Isn’t it good for the five of us to be together?

Chi Wanshen took me to his palace. When I came here again, I suddenly realized that there seemed to be very few things belonging to Chi Wanshen in the palace.

The paintings and calligraphy in the study, bows and arrows, famous swords, porcelain bottles... Chi Wanshen didn't show the slightest interest in them.

These, he had said, belonged to the old Regent.

There are also flowers, plants, and furnishings in the yard. After getting along with them for a long time, you will find that these are not things that he will like.

After knowing him for so long, I don’t even know what he likes, and I feel a little ashamed. It can only be seen that he seems to prefer the more flashy things.

"Thinking about what?"

Looking at the suddenly enlarged face in front of me, I was startled.

Chi Wanshen: "Are you worried that the Imperial Master will be angry?"

Me: "No, the Imperial Master will not be angry." He will only not eat with me, only pour water once, and only eat vegetarian dishes without meat.

Chi Wanshen: "You know better."

I changed the subject: "Why does the prince want to see me? If you want me to make new things, I'm afraid it will take some time."

"No." Chi Wanshen took out an imperial edict from his desk pocket. Only his name was missing on it, and the rest of the place was filled with writing.

I didn't see clearly what was written on it, so I asked, "What is this?"

Chi Wanshen: "Beiyin strategist."

"...You want me to be an official?"

Chi Wanshen nodded.

I cursed for a while, am I going to kill a worker until I die? Or am I destined to be prepared?

"There is no precedent for a woman to go to court in Beiyin."

Chi Wanshen: "Laws can be established, and exceptions can also be made for you."

"They all say that the way to be an official is to serve your parents and protect the people. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it."

Chi Wanshen: "Yuan Qucheng and his party, you have done well. No one in the court tomorrow will know your feat."

"No!"

I retorted without thinking.

Chi Wanshen narrowed her eyes slightly: "Why?"

Once this is announced, it will be inevitable for me to become an official. But what does this make the world think? The same surname is Chen, both are strategists, and are also proficient in the art of organization... No matter how stupid people are, they will know some of the secrets inside. When the time comes, everyone can drown me with just a spit of saliva.

Besides, I met Qin Che in Beiyin before, and I don’t know if he has gone back. If he is not suspicious, he should not become a general.

Options appear:

"remain silent"

"Give me a reason"

Looking at the options in front of me, I felt an indescribable feeling of familiarity.

Of course there are reasons for rejection, but saying this in front of Chi Wanshen might immediately cut me off.

So I choose silence.

Chi Wanshen spread out the imperial edict and placed it clearly in front of me. I saw clearly that the generous salary of this official position was more than a little better than in Nanyang, but my life was still at stake.

Chi Wanshen: "Are you reluctant to leave the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion?"

Me: "?" Why did the topic change?

Chi Wanshen: "That's all. If the forceful melon isn't sweet, then there's no need to embarrass the girl."

Me: "..." Why do you still look hurt?

"It's not because of the National Preceptor's Office." His offer was so tempting that it was hard for me not to accept it, but it wasn't the right time yet.

Having been surrounded by the people in the Imperial Prefect's Mansion before, I knew that staying in the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion was not a long-term solution. Chi Wanshen just gave me a house before, which happened to be vacant. Naturally, I need to find some foundation for my life before I move out. The Imperial Master's Office will not support me for the rest of my life, so I have to think about the future.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to think about this matter again."

Chi Wanshen is a shrewd man. He knew what I was worried about. He smiled and said, "Okay, this seat is waiting for the girl indefinitely."

When he left, he handed me the imperial edict straight up and told me that if I changed my mind, I could just put my name on it and enter the palace directly.

Holding the imperial edict, I suddenly felt a knife hanging on my neck, and I couldn't breathe. You must know that if the imperial edict is lost, it will be a serious crime to lose your head.

It is reasonable to suspect that Chi Wanshen was trying to torture me in another way.

When he returned to the Imperial Master's Mansion, Jiang Yuchen had already prepared the dishes. He didn't know how long he had been waiting, but he didn't even touch a bite.

"Master Imperial Master, you don't have to wait so long next time."

Jiang Yuchen: "No rush."

He had already seen the extra things in my sleeves. I hid them inside, but it seemed to be more obvious.

Jiang Yuchen didn't ask any more questions. He calmed down and put some of my favorite vegetables into a bowl.

I was about to speak, but I decided to wait until after dinner.

Yunze brought in a small jar and said with a smile: "Master, this is the peach blossom wine I ordered my subordinates to buy."

"Peach blossom wine?" I was interested. Although it is not a very unusual thing, almost every family in Beiyin has this wine. Usually on the day of a happy event, each family will open the jar and take off the lid and have a small drink.

Jiang Yuchen: "Want to drink?"

"Does the Imperial Master also drink?"

Jiang Yuchen: "Of course."

I looked surprised. I didn't expect someone as unconventional as Jiang Yuchen to drink alcohol, so I became even more curious.

Yunze poured a small cup for both of us: "You two masters can only have a small drink, one cup is enough."

I took a sip. It was sweet but not greasy, not intoxicating. It was very delicious, a bit like fruit wine, with a hint of peach blossom.

After taking a sip, I felt much more comfortable eating.

Unexpectedly, after drinking a cup of peach blossom wine, Jiang Yuchen's face turned slightly red.

"Master Imperial Master, are you drunk?"

Jiang Yuchen: "No problem."

Doesn't seem drunk.

After dinner, I wanted to talk to him about business, but looking at him, I felt a little unable to speak.

Jiang Yuchen: "Tell me, you've been suppressing things since you came back. Why don't we talk about it and listen to it. Maybe I can help you."

I opened my mouth, then took out the imperial decree from my sleeve and handed it to him.

Jiang Yuchen understood it at a glance: "An official? Or a strategist. If you are willing, go ahead. I can't hold you captive all the time. It's boring to be in this house."

Seeing that his expression was normal, I said with relief: "Master Imperial Master, I'm afraid I will move to a new house in a few days. I have been bothering you in the Imperial Master's Mansion for long enough..."

Jiang Yuchen looked at me slowly. I didn't dare to speak anymore. I felt that his eyes suddenly became scary.

"What did you say? Move out?"

"right……"

"Why?"

I remained silent.

"Is there someone in the Imperial Prefect's House who is bullying you?"

"No."

"The food in the house doesn't suit your taste?"

"No."

"what is that?"

I didn't expect Jiang Yuchen to react so strongly. It's rare to see him angry. Now one of his hands is clenched into a fist and his lips are pursed into a line. He must be very angry... His face is even redder, and he doesn't know that he drank alcohol. I'm still angry.

But you shouldn't be angry. After I leave the Imperial Prefect's Mansion, I don't have to worry about the people surrounding the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion in the future, and they won't be implicated because of my affairs. The house is relatively close, so we can visit each other when we have free time.

Jiang Yuchen: "Still, you have a problem with me."

I immediately knelt down. I had opinions about everyone, but I couldn't possibly have an opinion against Jiang Yuchen.

"Master Imperial Master, neither of them. I just feel that being in the mansion has caused a lot of trouble for you. I cannot stay in the Imperial Master's Mansion all my life. It would be disrespectful."

"Why not?"

I pause.

Jiang Yuchen: "Why can't you stay in the mansion all your life? For you, the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion is just a temporary place to stay. Can you come and leave at any time?"

"You can't, Ah Ping."