With bright lights and busy traffic, this is the city of Kyoto in bloom.
After ten years of isolation, I am better than before.
She really hasn't had a good look at it since her rebirth.
Shi Qinghuan followed Bailiheng and walked through the crowd. This familiarity and strangeness gave Shi Qinghuan an indescribable feeling.
"Please read the building, which belongs to the Minister of Household Affairs, the Fanghua Pavilion, the Minister of Rites, Cheng Xiangfang, and the Right Minister..."
Bailiheng introduced the secrets behind the scenes to Shi Qinghuan step by step, and Shi Qinghuan also wrote them down one by one.
After stopping in front of a Baimuqing Pavilion, Bailiheng said, "If there is an emergency in the future, you can come here."
This is Bailiheng's territory.
"Let's go in and sit down."
Baimu Qingge is a restaurant built near the lake and is famous for its elegance.
Following Bailiheng, he entered a private room on the second floor. Through the window, he could see thousands of lights in the market, and the bustle was panoramic.
Zhang Yue handed a letter to Shi Qinghuan.
Shi Qinghuan opened it doubtfully, and then his expression froze.
"The second son of the Su family in Fangdong?"
What was inside the letter was the new identity given to her by Baili Heng.
Su Zhou, the second son of the Su family in Fangdong.
The Su family in Fangdong is a well-known scholarly family. Their ancestors were once nobles in the marquis palace. After retreating to the fiefdom, they took the initiative to resign their titles, and their legacy has been passed down from generation to generation.
For decades, he has been highly respected in the literary world, and has a good reputation even among the government and the public.
Such a family background is indeed suitable for the Inspectorate.
As for Su Zhou, although he was extremely talented, became famous at a young age, and was praised for his talent and strategy, he had one shortcoming: he was frail and sickly.
It was a problem brought from his mother's womb, so he couldn't leave the soup and medicine and could only stay in the house to recuperate all day long.
This may also be the reason why Bailiheng chose him.
The family background is suitable, and due to a long-term illness at home, his appearance is not familiar to outsiders.
Moreover, her men's clothing is indeed a bit fragile compared to ordinary men, but if it is a sickly young man, it is in line with common sense.
After reading it, Shi Qinghuan looked at Bailiheng, "Since the Su family has a clear lineage, will they allow me to use their family's identity to enter the officialdom?"
"Qingliu has been in Qingliu for decades. The elders have passed away and the new generation of the family has inherited it. It is normal to have some power and ambition. And although being high in the literary world has some status, in today's world, if you want to survive, you still need to have a glorious family name and power. It’s more appropriate to come.”
Bailiheng explained calmly, Shi Qinghuan nodded, and it really made sense.
"Then this Second Young Master Su is still recuperating at home?"
"No, he passed away due to illness just a few days ago."
Shi Qinghuan's fingertips trembled, and regret appeared in his eyes.
Bailiheng continued, "My father has some friendship with the Su family. It just so happens that the Su family is planning to become an official, so the funeral of the second young master Su is kept secret. I am happy to see it done for you. I only talk about life and death to the outside world. Later, I will get it." Fortunately, he recovered."
"What about the conditions?"
In the worst case, this kind of thing is a crime of deceiving the emperor.
If you want to cooperate, you have to trade.
Bailiheng's eyebrows were raised halfway, and a smile appeared on his stern face, "There are conditions, but you can't do it."
"But I need to know!"
Shi Qinghuan was like this. He could express his gratitude, but he had to understand whose affection he was accepting and to what extent.
Bailiheng seemed to have expected this, and he did not reject it, but said it directly.
"You join the Supervision Department in the name of Second Young Master Su, and First Young Master Su will join the Ministry of War in a year's time."
"One year? Are you testing the waters with me?"
"After all, they have been away from court for a long time, so they naturally have to be more careful."
"That's fine, it's my responsibility, but..."
Before Shi Qinghuan finished speaking, Bailiheng understood what she meant.
"Master Su is outstanding in literary talent and character, and it is a blessing for the court to become an official."
Hearing this, Shi Qinghuan breathed a sigh of relief.
In this way, Bailiheng would not be in trouble because of her.
Now that he understood his identity clearly, Bailiheng glanced at Zhang Yue. Zhang Yue nodded and walked to the door, "The food is ready to be served!"
Shi Qinghuan was stunned, "Do you still want to eat?"
Bailiheng turned his head and chuckled, "What? You don't want to have dinner with me?"
"Of course not, it's just..."
How should I say this?
Shi Qinghuan didn't know how to explain it.
In the next moment, as the door of the private room opened and the dishes were served, Shi Qinghuan's eyes were attracted to the opposite side.
Across the hollow floor, the door of the opposite compartment is open. There is a family of three sitting inside, looking happy and laughing, which makes people feel warm just looking at them.
But Shi Qinghuan's face darkened, and the aura around him was extremely cold.
Because the family of three was none other than Fang Qi's family.
Fang Qi did all the evil things outside and killed countless girls, but he could still be so kind and beautiful.
How ridiculous.
"Things in this world are just so unfair."
As soon as Bailiheng's voice came out, Shi Qinghuan understood.
He withdrew his gaze, suppressed his emotions, and looked at Bailiheng, "Fang Qi is someone who loves his wife and daughter?"
Bailiheng didn't speak, but Zhang Yue spoke with gusto.
"Yes, everyone who knows Fang Qi knows that he loves his daughter dearly and dotes on her to the core."
"That's it!"
A smile appeared on Shi Qinghuan's lips, but his expression was extremely downcast.
Bailiheng looked at her with interest and raised his eyebrows, "His wife is gentle and kind, and his daughter is cute and innocent."
Shi Qinghuan smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I won't hurt innocent people."
After saying that, Shi Qinghuan poured out a glass of sake and raised it towards Baili Heng, "I would like to toast this wine to you, sir. Thank you for your advice."
That's right, Bailiheng came here on purpose.
But at this moment, the plan in her heart was complete.
Seeing Shi Qinghuan's cunning eyes, Bailiheng drank the wine in the glass casually.
"Be more measured!"
"Don't worry, sir."
The two looked at each other, and there was a flow in their expressions that each other could understand.
After the food and wine were served, the door was closed, blocking Fang Qi's smile from looking at his daughter.
The food and wine were good, and Shi Qinghuan enjoyed the meal even if Bailiheng was present.
When they came out after finishing their meal, Fang Qi's family had already left. Shi Qinghuan followed Bailiheng downstairs. As soon as he reached the door, a familiar figure came towards him.
Cheng Yangfeng.
Still looking elegant and graceful, he arrived with his friends.
Shi Qinghuan subconsciously paused, and the next moment, Bailiheng stood sideways in front of her.
Looking at Bailiheng's back, I felt a familiar feeling of peace of mind.
But this is not what she wants, she is not the one who should be protected.
So after Bailiheng and Cheng Yangfeng exchanged pleasantries on the surface, Shi Qinghuan stood up resolutely and nodded to Cheng Yangfeng.
He lowered his voice and said, "I'm going to Su Zhou to see the prince."
Hearing the sound, Cheng Yangfeng's eyes crossed Bailiheng and fell on Shi Qinghuan.
He looked up and down with an unpredictable expression.
Shi Qinghuan was not afraid and looked directly into Cheng Yangfeng's eyes. His heart was frightened, but his face was calm.
Seeing this, Bailiheng curled his lips in satisfaction.
People were coming and going at the door of the restaurant, and Cheng Yangfeng couldn't keep staring at a young man, so he had to wave his hands and help him, "No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Shi Qinghuan was humble, polite and a handsome young man. Cheng Yangfeng couldn't help but stare a little longer, "Who is this?"
"Oh, the talented man who is about to join our Supervision Department."
Seeing Cheng Yangfeng's glaring eyes, Bailiheng reached out and pushed Shi Qinghuan back after saying this, "Your Majesty, I still want to help Mr. Su get familiar with Kyoto, so I won't accompany him."
Bailiheng turned around and left, and Shi Qinghuan quickly followed, without even giving Cheng Yangfeng an extra look.
Cheng Yangfeng was left standing in the night wind, looking at Shi Qinghuan's back with a slight frown on his brows.
Why is there always a subtle sense of familiarity in a face that is clearly unfamiliar?
"Go check it out!"
"yes!"
