Why marry someone when you are reborn?

Xu Yun followed Aunt Deng to the county government office.

County Magistrate Zhou was talking to a young woman, who was wearing an official uniform, thin but tall, and had a cool feeling. When Xu Yun glanced at her by chance, he was reminded of the cool moonlight on a summer night.

When Xu Yun looked at Xiao Zheyue, Xiao Zheyue was also looking at Xu Yun.

The two young women looked at each other.

Xu Yun smiled in response.

Xiao Zheyue withdrew his gaze without any expression and asked County Magistrate Zhou calmly, "Are these Aunt Deng and Xu Yun?"

County Magistrate Zhou nodded repeatedly and introduced Xiao Zheyue.

Auntie Deng and Xu Yun then saluted Xiao Zheyue. Xiao Zheyue was an official, and his position was not low. Auntie Deng and Xu Yun were both commoners, so how could they not salute him?

Xiao Zheyue's tone was always indifferent, with a hint of alienation and coldness: "No need to be polite, where is Accountant Tan?"

Aunt Deng then answered the question about the whereabouts of Accountant Tan and mentioned that there were also account books and other evidence.

Xiao Zheyue asked two questions in the middle.

After Aunt Deng finished answering, she explained how she discovered the corruption.

Xu Yun watched from the side and felt that Xiao Zheyue was very efficient. He really didn't say a word of nonsense -

Finally, Xiao Zheyue asked Aunt Deng and the personal guards she brought with her to bring back accountant Tan.

Aunt Deng wanted to take Xu Yun with her, but Xiao Zheyue kept her away with one sentence: "Xu Yun, I have something to ask you."

Xu Yun met Aunt Deng's worried gaze and waved his hand slightly to indicate that he was fine. Then he looked at Xiao Zheyue and said, "Excuse me."

Xiao Zheyue looked at Xu Yun and said slowly: "You are Xu Rong's daughter."

Xu Rong is the full name of Xu Sanlang.

Xu Yun nodded and admitted openly: "Yes. My father is Xu Rong."

"Why did you leave Ruyang City?" Xiao Zheyue's eyes were always on Xu Yun. When she looked at people like this, she was actually a bit aggressive.

Xu Yun did not back down at all: "I have already said that it was because my father and I were not on good terms, and Taoist Qingyun predicted that Ruyang City would face a great disaster. My mother and I were disappointed with my father, and we were afraid of encountering disaster, so we left."

"Do you want to set a fire before you leave?" Xiao Zheyue's gaze became more threatening, as if he wanted to skin Xu Yun alive.

County Magistrate Zhou really didn't know about this and looked at Xu Yun stupidly. Although he didn't say anything, his expression already showed what he was asking: Is this true?

Xu Yun hesitated for a moment.

Say or don't say?

In the end, she chose to tell the truth: "If not, my mother and I would have difficulty leaving. Since you have investigated so much, you should also know that my father wants me to get married."

Xu Yun was not surprised that Xiao Zheyue knew so much.

The fire could not be covered up.

And if you calculate the time, it's not difficult to guess that it's related to her.

The most important thing is that Xiao Zheyue does not represent Xiao Zheyue, but one of the two generals of the Xinghuo Army.

Xu Yun curled her fingertips into her palms and then slowly relaxed them. She knew that whether she could stay in the north in the future depended on today.

However, Xiao Zheyue did not continue the topic and did not comment on it. She calmly talked about another matter: "Your mother's family is the Xie family of Chenjun. Although the world is a bit chaotic now, it is not a problem for us to send people to escort you across the Jingshui River."

The Xie family of Chenjun actually migrated south a long time ago.

It was even earlier than the imperial court's migration to the south.

Xu Yun shook his head: "We want to stay in the North."

Xiao Zheyue's lips curled up, and with this smile, the cold feeling on her body dissipated a lot: "What are you doing staying in the North?"

"Show your ambitions." Xu Yun said in a loud voice.

Xiao Zheyue looked Xu Yun up and down: "How old are you this year?"

Xu Yun said: "Fifteen."

Xiao Zheyue's expression eased a little: "At the age of fifteen, although you are old enough to get married, you still don't know anything. What are your ambitions? To find a husband of your dreams? Or to be a court lady?"

"I want to be an official." Xu Yun looked at Xiao Zheyue, "Same as you."

Xiao Zheyue's expression faded again: "So that's why you specially offered food? Do you know that I am from the Lanling Xiao family? And I am the direct descendant of the Xiao family. Although there are indeed female generals who come from humble backgrounds, they are very rare. You want to become an official with just a little food?"

Xu Yun shook his head and smiled: "It is not fair to exchange these for an official position. Besides, the matter of offering grain has been settled. I did not ask for an official position."

The words "not so aboveboard" rolled around on Xiao Zheyue's tongue, and he finally laughed it off: "Then what do you want to do?"

Xu Yun said softly, "Wait for the right time. Now that the war is gradually coming to an end, each place will have to select talents for governance. Maybe they will hold an imperial examination."

Xiao Zheyue was stunned.

She felt that Xu Yun was a little bold and a little crazy.

Why did you give up the good opportunity to seek an official position and actually try to take the imperial examination?!

Xu Yun smiled. She was obviously a head shorter than Xiao Zheyue and her face was still young, but at this moment, she was more imposing than Xiao Zheyue: "Since the Spark Army has employed female generals and female officials, why can't women also participate in the imperial examinations?"

Xiao Zheyue was stunned by the question for a moment, and was even shocked by the words. He couldn't help but think in his heart: Yes, why not? Maybe...

But she soon calmed down, her plain brows furrowed slightly: "Let's not talk about whether the imperial examination will be used for selection. Even if it is held, how can you guarantee that you will pass?"

Xiao Zheyue sneered, not hiding his sarcasm: "Xu Yun, don't think that you can do anything just because you have done a few things. Do you know that there are many talented people in the world? How can you stand out?"

Xu Yun said calmly: "How do you know if you don't try?"

"Besides, if I don't take this path, will you really let me be an official? You may let me, but you will never let me be a high-ranking official." Xu Yun laughed ostentatiously: "You have checked me thoroughly and know my background, so you will not give me any good opportunities. I am afraid that if I agree to be an official now, I will only be placed in an unimportant position in the future and live a mediocre life! Maybe one day the Xie family or the Xu family wants someone, and the benefits they offer are enough, so you will give me up."

Xiao Zheyue was completely silent.

These were indeed General Jiang's original words. She was also sent to test Xu Yun.

The matter of Luling Mountain might be the plan of the aristocratic family.

You have to know that the imperial power is the imperial power, and the aristocratic family is the aristocratic family. Maybe Xu Yun is just a test and a pawn of the aristocratic family who moved south. Just wait for the right time...

Therefore, General Jiang asked her to take Xu Yun back, and he indeed planned to place Xu Yun in a suitable position.

While it was right under their noses, Xu Yun was prevented from accessing any core power or knowing any secrets.

Xu Yun said slowly: "I have no family to rely on, and I have no famous teacher to trust, but I, Xu Yun, don't want to live a mediocre life!"

If she just wants to live in peace and go with the flow, she has many choices. But if she wants to control her own destiny and no longer be manipulated by anyone, this is the only way!