Outside the Courtyard Gate

Although such a long time has passed, the three people's relationship with each other is the same as that of Wanxiang City. Xu Yuan and Xu Xinyao walked in front and chatted, while Ran Qingmo hung in the back and remained silent. Only when she was mentioned occasionally would he reply with phrases such as "oh", "ok" and "um".

The three of them soon walked through the snow to the main courtyard. As soon as they opened the door, Xu Yuan saw Xu Changge, who was dressed in a celadon-colored dress, slowly placing several porcelain bowls on the table. A large plate full of dumplings was already placed in the middle of the table. There were also some breakfast snacks beside it, which Xu Changge must have made himself.

Walking closer, Xu Yuan took a quick look and realized that Xu Changge had carefully prepared the dipping sauce for the three of them.

Xu Yuan's dipping sauce was on the spicy side, Xu Xinyao's was on the sour and sweet side, and Ran Qingmo, because she didn't know her taste, made a decent vinegar sauce.

Domineering but careful.

A glance at the contrast method used by scumbags.

No wonder Xu Changge was able to deceive Celestial Master Mansion's sister Little Heavenly Master with his bullshit temperament.

Just as he was thinking about it, Xu Changge glanced over. After seeing Xu Yuan's baggy clothes and his slightly damp, messy long hair, he frowned unconsciously.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, if you are disheveled, how can you behave appropriately?

But the next moment Xu Changge's brows relaxed.

Helpless.

This third brother has been virtuous since he was a child. No matter how hard he beats him, he still goes his own way. This is probably what he will do for the rest of his life.

You can't change, you can only adapt.

"Sit."

After spitting out one word, Xu Changge sat on the main seat without even looking at Xu Yuan.

If you look at it, you'll get angry, and you'll easily hit someone if you get angry, so I just don't look at it.

Xu Yuan also glanced at Xu Changge.

This guy is mentally ill, right? He had a bad face early in the morning on the first day of the new year.

However, Xu Yuan was not polite. After all, it was his own home. He sat down opposite Xu Changge, then glanced back at Ran Qingmo, only to see Big Ice Block staring at the seat in a daze.

Ran Qingmo is very hesitant.

The master once said that when you go to someone's home as a guest, you should observe etiquette when you sit down.

Qingyou's eyes kept spinning on the chair under Xu Yuan's butt.

According to etiquette, she should sit at the bottom now, but Xu Yuan, the last seat, has already been taken.

Xu Xinyao on the side saw this and stepped forward to hold her hand, led her to the left seat and sat down, laughing softly:

"Sister Qingmo, we don't pay attention to these things at home, just sit wherever you want."

"Oh"

Ran Qingmo responded softly, and then carefully looked at Xu Changge on the main seat.

Compared to his treatment of the annoying third brother at home, Xu Changge's attitude towards Ran Qingmo was gentler, and he nodded to her with a cold face, which was regarded as acquiescing to Xu Xinyao's statement.

After everyone sat down, Xu Yuan asked softly while holding meat dumplings:

"Xu Changge, where are my father and uncle? They don't have breakfast together?"

Xu Changge paused what he was doing, glanced at Ran Qingmo who was still standing at the table but had not taken a seat, and then replied calmly:

"There is news from the palace that the emperor asked Directorate of Ceremonial to start preparing the emperor's chariot at Mao hour."

His voice was calm, but his words contained a rather big secret in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Just like the whereabouts of national leaders in previous lives were kept top secret, there were only a few people who could receive news of the emperor's trip in advance.

In other words,

Prime Minister's Mansion There is a secret hidden in the palace, and his status is very high.

Saying this to Ran Qingmo is a sign of trust in her, but it is also a test for her.

After hearing the meaning of Xu Changge's words, Xu Yuan frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.

This kind of thing is always inevitable.

Ordinary people's negative remarks about their children's partners would seem redundant and exaggerated, but within the Prime Minister's Mansion it is necessary.

Especially Ran Qingmo is the only disciple of State Preceptor.

Subconsciously glanced at Ran Qingmo, Xu Yuan to see her reaction, but Big Ice Block had no reaction at all.

A porcelain bowl full of dumplings was placed there, and the filling of the dumplings made by Xu Changge seemed to suit her taste.

Seeing Xu Yuan looking at him, Ran Qingmo paused subconsciously, raised her dark and clear eyes to look at him, her fair cheeks bulging.

Chewing quickly and swallowing, Ran Qingmo asked softly:

"What's wrong. Xu Yuan?"

At this moment, Xu Yuan felt that he was quite stupid, really.

"Nothing."

Shaking his head, Xu Yuan sighed lightly, looked at Xu Changge and replied:

"We started preparing at Mao hour. The emperor's chariot should be arriving soon."

"Calculating, the time should be about a quarter of an hour."

Xu Changge was eating dumplings while replying softly, "Prime Minister's Mansion It takes about an hour to get to the palace at the speed of the Emperor's chariot, and at the end of the year at the New Year's Banquet, we will start chanting sutras and praying to heaven."

"That's right, as my father is the Tutor, he has to take charge of this matter."

As he said that, the smile on Xu Yuan's lips was a little sad, "If I had known this, why would I have come to ask my father to come out in person even though he was sick? After this incident, my father's prestige in the court will probably be even higher."

Xu Changge didn't reply to these words. It seemed that he didn't want to discuss political affairs at the breakfast on the first day of the new year.

Xu Yuan changed the subject wisely when he saw this, and asked with a smile:

"By the way, don't you need to go to the New Year's Feast? I remember that you also have an official status, right?"

As the eldest son of Great Yan Prime Minister, Xu Changge, who was trained as the future heir of the Prime Minister's Mansion, naturally has an official status.

After traveling abroad and returning to Beijing, Xu Changge got fifth place in Jiajing's thirty-fourth national examination.

This is indeed a little worse than the second brother Xu Chang'an and dad's high school top pick back then, but it is actually not easy. After all, this eldest brother's brain is basically all muscles.

After getting the title, Xu Changge stayed in the Imperial Academy for three years, and then he was promoted to the post of Taishi Ling, in charge of astronomy, calendar, and history compilation. He had previously killed Ancient Abyss Snake Clan, Ji Fenghua and Ji Qingyue, two snake princesses, and was awarded the lowest title.

According to Great Yan Law, Xu Changge, this Taishi Ling should actually assist the Taifu in hosting the annual feast ceremony.

Regarding this question, Xu Changge raised his eyes and glanced at Xu Yuan, and slowly said:

"The princess and noble daughter at the annual feast are very annoying."

"." Xu Yuan.

The meal was finished in silence, and Xu Changge left directly without clearing the dishes.

According to the rules of the inner courtyard of the Prime Minister's Mansion, whoever cooks does not need to wash dishes and chopsticks.

Of course, Xu Yuan can't wash dishes, never in this life, so usually this job falls on girls like Xu Xinyao.

But today there is an extra Ran Qingmo.

Big Ice Block After eating, he took the initiative to put away the dishes.

Mistress said,

After going to Di'an City, you can't just sit around after eating at other people's homes.

Seeing this scene, Xu Yuan didn't just sit still, he stood up and started to help. It was this act of helping to wash the dishes that made him get angry at Xu Xinyao for several times.

Just as the three of them were putting down the dishes and chopsticks, joking and walking out of the kitchen, a melodious eunuch's voice suddenly resounded through the Prime Minister's Mansion sky:

"The Emperor has arrived--"

Li Yaoxuan arrived as scheduled.

Come in person to pay homage to Prime Minister, who has retired from office.

Xu Xinyao glanced at Xu Yuan, slightly nervous, as if he was worried that his survival would be exposed.

Ran Qingmo followed Xu Yuan with an expressionless face.

Xu Yuan continued walking towards his courtyard indifferently.

Chaos Lineage Array in the inner courtyard has been activated. Even if Li Yaoxuan is a saint, it is impossible to explore the important areas of the inner courtyard under the nose of that father.

Moreover, the two old men couldn't stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion for too long. There was no such thing as seeing through but not telling the truth. They just visited the thatched cottage and talked about it, giving each other a step to get down.

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The alleyway was long and slender, covered with snow. After coming out of the inner kitchen, the three of them walked out more than ten feet in the snow. Ran Qingmo, who had been following Xu Yuan, suddenly stopped at the entrance of the inner courtyard and stopped to look at the sky.

Xu Yuan subconsciously stopped when he saw this and asked softly:

"What's wrong?"

Ran Qingmo pondered slightly and replied honestly:

"Xu Yuan, my master is here too."

Xu Yuan raised his eyebrows, slightly surprised:

"Come with the emperor?"

Ran Qingmo shook his head:

"No."

Said,

She raised her slender white index finger and pointed at the courtyard door next to her, and whispered:

"He seems to be outside the door now, asking me to open the door for him."