Why marry someone when you are reborn?

Xu Yun nodded: "That's what you really said."

Luo Zhan sneered repeatedly: "None of these scholars are good!"

Xu Yun was a little surprised when he saw Luo Zhan's anger: "What do you think of scholars?"

Luo Zhan just said with disgust: "They are just a bunch of sinister villains!"

Xu Yun understood that Luo Zhan's dissatisfaction with scholars was not just ordinary, but purely prejudiced. But she would definitely not speak well of the scholars, and immediately said, "I have thought about it, and I can only ask you for help."

"Don't worry, I've already left someone for you. Their methods as a bunch of stinky rats won't work." Luo Zhan sneered again and again: "If he really dares to do it, I can just grab the rat's tail and pull them out of the hole."

Xu Yun suddenly felt that if he had not mentioned Qi Situ's matter just now, Luo Zhan would probably not have stood idly by.

She smiled and thanked him: "Thank you. I feel relieved with your words."

Luo Zhan thought about it, got up and rummaged through the box in the house for a while, and found a dagger: "I'll give it to you for self-defense."

Thinking about how his mother almost gave away the ancestral pig-killing knife, Luo Zhan gritted his teeth in pain. Although he felt sad to give away the dagger, he felt less sad about giving away the dagger than the ancestral pig-killing knife.

However, after thinking about it, Luo Zhan used a knife to pry off the huge red agate on the dagger, thinking of using it to make jewelry for his mother or future wife.

Then he handed the bare dagger to Xu Yun.

Xu Yun looked at the hole on the handle of the knife, opened his mouth, and then closed it again.

She wanted to ask how much it cost, but thinking about her wallet, she simply shut her mouth and said, "I'll return it to you when I don't need it anymore."

Luo Zhan snorted, "Okay."

The two looked at each other, both seeing through the other's stinginess, but both felt that they were not wrong.

When Xu Yun was going back with the dagger in her pocket, she met Aunt Deng, who called her back and tried to get something back, but was stopped by Luo Zhan.

Luo Zhan said: "I just gave Xu Yun a dagger for self-defense. It's a trophy I got in battle, and it can cut through iron like mud!"

Xu Yun thought that the reason why Luo Zhan wanted the dagger was probably because of the gem, not because it could cut through iron like mud.

Besides, the statement that one can cut iron like mud is a bit... exaggerated.

But Xu Yun did not spoil the show, and praised Luo Zhan in front of Aunt Deng: "Yes, that's right! Luo Zhan really takes good care of me!"

Aunt Deng was happy: "As it should be, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. And you saved me, so he should take better care of you."

Xu Yun quickly stopped Aunt Deng from talking and told her not to mention it anymore.

How many years have passed!

Aunt Deng asked about the New Year again: "The New Year is coming soon, what are your family's plans? When will you buy New Year's goods? Is your mother free? Can our two families go together?"

Xu Yun agreed on behalf of Xie Wanqing, and became more determined to finalize the registration before the New Year.

So, on the second day, Xu Yun took advantage of the fact that the snow had stopped and was not thick, and visited all the remaining first-class and second-class families in one go.

The last one is the Xiao family where Xu Yun went.

However, strictly speaking, the Xiao family is also a branch. The main family of the Xiao family moved south a few years ago. They stayed in the local area and moved here with the Xinghuo Army's relocation of the capital.

Xiao Zheyue is from their family.

Xu Yun felt that because of Xiao Zheyue, the Xiao family might be most likely to help her get a guarantee.

However, Xu Yun was still rejected.

She stood at the door of the Xiao family, glanced at the door lintel, and the uneasiness in her heart was finally confirmed - if the Xiao family helped her, this matter would be even more difficult to handle.

Xu Yun turned and walked out for a distance when he suddenly heard a breathless voice behind him: "Miss Xu, wait a moment!"

She stopped and turned around, and saw that it was the Xiao family's doorman. He ran up to Xu Yun breathlessly and said with an apologetic smile, "Miss Xu, our third wife is at home. She would like to invite you in for a cup of tea."

Xu Yun didn't know who Madam Xiao San was, but since the host invited her, she followed her in.

Then you will know who Madam Xiao San is.

It’s Xiao Zheyue.

Seeing Xu Yun's somewhat surprised expression, Xiao Zheyue also showed a hint of smile on his cold face: "I just happened to go home to visit my grandmother today. She is usually not here."

"That's such a coincidence." Xu Yun said sincerely, and then looked at Xiao Zheyue's obviously pointed chin, guessing that she was very busy recently.

"What's the purpose of your visit?" Xiao Zheyue asked with a smile, pouring tea for Xu Yun.

Xu Yun took a sip and felt that it tasted very good, with a very strong aroma and moderate saltiness.

You can tell at first glance that he is an expert at making tea.

After drinking the tea, Xu Yun said, "It's about the guarantee for the imperial examination."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Does Miss Xiao really not know about this?"

Xiao Zheyue paused for a moment, then lowered her eyes and looked at the exquisite tea set on the table, "I heard about it. But you shouldn't look for them. Children from poor families are the most suitable."

The nobles tend to stick together.

There was no way they would help Xu Yun - not to mention that they didn't even know him, even if they did, they wouldn't easily help him.

Xu Yun did not mention the fact that the guarantee was almost successful before, but only asked Xiao Zheyue: "So does Miss Xiao plan to help me?"

Xiao Zheyue raised her eyes when asked by Xu Yun, with a hint of anger on her face: "You don't know what being reserved means?"

Xu Yun smiled: "I was thinking that if I finish speaking sooner, Miss Xiao can also rest sooner."

"I can help you." Xiao Zheyue knew that Xu Yun was definitely not concerned about her, so she didn't beat around the bush. However, the emotional impact of meeting someone after a long separation in her heart also completely faded.

She resumed her cold and calm demeanor: "Her Majesty the Queen is very concerned about this imperial examination. If I tell her about your situation, she will definitely support you."

Xu Yun understood: "Then if I get the support of Her Majesty the Queen, they won't target me anymore?"

These words made Xiao Zheyue silent again.

She took a deep breath and felt that Xu Yun was really unlikable.

After considering for a moment, she said: "This road is destined to be difficult. You——"

"I understand." Xu Yun smiled and said, "Her Majesty the Queen will give me a chance, but whether I can make it to the end depends on my ability."

She would become a pawn in the game between Her Majesty the Queen and her ministers.

Fortunately, she has the continued support of Her Majesty the Queen.

But Xu Yun doesn't like being a chess piece.

Especially those chess pieces used in games - to put it nicely, they are chess pieces, to put it bluntly, they are cannon fodder.

Good fortune comes quickly, but death can also come quickly.

Xiao Zheyue was a little embarrassed.

Xu Yun smiled and said, "I have another way. It is good to ask Her Majesty the Queen for help directly, but it will not convince the public. I appreciate Lady Officer Xiao's kindness."

Xiao Zheyue sighed softly: "I'm sorry that I can't convince the family."

She pretended to be ignorant even though she knew everything. Moreover, she did not come back today. She had been waiting at home for the past few days.

The one I'm waiting for is Xu Yun.

But there are some things that cannot be said to Xu Yun.

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Miss Xiao, you can wait and see. I can still take part in the imperial examination."