How can I bow my head and serve the powerful officials?

Shen Yuan looked at Xie Chengze thoughtfully.

He said it was inconvenient because Emperor Jian was present, or did he notice something strange about Xie Jinyu and that’s why he said it was inconvenient?

He always felt that Xie Chengze seemed to know something, and the way the prince looked at Xie Chengze today was so disgusting that anyone could see that there was something going on between them. Shen Yuan didn't believe that Xie Chengze didn't notice it.

Since it involved something that was difficult to say openly, Shen Yuan decided to ask indirectly, "You seem to have a very good relationship with the Crown Prince recently? You should stay away from him."

"I know." Xie Chengze thought he meant to stay away so as not to arouse Sheng Shihuai's suspicion, so he nodded, "Don't worry, I will be careful! The prince brother will also be careful!"

As soon as these words came out, Shen Yuan felt his eyes go dark.

What do you mean both of you will be careful about the limits?

What proportion should you pay attention to?

Could it be that Xie Chengze has already known the truth and is even planning to compromise with the prince?

But when did he know?

His eyes couldn't help but fall on Xie Chengze's neck. The marks there had long disappeared, but Shen Yuan still remembered what happened that night.

Could it be that Xie Chengze was not asleep at that time?

But if that was the case, he shouldn't have that attitude towards that person, right? As if nothing had happened. Was he really not concerned, or was he just pretending to be calm and ignorant?

Considering Xie Chengze's personality and his relationship with that person, in order for the two of them to continue to get along as brothers, perhaps he will really choose to play dumb and pretend that nothing happened.

Shen Yuan had a headache. Compared to this, what he was most worried about was Xie Chengze's compromise with the prince. After all, it was impossible for the two of them to be seen in public, and even if Xie Chengze was willing to lower his status, as the one being controlled, he would only be hurt.

Human hearts are greedy, especially the prince. Shen Yuan has worked with Xie Jinyu for ten years, so how could he not know Xie Jinyu's temperament.

Xie Jinyu would only push further. Today, she only used her eyes to possess me. Who knows if she would take action tomorrow or the day after tomorrow——

"I think..." Shen Yuan wanted to say something, but Zhu Xiaobiao outside the car suddenly shouted into the car, "Sir, we're here!"

The carriage stopped at the gate of a small courtyard. This was the place that Xie Chengze rented for Jing Ze. The small courtyard next door was where Zhu Xiaobiao's concubines lived.

"My lord, please wait in the car. I will go and call Jingze out!" Zhu Xiaobiao jumped out of the car excitedly and pushed the door open.

The courtyard is not big, but it is big enough to accommodate a tree, a table, a well and a kitchen. The big tree in the yard has grown young branches, and the wooden table under the tree has been wiped clean. Usually, there will be someone sitting quietly beside it, reading the book in his hand calmly.

But today, when his eyes fell on the extra person standing next to the wooden table, Zhu Xiaobiao's face, which had been filled with joy, instantly fell.

He looked at Ouyang Jiu who was looking at him, his eyes clearly showing some displeasure, "Jingze, there are guests at home."

Jing Ze stood up and nodded calmly, "Brother Ouyang just arrived in the capital yesterday. I heard that Hanshan Temple was holding a peach blossom banquet, so I came here today to invite me to go."

Ouyang Jiu looked at Zhu Xiaobiao who was trying hard to adjust his expression, raised his eyebrows and said jokingly, "Could it be that Brother Zhu doesn't welcome me? That would make me very sad."

"How could it be..." Zhu Xiaobiao muttered something in a low voice, "Brother Ouyang, you came quite early. There is still a long time before the Spring Examination."

"Aren't you missing Brother Zhu?" Ouyang Jiu said jokingly, "It feels like a long time since we last met!"

Zhu Xiaobiao snorted and thought to himself, he must be missing Jing Ze so much that it feels like a long time has passed!

When they were in Yizhou, the two of them often stuck together to discuss scriptures, and they were reluctant to part when they parted.

Better than him, the savior.

Jing Ze looked at the two of them calmly, then walked towards Zhu Xiaobiao, "Your Excellency, why did you suddenly visit me? I wonder what's the matter?"

Zhu Xiaobiao looked at him suspiciously.

Why did he suddenly call me "sir"? He never called me like this before, it seemed so strange.

Could it be that Ouyang Jiu was here and that was why he was deliberately acting distant from me?

Do you think it's shameful to be friends with an uneducated person like him?

Zhu Xiaobiao felt a little disappointed, lowered his head and whispered, "His Highness invited us to the Peach Blossom Banquet."

He glanced at Ouyang Jiu who was blocked behind Jing Ze, and said with a hint of jealousy, "Since Brother Ouyang invited you first, then go with him!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

The next second, his sleeves were pulled. Jing Ze lowered his eyes, and a smile appeared on his calm face. "No problem, your invitation is more important."

"Oh, oh, oh? Your Highness is here too?" Brother Ouyang poked his head out from behind Jingze, his eyes full of interest. "Long time no see. I miss Your Highness very much! Since we are both going to the Peach Blossom Banquet, why don't we go together?"

Zhu Xiaobiao glanced down at his sleeve that was being pulled. He felt his ears burning red as he listened to Jingze's words. He coughed lightly, pulled open his sleeve and said, "I'll go ask His Highness!"

After saying this, he ran out of the yard like a fleeing bird.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.” Ouyang Jiu shook his head, his playful eyes falling on Jingze’s empty palms, “Brother Jingze, your gradually cooling hands are as if you are trying to keep a lover who has gone far away. Your affectionate eyes are like the autumn water that hopes your husband will change his mind——”

Jing Ze calmly withdrew his hand and glanced at him, "It's been a long time since we last met. Brother Ouyang's ability to tell lies has improved a lot."

He and Lord Zhu were definitely not in that worldly relationship.

What's more, he had been hurt by the man, so how could he be attracted to him?

Ouyang Jiu shook the fan in his hand, and all his words were expressed in a playful smile on his lips.

……

Hearing that Ouyang Jiu had come to the capital, Xie Chengze was very happy, "Then invite them all to come together, it will always be more lively with more people!"

After saying this, he expressed a slight regret, "It would be great if Su Qinghe could come too, but unfortunately Gu Lao and Guo Ti Ling are keeping a close eye on him and won't let him leave the palace."

Hearing Su Qinghe's name, Shen Yuan subconsciously frowned slightly, "You are on good terms with Su Qinghe, aren't you afraid that the prince will be unwilling?"

Xie Chengze and Su Qinghe have such a good relationship that even a wise man like Shen Yuan is a little jealous, not to mention the possessive prince. Isn't he afraid that the prince will be in a bad mood one day and find an excuse to dismiss Su Qinghe and exile him, forbidding him to have any contact with Su Qinghe?

This is also the reason why Shen Yuan was unwilling to let Xie Chengze obey the prince. Even though the prince now allows Xie Chengze to make friends with people everywhere, it is because the prince has not yet completely taken power and is still under pressure from Emperor Jian. Once the prince is well trained, it will be difficult for Xie Chengze to be free again.

Xie Chengze scratched his head, "No way, Jinyu is not that stingy."

Oh, Jin Yu is called again this time.

Shen Yuan snorted lightly, his eyes flickering as he looked at the young man, "Does Your Highness dare to bet?"

Xie Chengze tilted his head, interested, "What are you betting on?"

"I bet that after the crown prince ascends the throne, the first person to be liquidated is Su Qinghe."

Shen Yuan was very confident that the prince would do so, and he would also ensure Su Qinghe's safety at that time.

"Okay." Xie Chengze nodded, "What's the bet?"

"If I win, Your Highness will have to call me dad." Shen Yuan said with a smile, his eyes full of undisguised evil intentions.

Xie Chengze: ...

"Why, you don't dare?" Shen Yuan raised his eyebrows.

"Who dares not?" Xie Chengze immediately retorted, "You are doomed to lose!"

Shen Yuan did not comment.

Although Su Qinghe has talent in arithmetic, it does not necessarily mean that he is the only one who can help Xie Chengze promote arithmetic. Once more arithmetic geniuses are found, Su Qinghe's weight will naturally decrease and become less important.

Moreover, the prince will not allow the Su family to gain power in the Imperial College and the Imperial Study, so he will definitely take action against Su Qinghe.

It just so happens that I can use the Crown Prince to completely cut off Su Qinghe's path to becoming the Crown Prince's Consort.

As Shen Yuan was thinking this, Xie Chengze beside him also rolled his eyes.

Even if Xie Jinyu is really stingy to that extent, he would have to make preparations in advance.

Want to get rid of Su Qinghe?

Haha, no one, not even the Lord, can do anything to the people he protects!