After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

After returning home that day, Emperor Wei sent envoys to look for her. Said to be

His Majesty was grateful for her hard work on this trip and specifically allowed her to rest at home for five days.

Even so, Pei Jiaoran was not idle. Instead, he took this opportunity to test the skills of Zhao Mingluan, Pang Xiyin, and several other ladies. After all, there is still one month left before the imperial court opens regular subjects and system subjects. Although the examiner has not yet been decided, there are some vague rumors.

Generally speaking, three people will be appointed as examiners from the list recommended by the Political Affairs Hall. The rest of the people can also spread the word and invite scholars who are coming to Beijing to take the exam to submit their papers. Scholars who submit papers can also use this to seek good fame.

Pei Jiaoran sat in front of the window wearing a fur coat, writing. The ink blurred on the paper. Just as he was writing down a word, his head suddenly popped out of the window.

"Girl, would you like some roasted chestnuts with sugar? They're so sweet." Bi Fei held an oil paper bag and looked at her with a smile. The oil paper bag in her hand was exuding a sweet aroma.

Pei Jiaoran stood up, reached out and took out a few chestnuts and peeled them open. Reveal the golden chestnut kernel and bite it off in one bite. The chestnut kernels are powdery and sweet, with a hint of sweet-scented osmanthus.

"It's really sweet." Pei Jiaoran said with a smile.

"By the way, girl, when I went out today, I found a lot of strange faces near our house. I also asked our neighbors about our home." Bi Fei approached her and lowered her voice, "The man who sells biscuits on the street Mrs. Lin told me that someone asked her if there are two ladies named Wang in our family."

When he stopped talking, Pei Jiaoran frowned. He turned his head and looked at the Wang sisters who were talking to Zhao and Pang under the tree.

Although she had nothing to do with Wang Yu and Wang Guolao, she had to admit that the Wang family in Taiyuan had a good academic background, and the Wang sisters were also very knowledgeable. And the two Wang sisters were far more interesting than she imagined. During her absence, she spent every day at home playing the piano and reading books, or the ladies living at home discussed classics, history, and Confucianism and Buddhism.

Now listening to what Bi Fei said, those sneaky people were probably sent by the Wang family to spy.

After thinking for a while, Pei Jiaoran said, "Bifei, go and invite the two ladies from the Wang family over. I have something to tell them."

After all, the two of them still had the surname Wang, and Mr. Wang Guo did not remove them. Now that the Wang family came to inquire about the news, she had to tell them both emotionally and rationally.

Not long after, Wang Shen'ai came slowly holding Wang Yurun's hand.

"Mr. Pei." Wang Shenai said warmly.

The two talked to her through the window.

Looking at the two of them, Pei Jiaoran held his lips and said, "The Wang family sent people to inquire around the house. Maybe they want to take you back."

"Aye is no longer here. Even if the two of us go back, we may not have a good ending. What's more, Mr. Pei said that we can also become officials and feel proud." Wang Shenai said to her, "Even if we fail, I can also teach and educate people in a women's school. It doesn't have to be attached to the Wang family."

"That's very good. I was just thinking, if you two want to go back to the Wang family, you will become my political enemy in the future." Pei Jiaoran smiled sternly.

After all, she was the driving force behind Wang Yu's demotion. And most Wang Guo Lao also noticed this. If you really let these two people go back, they might be cultivating opponents for you.

"Mr. Pei is joking. You are so talented, how can we compare with you? Since you have nothing to say, let's leave first." After that, Wang Shen'ai led Wang Yurun and turned around to leave.

Watching the two leave, Pei Jiaoran reached out and touched the table. She only touched a few chestnut shells and smiled.

"This God-loving lady protects Yurun very closely." Zhou Mancao, wearing a crimson skirt, jumped up to Pei Jiaoran and said with a smile.

"The two have been dependent on each other for more than a year, and it is human nature to have deep feelings." Seeing the plate of osmanthus cake in her hand, Pei Jiaoran stretched out his hand to pick up a piece of osmanthus cake and bit into it, "I have returned the things Yuan Yanchong gave you. Give it to him. You..."

"It was originally something I stole from him, and now it should be returned to its original owner. Besides, I am now working as a tutor in Pingkangfang, and my life is quite comfortable. What do you need to pay attention to him for? Mr. Pei, I heard that you are not good at music, otherwise you hire me as your tutor? We have known each other for such a long time, how about I charge you less?" Zhou Mancao's eyebrows were stretched, and there was a smile on his face.

Pei Jiaoran raised his eyebrows, "No need. I'm busy with work, so I don't have time to learn this. Besides, my life is pretty tight these days."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.

Looking at Zhou Mancao, Pei Jiaoran blinked. He put his hand on the window frame and flipped it out lightly. The steps are gentle and gentle, and the posture is as graceful as a crane.

In just a moment, she regained her image as the elegant and reserved Minister of the Ministry of Finance.

Open the door. Pei Jiaoran raised his distant eyebrows when he saw a common servant in gray clothes standing at the door.

"Mr. Pei, Mr. Cen invites you to have a gathering at my house." The servant said respectfully.

After looking at the servant, Pei Jiaoran nodded. He boarded the carriage driven by the servants.

The carriage drove out of Chongyifang and headed for Qinrenfang. When passing Pingkangfang, Pei Jiaoran opened the curtain and looked outside. Today's Pingkangfang is far more lively than before. Many scholars carrying luggage and riding donkeys rushed inside.

It can be seen from a distance that there is a long queue in front of the most magnificent mansion at the corner of the street. It seems that they are all scholars who came to Beijing to take the exam.

See this is the benefit of being famous. Even if no candidate for examination policy was selected, people still went to Jia Gonglu's residence to submit papers. In addition, Jia Gonglu himself came from a poor family, which made these scholars who yearned to become officials place their hopes on him.

With a slight squeak, Pei Jiaoran tapped the car wall. Urging the servants to take a detour.

About half an hour later, the carriage arrived at Cen's house. Compared with the bustle in front of Jia Gonglu's gate, the front of Cen Xi's mansion is quite deserted.

A few white-clothed gentlemen looked at her curiously after submitting their papers, then turned and left.

After entering the mansion, what you see is a uniform barrier. I could vaguely see someone reading a book or talking in a low voice behind me.

Seeing Pei Jiaoran come in, a servant immediately led her towards the inner hall.

Someone was already waiting inside the house. All of them were familiar faces. After they had greeted each other, the defense pavilion at the door closed the door with a look, blocking out everything outside.

"I wonder if Mr. Cen is looking for someone today. What orders do you have?" Pei Jiaoran took a sip of tea and said calmly.

Cen Xi stroked his beard and said, "Have you seen the scene in Pingkangfang?"

"I've seen it. He has great political ambitions, and he doesn't refuse anyone who comes. Isn't it normal that there are so many people there?" Pei Jiaoran took a sip of tea, frowned thoughtfully and said: "Mr. Cen, isn't there someone at the door? Are you here to submit your papers? Besides, it’s still a month, so why should Mr. Cen be anxious?”

As soon as the words fell, Cui Shao raised his eyes and gouged her out.

This little raccoon is really bad. I'm pretending to be confused here.

"Zhongshu cannot be left without an owner for a day. Now all parties are interested in competing for this position, and Jia Gonglu has already recommended someone." Cen Xi tapped the table with his fingers, "There will be exams next year."

"But I have already planned to resign as the Vice-Secretary of the School." Pei Jiaoran smiled helplessly.