Ci Jinzhi Chapter 263

 Hearing that Zhang Shoufu asked for an audience, Emperor Xingyuan was a little unhappy.

 He hasn't finished talking to Mu'er yet.

However, Emperor Xingyuan was still very concerned about state affairs. After a little hesitation, he motioned to his chamberlain to **** Xin You out of the palace.

When Xinyou walked out, he met Zhang Shoufu who was waiting there.

This was the first time she met the top figure in the cabinet. At first glance, she could tell that Zhang Xu, who was studying in the Imperial College, had the same look as her grandfather.

Xin You saluted Zhang's first assistant with his hands raised.

"This is-"

 “This is Xin Taizhao.” said the chamberlain who led the way.

“It turns out that Xin Daizhao is so young.” Zhang Shoufu's eyes fell on Xin You's face and his tone was gentle.

The two of them only had so much time to say hello, so they passed each other. Xinyou walked out of the palace gate and stopped: "I can go back to the Yamen by myself, so I won't bother my father-in-law."

 "Xin is waiting for the edict to go slowly."

Xinyou slowly returned to the Hanlin Academy along the imperial road.

As soon as he walked into the edict-waiting hall, he was different from being ignored in the past. Several eyes came over him.

Xin You paused and cast a puzzled look.

　A few people quickly looked away and started doing their own thing.

Xin You took another look at the painting.

it's wired.

In the picture she saw, two people chasing each other knocked over a stall. The stall owner was desperate to chase, and slipped and fell, with pen and ink spilling all over the floor.

She has seen this kind of little misfortune too many times. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she felt calm when she saw this kind of scene, but the scene in front of her made her confused for a moment.

  Why is the stall owner in the picture not a painter?

Based on the rules she has concluded from the countless scenes she has seen since childhood, the unlucky person in the scene must be the person in front of her.

The person in front of him - Xin You's heart moved and he reacted.

Just like her, she changed her appearance when she was waiting for an edict.

Does one still need to disguise himself to open a painting stall?

While Xin You was looking at the painting and thinking about the imperial edict, several people secretly exchanged glances.

 Could it be that Xin Daizhao overheard Hua Daizhao commenting on his appearance?

 No way, they watched Xin Daizhao follow the **** with their own eyes.

Divination Waiting for the Imperial Examination was playing with the copper coins, and when he was about to leave the office, he suddenly said: "Drawing for the Imperial Examination, you have been covered by dark clouds recently, and you may be in trouble."

Hua Daizhao obviously didn't believe it: "It's finally time to go to the Yamen, don't say such disappointing things."

　　"Why don't you believe it?" Divination is not upset, and he uses his eyes to seek support from chess and words.

Qi Daizhao silently averted his eyes, and Qi Daizhao said "haha".

 But Xin You's heart was filled with waves.

This fortune teller may have real abilities.

 With the reminder of the divination and the upcoming edict, everyone regarded it as a minor incident, and packed up and left without hesitation as soon as the office time came.

On the contrary, several people in the east hall who were waiting for Zhao hesitated and wanted to talk to Xin You. Xin You pretended not to notice and walked away quickly.

People from Prince Xiu's Mansion were waiting outside. When they saw Xin You coming out, they hurried up to greet you and bowed respectfully: "Xin is waiting for the imperial edict. Your Highness, Prince Xiu, has ordered me to pick you up."

Duan Shaoqing deliberately left a while early to stay. When the Xin Daizhao that people talked about appeared, he rubbed his eyes in shock.

This Xin Taizhao is really Kou Qingqing in disguise?

This, this is completely invisible!

 It's not just about appearance, but also the way he carries himself and the way he walks. He looks like a young man! Duan Shaoqing was horrified as he watched Xin You walk towards the carriage parked not far away.

This can't be Kou Qingqing—

Duan Shaoqing thought this way, unable to convince himself that the young man he just saw was his niece who had lived in Shaoqing's house for four or five years. But when this thought flashed across his mind, he suddenly had another thought: in Shaoqing's house Is the Kou Qingqing who lives in the house really Kou Qingqing?

With this thought, his scalp instantly became numb, and shivers ran down his spine.

Hang, bang, bang, Duan Shaoqing heard his rapid heartbeat.

This idea is so bizarre and ridiculous, but as soon as I get up, I can't get rid of it.

"Duan Shaoqing, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly." Someone saw Duan Shaoqing's pale face and asked.

Duan Shaoqing suddenly came back to his senses and hurriedly covered it up: "Maybe he was suffering from the heat and felt a little nauseous. Is the person just now... the Xin Daizhao?"

 He was determined to confirm with others.

"yes."

Duan Shaoqing's face turned even paler.

“Duan Shaoqing, you look a little serious.”

"It's a bit serious -" Duan Shaoqing took a deep breath, his voice weak, "I'm sorry, I'll go first."

After Xinyou got on Prince Xiu's carriage, he lifted the corner of the curtain and looked back.

The officials who were gradually left behind by the carriage had not yet dispersed, and her eyes fell on Duan Shaoqing.

 It seems that Duan Shaoqing already knows about Wan Qingju's situation.

I can't wait to come over today. Seeing her current appearance, I might start to suspect that she is Kou Qingqing.

Xin You had considered this point when he decided to appear as Mr. Xin. Duan Shaoqing, who was at least 80% certain that he would be forced onto the pirate ship, did not dare to say anything.

The worst outcome is that if Duan Shaoqing goes to report, everyone will know that Miss Kou has been killed by her maternal grandfather's family, and she is just restoring her true identity as a daughter and giving up the last possible way to freedom for herself.

The brocade curtain was lowered, Xin You took out the piece of paper and tore it into pieces bit by bit, then lifted up the brocade curtain and threw it into the summer wind.

 Prince Xiu's Mansion arrived soon, and dinner was served in the garden waterside pavilion.

 It is said to be a treat for tea, and wine is indispensable. King Xiu poured the wine himself and presented it to Xinyou: "This glass of wine is dedicated to Xin Taizhao. Xin Taizhao has gone through all these twists and turns, and now the hardships are finally over."

Xin You stared at the wine in the glass and smiled wryly at himself: "My mother raised me and taught me, but she was harmed before I could fulfill my filial piety. I—"

 She said no more and drank the wine in one gulp.

 “I'm sorry for the imperial edict.” King Xiu hesitated and asked tentatively, “What is the Queen like outside the palace?”

As soon as these words came out, Kong Rui's hand holding the wine glass stopped.

Xinyou met King Xiu's eyes.

There was a hint of curiosity in those eyes.

Xin You had doubts and suspicions about King Xiu, but she showed no resistance to his friendly intentions.

“Mother is...very comfortable outside the palace.” Xinyou pursed her lips, “There are all mother's people in the valley. Everyone gets along well and lives go smoothly. I thought it would always be like this—”

 A hand fell on the back of her hand, and Xin You paused.

"Xin Daizhao, you will be fine in the future." King Xiu patted the back of Xin You's hand and comforted her warmly.

Xin You glanced past the hand holding her hand.

 She was used to walking outside as a man, and she would not show any abnormality to the occasional physical contact with the opposite sex. But at this moment, one can't help but wonder whether Xiu Wang did it unintentionally or intentionally.

 Fortunately, King Xiu was pampered and his hands were fair and slender, which were not so exaggerated compared to hers.

Xin You calmly retracted his hand and arched his head: "Thank you for your concern, His Highness King Xiu."

King Xiu smiled and said, "Come on, let's drink. They say that drinking relieves worries. Today, Xiao Wang will accompany Xin Daizhao and his cousin to get drunk before resting."

After two drinks, Xin You waved his hand: "Sorry, I can't drink any more..."

Before King Xiu could persuade him any more, he saw the young man with a slightly red face tilting his head and lying on the table.

Chapter end