After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

Listening to Zhou Mancao's voice, Pei Jiaoran suppressed his smile. It seemed that Yuan Yanchong had learned something from Wang Wei, so he started fighting with the people of Yanyuan with great fanfare. No wonder he was tricked by the people in the Yanyuan. It was because he was used as a target and bait by Wang Yu.

The people in Yanyuan also felt that Yuan Yanchong had discovered their secret, so they took action. His thoughts suddenly became clear, and Pei Jiaoran couldn't help but clasp his hands and smile.

"Why are you smiling so prudently?" Zhou Mancao handed her a plate of pastries, "Is there something fishy about this?"

Glancing at the jade dew on the plate, Pei Jiaoran shook his head, "No. I just thought of Yuan Yanchong and suddenly sympathized with him."

Although she had no feelings for him, she did sincerely sympathize with him this time. He obviously came from a noble family, but because of his family's decline, in order to regain his family status, he had no choice but to climb the high branches of Wang Yu in order to have a smooth career. At the moment, he can only say that he can't help it. Not only does he have to follow Wang Yu's arrangements, but he is afraid that even the marriage will not be decided by the Yuan family. Now he is being used as a target for the eunuchs again by Wang Yu.

"But at such a young age, he is already a censor." Zhou Mancao couldn't help but argue.

"Shi Yushi? So what about Shi Yushi? He just looks glamorous on the outside. He's not very clean on the inside." Pei Jiaoran glanced at Zhou Mancao as he spoke, "You may think that he is an upright person and has an honest heart. In fact, he is in Chang'an. I don’t have many friends at all, and every official in Chang’an City avoids the censor like a tiger. Who is willing to pay attention to him.”

These words were very harsh in Zhou Mancao's ears, but she still looked as usual and said in a deep voice: "But after he heard about what happened to me, he was still willing to rescue me. If I don't expose the truth, I should be able to talk to him Let’s be friends.”

"You." Pei Jiaoran smiled, "He didn't save you just because he sympathized with you. He had his own plans. In fact, if you look carefully, you will find that his so-called justice is only for political opponents. Save you , I want to use your hands to pull out the moths in the salt courtyard so that they can replace their own people. He has his own leader, and naturally he has his own camp to be loyal to. So even if he wants to save you because of sympathy, it is more important. It's more about the right decisions he made to attack his political opponents."

It's not that she wants to think the worst, but that's how it should be. Yuan Yanchong is not alone. It is impossible for him to go against the arrangement and change the plan. It can only be said that he did originally want to use Zhou Mancao to act, but he never thought that Jia Gonglu and the others were superior. It directly led him into another trap, making him have to avoid it temporarily.

Pei Jiaoran continued: "But you don't have to worry. People like Wang Yu come from famous families, and the most important thing is reputation. Naturally, they won't give you too much trouble, but jail is inevitable."

"So, I'm actually just a chess piece?" Zhou Mancao closed his eyes and sighed, "Yuan Yanchong has a stand, but what about you? What do you want to do when you bring me back?"

"Are you willing to keep confronting Yuan Yan? As for my position, it is not important. What is important is that we have a good conversation and I can avenge you." Pei Jiaoran said with a smile.

She admired Zhou Mancao very much, but at the same time she didn't want Wang Yu to get her as a witness. What's more important is that she is worried about what if Jia and Zhang abandon the car to save Shuai. Therefore, it is safer to keep dangers like Zhou Mancao in your own hands.

Zhou Mancao didn't say anything after hearing this, as if he already understood his situation. So she chose to close her eyes and fall asleep.

"From now on, you can rest in peace at night, and I will sleep on the couch over there." Pei Jiaoran patted her hand, "You know their plan. Although those people are worried about me, they will be unlikely to take action against you for a while. But you still need to be cautious. Don’t leave this courtyard unless you have something to do, otherwise I may not be able to protect you.”

Knowing that Pei Jiaoran was sincerely thinking about himself, Zhou Mancao nodded.

"Okay, I'm going to their banquet. I may not come back in the evening." Pei Jiaoran stood up and took out the Chunjun from his bag. He looked at Zhou Mancao meaningfully, "Mrs. Zhou, please have a good rest."

After saying that, Pei Jiaoran turned around and walked out.

There was indeed a banquet in the salt courtyard to entertain her today. After wandering around the salt courtyard for a while, she slowly walked to the palace where the banquet was held under the guidance of the chamberlain.

The lights in the hall are blazing, and auspicious beasts are spitting out smoke.

Pei Jiaoran and Wu Chengbi sat at the top. Although her position is much higher than that of Wu Chengbi, he was from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. No one here dared to give him face, so she had no objection to this arrangement.

The banquet begins. There were all kinds of singing and dancing, but the dancers and musicians were all very calm and behaved.

Sitting at the top, Pei Jiaoran turned his head from time to time and chatted with Wu Chengbi.

"It's better to entertain our own people. I don't know how much scruples I have to entertain those censors." Wu Chengbi poured wine for her, "We won't even let you eat meat. If you don't eat meat at this banquet, what's the point of being a vegetarian? .”

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran raised his glass to respect him and said, "Why should middle-class nobles argue with those cold and indifferent people? They have many rules in the censorship. When we meet, we have to bow to each other. Even if we have a pen in our hand, we have to bow with a pen in hand."

"Isn't this just a monkey trick? No wonder Yuan Yanchong is so old-fashioned at a young age. But I remember that Pei Shilang also joined the Yushitai, so why is he not like them?" He Zan said from below.

"I've only been in Yushitai for half a year. And only their own people can tolerate these bad habits. Wouldn't it make people laugh to death if I take them out?" Pei Jiaoran took another sip of wine and smacked his tongue, "This wine tastes really good. . But Shi Dongchun?"

He Zan looked at Wu Chengbi and said with a smile: "Shilang Pei is very knowledgeable. Come and fill it up for Shilang Pei."

Upon hearing this, the servant waiting by the side quickly stepped forward to pour wine for Pei Jiaoran.

The clear wine liquid enters the cup, arousing the refreshing fragrance. Pei Jiaoran picked up the wine cup and frowned, "It's easy to be drunk all night long, and a thousand jars of stone freeze the spring."

"Okay. Minister Pei is so talented in literature." The inspector below complimented.

Pei Jiaoran curled his lips as he squinted at the complimenting officials at the banquet. His eyes suddenly became blurry, as if he was drunk.

Rubbing the handle of the Jun Kiln white porcelain pot with his fingers, Pei Jiaoran raised his eyes and looked forward with a smile. There seemed to be a thick fog gathering in the peach blossom eyes, which was very confusing.

"Servant, you are drunk. You can't drink any more." Seeing that Pei Jiaoran was still about to pour wine, He Zan said hurriedly.

When asked, Pei Jiaoran raised his lips indifferently and said, "Who said I was drunk? Come here and fill it up for me. I want to personally toast to you."

In this room, the servant poured the wine, and Pei Jiaoran stood up unsteadily and walked towards Wu Chengbi.

The strong smell of alcohol made Wu Chengbi cover his nose, "Servant Pei is drunk, and he didn't help her back." He said to He Zan with a look of disgust.