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

Pei Jiaoran lay down on his side with the hay he picked up. She remained indifferent to Li Xiujing's call. Li Xiujing, who felt bored, sighed and lay down beside her, his arms naturally resting on her waist, and the next moment his hot body pressed against hers.

The surroundings became quieter and quieter. Only the crackling sound of the fire burning not far away was left.

The two of them slept in the dilapidated temple, leaning against the moon and listening to the wind. The lights in the governor's mansion were still on.

Shen Yunzhou, who claimed to be recovering from illness because he fell from a horse, frowned. There were many people sitting beside him.

Shen Yunzhou sighed, "Pei Jiaoran didn't return to the post house after going out. I don't know where she went."

"A message was sent from the imperial court. It turns out that she was the one who planned the re-establishment of the prefecture in Heshuo." A man wearing a crane cloak and a beard opened his eyes and flicked his tail, "This is a ruthless person. Role."

"Mr. Yu, you missed what she said yesterday. It's such a pity. I heard that she is also from the south. Why doesn't she stand in our position?"

The person speaking now is Zhou Yuheng, who is related by marriage to the Shen family. The other one is Yu Fang, who has a close relationship with the Yu family in Kuaiji and the Gu family in Gusu.

Listening to the conversation between the two, Shen Yunzhou remained silent. The wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River have always valued their clans and attached great importance to the unity of the same spirit. Even if there are conflicts due to geographical location, their relationship with each other is deeply intertwined.

"So what if you are from the south? She is now the third-rank minister of Zhongshu, and she has the power to do things expediently. I have been wondering how long I can avoid the disease, but you should come up with an idea quickly." Shen Yunzhou said solemnly.

"The reason why she abolished obscenity temples and restricted Buddhist temples was just to acquire more land. But once too many people and land are liberated, the court will definitely not be able to take everything into consideration." Yu Fang said coldly, "Land, cattle, Someone has to distribute and divide the seeds, right? Once there is a flaw in any link, chaos will ensue."

The other people didn't answer after hearing this. These people here are all powerful people from aristocratic families who have been in Jianghuai for hundreds of years. Even if they are not as prominent as before, they still have the necessary qualifications.

This move may seem like a concession, but it is actually digging a hole for the opponent.

Zhou Yuheng shook his head. "She's not stupid. How could she not see the trap here? Jianghuai's obscene priests are making such a fuss, and you suddenly strongly support Tuduan reform, which shows that there is something fishy."

"She is from the south, so she won't be unaware of Jianghuai's situation. Without our support, she won't be able to chew this piece of meat alone." One person said.

The person in January's white robe said: "She understands this. What she said that day was just to see what our attitude was so that she could make a move."

"Let's talk to her. Only after the negotiation is settled will there be any benefit."

"Who is hosting the banquet this time?"

Yu Fang said: "Don't rush to hold a banquet. Let's spread the word first and show that we are willing to help her abolish the obscene rituals and see her attitude."

"That's fine." Shen Yunzhou nodded.

After sending several people away, Shen Yunzhou ordered his servants to bring the medicine.

The jade cup contained dark brown concoction, which exuded a sour and bitter taste. Picking up the jade cup, Shen Yunzhou raised his head and drank the medicinal juice in one gulp.

This was the medicine the doctor prescribed for him to calm his nerves and calm his mind. Since Pei Jiaoran arrived, he has been on tenterhooks every day. He was afraid that the butcher's knife would fall on him one day.

Even this time he pretended to be ill, it was all because of his staff. Pei Jiaoran deliberately pushed him out and asked him to express his position. But once this attitude is expressed, he will be the first to be attacked.

If Pei Jiaoran hadn't come back today. He would not call these Jiangdong nobles for discussion.

The method finally given was still somewhat unsatisfactory.

With his thoughts at this point, Shen Yunzhou sighed slightly. I hope this matter can be negotiated and come to a good outcome.

Shen Yunzhou couldn't sleep that night. The two people who stayed outside the city returned to the city when the city gate opened at dawn.

As soon as she returned to the post house, Pei Jiaoran asked Li Xiujing to visit Shen Yunzhou in the Governor's Mansion in her name.

"Master Lang, there is a person outside calling himself Li Xiujing coming to visit you." The servant stood at the door and reported.

"Li Xiujing?" Shen Yunzhou paused and came to his senses in a flash, "Hurry up and help me get on the bed and cook the medicine. Go and invite him over."

"Here."

Li Xiujing followed the servant into the house. The strong smell of medicine hit his face, and he frowned slightly.

Looking around, he saw Shen Yunzhou half lying down. There was a cloth covering his forehead, and a maid was boiling medicine by the window not far away. He looked like he was still recovering from a serious illness.

"Who is here?" Shen Yunzhou half-opened his eyes, looking around.

Listening to Shen Yunzhou's feeble voice, Li Xiujing sighed, "Shen Governor, it's a certain Li Xiujing."

"General Li? Why are you here?" Shen Yunzhou struggled to get up, "Hurry up and help me up, don't be rude. Someone come and move a chair for General Li."

"You're welcome, Governor Shen. I just heard that you also fell from a horse and got sick from fright. I came here to see if there is anything I can do to help." Li Xiujing gathered her clothes and sat down, her eyes falling on Shen Yunzhou, "Mr. Pei I am busy with official duties, so I specifically asked you to ask the state capital if there are any difficulties."

"Mr. Pei's words are serious. I am really ashamed of myself for not being able to complete the task entrusted by Mr. Pei. But the people from Yangzhou came to visit me last night. I heard that they seemed to be willing to cooperate with the imperial court in abolishing the obscene sacrifices." Shen Yunzhou said. .

As soon as he said this, Shen Yunzhou started coughing. He coughed for quite a while before he stopped.

"Isn't this a good thing? It seems that you, Inspector Shen, have been dealing with it a lot." Li Xiujing smiled, "You should rest and recuperate now, Inspector Shen. If those people have nothing important to do with you, you can also This disease can only be cured without seeing you. Mr. Pei is looking forward to your return."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Yunzhou lowered his head and said nothing.

Li Xiujing arrived suddenly and caught him off guard. In addition, he knew very little about this person and could not deduce the purpose of this person at the moment.

While the two were talking, the maid came over with the prepared medicine.

"Chief Shen, please take a good rest. Li will take his leave first."

"General Li, walk slowly."

When he reached the door, Li Xiujing turned to look at Shen Yunzhou.

I saw him carefully holding the medicine cup and drinking it slowly. His pale face looked like he was terminally ill.

With a slight sneer, Li Xiujing turned and left.

In the post house, Pei Jiaoran was looking through the information sent by Fang Jianyue. They are all about the number of prostitution temples in various places in Yangzhou.

Hearing the footsteps at the door, Pei Jiaoran turned over the paper without raising his head, "How is it?"

"It's neither serious nor light. But it's also true when it comes to acting." Li Xiujing met her gaze and asked with a smile, "Guess what else he said."

Putting down his pen, Pei Jiaoran raised his head with amusement in his eyes.

"I guess he said he might not be able to do the job until he recovers from his illness."

"It's really not the case. He said that powerful people from aristocratic families have come to look for him." Li Xiujing paused, "expressing their willingness to support the abolition of the obscenity temple."

After hearing the words, Pei Jiaoran grinned.