meal is really not delicious. It’s much worse than what I cook myself! 】

After eating, Liu Yixuan rested for a night at home and went to the Speed ​​Room of the Central Secretariat to report on his duties.

He wrote down everything he had done the day before, from stealing the palace at night to being sent out of Dadu by Wanyan Kang.

Early the next morning, Liu Yixuan changed into an inconspicuous blue robe, left the house, and came to the speed room.

There were many civil servants in the speed room, and there were also many spies in training. However, many of these spies had only been seen once or twice, and would never be seen again in this life.

When Liu Yixuan left the Jisufang, many people still recognized him. But after only a few months, there are almost no acquaintances here.

The emperor valued civil affairs over military affairs, and the pressure of fighting with the Jin Kingdom was extremely high. There were not many generals available in the army, which allowed the King of Taiping to repeatedly make military achievements.

In order to ease the pressure in this regard, the previous emperors established the Yuying Division to manage military affairs, which was directly managed by the prime minister. Later, many problems arose in the Yuying Division and it was abolished.

Wang Anshi carried out reforms and changed the Shumiyuan from four rooms to twelve rooms. Among them, the Jisufang took over the functions of the Yuying Division, and the responsibility of the prime minister was changed to the Shumiyuan.

In other words, military affairs were transferred from Cai Jing and Fu Zongshu to Tong Guan, one of the six thieves and the chief envoy.

None of them were good people.

Fortunately, these people were in high positions in the capital, and even if they planned to surrender to the Jin Kingdom, they were unwilling to become slaves of a conquered country.

These institutions maintained their operations with difficulty, and occasionally they could play a role in assisting the King of Taiping in the battle on the front line.

Liu Yixuan made great contributions this time and had an identity and background. After returning this time, he was favored by the higher-ups. As soon as he entered the yamen, someone came to greet him.

"Mr. Liu, you are finally here. Lord Tong sent me to greet you. He is waiting for you at the Shumiyuan Yamen."

Liu Yixuan pointed at himself.

The man said, "It's you. Who else could it be but you? Please follow me. The sedan chair is ready. Don't keep Master Tong waiting for too long."

Liu Yixuan nodded and pointed to the office space in front.

The man led Liu Yixuan and said, "Master Yao also knows about this. He is your superior. He should have gone to the Central Secret Court with you, but the speed room is dealing with urgent matters and he can't get away. In addition, your identity is special. The fewer people who know, the better. This way it will be more concealed. What do you think?"

Xue Chen: [I understand. This is to share my credit.]

System: [Why? I think he treats you well.]

Xue Chen: [It seems that they want Xiao Liu to keep a low profile and wait for the next undercover mission. There will definitely be no immediate reward this time. Spies like Xiao Liu are not allowed to see the light of day. Unless they change their profession, it is impossible for them to receive rewards openly. 】

System: [Wouldn't that mean I'd be working for nothing? 】

Xue Chen: [Not really. He must have rewarded me with something in private. Maybe it was quite a lot, but there was no promotion in official position or rank. 】

Liu Yixuan has never held a position. He is lurking in the Kingdom of Jin. He must eliminate all possibilities. Even if his own people search for "Liu Xuan", they can only find a commoner girl from Qiantang County, not "Liu Yixuan".

The followers lifted the curtain of the sedan chair: "Please come in, Mr. Liu."

Liu Yixuan smiled and bent down to get into the sedan chair.

Xue Chen: [He calls me Young Master Liu. I'm not used to it. I always feel like he's not calling me that.]

System: [Me too.]

In order to facilitate the transmission of messages, the speed room is not too far from the Central Courtyard, and it doesn't take long to reach the office here.

Liu Yixuan was taken to a separate office. The person knocked on the door, said "Young Master Liu has been brought here," and left.

A deep voice came from inside the room: "Yixuan is here, come in directly."

Liu Yixuan pushed the door open and walked in.

Tong Guan is a eunuch, but he has a burly figure and is well-dressed. He looks like a superior.

In fact, Tong Guan's military talent is not bad, and he has led troops to war several times.

He defeated the Qiang people, went on a diplomatic mission to Liao State, and assisted Hengshan of Western Xia. He did all of these very well, but he also did a lot of bad things.

Because Tong Guan recommended Cai Jing for an official post, he was valued by the emperor. Later, because of Cai Jing's power, he rose step by step in the court. The people called Cai Jing "gong xiang" and called him "wu xiang".

Liu Yixuan looked at Tong Guan, who was tall and strong, and thought of the title "wu xiang", which he found very interesting.

He smiled and saluted.

Tong Guan also smiled and said, "No need to be polite, get up quickly. I know your father, and although it's the first time I see you, it's like meeting my own son or nephew. You don't have to be restrained. When you are here, just treat it as your own home and sit anywhere."

System: [He is a pretty good person. 】

Xue Chen: [What? Didn't you understand? My godfather is in the same faction as them! 】

System: [Huh? 】

Xue Chen: [My godfather is in the same group as these people, doesn't that mean he is against my father? 】

System: [Then Xiao Liu still has to work for them? Does he have to follow these people to deal with your father? 】

Xue Chen: [Stupid, Xiao Liu is me. Thanks to Xiao Liu, I can easily penetrate the enemy. What did Tong Guan say just now? Seeing me is like seeing his own son or nephew? Coming to the Shumiyuan is like coming to your own home? Then why should I be polite to him. 】

Liu Yixuan smiled humbly, took out the document he wrote last night, and presented it to Tong Guan with both hands.

Tong Guan flipped through the books politely: "It's a pity that you are a man, otherwise you wouldn't have to come back at this time... Hey, it was the young prince of the Jin Kingdom who personally sent you away?"

Liu Yixuan nodded.

Tong Guan flipped through the front carefully and was overjoyed to see that he had abandoned Wanyan Hongxi and provoked the relationship between him and Wanyan Honglie.

"No wonder I haven't heard of any actions from the Jin Kingdom in these days, it turns out to be like this!"

He stood up suddenly, and after seeing the quiet Liu Yixuan, he sat back down and tried to calm down: "He is worthy of being the son of Xu Qingrong, his skills are really amazing, I think he is not much worse than the eldest son of King Taiping."

System: [Almost.]

Xue Chen: [It seems that he is going to change his mind.]

System: [Hmm? Tong Guan

looked at him, Liu Yixuan still had a faint smile on his face, his eyes were clear, he seemed innocent and simple, and he didn't know much about the world.

"Okay, you are not scared of being insulted at such a young age, you have good upbringing. Xu Qingrong is a good parent." Tong Guan asked, "Are you willing to stay by my side and work?"

Liu Yixuan pointed to his mouth, a little embarrassed.

Tong Guan waved his hand: "It's just a mouth disease, it's not a big deal. When I led the army to fight, many soldiers had their arms chopped off, but they were still able to pick up weapons and fight bravely. You just can't speak, so you use paper and pen instead. As for the rest... I will petition the emperor and issue an order to transfer you from the speed room to my side."

Liu Yixuan's eyes were bright and he nodded happily.

Tong Guan said, "But you still need to spend some time to persuade your father."

Liu Yixuan looked at him in confusion.

Tong Guan smiled and explained, "I have worked with your father for so many years, but I have never seen him take you out. He regards you as more important than his own life, and he hides you very well, and no one is allowed to see you. When you were in the speed room before, he had to go there every few days, for fear that someone would bully you. Although you work under me, I have often heard people talk about you, but I have only seen you today."

Liu Yixuan smiled.

Xue Chen: [It seems that my godfather knows that these people are not good people, so he doesn't let Xiao Liu enter their sight, deliberately protects Xiao Liu, and provides a safe environment for Xiao Liu to stay away from the court disputes and do what he wants.]

System: [Uncle is really good.]

Xue Chen: [I just don't know if his position is firm. If I come forward to pull him over, can I pull him over?]

System: [I'm a little confused. Who does "I" refer to here?]

Xue Chen: [We.]

System: [...] Oh, the original body and Xiao Liu.

Tong Guan kept Liu Yixuan to talk for a while and let him go.

Liu Yixuan got a few days off. During this time, he didn't have to go to the speed room. He could rest at home for a few days and come to the Central Secretariat to work directly after getting the emperor's order.

He cordially escorted Liu Yixuan out, introduced Liu Yixuan's identity to the subordinates of the Privy Council, sent him to the sedan chair in which he came, and instructed the servants to send him back to the mansion.

Liu Yixuan had a dull expression throughout the whole process, and had "not being surprised by humiliation" engraved in his bones.

He looked around and memorized the identities of the officials. After getting on the sedan chair, he lifted the curtain and saw a carriage parked in front of the yamen. Tong Guan couldn't wait to get into the carriage and drove in another direction.

System: [Where is he going? Looking for Cai Jing to harm you?]

Xue Chen: [Maybe he is going to the palace to ask for merit.]

Liu Yixuan returned to the mansion, and the boat that the original body was riding on also approached the coast.

Xue Chen sailed on the sea all the way, walked out of the cabin, and finally stepped on the land of the nameless island.

Niu Rou Tang was dressed in gorgeous clothes, dressed very exquisitely and beautifully, standing far away on the shore waiting. After seeing him, he walked over quickly: "Brother Jiu! You have been away for a long time this time, why are you back now?"

Xue Chen's expression was cold and firm, and he softened a little when he looked at Niu Rou Tang: "Some things temporarily, I really can't get away."

Niu Rou Tang said dissatisfiedly: "Is it because of your sickly brother again?"