The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Shangguanfu.

Shangguan Haitong finished practicing calligraphy and looked aside: "Why aren't you going back?"

"Wait a little longer. I'll be worried if I don't hear the news of the imperial edict." Xie Qiuguang was reading travel notes and miscellaneous books, which was quite interesting.

What are you worried about?

Shangguan Haitong was puzzled. Didn’t Zhu Changji already go out to do the work?

Huan Shuang brought in tea and said, "Miss, the prince has issued an imperial decree to provide compensation to the victimized women and to order no one to belittle or insult them, to spread rumors and slander them, or to rob them of their money. Those who violate the order will be severely punished. Now, their lives will be better."

"It's hard to say." Shangguan Haitong shook his head gently, "People's prejudices cannot be dispelled by an imperial decree."

Greatly shocked, Huanshuang's face was filled with worry.

Shangguan Haitong comforted him: "So someone needs to stand up and make an example of him."

Xie Qiuguang raised a smile at the corner of his lips. No wonder Princess Xun came forward to ask for permission.

It is indeed appropriate to be the one who kills the chicken to scare the monkeys.

He was even more curious about another thing: "Can we really find useful people for these two vacancies?"

Shangguan Haitong smiled meaningfully and nodded, "No need for special recommendations, just recommend from the bottom up."

From bottom to top...it’s hard to choose a person, or the person you choose is not satisfactory.

It is indeed a simple and effective method to sort the following positions one by one.

What Xie Qiuguang didn't understand was, what a coincidence? These people didn't belong to other forces?

Shangguan Haitong took a sip of tea and said, "In fact, at this time, the emperor will not listen to the recommendations of others, except for one person."

Xie Qiuguang thought about it carefully, and suddenly realized: "Master Xiao, the Right Fufeng?"

Three adults were on equal footing, two were dismissed, and the remaining one had no faults in the past and no major problems recently.

The Emperor would naturally appreciate it and would most likely ask Lord Xiao for his opinion.

But this is not an easy answer. Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. One wrong word can ruin your future.

Shangguan Haitong ordered: "Huan Shuang, please invite Miss Xiao to have a chat for me."

"Yes." Huanshuang stepped back.

Xie Qiuguang stole a glance at the beauty and drank a sip of tea: "What should I do next?"

Shangguan Haitong lowered his eyes and said, "If it is convenient for you, please accompany me to meet someone tomorrow."

See you again? Xie Qiuguang looked expectantly: "Can I ask who you're meeting?"

"Minister of Rites, Helan Jie."

This……

Xie Qiuguang felt that his brain was not enough: "What do you want to see him for?"

Shangguan Haitong put down the teacup and stood up, took out a book from the secret compartment of the bookshelf and handed it over: "Take a look."

"Okay." Xie Qiuguang stood up, took the book, opened the first page and was stunned.

He continued to flip through the pages in disbelief, becoming more and more excited as he looked up eagerly for confirmation.

Shangguan Haitong nodded: "A handwritten copy of a complete history book."

Xie Qiuguang clenched the book tightly and felt incredible: "Have you met the person from the mysterious family?"

"I have seen him. But his identity is not easy to reveal." Shangguan Haitong did not completely trust the prince. "It is meaningless to keep the history books in the hands of one person. Only when they are made public can they play the greatest role. This process must be gradual."

So I need help.

Minister of Rites Helan Jie...

Xie Qiuguang thought about it carefully: "Among his peers, he was the slowest to be promoted. He was a commoner who passed the exam and did not have a strong family background."

Compared with people of the same age, one is Marquis Xuanping and the other is a direct descendant of the General's Mansion.

Helan Jie had no powerful elders to protect him, and no talented younger generations to help him.

He was the only one who supported the mansion, and his performance was mediocre, so of course his promotion was slow.

Xie Qiuguang was puzzled: "Why choose him? Why not just find a historian?"

Shangguan Haitong smiled and said, "Your Highness, do you think he is too mediocre? In my opinion, he is quite smart. He is neither too good nor too poor, which shows that he is competent for his current position and is very good at it. Since he became an official, he has never let others catch him for any mistakes."

It is normal to make small mistakes when you first take up a position.

But a mediocre person in everyone's eyes, who had never made even a small mistake, slowly climbed up to the position of Minister of Rites by working hard with his seniority.

This kind of person lives the most clearly.

Knowing that he has no family to rely on, he restrained his edge. He grew into a big tree step by step to protect his family.

In the imperial examination more than a decade ago, who could have imagined that he would beat everyone else to become the top scorer?

Perhaps he suffered a lot during that process, and after that short-lived success, he has never been able to excel again.

Marry a wife and raise children peacefully, do your job honestly, don't flatter, and don't bully the weak.

He has been walking at his own pace and has lived without any troubles until now.

Xie Qiuguang was surprised and remembered something: "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. A wise man hides himself away from disasters. My mother seemed to have praised such a person, and I was curious about who he was. But I have never seen him, and my mother never mentioned him again. Could it be him?"

"Whether it is true or not, we will know when we meet tomorrow." Shangguan Haitong recalled his previous life.

The emperor passed away, and the third prince ascended the throne. Helan Jie still did not show his true colors.

The young emperor ascended the throne, and the empress dowager ruled the country. Helan Jie remained honest and dutiful.

When the young emperor comes of age, the empress dowager will return power to him.

He showed his talent in a strong way and became the most popular person in the dynasty.

It was as if the top scholar from many years ago was shining again, surpassing all the others.

In the following years, only her son could compete with her.

See through the situation and seize the opportunity.

Keep a low profile and wait for the right opportunity.

This is the Helan Jie that Shangguan Haitong knew.

He was not jealous of others' talents, nor did he suppress his subordinates. He worked hard to cultivate talents, but eventually died suddenly from overwork.

Xie Qiuguang nodded: "I'll send someone to pick you up tomorrow?"

Shangguan Haitong came back to his senses and shook his head: "We'll meet in the teahouse."

"Okay. I'll leave first then." Xie Qiuguang was a little reluctant, but he had no good reason to stay.

He returned the book and said he was reading next time. Haitong would not chase him away.

Shangguan Haitong ordered her maid to see him off.

Cicadas chirped outside, and she lowered her eyes to look at the book in her hands. Will tomorrow go smoothly...

Princess House.

A little maid stood at the door of the study and reported: "Princess, there is a woman outside who wants to see you."

Coming again? Xie Zhenzhi stood up: "Can you please tell me who it is? Why do you want to see me?"

"She said she was the victim of this incident and came to thank the princess for the imperial decree. Please meet her, princess."

The woman who was the victim this time?

Xie Zhenzhi thought for a moment and said, "Take her to the main hall. This princess will come later."

"Yes."

Xun Wei thought this was a good opportunity: "Princess, no matter what you want to accomplish, you need manpower. If this person is useful, you might as well recruit her. If she can help you win the praise of the people, it will be a great achievement. If she is incompetent, just get rid of her."

Xie Zhenzhi nodded: "Let's go and meet her."

The two went to the main hall.

Entering the hall, Xie Zhenzhi sat in the main seat.

Xunwei was serving on the side.

Kneeling below was a woman in coarse linen clothes. Although she looked a little haggard, she had a pretty face.

The woman leaned forward and kowtowed: "Zhao Yu pays tribute to the princess for her great kindness. I am willing to serve you like a cow or a horse to repay your kindness."

The hands folded on the ground were not white, but had bruises and scars.

Xie Zhenzhi instinctively thought of something wrong and couldn't help but say in disgust: "No need to be so polite, please get up quickly."