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

"Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang Dynasty believed in Buddhism. There was a poem that said, 'There are four hundred and eighty temples in the Southern Dynasties, and how many towers are in the mist and rain.' I once told people that the world's wealth is very rich, but there are seven or eight Buddhas. But now there are Tubo Uighurs outside. Nanzhao peeps, and the imperial court still has to compete with the vassal town for profits. But those monks who farm and eat still have to be supported by the people. Don't you think it's ridiculous, Your Highness?" Pei Jiaoran's eyes were sharp.

Buddhist temples have been established in the Central Plains for hundreds of years. Although he has gone through war, he has not fallen. They integrated the teachings of Confucianism and Taoism, integrated into the Central Plains little by little, and gradually gained their own followers. Yet they are not as otherworldly as they say. They watched from afar when the Central Plains was in disputes, and then when the new dynasty was established, they integrated into it and continued to eat away at the wealth of the people of this dynasty.

"You..." The prince looked at Pei Jiaoran and hesitated to speak, but there was excitement in his eyes that could not be concealed.

Focusing on the prince, Pei Jiaoran raised his lips and said, "The prince cherishes talents and wants to employ people. Why not send her to a suitable place? There are many Buddhist temples in Jiangnan, so I think it is best for her to go. In this way, no matter what happens in the future, She will never forget this kindness of knowing someone."

"Gudu understands. It's just that we still have to have a detailed plan for this matter, and we must not make a mistake." The prince said in a deep voice.

The talent of the girl in scarlet clothes was obvious to both he and Pei Jiaoran. But the current situation in the court is not suitable for such a radical scholar to be placed too close to Chang'an. Let her go to other places to experience and accumulate achievements, so that she can gain a firm foothold in the court one day.

But this reduction of Buddhism is not a trivial matter after all. He didn't have a thorough plan, and he wasn't willing to put the scarlet-clothed girl in danger for this matter. To prevent the imperial court from losing talents in vain.

While the two were talking, Lu Shangshu's body moved. He looked like he was about to wake up and kept mumbling something.

Looking at each other, the two stopped talking for an instant. Just click on some words and stop. They got up and walked around the room a few times, then sat down and continued grading papers.

Amidst the sound of the pages turning, Lu Shangshu slowly opened his eyes.

Looking at the two people sitting upright and grading papers. With a look of shame on his face, he said, "Your Highness, I'm sorry, I've lost my composure."

"It doesn't matter." The prince waved his hand with a warm smile on his face, "Lu Shangshu is already nearly fifty years old, so he can't compare with the past. It's normal that he can't bear it. Gu is not an unkind person, how can he be blamed for this."

"I would like to thank you, Your Majesty." After speaking, Lu Shangshu cupped his hands towards Pei Jiaoran, "Thank you very much, Pei Shangshu, for your understanding."

"It doesn't matter." Pei Jiaoran said with a smile.

The prince had already given Lu Shangshu enough advice, so she could only go along with what he said.

The three of them took a simple shower and had their meal. I continued to sit down and grade the papers. Compared with the people who were busy all night here, the officials in charge of selection in the public house next door had already rested. At this moment, he was fast asleep in the public room.

The rustle of the pen tip across the paper continued to sound, and the bells from the Drum Tower jumped onto the floor along with the rising sun. Government offices throughout the palace city also became busy one after another.

When another round of leakage passed, the imperial examination marking finally came to an end. The prince had already ordered people to invite Liu Shiyu and the Ministry of Civil Affairs to write a history, and they would complete the records of Cewen and other grades under the supervision of Liu Shiyu.

Pei Jiaoran, who had stayed up all night, was already very sleepy. Seeing that he had nothing to do now, he bid farewell to the prince. After leaving the door, go straight to the household office.

According to the system, all officials, big and small, need to stay overnight. Therefore, there will be an inner room in the public buildings of each government office for officials on duty to rest. While the things haven't been sent to Shangshu Province and she still has a chance to rest, she should have a good sleep.

Otherwise, she didn't know how long she would have to stay with those purple-robed officials.

After pushing the door open and entering, Pei Jiaoran kicked off his Liuhe boots with an annoyed look on his face, took off his coat and threw it on the shelf. Lying on his back on the low couch by the window.

As soon as she lay down, a chuckle came from inside the room. Followed by a burst of footsteps.

Silently rolling his eyes, Pei Jiaoran pulled the quilt over him. He looked quite tired, as if he didn't want to pay attention to the person hiding in the room.

"Aren't you afraid that bad guys are hiding in there?" A figure walked out of the darkness and sat down beside the couch.

"What kind of villain can sneak into Tai Chi Palace. Besides, they are no match for me." Pei Jiaoran closed his eyes and yawned, and said lazily: "Li Xiujing, what are you doing here?"

"I just got off duty, so I thought I'd come and see you." Li Xiujing lowered his head and looked at Pei Jiaoran with a gentle expression, "How was it? Are you satisfied with this imperial examination?"

Turning over, Pei Jiaoran turned his back to Li Xiujing. In a lazy tone, he said, "What I'm watching is not a martial arts test. Is there anything I'm satisfied with or dissatisfied with?"

"You want to watch the martial arts exam? How about you come to Shence Camp one day and I will show you each trick? The martial arts exams are all things I am good at." Li Xiujing said with a smile.

"There are so many people, it's easy to spoil the fun." Sensing Li Xiujing's eyes on his face, Pei Jiaoran said solemnly: "There is a box of soothing incense in the cabinet over there. Take it out and light it for me. I'll wait for another two hours. I shouted, let me sleep for a while.”

"Jiajia, are you ordering me like this? I am also the Great General of Youshence after all." Li Xiujing looked at Pei Jiaoran with a sad look on his face.

Lifting her eyes to look at him, Pei Jiaoran whispered, "But this is my territory. What do you want to do if you don't listen to me?"

After the words fell, Li Xiujing resignedly followed Pei Jiaoran's instructions and took out the box of soothing incense and lit it for her.

The curls of green smoke followed the hollow carvings on the smoker, slowly drifted out, and wandered around the house.

After all, I couldn't stand it after staying up all night. Even though the soothing incense had just been lit, Pei Jiaoran quickly fell asleep.

The sound of steady and light breathing hits my ears. Li Xiujing simply took off her boots, put her hands behind her head, and lay down next to Pei Jiaoran with her clothes on.

Pei Jiaoran was sleeping peacefully next to him, unaware of his movements. Looking down at her, Li Xiujing took a deep breath.

After just an hour of sleep, there was a rhythmic knock on the door. Before Li Xiujing could call her, Pei Jiaoran had already opened her eyes.

"Jiajia?" Li Xiujing called.

"I'm not even allowed to sleep. It's really disgusting." Pei Jiaoran put on his clothes and boots with a dissatisfied look on his face and went out of the inner room.

Li Xiujing hid behind the inner door, holding her breath and listening to the movement at the door.

"Pei Shangshu, all the ministers from the Political Affairs Hall would like to ask you to come over now. I want to discuss the matter of ranking." Shu Lingshi at the door looked at Pei Jiaoran's frosty face and slowed down his voice.

"I know, I'll pack up and come back soon." After sending the letter to Shi Ling to leave, Pei Jiaoran turned back to the house and glanced at the room. Taking a deep breath, "Stop hiding in there and leave quickly."

Tie up your hair again and put on a futou. Pei Jiaoran then left with Ling Shi.