Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Chapter 244 Footprints

In the Prince’s Mansion, a sea of ​​people were kneeling on the ground.

The wind blew in from the window, the candlelight flickered, and the light in the room flickered.

Bei Yuan stood with his back to the enemy, his face calm.

"Have you found it?"

"There is a footprint, perhaps left by the thief."

Bei Yuan didn't care about the process, but asked directly: "Who?"

"Miss Qi."

Bei Yuan turned around, a storm suddenly rising in his dark eyes. He looked at Cheng Huan and lowered his voice: "Qi Shengzhu?"

"Yes." Cheng Huan knelt on the ground, not daring to say more.

In recent days, Qi Shengzhu always entered the Prince's Mansion under the pretext of taking care of and visiting the Crown Princess.

The Prince's Mansion and the Qi family are related by marriage, and Qi Shengzhu is the Crown Princess's younger sister, so the servants of the Prince's Mansion naturally did not dare to stop people.

Bei Yuan did not think that a woman could do anything. He just thought that Qi Shengzhu felt sorry for the Crown Princess and therefore visited her often.

Unexpectedly, Qi Shengzhu's intention was to enter his study.

And, she succeeded.

Bei Yuan didn’t know whether Qi Shengzhu had discovered anything, but he was clear about one thing: Qi Shengzhu was suspicious.

What about the prime minister?

Will you be suspicious?

Bei Yuan closed his eyes and thought for a long time before saying, "If the assassins sent to hunt down Xin San fail, remember to deal with them cleanly. No evidence should be left. Also, tell Sun Wenjie that the case of illegal salt can be closed."

This is to put all the blame on the already dead "Xin San".

Cheng Huan did not dare to be careless and immediately said, "Yes, I will do it right away and will handle it properly."

Bei Yuan looked a little worried.

The wind outside the house stopped, he looked back and said: "Send someone to the Geshu tribe tomorrow. I want to see Geshu Khan."

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Unlike the low pressure in the Prince's Mansion, there was still joy in Prince Cheng's Mansion even after all the guests had left.

The maid cleaned up the main hall, while Shen Yichuan went to Beiyao's study.

Seeing Beiyao's relaxed expression, as if everything was under control, Shen Yichuan asked, "Third Master, you have made every possible plan today. However, Third Master, have you ever thought about how you would end today's incident if one of the steps was wrong, or if you were one step too late?"

Shen Yichuan and Bei Yao grew up together and have a deep friendship between them.

Shen Yichuan naturally couldn't bear to see Bei Yao taking risks alone.

Moreover, he was still somewhat unhappy.

In the past, Beiyao would always tell him about this kind of thing, and would trouble him, such as asking him to go to Sishui County to find Song Xiujing for lessons, etc.

But the scene today is completely different.

He was just a spectator from the beginning until the end, and he had no idea what had happened or how wronged the situation was.

Beiyao, it seems, has found a better ally.

The same is true for making a wish.

"The worst result is that it won't end well, but if it's done well, we can eliminate the Wei family's power one by one, so why not give it a try?"

Bei Yao asked back with a smile.

He was very satisfied with today's result. There were no surprises and everything was just right.

The vacant position of censor would be filled immediately, and Xie Xiaocheng also made meritorious service in front of the emperor and returned to his presence.

As for Sun Wenjie, the prince will help Sun Wenjie get the rights he wants.

This is also a good thing for making a wish.

"Don't you think it's too dangerous?" Shen Yichuan asked back.

He sat on the chair and saw Bei Yao still smiling. He couldn't help but admonish him, "Third Master, you are different from others. Outsiders think you are glamorous and a favored Prince Cheng, but in fact, you have always been walking on thin ice in the court. If you make a mistake, you will be exiled. The imperial family is the most ruthless, especially since they all favor the prince. Third Master, you should always think about yourself."

"Regret is something only losers need to do, I don't need it."

Bei Yao calmly poured a cup of tea, handed it to Shen Yichuan, and talked about other things: "Concubine Xing was here today, and I heard that she brought Xu Yuan to see the Grand Tutor?"

Bei Yao has always been unsure of what Xu Yuan said when he met Concubine Xing.

Should he tell everything or just ask about some past events?

He hadn't cared before, but now he wanted to know.

Because of the act of making a wish, he was a little confused.

Therefore, only by knowing what Concubine Xing told Xu Yuan could he know what Xu Yuan would do next.

Speaking of Xu Yuan, Shen Yichuan lost his temper and said directly: "I have never seen anyone braver than Xu Yuan. I don't know if he has thought about it. If he stands with my aunt today and is seen by others, some rumors will spread. That is, in Chengwang Mansion. If it is somewhere else, not only will Xu Yuan be cursed, but my aunt will also be in trouble."

Shen Yichuan didn't know whether it was because he had been staying at home for too long and didn't know what was happening outside, or whether others were hiding things from him.

Today, when I attended a banquet at Prince Cheng’s Mansion, I learned about many of these things.

Xu Yuan left in a hurry and he didn't have a chance to ask for clarification.

"Xu Yuan has a sense of propriety in his heart. At the very least, Concubine Xing also has a sense of propriety in her heart. Moreover, Concubine Xing is a noble concubine. If she wants to see Xu Yuan, Xu Yuan naturally cannot refuse."

Beiyao had no intention of making excuses for Xu Yuan.

He always tells the truth.

Xu Yuan has no power now. Let alone if Concubine Xing asks him, even if Qi Chengen says something, Xu Yuan cannot refuse.

But being powerless is not without its benefits.

At least, for everything that happened tonight, others would only suspect him and not Xu Yuan.

This can also be considered a kind of protection for making a wish.

Beiyao thought so, but Shen Yichuan didn't think so. He looked at Beiyao, trying to find some strange color on Beiyao's face, but he didn't see it.

Shen Yichuan said, "Third Master, I know Xu Yuan is talented and you want to recruit him, but why do I feel that there is something different between you and him now? You are even almost surpassing me."

Shen Yichuan still remembers that when he was in Sishui County, Beiyao mentioned making a wish and he only said one sentence.

He is a smart man. If I can't recruit him under my command, I can't let others take him away.

Unexpectedly, in just a few months, the relationship between the two people has undergone amazing changes.

Beiyao actually took the initiative to speak for Xuyuan.

Moreover, he solemnly invited Xu Yuan to his grand banquet.

This is equivalent to telling everyone in the capital that Xu Yuan is his guest of honor, and anyone who wants to touch Xu Yuan must think twice before doing so.

Bei Yao only smiled faintly and said in a light tone: "Ji Huai, you and I will always be brothers, and no one can surpass you. I didn't tell you because I was afraid that if the matter was exposed, it would affect the Shen family."

Only a family that has lasted for a hundred years can be called an aristocratic family.

After Tianqi, the only families that could be called aristocratic families in the capital were the Xu and Shen families.

The Xu family is gone, and Beiyao doesn't want the Shen family to continue following the Xu family's path.

At least, nothing can happen to Shen Yichuan.

"But brothers should support each other." Shen Yichuan disagreed with Bei Yao's words.

His face was solemn, and after hesitating, he asked again: "Also, I came to Prince Cheng's Mansion this morning after making a wish. What did you talk about?"

Beiyao paused holding the teacup.

Shen Yichuan saw this and spoke more urgently: "What on earth did you talk about? I always feel that he has been acting a little radical these past two days."

Beiyao glanced at Shen Yichuan and said, "You are still very close to the prince, right?"