Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Chapter 155 Queen Mother

“Admiration.”

Xuyuan made up an excuse at random.

Of course, she didn't want anything, she just wanted to go to the Shen Mansion.

She wanted to know whether the Shen Renyao she saw was the real Shen Renyao.

If not, then who is he.

However, these words cannot be told to Shen Yichuan.

After hearing Xu Yuan's words, Shen Yichuan thought about it and didn't say anything more. He just said, "My father is in charge of the entrance examination for Wenhua Palace every year. You will take the exam tomorrow. It might give people a chance to talk about you. It's better for you not to see him in the short term."

"I understand." Xuyuan nodded.

She was going to take an exam, and Master Shen was the chief examiner.

Naturally, we should avoid suspicion.

"How about this? The New Year is coming soon anyway. You're alone in the capital this year. Why don't you come to my house to celebrate the New Year? I'll introduce you to someone then. How do you think?"

"New Year's Eve is a family banquet. It's not in accordance with etiquette for me to go to the Shen Mansion alone."

Xu Yuan shook his head and said, "If that's the case, forget it. If there's a chance tomorrow, I'll ask for advice in person."

"Okay." Shen Yichuan didn't persuade him any further.

After saying this, Shen Yichuan stayed for a while, but left soon because he was afraid of disturbing Xu Yuan.

Xuyuan lit a lamp, placed it on the table, and looked at the exam papers from previous years that Qi Shengxin had the servant bring to him.

Not long after, a loud thunder sounded.

Xu Yuan looked up and saw that a strong wind was blowing outside the window, making the leaves rustle. The sky was terrifyingly dark. Soon, raindrops as big as beans began to fall.

Xuyuan added another piece of clothing and continued reading.

In the evening, Wu Shiming brought food and told Xu Yuan that he had found a job in the casino and was going to work hard at it.

With Chen Shan's words, Xu Yuan naturally knew that Wu Shiming was just trying to please her, but she did not expose Wu Shiming. After she knew it, she went back to reading.

I didn’t watch the movie until very late and went to bed early.

The next morning, the rain still didn't stop, but tended to get heavier.

Xuyuan found an umbrella and waited patiently in front of the door. Soon, a carriage arrived.

Qi Shengxin's servant held an umbrella and waited until Xu Yuan got on the carriage before driving to the palace.

The sky was gloomy. Qi Shengxin saw Xu Yuan coming up. Just as he was about to ask Xu Yuan how his review was going, he saw Xu Yuan's appearance and couldn't help but say, "Mr. Xu, you look really dashing in this outfit today."

There are many handsome men in the capital, especially the third prince.

Qi Shengxin meets quite a few of them on a daily basis, such as Shen Yichuan, Song Xiuwen, etc. They can all be called handsome men.

If you calculate carefully.

Making a wish counts too.

The way he made a wish was not the best looking one, not as stunning as the third prince's at first glance.

But he is very good looking.

The kind that the more you look at this person, the more you find him or her comfortable and good-looking.

What's more, Xu Yuan's talents are even more outstanding than his appearance.

No wonder his sister wanted to marry Xu Yuan.

As Qi Shengxin thought about this, his expression became a little gentler.

Hearing Qi Shengxin's words, Xu Yuan smiled and said, "After all, we are entering the palace, so we should dress better."

What she wore today was the same clothes she wore that day at Ronghuayuan.

There is no other reason.

This is the most expensive item in her wardrobe.

It doesn’t matter whether it looks good or not, making a wish doesn’t matter.

Qi Shengxin smiled and asked the question he hadn't asked before: "How is your review?"

"I've finished reading it and I'm sure." Xu Yuan told the truth.

"That's good." Qi Shengxin nodded and instructed: "The palace is different from the outside. There are many nobles inside. When we go to Wenhua Palace, we won't run into concubines in the harem, and rarely run into ministers from the previous dynasty, but we may still run into princes and princesses. These people must not be offended. After entering the palace, you follow me and talk less and move less, so as not to break the rules."

Xuyuan nodded, "Thanks for the reminder."

"It can't be considered a reminder, but since this is your first time in the palace, I can't help but give you a few more instructions."

After Qi Shengxin finished speaking, he opened the lid and took a look outside, then said, "It rains every year in Shangjing at this time, and the weather gets colder day by day. Mr. Xu, please remember to put on more clothes in time."

"I know."

Xu Yuan said this and looked out following Qi Shengxin's gaze.

She remembers.

Because she was arrested and imprisoned in such a rainy weather.

The carriage moved slowly and then finally stopped.

Arrived at the palace.

Xuyuan was the first to get off the carriage and was surprised to find that it was not raining.

She then put her umbrella on the carriage to avoid the trouble of carrying it.

Qi Shengxin got off the carriage and handed the umbrella to the servant, then said, "Wait a moment."

Make a wish and nod.

Qi Shengxin went to the guard office, handed over a sign, and said a few words before leading Xu Yuan into the palace.

The palace road was long, and the two walked side by side. Qi Shengxin said, "You need a badge to enter the palace, and the same applies to leaving the palace. There is a curfew in the palace. If you study in Wenhua Palace in the future, don't miss the time when you go home after school."

"Once you enter the palace, don't walk around casually. Wenhua Palace is on the outermost side and is easy to find. Don't walk around casually, lest you offend the nobles. They want you dead and can find any excuse. You won't even have a chance to refute."

He wrote down all of Qi Shengxin's words and wishes.

After Qi Shengxin finished speaking, she said, "Thank you very much. If you hadn't told me this..."

Before Xu Yuan finished speaking, his sleeve was suddenly tugged, followed by Qi Shengxin's words: "The Queen Mother's carriage is coming."

Before Xu Yuan could react, Qi Shengxin had already knelt down.

Seeing that Xu Yuan did not kneel down, Qi Shengxin lowered his head and said again: "Xu Yuan, kneel down."

Xuyuan finally reacted.

She immediately knelt down, and like Qi Shengxin, she lowered her head and said in unison, "Greetings to the Queen Mother."

Not far away, the imperial carriage slowly stopped.

The bright yellow gauze fluttered gently, and a somewhat old voice came from inside the sedan chair.

"He looks like the eldest son of the Prime Minister, Qi Shengxin?"

The Queen Mother asked, and the maid beside her said, "Your Highness, it is the young master of the Qi family, and he is accompanied by a little young master."

"Oh? Which one?"

"I have never seen this before." The maid said, then bowed and asked, "Queen Dowager, do you need me to go and ask?"

"No need." The Queen Mother shook her head. She stretched out her hand, and the palace maid who had answered earlier immediately raised her hand to support the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother came out of the sedan chair and walked slowly, saying, "Get up."

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

As Qi Shengxin spoke, he gently tugged at Xuyuan's sleeve, and the two of them stood up together.

Xu Yuan lowered his head and stood behind Qi Shengxin.

The Queen Mother asked, "I heard that the Prime Minister was ill and had not attended court for several days. Is he feeling better these past two days?"

"Your Majesty, my father is much better now. He just attended court two days ago."

Qi Shengxin said, "Father is always thinking about the Queen Mother, and asked Shengxin to ask if she is in good health."

"When you get old, you can't avoid some minor illnesses and pains. It's nothing serious." The Queen Mother smiled kindly. She looked at Qi Shengxin and suddenly saw the person behind Qi Shengxin. Her eyes changed and she asked, "Whose family are you from?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan said, "I am from Hanzhou and I am entering the palace today to take the entrance exam for Wenhua Palace."

"Hanzhou?" The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes slightly and asked, "What's your last name?"

"The student's surname is Xu, his given name is Yuan, and his courtesy name is Zhiguo."

Xu Yuan raised his head, but did not look directly at the Queen Mother, but looked at the maid behind her.

Qi Shengxin said, "Queen Mother, this is Master Xu's first day in the palace, there are some rules..."

"You said your last name is Xu?"

The Queen Mother interrupted Qi Shengxin, or rather, she didn't listen to him at all, but stared at Xu Yuan.