Why marry someone when you are reborn?

Xu Yun finally managed to coax Xie Wanqing, but as soon as he came out, he was met with Chen Ku's sad face.

She immediately promised: "I will never sell you out. Just do what you need to do."

Xie Wanqing said with a straight face: "Chen Ku, come here, I have something to tell you."

Chen Ku breathed a sigh of relief: If you have something to say, it proves that you really won’t sell me!

Chen Ku was now able to accept the education from Xie Wanqing and Hongyu with peace of mind.

Xu Yun glanced at the two apologetic people. He wanted to get angry but couldn't find a reason. Finally, he held his forehead and lowered his voice: "Next time you come to me, don't yell as soon as you enter the door!"

Zhao Mu and Zeng Wuji nodded repeatedly, almost covering their mouths.

After entering Xu Yun's study, Zhao Mu was the first to apologize: "It's all our fault. We've caused you trouble."

Zeng Wuji lowered his voice and complained: "To be honest, it's your fault. If you hadn't kept it a secret from us, would we be able to do this? If you had told me earlier, I would have been able to help you cover it up a little bit."

Zhao Mu said, "It's impossible to hide it. It's all over the streets now. Unless you stay at home, you'll hear about it sooner or later. Almost everyone in Beiping knows the name Xu Yun now!"

Zeng Wuji was excited when he mentioned this, his two big eyes glowed with light: "That's right! Xu Yun, you are famous! You are really famous!"

Xu Yun didn't feel anything about this. After all, she had expected it and this was the effect she wanted.

Although a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind, this kind of fame is actually a kind of protection for her - even if someone wants to attack her behind her back, they have to consider the consequences. After all, if something happens to her, whether it is the work of those nobles or not, it will be regarded as their work!

Xu Yun waved his hand: "It's not like he won the first place in the imperial examination. This kind of fame will only last for three days."

"That's not bad." Zeng Wuji was quite yearning, "It would be considered world-famous! I don't know when I will have such an opportunity again!"

Zhao Mu was speechless after hearing this and nudged Zeng Wuji with his elbow: "Is this what we are here to discuss?"

Zeng Wuji immediately restrained himself, straightened his face, and then talked about the imperial examination: "Are you sure about the imperial examination?"

After making such a big fuss, it would be a bit embarrassing if I didn't make any achievements in the end.

Zhao Mu nodded: "I have collected some well-written policy papers, would you like to take a look?"

After saying that, he took out a small roll of articles from his arms.

Zeng Wuji also took out a book and said, "I'll lend you my notes from class."

Xu Yun took the letter and the articles, put them away carefully, and asked the two men, "Do you have confidence in this imperial examination?"

Zhao Mu shook his head.

Zeng Wuji even more carelessly folded his hands behind his head, leaned back on the chair, and said nonchalantly: "I basically have no chance. My teacher said that I don't have much talent. If I'm lucky enough and pass the prefectural examination, it would be good to wait for a candidate official position."

He said cheerfully, "It's good to pass the county exam, and it's tax-free. My family has a lot of land, so with this benefit, my father can support me."

Xu Yun looked at Zhao Mu and Zeng Wuji and said, "In fact, this should be the easiest time to pass the exam. You must seize this opportunity."

Zhao Mu and Zeng Wuji looked at Xu Yun at the same time, and Zhao Mu asked, "Why do you say that?"

Xu Yun then expressed his own views: "The time for the imperial examination is so tight and urgent, don't you feel anything?"

Zhao Mu and Zeng Wuji looked at each other and didn't need to think: "The court is newly established and there are many things to be done. It is the time to use people."

Xu Yun nodded, dipped his fingers in tea, and drew a map for them on the table: "This is Beiping, this is Chenliu, this is Yanmen Pass, this is... Now, except for Beiping City and Yanmen Pass, they are all the trusted ministers of the two majesties, and the other places are still using the previous officials."

"These officials may not seem to have any major problems for now, but they may not be very loyal to the two majesties. Moreover, they are used to enriching themselves, and even the taxes that should be paid can only be collected by half."

"They and the officials under them are independent entities. On the surface, they are officials of the imperial court, but everyone knows that in the local area, they are local tyrants."

"Both of your majesties are not mediocre people, and they will definitely be replaced."

"Not only that, I have observed various places in Beiping during this period of time and found that many new things have been added to the city. For example, buses, industrial and commercial offices, and street offices. Even the Beiping government office has added many government offices."

"So, the court needs more talents than you think."

Xu Yun looked at Zhao Mu and Zeng Wuji and said, "We may indeed be a little behind in terms of knowledge, but... we might as well give it a try for this opportunity!"

Zhao Mu and Zeng Wuji seemed to be deep in thought.

After a long while, Zeng Wuji stood up and bowed to Xu Yun: "Xu Yun, I am completely convinced by you. I also walk around Beiping every day and see these things, but I have never thought about them. It shows that your vision is much longer-term than mine."

"Now that you are saying this, I'm afraid you have made up your mind about this imperial examination. Can you... guide me?"

Zeng Wuji still felt a little embarrassed when he said this.

After all, Xu Yun also has to take the imperial examination.

Not everyone is willing to share with others - you know, only so many people are admitted each time, and if one more person is admitted, you might be eliminated.

Zhao Mu also looked at Xu Yun. He wanted to say the same thing as Zeng Wuji, but he felt that if he spoke too, it would be a bit like forcing Xu Yun, so he forced himself to hold back.

Xu Yun looked at the two of them and smiled: "Actually, this is what I meant. I don't have any connections, so it's hard to find anything I want. But I have read a lot of books, and I have some things hidden away, which may be helpful for the imperial examination. Why don't we help each other."

"I can go find the teacher and ask him for some letters from my senior brothers who have passed the imperial examinations. Also, articles written by past top scorers..." Zeng Wuji said excitedly.

Zhao Mu said: "I don't have a master, but I know a lot of people. I can go and get some information and exchange it for some useful notes and notebooks."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Okay, from today on, you will come to see me every three days, we will study together, write articles together, and comment on each other."

After a pause, Xu Yun asked Zeng Wuji: "What does your teacher like most?"

Zeng Wuji thought for a moment and said, "Of course it's a book."

"Then if I use the handwritten rare copy to ask your teacher to help us review the policy essays we wrote, is that okay?" Xu Yun thought to himself, with the library around, he would never be short of books!

Zeng Wuji slapped his thigh and said, "Why not? That's perfect!"

The matter was settled at once, and Xu Yun did not plan to wait. She immediately drafted the questions and started writing policy essays with Zeng Wuji and Zhao Mu. As for the book, she borrowed one from the library and asked Zeng Wuji to explain it to his teacher and return it after copying it.