Why marry someone when you are reborn?

The horse is just too thin.

For some time afterwards, Xu Yun felt that he couldn't bear to ride a horse or a carriage.

Just keep him well fed and well-drinking first.

Xie Wanqing was filled with guilt: "Ah Yun, I'm sorry. But if I don't buy it, it might be ruined to death. I really can't bear it——"

Xu Yun wanted to comfort her: "It's okay, just take care of it. Besides, it's a mare, maybe it can give birth to a foal in the future."

Xie Wanqing was a little embarrassed: "It's already more than eight years old."

Xu Yun: …

Generally speaking, a horse over one year old is not yet an adult. Around three years old is considered an adult horse, and between five and sixteen years old, it is basically heading towards old age. If it is over sixteen years old, you should prepare for its death.

The horse is eight years old.

It seems that not only has it missed the best breeding period, but it is also so thin - even if it breeds a foal, it will not be sold at a good price.

What's more, it won't be used for many years...

Xu Yun took a deep breath and stroked the horse's mane: "It's okay, old Ma understands human nature."

After a pause, she couldn't help but ask, "What's the price? Is it reasonable? Not too expensive, is it?"

Xie Wanqing was silent.

Hongyu said quietly, "It's just like a normal eight-year-old horse. I wanted to bargain, but they lied to me and said the buyer offered a higher price than me. So I paid."

Xu Yun really couldn't find any words to comfort himself.

But looking at Xie Wanqing's expression, which showed that she knew she was wrong, what else could she say?

Finally, Xu Yun could only say: "Mother, don't be so kind to others. It will easily put yourself in danger."

It is better to save a horse than to save a person at random.

Xu Yun covered his chest and returned to his room.

Hongyu looked at Xie Wanqing dimly and lowered her voice: "Mother, look, are you going to do this again in the future?"

Xie Wanqing was filled with guilt and self-blame. She lowered her head and muttered, "I'd better go out less in the future."

Hongyu sighed softly and turned to add hay to the horse.

During dinner, Xie Wanqing made small talk: "Ah Yun, give her a name? After all, she is a member of our family. I asked around, and a long-lived horse can live to more than 20 years old!"

Xu Yun looked at Xie Wanqing's cautious look, sighed inwardly, smiled, and casually gave it a name: "Lucky. It's really lucky for it to meet my mother."

After a pause, she said, "You don't have to blame yourself, mother. You made the money, and you did what you wanted to do. I'm just afraid that you'll be deceived, and your good intentions will bring disaster."

Xie Wanqing promised again: "I will go out less often in the future!"

Xu Yun changed the subject and talked about some interesting things in the Imperial College. The atmosphere became better.

After dinner, Luo Li and Xu Yun made tea in the study.

Without Gao Yu, the room became quiet for a rare moment.

Xu Yun took a sip of the sweet red date tea, leaned back in her chair, and let out a comfortable breath.

Luo Li held the teacup and said with a smile, "Auntie is too soft-hearted."

Xu Yun understood what Luo Li meant, but shook his head: "It's easy to change the country, but it's hard to change one's nature. Why blame her too much? Besides, she actually knows it in her heart. She just can't bear to see Hongyun suffer."

"In fact, as long as she can bear the consequences, that's all." Xu Yun looked at Luo Li with a smile: "Besides, Hongyu will watch over her."

Luo Li did not mention this matter again and smiled: "It's okay as long as you know it. However, if you are assigned to an external post, do you plan to bring your family with you, or not?"

Xu Yun immediately shook his head: "No. Nowadays, other places in China are not safe enough except Beiping City."

Xie Wanqing was very pretty, and although she was middle-aged, she was still easily coveted. She was also very soft-hearted and was easily deceived.

Luo Li was relieved: "I think so too. Aunt Deng is very nice. We can rest assured living with them."

Xu Yun then went on to tell Gao Xu about his actions today, and then said: "I think His Majesty will ask us what we think. I..."

"You make the decision." Luo Li said succinctly: "If we take the initiative to give in, it will actually be better for the future."

Xu Yun meant the same thing.

After drinking tea and washing up, Xu Yun and Luo Li went to bed early.

As a result, when I went to the Imperial College the next day, I found that there were new changes today - today, many government offices came to ask for people.

They all prepared the list themselves and then sent someone to take it over.

However, these people still did not move.

Wang Cong, Gao Xu and others were not in a hurry either.

Xu Yun was not in a hurry either.

Zeng Wuji was not asked to leave.

But Zhao Mu had already decided to stay in the Imperial College and work as a compiler first.

At lunchtime, they ate together. Zhao Mu was very happy: "It just so happens that I also like reading, this is just right for me!"

Xu Yun and others were also happy for him.

Lu An even said: "In the future, you may be the one who reads the most among us. If there are any good rare books, don't forget us!"

Zhao Mu agreed repeatedly.

Zeng Wuji was somewhat envious: "I don't know where I will go."

Xu Yun comforted him: "Just wait, there will definitely be a place to go."

Moreover, Zeng Wuji's personality allows him to be successful wherever he is.

In the afternoon, a young eunuch came to the palace and asked Xu Yun and Gao Xu to come into the palace with a smile, saying that they were summoned by the emperor.

Xu Yun stood up, knowing that today he would probably be asked about his and Gao Xu's choice.

After getting on the carriage, Xu Yun and Gao Xu looked at each other. No one said anything, but both of them knew what was going on clearly.

After getting off the car, we walked for a while before arriving at the place where their majesties summoned us.

In fact, it is the place where the emperors handle state affairs, very outside the palace. It is a huge palace called Taiji Hall.

Before entering, Xu Yun and Gao Xu straightened their clothes and adjusted their hats before going in together.

After entering the room, Xu Yun and Gao Xu did not look around, but walked steadily along the carpet to the middle area, and then bowed.

Zhou Ding's tone was somewhat casual: "My two beloved ministers, no need to be polite, please sit down."

The eunuch led them to sit down.

In fact, there was no one standing.

The hall is full of tables.

Each minister had a table. The tables were arranged on both sides, leaving a wide passage in the middle of the hall.

The seats are not next to each other, but are arranged neatly.

It just looks orderly, yet a little... not so solemn.

Xu Yun's tension unconsciously relaxed.

However, the chairs she and Gao Xu sat on were temporary additions. There was no table.

Zhou Ding randomly pointed to a minister and said, "Zhang Linhai, tell me what's going on."

So the minister named Zhang Linhai recounted what had just happened.

It turns out that Your Majesties are planning to set up a tax bureau. The responsible minister and director of this tax bureau have already been decided. Your Majesties will personally take up the post.

But Deputy Director, everyone has quite different opinions.

Moreover, His Majesty Jiang Miao suggested that young people should take the position.

So... I called them both over.