Why marry someone when you are reborn?

When Xu Yun left the Xiao family, his hands were full of things.

Tea, snacks, paper and books.

The tea and snacks were originally prepared by Xiao Zheyue.

Xu Yun shamelessly mentioned the paper and books.

There was no way out. Xiao Zheyue felt guilty and took the initiative to ask if there was anything she needed. She put aside the idea of ​​being polite.

Xiaogong Paper belongs to Xiao Zheyue's family. Although their family is not the main family, they will not be short of paper. But Xu Yun really needs it.

The book is borrowed and will be returned in the future, but I can wait until Xu Yun hand-copies a copy before returning it.

This time, Xu Yun could be said to have made a lot of money. After taking advantage of others, Xu Yun smiled and said, "Don't send me off, don't send me off, go back quickly."

Xiao Zheyue looked helpless, but still sent him to the door, and then reminded Xu Yun when he left: "Don't get angry with others and put your own safety aside."

Xu Yun knew what Xiao Zheyue meant by this, that he was afraid that she would take a risk.

But what she wanted to say was that there were few things in this world that could be obtained safely and without taking risks.

The bigger your ambition, the more you need to risk your life to achieve it.

Xu Yun waved his hand, responded with a smile, and then left with Chen Ku.

Xiao Zheyue turned around and went back, but not to his own yard, but to the study of his father Xiao Chunlin.

Xiao Chunlin was discussing matters with his retainers.

She waited outside the door for a while, and only went in after the conversation was over: "Father."

Xiao Chunlin glanced at Xiao Zheyue and frowned: "Did they send him away?"

Xiao Zheyue responded, sat down on the chair, and then spoke: "Send her away. Father, we should help her."

In response to his beloved daughter's words, Xiao Chunlin looked at her sternly and said, "You have already said this. This gesture of goodwill is enough."

For a chess piece that is destined not to reach the end, it is enough to show appropriate kindness and not make enemies.

Xiao Chunlin's tone became a little gentler: "Yueniang, you need to understand that sometimes people need to learn to be more ruthless so that they can better judge the situation."

Faced with his father's teachings, Xiao Zheyue could only remain silent.

Xiao Chunlin showed a little disappointment on his face, but he quickly suppressed it: "Yueniang, go and accompany your mother. You haven't been home for a long time, and she misses you too."

This means I don't want to continue talking.

Xiao Zheyue did not leave sensibly, but frowned: "Father, the matter of the imperial examination is the common intention of the two majesties. If the noble families join hands to resist this, the two majesties will only hate us from the bottom of their hearts."

When Xiao Chunlin heard this, he was not angry. Instead, he asked his servant to call his eldest son.

When the eldest son Xiao Rong came over, Xiao Chunlin repeated what Xiao Zheyue said and asked Xiao Rong: "What do you think?"

Xiao Rong barely hesitated: "The imperial power and the aristocratic families have always been in a state of decline. Even if we always follow the two emperors, they will attack us sooner or later. The Xiao family is a century-old family, and the reason why it has achieved its glory today is not by pleasing the emperors."

"Only when the noble families unite can others be afraid of us. Only in this way can our children have a better future and continue the glory of the Xiao family."

He stared at Xiao Zheyue with a gleam of lightning in his eyes: "Yue Niang, you are still too womanly."

Lack of the big picture.

Can't see far ahead.

Xiao Zheyue wanted to tell them about his daily experience with the two majesties, but seeing his father and brother's expressions, he could only say one thing: "What if one day, your majesties want to take action against the noble families?"

She said in a difficult tone: "Your Majesty is not only prestigious, but they are also truly capable of unifying the country and creating a peaceful and prosperous era. What should we do then?"

Can the glory of the Xiao family really be continued in this way?

Xiao Rong said calmly: "When the noble families join hands, they are as solid as a rock."

Xiao Zheyue knew that his explanation was not making sense.

She lowered her head, said goodbye and left without saying anything more.

Xu Yun didn't know all this. After she returned home, she gave the snacks and tea to Xie Wanqing and went back to her study.

Xiaogong paper is generally recognized as good. Xu Yun touched it again and again and was reluctant to use it. He even thought about selling it.

But in the end, she gave up the idea of ​​selling it and kept it for herself.

As for the book, it was a rare copy that was not available in any bookstore, so Xu Yun quickly asked the library to scan it.

Then she took out the list and put an x ​​on the last few names.

All the families recorded on this list have been visited.

Tomorrow is the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month. Xu Yun calculated with his fingers and felt that it was an auspicious day, perfect for seeking justice.

So, she ground the ink, spread the paper, picked up the pen, and wrote a petition in a flourish:

After everything is ready, it's time for dinner.

After Xu Yun finished his meal, he took out his clothes for the next day and prepared them. Then he wiped his body, washed his face and feet, and went to bed.

A dreamless night.

The next day, Xu Yun washed and dressed as usual, and then went out with the complaint in his pocket.

However, before she left, she asked Chen Ku to go to Luo Zhan and inform him.

The reason why Xu Yun told Luo Zhan was that he felt that he might really want to watch the fun.

Sure enough, Xu Yun met Luo Zhan on the road.

But Luo Zhan didn't say hello to her, nor did he show any intention of going with her.

Xu Yun understood: Drawing a clear line between the two, right? Got it!

All the way to the government office in Beiping City.

There is a big drum at the entrance of the government office. This drum is found at the entrance of every county office. It is used to appeal for grievances.

This was the first time Xu Yun had ever played the drum.

A little bit nervous.

As she walked up to the drum, which was bigger than her outstretched arms, her palms began to sweat.

Taking a deep breath, she reached for the drumsticks on the rack.

At this point, many people had gathered around, and even more people called out to their friends: "Come and see! There's a young lady here who wants to appeal for justice!"

Xu Yun, who heard it clearly, said: ...I almost let out a sigh of relief.

Xu Yun was afraid that he would lose all his courage if he was looked at, so he just gritted his teeth and smashed the drumstick on the drum.

There was a loud bang, and it could be heard clearly not only in the entire government office, but also within a two-mile radius!

Xu Yun was the first to be hit, and felt even more shocked - it was so loud!

And the drumsticks are so heavy!

But he definitely couldn't give up now, and he couldn't take a break, so Xu Yun gritted his teeth and continued knocking.

Left, right, left, left—

Xu Yun's arms were so sore that he could hardly clench his teeth: Why didn't Luo Zhan mention that beating the drums is so tiring!

At this moment, Xu Yun's arms were shaking a little, and the expression on his face was even more ferocious.

Fortunately, there was finally a response from the government office. A middle-aged man in official uniform rushed in and shouted, "Who's beating the drum?"

Xu Yun put down her drumstick, took out the complaint, and knelt down directly in the direction of the yamen gate, still holding the complaint in her hand, and said clearly and loudly: "I, Xu Yun, am suing your Majesties!"