After the death of the previous emperor, the Empress Dowager became arrogant

Chapter 373 What if I got lucky?

Yuan Qing leaned against the window and saw a large group of people coming in the distance, with an inconspicuous carriage in the middle.

The carriage looked familiar to her, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it.

Jiang Shu also came over, took a look and said, "It's him again."

Yuan Qing looked back at her, his eyes nodding, "You know?"

"Yes." Jiang Shu turned around and sat down at the table. "Not only do I know this, but everyone who walks on the street knows this."

At this time, several people on the street had already leaned out to look curiously.

If you just look at the pageant, you would think it's some noble person traveling, but the carriage itself is a bit out of place, with few decorations and ordinary style. It looks a bit out of place overall.

"I remember that he had some issues with your identity, how come you don't recognize him now?"

Yuan Qing suddenly understood.

It turns out that the person sitting inside is Shang Zhe. No wonder he looked familiar. Although the carriage is different, the style of parading in the city remains the same. It's just that there are more people than last time.

Yuan Qing looked at the direction the carriage was heading and asked, "Is he going to Guiyuan Temple again?"

"So you've heard about this."

"It's just that I happened to meet them last time in Yunfeng Mountain, so I know a little bit."

"Then I'll tell you something you don't know." Jiang Shu suddenly became interested and moved a stool to sit with her. "Since you know that Mr. Shang went to Guiyuan Temple, you must also know why he went there?"

Yuan Qing nodded.

Although she didn't watch the whole show last time, she could guess what Shang Zhe did from the details.

It's just a melodramatic love story of I love you and you love her. It's someone else's private matter, and she is too lazy to think about it.

"Miss Xie has been following the old lady in seclusion for many years. I have also met her several times. She has a gentle appearance, a kind personality, a good family background, and is of marriageable age. I heard that matchmakers seeking marriage are almost knocking down the door of the Xie Mansion. I believe that Master Shang is no exception."

"The imperial examination is just around the corner, and he still has the mind to think about these things."

Jiang Shu picked up a fan and waved it, "What if I get lucky? This would be much faster than taking the imperial examination. It would be like reaching the sky in one step."

Yuan Qing laughed, "Let's put it another way. Shang Zhe is indeed talented and knowledgeable. Even if he takes the imperial examination, he can still pass. Why don't you think he really likes Third Miss Xie?"

Jiang Shu curled his lips, "Really like you? Are you kidding me?"

If he really likes her, he should observe etiquette and wait until the results come out next year and he becomes an official, then he should visit her in a dignified manner and bring gifts to propose marriage. This is how a gentleman should behave.

Instead of being like now, not focusing on the right thing, but spending the whole day trying to win the heart of the beauty.

Being so eager for quick success and instant benefits, it's a pity to waste one's talent and reputation.

Yuan Qing looked at her in surprise and sighed, "You are really different now."

"I can't help it. Birds of a feather flock together." Jiang Shu rolled his eyes at her. "By the way, you just mentioned the imperial examination. Shouldn't you also study harder? You hang out outside every day. I've been in the capital for so many days and I haven't seen you pick up a book to read twice. How dare you criticize others?"

Yuan Qing: "..."

Why does this rhetoric sound so familiar?

"Which eye of yours saw me wandering around?" Yuan Qing snatched the fan from her hand. "I'm different from him. I took the imperial examination to have the title of an official. Now that I'm an official, why should I waste my energy? Can't I leave the quota for others?"

"Oh my, what's going on? Could it be..." Jiang Shu raised his eyebrows slightly, "Is your first place really fake? You don't dare to take the exam, afraid of being exposed?"

Yuan Qing turned the handle of the fan and hit her head hard, "You are becoming more and more mean-spirited now. Who did you learn this from?"

"I just said that he is close to the ink--"

Seeing her picking up the fan again, Jiang Shu turned around and quickly dodged.

"Why are you running? I'm just a little hot, let me fan myself to cool down." Yuan Qing sat back, put one arm on the window sill, and smiled happily, "Come here, I want to talk to you about something serious. It's getting late, and I'll leave after I finish talking. I have to deliver the things before sunset."

Jiang Shu: “…”

I am obviously quite old, but when I am with her, I always do childish things unconsciously.

Alas, it is true that birds of a feather flock together.

"I estimate that your work will not start until the beginning of next spring. During this period, try not to be discovered by the Jiang family. If you can use others, let them do it. If you are short of manpower, tell me. Now is not a good time to deal with so many things. If you expose it too early, it will not achieve the desired effect."

Jiang Shu nodded solemnly.

"Also, I will send some girls to you in a few days. It's up to you to decide how to arrange them. There are still a few months before I leave the building, which should be enough time."

"Okay, I'll decide the details myself. You can go about your business and don't worry about this."

……

It was still early when we arrived at Yunfeng Mountain.

At this time of year, Fu Liu usually goes to the mountains to pick fruits instead of staying in the wooden house.

Yuan Qing then went to Guiyuan Temple first, and by the way, he took a look at what Shang Zhe was going to do and watch a show.

Shang Zhe's carriage was parked outside the temple, but the people were nowhere to be seen. Only a few servants were left guarding the carriage, leaning against the side of the carriage and taking a nap.

Yuan Qing arranged the luggage and horses, put on her veil, and walked towards the temple.

Guiyuan Temple is also bustling with activity near dusk, with a constant stream of pilgrims coming and going.

Yuan Qing was quite familiar with Guiyuan Temple. As he walked, he unknowingly arrived at a secluded place.

The courtyard here is full of lush branches and leaves, and there is no human voice, only the occasional rustling sound of wind passing through the leaves.

The side door of the courtyard slowly opened.

Yuan Qing pricked up his ears and slowly moved towards the sound.

I only heard a man say, "I am injured, so I won't send you any more."

Yuan Qing's eyes lit up.

This voice sounds familiar.

A woman replied, "It's windy here, sir, you should go in quickly. I can go back by myself."

Yuan Qing's eyes lit up again.

Hey, this one sounds familiar too.

Just as she was about to stick her head out to see what was going on, the man noticed someone nearby and shouted, "Who's there?"

Yuan Qing walked out of the corner without any embarrassment of being caught. "I got lost in the temple and came here accidentally. I didn't mean to listen to you guys talking."

She asked why it sounded so familiar, she knew both of them.

One is Jiang Qisheng and the other is Fang Yuemei.

Jiang Qisheng let down his guard and nodded slightly at her, "I see, since you are lost, I will send someone to take you out."

Fang Yuemei walked a few steps to her side, turned around and said to Jiang Qisheng: "It just so happens that I know the way here, so let me take her out."

Yuan Qing actually didn't want to leave, but Fang Yuemei dragged her away.

Those two hands held her so tightly, as if they were afraid that she would run away.