Without money, what is the point of being a traitor?

Chapter 611 I was a little excited for a moment.

Mao Ji was having a pleasant conversation with a scholar who had come to his door when he heard that Pei Yuan had requested an audience, and had even gone through the back door, which surprised him.

He avoided the attention of others and asked his servant, "Is he alone, or is there someone else?"

The servant replied, "There seem to be about ten scholars dressed as well, following them around."

Upon hearing this, Mao Ji frowned in displeasure.

Last time, Pei Yuan, under the pretext of inquiring about the list, introduced him to a former Hanlin scholar.

Mao Ji gave him face and talked with him for a long time, believing that he had taken care of the past relationship with Pei Yuan.

I never expected this guy to be so tactless, actually trying to get in through me again.

A military man is just a military man; he has absolutely no understanding of officialdom and is still so greedy.

Mao Ji said calmly, "Go and tell him that I have important business to attend to and cannot see him. Just tell him to go back first."

After saying this, he turned and returned to the hall, where he began to talk with the newly appointed scholar.

Having received his master's message, the servant hurried to the back door to tell Pei Yuan, who was waiting there, "Reporting to Commander Pei, my master has important business to attend to and is unable to receive guests. Please go back first."

Pei Yuan was a little surprised to hear this.

Is Mao Ji really that clueless?
Despite feeling the gazes of more than ten people behind him, Pei Yuan remained calm and showed no sign of embarrassment.

He asked the servant, "I see many recent graduates seeking an audience at the main gate. Since your household hasn't left any notices to send them away, I presume that Vice Minister Mao will still want to see them later, right?"

"This..." The servant was afraid of giving the wrong answer, so he was speechless for a moment.

Pei Yuan added, "Go ask Mao Ji if he's deliberately disrespecting me."

Seeing that Pei Yuan was difficult to deal with, the servant had no choice but to go and report back again.

Mao Ji was taken aback by Pei Yuan's directness and immediately became furious.

He said to the servant, "Go to the door and collect the invitations later. I will not see anyone today."

Back in the hall, he couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "A crude and vulgar brute."

Mao Ji was not in a good mood. He said to the scholar who was sitting properly in the hall, "I know why you came. I have some other matters to attend to today, so let's stop here for now."

Upon hearing this, the scholar immediately rose to take his leave.

Meanwhile, the servant arrived at the back gate and said apologetically to Pei Yuan, "Reporting to Commander Pei, my master does indeed have important matters to attend to and has already instructed me to leave a note to thank the guest."

"Oh...I see."

Pei Qianhu smiled slightly, "Then you go ahead and get busy, I'll be leaving in a bit."

Then everyone saw the back door slowly close in front of Pei Yuan.

Pei Yuan's underlings all looked slightly embarrassed.

This has caused quite a stir.

Some of the more considerate underlings, seeing Pei Yuan standing in front of the back door with no intention of leaving, assumed that their brother was embarrassed and were already quietly offering him a way out.

Some said, "With our brother, the Thousand-Household Commander, helping us out, we don't need the position of Vice Minister of Rites."

Another person said, "This Mao Ji is a fame-seeker who doesn't recognize heroes. He seems to be a short-sighted person. We are ashamed to be his disciples."

Some say, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential."

Pei Yuan remained relatively calm and simply said, "No rush."

Seeing Pei Yuan like this, everyone felt somewhat relieved.

After waiting a short while, Pei Yuan beckoned to his personal guards and said, "Go and see if they've started leaving notices to drive people away."

The Imperial Guards immediately rushed to the front gate.

Pei Yuan then asked Huo Tao and the others, "You've all seen those scholars who passed the imperial examinations at the front gate, haven't you?"

Everyone quickly replied, "We were all classmates in undergraduate studies, so naturally we should get to know each other better. Although we wouldn't call ourselves close friends, we're at least nodding acquaintances."

Pei Yuan responded and didn't ask any further questions.

Soon, the Imperial Guard soldier returned and said, "Commander, the front gate of Vice Minister Mao's house is open, and the steward is collecting visiting cards."

Without saying a word, Pei Yuan immediately knocked on the door again.

Many of the successful candidates felt quite embarrassed, as such persistent pestering was truly a disgrace to their culture.

Those inside had been watching to see if the people outside had left.

Seeing the Imperial Guard commander knocking on the door again, he could only smile wryly and open the door once more. "Commander Pei, my master is indeed busy with important matters. You are a high-ranking official of the court, why make things difficult for a servant like me?"

Pei Yuan rolled his eyes and said nonchalantly, "This commander needs to pee right now. Mao Ji doesn't want to see me, so I'll just go in and borrow a latrine, okay?"

"Huh?" The servant looked troubled.

Pei Yuan seized the opportunity to barge inside, saying unreasonably, "What? I serve in the same court as your master, and you won't even grant me this small favor?"

The servant hurriedly raised his hands to try to stop him, saying, "We should at least inform the master."

Before he could finish speaking, a member of the Imperial Guard rushed forward and shoved him aside.

Pei Yuan burst into the backyard, turned around and called out, "Come in, all of you!"

Everyone was taken aback by what they saw.

Is this an attempt to force one's way into the Vice Minister's residence?

Then, many well-known scenes immediately came to mind.

What's with all this talk of "being knocked out on the ground" and "making a fortune up the mountain"? Let's ask Mao Ji again: does he want to eat "knife-cut noodles" or "wontons"?
For a moment, everyone was actually a little excited.

But as they rushed in, seemingly excited, they heard Commander Pei calmly say to them, "You all leave through the main gate immediately."

"What?" Many people were stunned.

Then many people realized what was happening and enthusiastically said, "Let's go, let's go!"

Although the others didn't understand why, they quickly followed suit.

Pei Yuan's identity was rather sensitive, so he stayed behind the group the whole time.

The guards in Mao Ji's mansion initially tried to come over when they heard the commotion.

Seeing Pei Yuan glaring menacingly with several personal guards protecting the scholars, they all cowered and dared not step forward.

After Huo Tao and the others left Mao Ji's residence, under the bewildered gaze of the butler, they were finally able to leave.

Pei Yuan then slowly unbuckled his belt and, in full view of everyone, whistled as he watered the flowers and plants in Mao Ji's courtyard.

Before Mao Ji could come out, Pei Yuan still went out through the back door and swaggered away.

Not long after leaving through the back gate, Pei Yuan met up with the other scholars who had just gone out in a nearby alley.

At this moment, everyone else understood Pei Yuan's intention, and they couldn't help but burst into laughter as soon as they met.

Pei Yuan brought them to find Mao Ji, hoping to ride on Mao Ji's fame.

This is similar to the nature of crabs and fish that have been washed in water.

Mao Ji's residence is that very expensive pond.

Regardless of the circumstances, in the eyes of the other successful candidates, these people left Mao Ji's house in high spirits.

After everyone laughed for a while, Xie Bin asked, "Commander, if we anger Minister Mao, we might run into trouble."

Pei Yuan said, "Don't worry, you'll understand in a couple of days." Finally, Commander Pei commented, "That old bastard Mao Ji is shameless. He can't blame me for taking advantage of him for free."

A group of people, like naughty kids who had just gotten into trouble, walked back happily.

As Pei Yuan passed by Mingzhaofang, he glanced across the street and saw a middle-aged man in plain clothes walking forlornly, with servants attending to him from the front and back.

Pei Yuan observed the man's gait and demeanor, noting that he resembled a court official, and asked the person beside him, "Who is that?"

Unexpectedly, the guards around him didn't answer, but the scholars who had passed the imperial examinations recognized him.

Then someone answered, "This is Mao Cheng, the deputy chief examiner during the imperial examination."

Pei Yuan suddenly understood; no wonder.

At a crucial moment in the imperial examinations, Hanlin scholar Mao Cheng attempted to betray Liang Chu in order to rise to the position of Grand Secretary.

Unexpectedly, Liang Chu received the emperor's strong support, and Mao Cheng's intentions were also seen through by Jin Gui, another Hanlin scholar who was also stuck at the entrance of Wenyuan Pavilion.

After Jin Gui spread the word, the others naturally became unwilling to help push things along.

While it would be satisfying to target Liang Chu, if Mao Cheng were to exploit him, wouldn't all his efforts be wasted and he would be treated like a fool?

So the fight started, but Mao Cheng, who failed to win, met a tragic end.

The tragic Mao Cheng will soon face a counterattack from Liang Chu and Liang, the Second Assistant Minister.

Those who disapproved of Mao Cheng's backstabbing would also tacitly approve of Liang Chu's revenge.

Pei Yuan glanced at Mao Cheng a few times, becoming somewhat interested. He said to the person beside him, "Keep an eye on things for me. If you hear any news about Mao Cheng, let me know immediately."

At a street corner, the naughty children dispersed. Pei Yuan gave Xiao Tong a few instructions and then returned to the old house.

As soon as they entered the gate, a maidservant stepped forward and said, "The young mistress has already prepared wine and dishes in the backyard. Does the commander have anything else to do tonight?"

Pei Yuan said, "Have her warm the wine up, I'll be there in a moment."

Pei Yuan has been staying at Zhihua Temple these days. Because of the cool weather, he hasn't sweated much, but he hasn't taken a bath for a few days.

He quickly washed himself in the front yard, changed into some light and dry clothes, and then headed to the back yard.

Jiao Yan'er had already warmed the wine. When she saw Pei Yuan come over, she smiled and invited him to sit down.

She glanced at him and said, "Husband, if you want to take a bath, why don't you come to the back courtyard? There's no one to serve you in the front."

Seeing that Pei Yuan's hair was wet, Jiao Yan'er asked a maid to bring a cloth and gently massaged Pei Yuan's head while wiping his hair.

Pei Yuan was so enamored with Jiao Yan'er's beauty that he naturally groomed himself like a male bird courting a mate.

Not wanting the little girl to get too cocky, he leaned his head back comfortably and casually asked, trying to make conversation, "Why didn't Qingge and Wanyue come?"

Jiao Yan'er paused in her finger movements.

Then the pretty girl turned to the side and looked at Pei Yuan with a hint of resentment.

Pei Yuan looked at the exquisite face so close to his eyes, grasped the small chin and gently leaned forward, then parted the warm red lips with his tongue and sucked on the clove inside.

Pei Yuan kissed her a few times, then pulled Jiao Yan'er forward and held her in his arms.

Jiao Yan'er couldn't stand being teased and soon became dazed under Pei Yuan's embrace and kiss.

Pei Yuan hadn't been near a woman for several days, and thought to himself, "What's the point of eating at a time like this?"

So he glanced at the maids on either side of him, whose eyes were red and ears burning, and ordered, "You may all leave now."

The maids, who had been avoiding eye contact and unsure whether to stay or leave, quickly retreated to the side room upon hearing Pei Yuan's words.

Pei Yuan carried the little beauty into the inner room and lifted the curtain.

The two looked at each other, their eyes brimming with affection.

Pei Yuan held Jiao Xiaomeiren and kissed her for a while before putting her on the bed.

Pei Yuan quickly took off his clothes, and Jiao Yan'er naturally unbuttoned the buttons on her clothes as well.

Pei Yuan undressed quickly, still having some free time, and indulged in admiring Jiao Yan'er's beauty.

Jiao Yan'er had just unbuttoned the knotted buttons at her neckline, and the open collar revealed her undergarment and a glimpse of fair skin on her neck.

Pei Yuan looked at it and suddenly remembered what happened in the bridal sedan chair that day.

I vaguely remember that Zhang Yunjun, wearing a wedding dress, also had such a delicate chest, fair and lovely.

The bright red wedding dress and the exposed white fabric created a striking contrast.

Pei Yuanqing swallowed hard, forgetting all about undressing himself, and said to Jiao Yan'er, "Don't move."

As he spoke, he reached out and pulled hard.

The buttons immediately popped open, and even the bodice tilted, revealing the snowy skin underneath.

Jiao Yan'er placed her hands behind her back, her face flushed with shyness, but she didn't flinch or avoid the question, her eyes still shining as she looked at Pei Yuan, "Is it pretty?"

Pei Yuan smiled and said, "What do you think?"

As he spoke, he directly pulled the little beauty out of her clothes.

Compared to Zhang Yunjun, Jiao Yaner has a healthier vitality. Her body is also soft, but it seems to be radiant and glowing.

Pei Yuan felt his tongue slip and couldn't help but step forward to shower him with tender affection.

In the midst of their playful banter, he somehow recalled the marks that Song Chunniang had proudly shown him.

He also took off his clothes, then pointed to a spot slightly below his collarbone and said to Jiao Yan'er, "Come and kiss this spot."

The beautiful young woman was deeply moved by Pei Yuan's teasing, and upon hearing this, she got up, snuggled into Pei Yuan's arms, and kissed the spot he pointed to.

Jiao Yan'er's lips were so soft and tender that Pei Yuan felt a tickle when he kissed them.

But this wasn't the kind of possession and desire he saw.

Pei Yuan stroked Jiao Yan'er's back and couldn't help but say, "Press harder."

The beautiful woman paused for a moment.

When she looked up again, the desire that had been radiating from her delicate face had vanished.

Jiao Yan'er, like an enraged little lion, asked angrily yet restrainedly, "Where did you learn that? From Song Chunniang?!"

Pei Yuan was startled. He had never seen Jiao Yan'er, who was always submissive, like this before.

He said somewhat sheepishly, "No."

Jiao Yan'er was clearly startled by her own reaction. She regretted it and tried to force a smile, but she couldn't manage it.

She lowered her head and remained silent for a short while.

She obediently kissed the area above Pei Yuan's ribs.

Pei Yuan didn't expect Jiao Yan'er to react so strongly to Song Chunniang. He wanted to explain that it wasn't her, but it was somewhat related to Tiezi.

Pei Yuan was about to tentatively ask Jiao Yan'er if she had any conflict with Song Chunniang when, for some reason, the little beauty suddenly couldn't bear it anymore. She gritted her teeth and bit Pei Yuan's chest hard.

Pei Yuan immediately grimaced and cried out in pain, but Jiao Yan'er had already turned away angrily, ignoring Pei Yuan.

Pei Yuan performed for a while, then stopped somewhat awkwardly.

His gaze fell on Jiao Yan'er's graceful figure. After thinking for a moment, he slowly crouched down on her like a bear.

(End of this chapter)