On the day of the granted marriage, the daughter of a general wept and was reborn!

This is not true.

During the trip to Shancheng, there were indeed many things they wanted to ask Xia Huai'en.

Even if Xia Huai'en didn't come to find Shen Wantang today, Shen Wantang would find a reason to go find Xia Huai'en.

"Please take a seat, Lord Xia." Shen Wantang pointed to a chair.

However, unlike before, Xia Huai'en sat directly next to Shen Wantang.

"Who is this?"

Shen Wantang's eyes fell on the woman following behind Xia Huai'en.

The woman was wearing a veil, so her face couldn't be seen, and she looked very mysterious.

Xia Huai'en smiled calmly: "This person is also an old acquaintance of Miss Shen."

As soon as she finished speaking, the woman took off her veil - it was Miss Yue Fu, whom Shen Wantang rescued from the brothel.

Shen Wantang was slightly stunned and was a little hesitant to recognize him.

"Yue Fu meets Miss Shen." Yue Fu walked forward slowly and said softly.

It was not until Yue Fu spoke to greet her that she confirmed that the person in front of her was Yue Fu.

After rescuing Yue Fu from the brothel, Shen Wantang sent someone to buy land for her in his hometown and gave her a household registration as a good family.

I thought I would never have any contact with Yue Fu in this life, but unexpectedly, we would meet again today.

"During the time you were away, many things changed in the court and in the society. You rescued Yue Fu that day, but she didn't rush back to her hometown. She stayed in the capital and did some spice business. She did find out a lot of things. I can explain the affairs of the court, but Yue Fu will tell you about the affairs of the society."

Xia Huai'en spoke slowly and calmly.

Shen Wantang nodded.

In the past, the court was divided into two factions. One faction was the civil officials headed by Lu Mingfeng, most of whom were from noble families.

The other faction is the military generals headed by General Shen.

Before this, Rong State had invaded many times. Lu Mingfeng and others advocated peace, but General Shen and others advocated war.

As a result, a rift arose between the two factions, and now, the two factions are even more clearly divided.

It was just that after the imperial examination this year, Xia Huai'en entered the court as an official, which surprised both groups.

Xia Huai'en advocated reform, starting from the court, by removing redundant officials and soldiers, and using the remaining silver to fill the national treasury. Then when there was a war, there would be no more fear, the soldiers would fight without restraint, and the ladies of the royal family would not have to be afraid of marrying off.

Shen Wantang had heard of these reforms in his previous life.

But in the previous life, Shen Wantang was the one who was eliminated.

Today, Xia Huai'en has become a sharp blade in Shen Wantang's hand, so naturally he must be used well.

"But, the current reform is very difficult to carry out." Having said this, Xia Huai'en frowned.

Shen Wantang picked up the teacup slowly and said, "But we have accepted the suppression from Lu Mingfeng and his gang."

Without giving it much thought, Shen Wantang knew that it was Lu Mingfeng who was behind all this.

Xia Huai'en nodded.

"Business is a little strange now. The selling price of goods has doubled. This should be a good thing, but the price of raw materials has also doubled. The surplus can be balanced, but if it continues like this, the people will have less and less money in their hands, and the business will not last long."

Yue Fu’s brows also furrowed.

After hearing these words, it can be heard that she is indeed the daughter of the former Minister of Rites.

The truth behind doing business is easy to understand.

"Now, the biggest problem is that His Majesty turned a blind eye to what Lu Mingfeng did. We really can't do anything to him."

No matter how capable Xia Huai'en was, he naturally wouldn't dare to use them on Ji Xunchuan.

He could still distinguish between temporary honor and disgrace and lifetime honor and disgrace.

Shen Wantang raised his eyebrows - this is a trivial matter. Since the ruler everyone is submitting to is not a wise ruler, then just help the wise ruler ascend the throne.

"Don't worry, I will help you from now on." Shen Wantang's fingertips tapping on the table suddenly stopped and he raised his eyes. He already had an idea in his mind.

Xia Huai'en's frown relaxed slightly: "Thank you very much, Miss Shen."

"By the way, is Li Junjie, the newly appointed county magistrate of Shancheng, your man?"

Shen Wantang suddenly thought of something and asked.

Xia Huai'en took a sip of tea slowly and raised his eyelashes. Before he could speak, his eyes told Shen Wantang the answer.

"Yes."

He admitted generously, "Brother Li is my classmate. He is three years older than me and passed the imperial examination earlier than me. Unfortunately, there was a death in his family, which delayed his appointment."

This is not the point. Xia Huai'en continued, "The mountain city is a battleground for military strategists. If we place our people here, it will be much easier for us to act in the future."

These words touched Shen Wantang's heart.

"Once we are in the capital, be careful about everything. Prime Minister Lu has spies all over the capital." After a moment, Xia Huai'en spoke slowly.

Shen Wantang knew about this matter earlier than Xia Huai'en.

She nodded as if nothing had happened, and said calmly: "Try the cakes in the mansion."

After sending the Xia brothers and sisters away, Shen Wantang sat in the yard, thinking about what to do next.

In his previous life, Ji Xunchuan used the name of reform to get rid of those he considered to be an eyesore, including the Shen family.

The tragic deaths of the Shen family appeared in front of Shen Wantang, and murderous intent burned in her eyes.

Now that Xia Huai'en is working in the Ministry of Personnel, he naturally has to start with the Ministry of Personnel.

Shen Wantang was determined to help with the reform.

Her fingertips tapped the table intermittently. After a long time, she let out a long sigh and leaned back in the chair.

"Miss." Qing'e stepped forward, "This is something sent by Aunt Liu."

Qing'e presented the tray in her hand to her. Shen Wantang glanced at it with his eyes lowered, and snorted coldly: "You don't know how to curry favor with others. You stuffed all these unwanted things into my yard. Only Aunt Liu would do this."

"The year is almost over. Take these things away and distribute them to beggars on the street." Shen Wantang waved his hand and slowly closed his eyes.

Out of sight out of mind.

"Yes." Qing'e responded.

"Who is Shen Wantang? She is nothing but a dog that works for His Majesty! His Majesty actually gave her a title! It's really puzzling!"

At that time, Shen Ying, who learned that Shen Wantang had been rewarded, rushed into the room and began to vent her anger.

Even the vases on the shelf were not spared; everything that could be smashed in the room was broken.

As Aunt Liu walked to the door, a vase broke at her feet.

Lowering her head to take a look, Aunt Liu said helplessly: "You really have forgotten everything I told you all day long!"

Shen Ying finally came back to her senses, but the anger in her eyes had not dissipated: "Calm down, calm down, you only know how to say these two words to me, but now Shen Wantang is riding on my head! How can I stay calm!"

Aunt Liu slowly came forward, sat beside her daughter, and gently stroked her back.

"This is a reward from His Majesty. Only one pair of such fine items is produced in the official kiln every year." Looking at the broken things on the ground, the servant said with heartache.