Women dressed as men: powerful officials

Chapter 188 I am the sharp blade in your hand

On the day Xie Xiaocheng returned to Beijing, the streets and alleys were filled with people.

The wishing courtyard is the only way to enter the palace, and it was surrounded by people at a glance.

Wu Shiming also got up early and prepared to go see the general. He didn't have much thought about making a wish. Just as he was about to continue reading, he heard someone knocking on the door.

She went out to open the door and unexpectedly saw Chen Shan, whom she hadn't seen for nearly half a month.

Seeing Xu Yuan, Chen Shan said, "Mr. Xu, my master wants to invite you for tea."

"General Xie is returning to the capital today. Can your master take care of me?" Xu Yuan asked back.

Others may not know, but she knows.

Xie Xiaocheng's return to Beijing was Bei Yao's doing.

Xie Xiaocheng's successful return to Beijing was also the result and symbol of Bei Yao's victory in the game with the prince in the court.

Why did Bei Yao invite her for tea instead of admiring his spoils?

Or is the third prince really that idle?

And after she left the palace that day, Beiyao came to look for her.

That day, after hearing what Shen Yichuan said, Xu Yuan was sure of what he had in mind.

The Shen Renyao she met was the third prince Beiyao.

Thinking back, she had guessed this when they first met in the desert, but at that time she told herself that the Third Prince could not leave the capital. After returning to the capital, she confirmed again that the Third Prince had never been to the capital, so that every time she had doubts later, she had a preconceived idea that it was not the Third Prince.

The time she really became suspicious was when she drew a small portrait and wanted to go to the Grand Tutor's Mansion to find someone to identify it. However, she never had the chance until she met Concubine Xing.

This is because no matter how much the Third Prince values ​​a person, he will not let anyone do such a dangerous thing.

She remembered Beiyao's friendship.

Chen Shan seemed not to have heard the hidden meaning behind Xu Yuan's wish, and still said politely: "There is still time for tea."

"Okay, anyway, General Xie is going back to Beijing today, and I can't read any more."

Xu Yuan followed Chen Shan out and found that not only were the streets full of people, but even the teahouses and restaurants were full of people.

Xu Yuan listened all the way, and when he was walking up the stairs, he couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Master Chen, what's the matter with the alliance they talked about with Geshu? How come I have never heard of it?"

Chen Shan smiled mysteriously, "Mr. Xu, you will know in a moment."

After going up to the second floor, Chen Shan led Xu Yuan to the door and stopped.

Xuyuan pushed the door open and went in.

This is a teahouse on the street. There is a screen between the tea room and the outside, so the shadows are dim and only shadows can be seen.

She walked past the screen and saw Bei Yao.

Probably because he was upstairs, Bei Yao was not wearing a mask. He was dressed in white, leaning on a couch, with the teapot beside him gurgling. The combination of stillness and movement was so beautiful.

Hearing the footsteps, Bei Yao turned around, and when he saw Xu Yuan, he said naturally: "Sit down, if you come later, you won't be able to see this magnificent view."

"Why did you think of me today?"

Xu Yuan asked, and then sat down opposite Bei Yao.

"Are you blaming me?" Bei Yao glanced at him, then slowly poured tea and explained, "I've been busy lately."

"I don't blame you, I just find it strange. With today's grand occasion, I always thought you should go and celebrate with the Third Prince. I didn't expect you to ask me to have tea. I was a little surprised."

Make a wish and tell the truth.

Bei Yao did not reveal his identity, so she pretended not to know his identity and continued acting.

Anyway, it's harmless.

"The fruits of victory should be shared with companions."

Bei Yao gently pushed the tea over and said, "Do you know how Xie Xiaocheng was able to overcome so many obstacles and return to Beijing?"

Xu Yuan was stunned, "Isn't it because of the prince's matter?"

Xu Yuan also suggested to the prime minister that Xie Xiaocheng return to Beijing.

At that time, Beiyao told her it was okay.

It was also at that time that she found out that the magistrate of Sishui County used war to support war, and the person behind it was the prince.

If it weren't for this, the Prime Minister would not give in.

But today Bei Yao asked her again, and Xu Yuan vaguely felt that there should be more than one thing contributing to the situation.

"I always like to make preparations for both situations."

"That is..." A thought flashed through Xu Yuan's mind, "Negotiation with Geshu?"

"It seems that I heard something along the way."

Bei Yao looked at Xu Yuan and smiled suddenly, "So guess why I asked you to come for tea?"

The heart that made the wish suddenly skipped a beat.

Hearing the voices of "General Xie is here" from both sides of the street, I stood up involuntarily.

My fingertips were trembling, my whole body was shaking.

Xu Yuan held the handrail, snowflakes fell on her, but she did not feel the cold at all. She just looked excitedly in the direction where the crowd was gathering.

Beiyao put on his veil, stood up, handed the teacup to Xuyuan and said, "Don't be so nervous, we will meet sooner or later."

Almost as soon as Bei Yao finished speaking.

Xie Xiaocheng came from afar on horseback.

Xie Xiaocheng brought only twenty people back to Beijing to receive the title. The emperor did not greet him at the city gate. Only the Imperial Guards led the way in front.

The moment Xuyuan looked over, his heart seemed to stop beating.

The next moment, the tall figure of the young man appeared on the street. Xu Yuan raised the corners of his lips and immediately waved his hand and said, "Brother!"

Amid the cheers of "Thank you, General", the wish was almost drowned out by the crowd.

But Zhang Yue still looked accurately towards the teahouse where he made the wish and waved at him.

He was about to call for help when Xie Xiaocheng in front of him said with a fake smile, "Zhang Yue, hold back."

Zhang Yue could only swallow back the words that were about to come out of his mouth and continue to follow the Imperial Guards towards the palace.

Carriages and horses passed by, only the cheers of the crowd continued to rise.

Xu Yuan finally came to his senses, retracted his gaze and asked Bei Yao: "You knew my brother was coming to the capital, right? Why didn't you tell me in advance so that I could wait at the city gate!"

It has been a long time since I left Sishui County.

Xu Yuan thought about his family all the time and thought he would never have the chance to see them in this lifetime, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yue came to the capital.

Hearing Xu Yuan's words, Bei Yao couldn't help but smile and said, "You have seen this, haven't you? I didn't let you suffer any loss."

Xu Yuan came to his senses and said, "Is this the two-hand preparation you mentioned?"

Bei Yao nodded, acknowledging Xu Yuan's words, "The Crown Prince's matter alone is a bargaining chip, which may not necessarily make the Prime Minister compromise. But if this is added, it will be unreasonable for the commander not to return to the capital to receive the title and reward, no matter who it is."

Beiyao's tone was slow, like falling snowflakes.

"What's more, how can Xie Xiaocheng return to the capital with just one military achievement? If the northern border is unstable, he will never be able to return to the capital. Similarly, if the two countries cannot be on good terms, even if you have great abilities and agree to Geshu Khan's conditions, you will not be able to do it, right?"

Xu Yuan came back to his senses and said, "You talked to Geshu Wang about it."

"That's right." Bei Yao nodded.

"No wonder Ge Shuwang didn't believe me. After hurting me, he let me leave. It was all because of your guarantee." Xu Yuan said, and couldn't help but look at Bei Yao, whispering: "It seems that no matter whether I help you or not, I am a sharp blade in your hand."