After time travel, he devoted himself to helping his father with his career.

"The list of candidates for the imperial examination?"

"The eldest son came in third in the exam!"

"What about the palace examination?"

"No news yet!"

"Thank you!"

After Mingjia said his thanks, he turned over and went to sleep. Soon his breathing became weak and regular.

Han Yan listened attentively to Miss Mingjia's breathing. In fact, she really wanted to ask the lady whether the thank you just now was for herself or for Master Shen Qing.

……

While Mingjia is traveling and buying houses, Xiao Qingshan can only be described as feeling uneasy in Beijing.

Thank you, Master?

Duke Li?

And is there Mr. Yang Sanye from Dingyuan Marquis Mansion?

By the way, there is also Mingjun, the eldest son of Taifu’s disciple.

Everyone's memory was inconsistent with Xiao Qingshan's. Of course, it could not be said that he was completely unaware, but knowing it before and seeing it now were two completely different things.

It was as if Xiao Qingshan had always known that his family had a house in Beijing, but when he actually saw the house, it felt completely unfamiliar and unreal.

Xiao Qingshan has been in the capital for half a month. Except for the time when he went to the palace to meet the emperor accompanied by Xie Boyuan and handed in a report on his work, Xiao Qingshan stayed at home and did not go out.

No matter how many people in Beijing are curious about Xiao Qingshan, and how many people want to make friends with Xiao Qingshan, they can't find any opportunity.

"Your father still refuses to go out?"

When the question was asked, Xie Boyuan couldn't suppress the smile on his face. He had been staying in the mansion for more than half a month!

Even Xie Boyuan admired Xiao Qingshan's patience. It seemed that the six years in Dianzhou were not in vain, and this was all Xiao Qingshan's own idea.

"My father said that the capital is prosperous, whether he sees it or not. He likes the Xiao family's house very much, so he just enjoys it at home!"

"Hey! Your dad is much more cunning than before!"

Mingjun could only laugh along silently when he heard his master teasing his father. The master was older than his father and was always giving his father advice. These words were spoken by the master.

Xie Boyuan also knew that Xiao Qingshan's idea was a stupid one, but there were too many things going on in the court recently, so Xiao Qingshan should just hide away if he can!

"Your father-in-law has also been staying at home lately?"

"Yes, my father-in-law has seldom gone out since last winter!"

Last winter, the wife of Marquis Dingyuan finally died. Upon learning of his wife's death, Marquis Dingyuan also died in his sleep that night.

All the male members of the Dingyuan Marquis's mansion submitted memorials to express their mourning. The emperor was grateful for the contributions of the Dingyuan Marquis and his wife to Daliang, and extended his grace to their children and grandchildren.

On the second day after the death of Marquis Dingyuan, the emperor issued an edict allowing the eldest son of Marquis Dingyuan, Yang Tingshi, to inherit the title and become the new Marquis Dingyuan.

From then on, the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion closed its doors to visitors and began a dull life of mourning.

"Your father-in-law is a smart man. With a son-in-law like you who ranked third in the exam, it's good for him to keep a low profile!"

"Master, my father-in-law's official position after his mourning period ends..."

The work of the Ministry of Works does not wait for anyone, and there are people watching every position in the capital. Officials have already filled the positions since the beginning of the year.

"That's not something you can worry about! Marquis Dingyuan followed the emperor to conquer the world. You think his achievements will benefit future generations? That's all!"

"Just wait! Your father-in-law's good career has just begun!"

Xie Boyuan's words were very meaningful. Mingjun somewhat understood what his master meant, but there were still some things he couldn't understand.

Looking at Mingjun who was obviously still confused, Xie Boyuan sighed silently in his heart.

[This child still looks at things in a simple way! ]

After Mingjun left the Taifu Mansion, he went to a restaurant. He wanted to pick out a few dishes for his father and wife to take back.

Xie Boyuan sat in the study and silently opened the drawer next to the desk, which contained several letters from Mingjia.

Mingjia learned in Dianzhou that Marquis Dingyuan had gone with his wife, and his first reaction was that there was something wrong.

Mingjia remembered that Xie Boyuan and Yang Tingxuan had both said that the old Marquis Dingyuan was a very daring and gambling man. Could such a person be so infatuated?

Moreover, Mingjia and Fang Hai once asked about the health of the old Marquis Dingyuan. After all...if Yang Tingxuan continued to be in mourning, his career would really be affected.

Mingjia wrote three letters about the death of the old Marquis Dingyuan, and of course Xie Boyuan also replied with three letters.

Mingjia pointed out bluntly that there was nothing wrong with the old Marquis Dingyuan's health, so Mingjia was more inclined to believe that it was the result of the old Marquis Dingyuan's own choice.

Of course, if the retired emperor was in poor health, it would be a good choice for the old Marquis Dingyuan to follow him.

He had a deep love for his first wife and even followed her, risking his life to poke the lungs of two emperors!

Yang Tingxuan has already established himself in his career as a civil servant. After marrying into the Taifu Mansion, Yang Tingxuan can completely break away from the influence of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion.

At this time, Dingyuan Marquis Mansion was no longer Yang Tingxuan's main force, but a burden to Yang Tingxuan. Xie Boyuan had analyzed this situation with Mingjia earlier.

But... now that the old Marquis Dingyuan is gone, the Marquis Dingyuan Mansion is going to be divided, and Yang Tingxuan's burden is gone...

The Yang family of Dingyuan Hou has completely completed the transformation from military generals to civil officials, and Yang Tingxuan is good enough to shoulder the achievements left by his father.

"Master, do you think Uncle Yang knows the good intentions of the old marquis?"

Mingjia asked his master Xie Boyuan in the letter. At that time, Xie Boyuan couldn't guess the answer. However, four or five months passed and Yang Tingxuan never showed up. Xie Boyuan guessed that he knew.

The key to this matter is Chuanwu. After all, Chuanwu was the doctor who often visited the gate of Dingyuan Marquis Mansion in the later period. Unfortunately... Chuanwu has already gone to sea!

Xie Boyuan read Mingjia's letter again, and found doubts, bold assumptions, possible analysis, clear logic and evidence, and he was still far away in Dianzhou!

Xie Boyuan had mixed feelings. Before this, Xie Boyuan couldn't understand why the emperor personally appointed Xiao Qingshan to go to Minzhou.

After all, with Xiao Qingshan's ability, it would be more appropriate for him to go to other states. Now... Xie Boyuan seems to have figured out something. The emperor may not want Xiao Qingshan to go to Minzhou.

When Mingjun was returning home with A-man and the food box, as soon as he arrived at the hall, he saw his wife pacing back and forth, looking very anxious.

"Jinglan, what happened?"

"Dad is here, um... my dad is here, chatting with my father-in-law in the main courtyard!"

"It's rare for my father-in-law to go out, and my dad happens to be free, it would be great for them to chat!"

Mingjun didn’t understand why his wife was so anxious. It was better for her to go out than to stay at home!

Yang Jinglan originally thought so, but the servant who went in to serve tea came back and said that the atmosphere of the conversation between the two masters was not right!

"No! We only drank tea and didn't drink alcohol, there's nothing to argue about!"

At this time, Xiao Qingshan and Yang Tingxuan did have an argument, but... what they said was not quite the same as what the servant said.

Yang Tingxuan: "My whole life was arranged by my father. He made me study literature, let me go to Dianzhou, and finally... let me be independent!"

Xiao Qingshan: "I really envy you, but... my second half of life should also be arranged!"

Yang Tingxuan: "I really envy you!"

Xiao Qingshan: "Many people want to be arranged, but where is this opportunity!"