Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Chapter 227: Old Friends from Many Years Ago

"Are you crazy?" Wu Shiming didn't understand.

Wu Shiming also understood Xuyuan's personality.

He wished to cherish his life and walk with the prince just to protect himself.

When faced with major issues, Xu Yuan can make clear decisions.

So, Wu Shiming didn’t understand.

It is said that the Third Prince knelt in the palace for half a day before he was able to leave the palace and set up his own residence.

Among the three officials, the Grand Censor is the prince's man, the Prime Minister and the prince are related by marriage, and the Grand Marshal's Office had its engagement broken off by the third prince, so it will definitely not stand on the third prince's side in the future.

Under such circumstances, the third prince is not eligible to compete for the position of crown prince. Even if he wants to fight for it once, he will definitely lose.

So, why make a wish?

The third prince has no competitiveness, and Xu Yuan is still loyal to the prince on the surface. Xu Yuan went to the Chengwang Mansion for a banquet. The prince would not be so stupid as to think that Xu Yuan went there to gather information for him.

"I'm not crazy. I'll be loyal to someone who has entrusted me with a task. I promised someone that I would do something for him. This thing is within my ability and will not harm anyone. Look, here I am. I'm going to the Chengwang Mansion for a banquet. Not only is there no danger, but I can also have a good meal."

Make a wish, fold the letter and place it on the flame.

Wu Shiming couldn't guess what Xu Yuan meant for a moment, so he asked carefully, "Xu Yuan, you're not being sarcastic, are you?"

"Once a word is spoken, it cannot be taken back. I have promised, and I will definitely go. As for the prince, I will write a letter and you can give it to the prince for me."

"Will the prince believe it?"

"Didn't you say that if he wanted to use me, he would definitely have something on me? So, if I let him know that I'm a coward, wouldn't it make him trust me more and feel that I'm easier to control?"

Xu Yuan watched the letter turn into ashes, clapped his hands and said, "Don't worry, I know what I am doing."

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The Chengwang Mansion’s ability to take action is truly unique.

The letter was delivered the day before, and the official post came the next day.

It clearly stated the location of Prince Cheng’s Mansion and the time of the banquet.

Wu Shiming took the invitation and looked at it carefully for a long time, then asked worriedly, "Could this invitation be fake?"

Xu Yuan had never participated in the banquet, but when he heard Wu Shiming's words, he immediately asked, "What do you mean?"

"It is a big deal for a prince to leave the palace and set up a residence. The date and residence are very particular. Usually, it is decided by the Zongzheng and Fengchang officials. It can take as short as half a year or as long as several years. But look at the invitation of the Chengwang Mansion. When does it say you are going?"

"Twenty-nine?"

"Yes, the news that the Third Prince can leave the palace and set up his own residence has only been out for a few days. There are less than ten days left until the 29th, not to mention that the 30th is New Year's Eve. What is he asking you to do now?"

Wu Shiming pointed to the time on the invitation and said, "And here, in order to make arrangements properly, the royal banquet is basically held in the evening, at the very least at noon. The invitation from Prince Cheng's Mansion actually says that you should attend the banquet at noon. Why are you going so early?"

The more Wu Shiming spoke, the more uneasy he felt. Finally, he said directly, "Xuyuan, I think you'd better not go."

"But the clothes have already been bought, it would be a waste if I don't go."

Xu Yuan carefully took back the clothes that Wu Shiming bought, not caring, "No matter what the Third Prince wants to do, it can't be murder for money."

Because she knew very well who the third prince was.

Even if she guessed wrong, since that person asked her to go to the banquet, he would keep her safe.

Thinking of this, I was suddenly stunned.

Before this, she relied on her past life experiences to get to know people and trust people, such as Shen Yichuan, Song Xiujing and Wu Shiming.

But even so, she was still on guard against those people.

But it’s different now. She actually trusts another person so much.

Obviously, clearly she knew the Third Prince in her previous life.

I don’t know what the third prince feels happy or sad, nor do I know if he is consistent in his words and deeds.

Wu Shiming didn't know why Xu Yuan suddenly stopped talking, and thought Xu Yuan had figured it out, so he immediately said, "Chinese New Year is coming soon, and you should change into new clothes for the New Year. It's not a waste. Just consider it as my thanks to you, isn't it? Don't go to Prince Cheng's Mansion."

"No matter how you persuade me, I will go to the Chengwang Mansion." Xu Yuan put down his clothes and said seriously: "This is my promise. A gentleman's promise is worth a thousand gold."

After hearing Xu Yuan's words, Wu Shiming knew that he could not persuade her anymore.

He said helplessly: "Since you have made up your mind, I will not persuade you. You received the invitation today, so it's just right. I will go to the prince's mansion and tell him about your difficulties. By the way... ask the prince what he thinks about the Wei family."

"No need to ask, you just need to continue to mention Xin San."

Speaking of this, Xu Yuan smiled, "I didn't know when would be the best time to take action, but Prince Cheng's Mansion just happened to provide a good day."

After hearing Xu Yuan's words, Wu Shiming asked excitedly, "Xu Yuan, do you mean that we should start on the 29th?"

"That's right." Xu Yuan nodded, smiling even more. "The time is set, and the next step is to wait for the right opportunity. You go to the Prince's Mansion, and I'll go out to find someone. If it's almost the same, you can send Xin San out of the city on New Year's Eve."

"No problem." Wu Shiming agreed immediately.

Thinking that Xin San would be rescued soon, Wu Shiming's eyes were all smiles, and he immediately said, "I'll go to the Prince's Mansion right now."

Make a wish and nod.

After Wu Shiming left, Xu Yuan called out "Master Qin". Soon after he finished speaking, Master Qin, dressed in black, opened the door and asked, "Master Xu, do you have any questions about this invitation?"

"No, I want to ask you to do me a favor."

Hearing this, Gongzi Tan was a little disappointed, but the mission was important, so she still asked, "Master Xu, please tell me. Gongzi Tan will go through fire and water without hesitation."

"It's not that difficult. It's just that I can't trust anyone else. The only one I can trust is you."

As Xu Yuan spoke, his voice lowered as he spoke about what he wanted Gongzi Qin to do.

Only after she had given the instructions did she ask anxiously, "It shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Of course it's not a problem, Master Xu, don't worry." Master Qin clasped his fists and said, "Master Qin will definitely do his best."

"it is good."

Make a wish and nod.

After Master Qin left, Xu Yuan changed into black clothes, put on a bamboo hat, and went out.

The winter is getting colder and there are few pedestrians on the streets.

Xuyuan stopped in front of the Huahaoyueyuan Tower but did not go in.

The gatekeeper saw this and said with a smile, "Young Master, you are too impatient. No matter how anxious you are, you should have waited until night."

"Young man, I have a favor to trouble you." Xu Yuan took out a purse from his sleeve and put it in the servant's hand.

The servant weighed the bag of money and immediately said with a smile: "Young Master, if you have any instructions, just tell me and I will do it for you."

"It's not a big deal. Please go find Madam Hua and tell her that an old friend from more than 20 years ago is visiting and would like to meet her."

The servant looked at Xu Yuan with some suspicion: "With so much money, you only do this one thing?"

Make a wish and nod.

The servant shouted "Okay" and immediately put the purse into his sleeve, taking two or three steps at a time and ran into the building.

In the flying snow, Xuyuan turned around calmly, his eyes peaceful, waiting patiently.