Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 385 Treasure Hunt

Jiang Yunjiao's plan was meticulously executed.

Sure enough, Pei Chun went to see Yuan Cuo again within three days.

After discussing it for a long time, Yuan Cuo helped him find a position as an official in the Ministry of Personnel, in charge of daily miscellaneous affairs, receiving and sending official documents, and inspecting clerks.

Don't underestimate him just because he's an insignificant minor official; he's still a dignified seventh-rank official.

This brings us to Pei Chun's past vanity. As a child, he insisted that the Right Chancellor grant him the title of Xiucai (a successful candidate in the county-level imperial examinations). If he wasn't even a Tongsheng (a student who passed the county-level imperial examinations), it wouldn't matter who his biological father was; the Ministry of Personnel would never agree to it.

On his first day at work, Pei Chun had a sour face and ignored even his immediate supervisor. He also refused his colleagues from the Ministry of Personnel's invitation to drink and eat together.

He was unusually focused, and while tidying up miscellaneous tasks, he read through all the files of officials in the Ministry of Personnel.

After all, he came from the Right Chancellor's household, and even if he was a playboy, he was still quite intelligent. As he looked around, he became interested and quickly categorized the officials from different factions.

It's like treasure hunting.

They found some subtle clues in the reports they submitted.

He had decided to keep a sour face at the Ministry of Personnel, only managing to muster some excitement after get off work to chat with his buddies. But the current group of playboys was all busy, and no one wanted to pay him any attention.

He was feeling stifled and could only occasionally confide in Jiang Yunjiao when he got home.

Jiang Yunjiao had previously gained considerable insight into court politics, and she occasionally exchanged a few words with him, finding they shared similar interests.

Liu Yuechu heard about this, naturally from the gossip that Lin Mengyu had brought her.

It was Lu Bingyang who mocked Pei Chun, and when she heard about it, she rushed to the Liu residence. "...I really didn't expect that two people who are mortal enemies can actually get along so well. I now think Yuan Cuo is amazing, he can actually make Pei Chun turn over a new leaf."

Nowadays, the most notorious playboys in the capital are all taking up their posts properly, and they are all extremely capable.

With Jiang Yunjiao's advice behind the scenes, Pei Chun's actions changed the public's perception of him after several incidents, and they no longer thought of him as an idle good-for-nothing.

"Maybe it was all orchestrated by Jiang Yunjiao?" Liu Yuechu didn't believe that woman would be idle.

Lin Mengyu was dumbfounded. After thinking about it carefully, this possibility was also very high. "She can do whatever she wants, as long as she doesn't encourage Pei Chun to harm the brothers. But shouldn't we start preparing for Wanwan's marriage to your eldest brother? It's almost been a year."

Liu Yuechu also felt anxious about the matter. "Lord Huang said that we can only set a date after he comes back. After all, he is her father. Even if Wanwan disagrees, there is nothing we can do."

During this period, Liu Musheng and Huang Wanwan got along very well. The Liu family prepared betrothal gifts and didn't care at all about how much Huang Wanwan's dowry was.

He just wanted her to marry into the Liu family as soon as possible so she could help manage the household affairs.

However, Huang Fan made new contributions during the time when the Yan and Meng states were united against the enemy Chu state, and was rewarded by Emperor Qi Xiao.

In this way, the Huang family's previous crimes will be wiped clean, and Huang Fan will only have to wait a while before going to the capital to receive his reward and be given a new position.

How could Liu Musheng dare to offend such a father-in-law? Even though Huang Wanwan said there was no need to pay attention to her father, Liu Musheng repeatedly reassured her, and could only stall for time.

“I feel that Lord Huang is deliberately retaliating, and he will not let your brother off easily in this matter.” Lin Mengyu’s eyes were also exceptionally sharp.

"He's the one who wanted to marry her, so it's only right that he gets a lecture from his father-in-law." Liu Yuechu gloated. She was always happy whenever Liu Musheng had any minor misfortune.

Lin Mengyu couldn't help but tease, "Why don't you say that to Yuan Cuo? He's lucky in this life. His father-in-law has been sent to the palace, so he doesn't even have a chance to scold him."

Liu Yuechu had truly forgotten about Liu Zhong's existence.

She never saw her father again before she died in her previous life, and she only saw him for a few days in this life, during which he caused her trouble. She had long since become indifferent to this father.

"Speaking of which, is it really true that Yuan Cuo has no contact with the Chu Kingdom at all?" Lin Mengyu asked furtively. "That empress is no ordinary woman, and the Chu Kingdom is indeed much stronger than us, far beyond what our Great Qi can compare to."

Liu Yuechu thought about the key that the Chu Emperor had given her when she was a month old, and she shook her head. "He has to decide these things himself. I don't want to interfere."

Lin Mengyu also felt that he had been a bit too talkative.

After all, Yuancuo today is not the Yuancuo of the past. Fortunately, no matter how Liu Yuechu's identity changes, she is still the same as before, which makes her very happy.

“Actually, it’s not that I wanted to ask, but my older brother was worried that it would be difficult for you, so he asked me to remind you to try not to interfere and let him decide for himself.” Lin Mengyu could only sigh that her older brother didn’t have the good fortune to do so when she mentioned Lin Mengjun. “But if he can figure this out, you will naturally understand it even better. He really is worrying about things that don’t concern him.”

Liu Yuechu was taken aback for a moment, then coughed lightly twice.

She had completely forgotten about Lin Mengjun, as if Lin Mengyu was the only person in the Lin family.

"Is he alright?" Liu Yuechu thought for a while before asking this indifferent question. "If there's anything he needs, I can mention it to Yuan Cuo. He's a talented and ambitious person, and he shouldn't be buried in books all day."

"No need, he won't starve. He's just like my father, always wanting to stay in the background and observe. He won't participate in anything that involves even the slightest interest. He's incredibly boring!"

Lin Mengyu hadn't had a chance to complain before, but now that it was brought up, she was naturally a little angry. "When the Lu family was sent out by His Majesty to do something, my father wouldn't allow me to go back to my parents' home, and he wouldn't even let me go to sweep my mother's grave!"

"I'm just baffled. If you don't want to get involved in trouble, why bother becoming an official? You might as well shave your head and become a monk, chanting sutras and striking the wooden fish all day long!"

"Pah, pah, pah, don't talk nonsense." Liu Yuechu pinched her cheek and slapped her. "It's all because Lu Bingyang spoils you and lets you spout nonsense!"

"That's because my mother-in-law spoils me. Who does he think he is?" Lin Mengyu said with a grin. "Most importantly, I have you as my best friend to back me up. Even if the Lu family doesn't like me, they don't dare to be too harsh on me, since they know you're a bit of a spoiled brat."

"Nice to have you."

Lin Mengyu held Liu Yuechu tightly, refusing to let go. How could she not know that the Lu family's polite treatment of her was entirely due to Liu Yuechu and Yuan Cuo?

Her biological father and brother were of no help at all. Lin Mengjun couldn't even argue. Even if she was bullied, they would just tell her to bear with it.

Liu Yuechu really enjoyed being cuddled by her, after all, she was her best friend from two lifetimes.

When Lin Mengyu felt grateful, she naturally thought of Li Shu, who had carried them away.

She and Liu Yuechu exchanged a glance, but neither of them mentioned that name.

But Li Shu didn't have time to think about Lin Mengyu and Liu Yuechu, because Wei Gongming had returned.

She dressed up specially, and when she saw Wei Gongming looking travel-worn, she personally went up to sweep away the dust, asking, "Are you covered in dust? Is there some urgent matter in the capital that made you rush back?"

Wei Gongming responded lightly and pushed her hand away. "I came back this time for only one thing, Li Shu. Let's get a divorce."