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

Pei Jiaoran, who is Zhongshu's minister, is sitting steadily in Zhongshu's public room in another province. It wasn't until the last sound of the closing drum sounded that she smiled leisurely. Passed by the servants walking around lighting the porch lamp.

At this moment, the central provincial office was still brightly lit like daylight.

After leaving Zhuque Gate, Pei Jiaoran rode towards Chongyifang. Seeing the square gate approaching, she suddenly reined in her horse, turned around and ran away. The waiter who was about to greet her at the door was confused.

The gate of the square was about to close, and the neighing of the horse drew the servant behind the gate back. Before the soldier could speak, the horse jumped past him and flew away.

"Hey, hey, hey! That girl on the horse, stop!" The soldier pressed his back against the door and threatened loudly: "If you don't rein in your horse, I'll call Marquis Wu to catch you! If you don't rein in your horse quickly!"

Pei Jiaoran's horse turned a deaf ear to the shouts of the soldiers. He ran forward on his own and soon disappeared.

He reined in his horse and stopped in front of the mansion. Pei Jiaoran took the key from his sleeve and opened the door. Bring the horse in and tie it in the stable.

There was silence in the courtyard, and dusk enveloped every scene.

Pei Jiaoran went into the house and took the fire stick, and lit the corridor lamps and courtyard lamps one by one. From east to west, the yard was filled with warmth little by little.

After standing in the corridor for a while, Pei Jiaoran turned and walked towards the kitchen. The years she spent traveling around the world away from home taught her a lot of skills. After all, food is the most important thing for people. Of course, I haven't been near a chef for many years, so I'm a little bit unskilled.

It took more than half an hour before Pei Jiaoran prepared three dishes. As soon as he put down his bowls and chopsticks, he heard the sound of horses honking from behind the screen wall.

"Jiajia?" Li Xiujing asked in surprise.

"Don't be stunned. Wash your hands and come and try my craftsmanship." Pei Jiaoran sat at the food table, resting his chin on his hand, "I haven't touched it in years, and I don't know how it tastes."

The sleeves were rolled up high, revealing a pair of well-proportioned arms. Looking at her, Li Xiujing couldn't help but smile, and walked to the well to fetch water and wash her hands.

After gathering her clothes and sitting down, Li Xiujing's eyes wandered around the food, then she tilted her head and looked up at Pei Jiaoran. He smiled and moved his chopsticks.

As soon as he moved his chopsticks, Pei Jiaoran also moved his chopsticks.

"Why are you back so late today? Does Shence have something to do?" Pei Jiaoran asked while eating his meal.

"Spring hunting is coming soon. The matter of accompanying the retinue this year falls to the Shence Army." Li Xiujing put a piece of fish meat into her bowl and shook her head, "The taste is not bad. But Jiajia, your swordsmanship is really good. It’s top-notch, but the skill of this piece of fish is really beyond praise.”

Glancing at the fish fillets of different thicknesses and shapes on the plate, Pei Jiaoran raised his eyebrows and said, "I am a gentleman, so naturally I am new to cooking."

He left the cleaning work to Li Xiujing. Pei Jiaoran entered the house and turned over the box and cage placed in the corner. The boxes contained calligraphy and paintings that she had asked Uncle Boyu to send. They are all the calligraphy of famous masters of the previous dynasties, and the largest number of them are the calligraphy of the two kings of the two Jin Dynasties.

The furnishings in the house are all arranged according to her preferences, neat and elegant, with silver gauze curtains rolled or not. Together with the steps, the entire residence is divided into several parts.

"While you were away, I didn't have time to take care of these things." Li Xiujing stopped in front of the screen. "See if you want to hang up a few of them so that we can enjoy them together."

Pei Jiaoran smiled and pointed to the two wooden boxes on the table, "What's in those?"

"Earn it."

When he stopped talking, Li Xiujing's face showed color. He walked out from behind the screen, pulled Pei Jiaoran to the bookcase, and took out the long scroll inside.

Passing one end of the long scroll to Pei Jiaoran, the paper was slowly unfolded with light and ink, then slipped from her forearm, along her waist and hip and slightly arced curves, and gently dropped to the ground.

The object in her arms was the same as the person in front of him. They all reminded him of the sentence, "A plump body makes it more attractive, but a thin and plump one is said to be beautiful."

"It's so valuable, I dare not accept it." Pei Jiaoran shook his head, pretending to return the scroll.

However, Li Xiujing took the opportunity to take her into his arms and put the book down smoothly, "Is it expensive? But it's worth giving it to you. You have planned so much for me, but I haven't thanked you properly. Besides, I remember Lu Lu in the past. In order to thank you, Zheng gave you a piece of "Quick Snow and Clear Tie", how can I be worse than him? You'd better accept this "Sangluan Tie"."

"The Lu family is also a famous family in Wu County. It is not unusual to have famous calligraphers and painters from the previous dynasty." Pei Jiaoran said leisurely.

"No matter. Anyway, I won it from a bet with someone. Where do you want to hang it?" Li Xiujing ignored Pei Jiaoran's opinion, looked around and pointed at a white wall, and walked over, "Just hang it here. It's convenient. You and I can enjoy it day and night."

The candlelight shines brightly, and the gauze curtain is slightly transparent. One person is as tall as a tiger and the other person is as tall as a green bamboo. They cannot see each other clearly through the screen. Li Xiujing was in charge of hanging the calligraphy, while Pei Jiaoran looked on with his arms folded, half-smiling. He only wore his midriff, with the collar slightly open, and his broad chest could be vaguely seen. Through the gauze and under the candlelight, it is so ethereal that people can't help but come forward and take a closer look.

Maybe it was because the eyes of the person behind him were too hot. Even though there was a screen, there was still a kind of warmth that was being caressed from behind. Li Xiujing's arms trembled unconsciously, and he was about to speak.

But he heard a chuckle from behind. Looking back, I saw Pei Jiaoran walking over at some point and pointing at the scroll, "Don't you think it's hanging crookedly?"

Hearing this, Li Xiujing looked embarrassed and turned around, "It seems to be crooked. Which way are you going?"

"right."

After hanging up the scroll, Li Xiujing looked at Pei Jiaoran with a proud look on her face, "How is it?"

"Very good."

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Xiujing suddenly approached her and whispered something in her ear. Pei Jiaoran raised his eyes and glared at him.

"Don't hang anything vulgar in such an elegant place. Erlang can just take a look at it in private. I don't need it anyway." Pei Jiaoran kicked him in the leg and said warmly: "I don't want Shen Cejun to serve as a retinue alone. It would be best if Jin Wuwei can join you."

"I'm afraid this is a bit difficult to handle. But I can go to His Majesty to ask for an order to let the Jin Wu Guards serve as off-site guards." Li Xiujing's voice was steady.

"It would be best if the two can work together. Otherwise something happens to Spring Hunt, which is really not a good thing."

In the past, the Jinwu Guards were responsible for spring hunting matters, and the Shence Army was only responsible for protecting the emperor. This year, the situation was reversed. In addition to protecting the emperor, the Shence Army was also responsible for spring hunting. This is really not a good thing for the Jinwu Guard, which has just gained momentum.

"I understand. However, in the spring hunting this year, His Majesty also wants to review the Shence Army. I'm afraid I will be too busy these days." Li Xiujing sighed slightly, "You Shence is not bad. Zuo Shence The policy is really terrible."

"It's a pity. Your Majesty will not allow you to control the left and right armies alone, otherwise you would have less trouble." Pei Jiaoran looked thoughtful and said after a while: "Otherwise, let the Jinwu Guards be with you. The left and right armies are all the troops that the court needs to rely on. There's nothing wrong with accepting the Emperor's review together. I'll go talk to Xu Mian."

"it is good."

Pei Jiaoran pursed his lips as he coveted Li Xiujing.