Why marry someone when you are reborn?

Xu Yun is no exception.

She could even feel that her state of mind had changed because of these scenes.

After a year of fighting, His Majesty Zhou Ding had grown much older. He dismounted and held His Majesty Jiang Miao's hand tightly, using great strength.

Then, he embraced His Majesty Jiang Miao in his arms, hugged him gently before letting go.

The two Majesties returned to the palace hand in hand.

Looking at the backs of the two Majesties, Xu Yun was greatly shocked.

It turns out that there are many unhappy couples in the world, but there are also such loving couples.

We are in the same boat and respect and cherish each other.

However, Zhou Xin's words quickly pulled Xu Yun out of that emotion.

Zhou Xin said happily: "Soon the south will be rectified, and it's time to send people to collect taxes!"

Xu Yun: ...Okay, looks like I'll be busy again.

Basically, every large city needs people from the Ministry of Revenue to collect taxes, and train suitable officials to be placed in the government office to be responsible for tax collection.

There are so many cities in the south, and most of the officials are left over from the Southern Dynasties - this will only make this matter more chaotic and difficult.

Xu Yun also heard it, and judging from Zhou Xin's tone, he might have to go out again.

This really makes her... eager to try.

Sure enough, after the banquet to welcome His Majesty Zhou Ding's triumphant return, Zhou Xin found Xu Yun and told him his intention: "Why don't you go there, first to ask for the tax money and account books, and second to find out the situation of these people. Can they be used or not?"

Xu Yun asked, "Am I the only one going?"

How long do we have to run?

Zhou Xin smiled and said, "That's not the case. There are six of us in total. Each of you will be responsible for one route. There are probably about six or seven places. Yours and Junfeng's are the farthest. As for Nandu, you two will go together."

Xu Yun accepted the task.

As soon as I got home, I started packing my things to go out.

Luo Li couldn't go with them this time. After Xu Yun left, she had to take over the Patrol Department.

Now that the war is over, I guess the Patrol Department won’t have an easy time.

Luo Li was a little worried about Xu Yun: "I'm still a little worried about you going alone——"

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Not alone. Ah Yu has already said that she wants to go with me."

Gao Yu didn't want to stay in Beiping, mainly because her father wanted to marry her off to a man. She was extremely annoyed.

Luo Li sighed, "This time, it will take at least a year."

"I entrust my mother and Hongyu to you." Xu Yun smiled, without any sadness, but rather anticipation for the future - the kind of anticipation to achieve great things.

Luo Li understood Xu Yun best, so he stopped talking about his sorrow for separation and cheered up instead: "However, there are rumors that Minister Zhou is training the next Minister of Revenue. The previous Minister Lin was too old and had an old illness, so he had already requested to retire and return home. Minister Zhou is keeping him for the time being, but I don't think he will stay for long."

Xu Yun also knew about this matter: "No matter whether it is true or not, if this matter is done well, it will always be a beautiful thing to write about."

No matter whether you are a minister or a vice minister, you still have to do your job well.

Luo Li held Xu Yun's hand and said, "Ah Yun, you must protect yourself. Don't be impulsive, don't take risks. Safety comes first."

Xu Yun also cherished his life. He nodded immediately: "Okay."

Xie Wanqing and the others were naturally reluctant to leave, but this was an order from the imperial court, and Xu Yun himself was willing to go, so they had to go even if they were reluctant.

On the day Xu Yun left, everyone went outside the city to see him off.

Aunt Deng also came, bringing some meat pies and other things made by Chen Huaniang - she had already given birth to a daughter, who was plump and fair, not even a hundred days old, and needed someone to take care of her.

Aunt Deng looked at Xu Yun and sighed: "When you saved me, I knew you must be extraordinary. Who knew you would be so promising?"

"Even children with great potential cannot be kept at home. They will eventually be sent out."

Xu Yun knew that Auntie Deng was talking about Luo Zhan, and immediately laughed: "Luo Zhan is stationed in the south, and was unable to come back with Your Majesty this time. You must be missing him. If I see him, I will definitely tell him about it."

Aunt Deng said generously, "Okay. Ask him to write more letters. And you, don't forget to write home."

Xu Yun agreed.

As he was talking, he saw Xiao Zheyue getting off the horse in simple and capable clothes, carrying a bag on his back, as if he was about to go out.

Xu Yun was a little surprised: "What are you doing——"

"I'm here to see you off." Xiao Zheyue stepped forward and said simply, "I have to take up my post myself."

Xu Yun was even more shocked: "I haven't heard anything about it, so why is he suddenly going to take up the post?"

Didn't Xiao Zheyue stay in Beiping? Moreover, she has been with His Majesty Jiang Miao for many years, and she had discussed marriage with Gao Xu a few days ago. How could she suddenly be assigned to a post outside the capital?

Xiao Zheyue smiled and said, "I've thought about it and I feel that if I continue like this, I can't really be considered an official. I can only be considered a steward around His Majesty. Moreover, Gao Xu and I are not a good match, so I ask His Majesty to transfer me to another post. I will go to the south and serve as a county magistrate in a county town."

"I'll be back in three years. Then we'll drink together again."

Xu Yun heard Xiao Zheyue's ambition and immediately smiled and nodded: "Okay. I'll wait for you to come back."

Xiao Zheyue bowed to Xu Yun, then jumped on the horse, and was one step ahead of Xu Yun - looking at her hasty posture, Xu Yun had reason to suspect that Xiao Zheyue was afraid that her family would send someone to take her back home.

But, that's fine. Let's set off early, there's a wider world out there.

It would be a real pity for Xiao Zheyue to stay in Beiping City.

After seeing Xiao Zheyue off, Xu Yun did not stay long. He said a few words to everyone and then got into the carriage with Gao Yu.

They were not in such a hurry, so they did not have to ride horses. And they brought quite a few people with them.

After all, what they have to do is not easy, and they may encounter danger. It is better to bring more people and save lives first.

However, after getting on the carriage, Gao Yu asked Xu Yun in a low voice: "If Xiao Zheyue runs away like this, won't the Xiao family be mad to death?"

Xu Yun touched his chin and said, "Not necessarily. It depends on what they think. Besides, it would be a waste to use Xiao Zheyue for a marriage."

If the Xiao family was smart enough, they would know that when Xiao Zheyue came back in three years, he would be a real official in the court. Moreover, he could become a founding minister in the future. This alone would be enough to protect the Xiao family for many years.

Anyway, it's much more cost-effective than having another relative from the Gao family.

Gao Yu nodded: "That's true. In fact, there's nothing good about getting married. I've been thinking about it, but I can't figure out why I have to get married so that my father can feel at ease. If he's worried that no one will take care of me when I'm old, I'll choose two children from the clan and give the family property to whoever takes good care of me -"

No need to adopt! You can have two more filial sons and grandchildren!