What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 109 The commander is absent, so let's take a concubine first.

As it turns out, Su Mo was still too young.

The trip to the Xue family mansion was not as difficult as expected; on the contrary, it went quite smoothly.

The only disappointment was not seeing Xue Yishu.

Xue Shan, that old fox, had clearly thought this through carefully before forcing Su Mo to make a statement in public.

Countless people spread rumors that Su Mo had an affair with a commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

It could even be said that Su Mo was a guest of honor.

In Xue Shan's view, there was no smoke without fire.

Prepare in advance for Su Mo to marry that female centurion as his principal wife.

If it were him, he would also choose the soon-to-be fifth-rank commander of a thousand households, rather than the daughter of a seventh-rank county magistrate!
Therefore, Xue Shan and Wang Shi did not make things difficult for Su Mo and accepted Su Mo's marriage certificate.

I have only one request.

Even if the daughter enters the Su residence as a concubine in the future, she must enter through the main gate, not the side gate!
This requirement is inconsistent with the proper etiquette for taking a concubine, and could easily lead to the concubine competing with the principal wife for favor, causing unrest in the household.

However, Su Mo didn't care.

Anyway, he's the one who calls the shots in the Su family!

Moreover, Su Mo didn't think that letting Xue Yishu enter through the main gate would give her the ability to compete with Lord Qianhu for control of the inner quarters!

Even Su Mo didn't have this confidence!

It's normal that Xue Yishu isn't there; a girl like her wouldn't show up under such circumstances.

Su Mo tactfully gave Xue Shan and Lao Wang two jars of ten-jin distilled liquor each.

What Wang received was a woman's ultimate weapon—perfume!
Two bottles each for Xue Yishu, who did not show up.

After trying the perfume, Ms. Wang couldn't stop smiling.

That second brother's son, Qilin, has long been forgotten!
She now fully understands Su Mo's capabilities.

His name has even reached the ears of the sage!
Wang Jun?

So what if you're a second-ranked scholar? At most you'll be appointed as a seventh-rank county magistrate!
Could I receive an imperial edict?
Wang had boasted to Xue Shan countless times that she had recognized Su Mo's extraordinary talent from the very beginning and had sent him a betrothal sword early on!

……

A few days later, Su Mo made proper arrangements for matters in Changping County.

We've finally decided to set off.

The imperial edict ordered him to go to the capital to report on his duties within a month. The journey was long, and he was afraid that something might happen, so he dared not delay for too long.

If we compare the emperors of past dynasties in Su Mo's memory with Empress Wu Zetian.

The closest one to her is undoubtedly Wu Zetian!
However, the Great Wu Empire's territory was many times larger than that of the Tang Dynasty, and its population was more than ten times that of the Tang Dynasty!
There are also martial arts masters and immortal sorcerers!

Yet, a mere woman seized control of the nation and its powerful institutions.

Clearly, Empress Wu Zetian was far more shrewd than Empress Wu!
Su Mo was naturally quite curious about it!

On this trip to the capital, I wonder if I will have the chance to see the supreme Empress in person!

If you can see a yellow exclamation mark above her head, it means you have a high level of affection towards her!
That would be amazing!
He bid a reluctant farewell to Qin Bier and Chen Qianyu.

Wang Xiuzhi's impatient voice came from outside the house: "You brat, why aren't you out yet!"

It was Su Mo's first time traveling far from home, and Chen Qian and Xue Shan were both worried about her.

He had intended to send the Xue family's old servant with Su Mo to the capital, but Su Mo refused.

After Wang Xiuzhi called out, he soon saw Su Mo leading out a large chestnut horse. He frowned and asked, "Why are you leading a horse?"

Su Mo also stared at Wang Xiuzhi in astonishment.

Seeing his carefree demeanor, without even carrying a bundle, they couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Wang, you're not planning to walk back to Wu County, are you?"

Wang Xiuzhi said calmly, "We cultivators must constantly temper our physical bodies and refine our spirits; we do not need to rely on the strength of animals!"

The implication is that he genuinely intends to walk back to Wuxian!

Su Mo was speechless.

Walking is walking.

But it's a journey of three or four hundred li to Wu County. We'll be covered in dust and grime. We can't just leave without a change of clothes, can we?

Qin Bier prepared five or six sets of robes for him!
Hearing Su Mo's question, Wang Xiuzhi said calmly, "A mere few hundred miles, if we don't delay, we can arrive in a day. Why do we need to change our clothes?"

Su Mo...

Ok.

Forget that he is a great sorcerer at the Divine Realm.

It can travel a thousand miles by day and eight hundred miles by night!
He successfully showed off!
Wang Xiuzhi then tossed Su Mo a beautifully crafted little sachet: "Here!" "That girl gave it to you!"

"They said it's a lucky charm from a temple that will protect you on your journey!"

He was so angry that his beard stood on end: "That brat, didn't she ever think about whether her uncle would be safe when he returned to Wu County!"

"This is truly infuriating!"

Now that Changping has been pacified, Wang Xiuzhi is preparing to return to Wu County to continue his secluded cultivation.

Su Mo chuckled: "Mr. Wang is joking!"

"You are a Grand Sorcerer at the Divine Realm. In the vast Great Wu Empire, where can't you go?"

Wang Xiuzhi replied curtly, "You can't go to the Imperial Palace!"

Su Mo was speechless for a moment.

He makes a lot of sense, how can I refute him?

But do you know?

If you talk like that, you'll easily lose all your friends!
Wang Xiuzhi snorted and handed Su Mo a piece of cloth and a letter: "This is a map of the route to the capital. Memorize it and burn it!"

After a moment's hesitation, he added, "Send the letter to my old friend on my behalf! Ding Yu, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!"

Su Mo's expression immediately turned serious, and he solemnly accepted the cloth and envelope: "This junior understands!"

In ancient times, geomantic maps were strategic resources, and ordinary people were not allowed to possess them; in serious cases, it could lead to execution!

Letters are, of course, the path and bridge that Lao Wang paved for himself!
I never imagined he had such connections in Beijing!

If it had been brought out earlier, Xue Shan wouldn't still be a seventh-rank county magistrate!
The position of Assistant Director of the Ministry of Revenue is a fifth-rank official position, and it is in such a crucial department as the Ministry of Revenue, so he holds a very high and powerful position!
Old Wang, he may seem cold on the outside, but he's warm on the inside.

I think I misunderstood him before.

This relationship, which even his brother-in-law wouldn't let him use, is actually being used on himself?

Was Xue Yishu's beloved concubine really that powerful?
Did this lead Old Wang to love everything associated with the house?

After showing off, Wang Xiuzhi left in a dashing manner. Sure enough, he traveled a thousand miles a day and eight hundred miles at night. His speed seemed slow, but in the blink of an eye, he had walked a hundred feet away and disappeared!

Su Mo turned around and looked at the gate of the house.

Qin Bier and Chen Nvxia, their eyes slightly red, leaned against the door and looked at each other.

There was also Diandian, a sweet daughter whose eyes were red from crying, biting her little lip to try and hold back her tears.

Su Mo smiled and said, "Go back, everyone!"

"It's just a trip to the capital to report on my duties, right? If things go smoothly, I can be back in ten or eight days!"

After saying that, he mounted his horse, spurred it on, and galloped away!

Shenjing!

I am coming!
Empress!

I am coming!
Full of ambition, Su Mo whipped his horse and galloped away!
A while ago, I sought out a master horseman from the Imperial Guard to cram for my riding skills, and they finally came in handy.

He wasn't as self-critical as Old Wang.

What a idiot! He has a horse to ride, but he insists on walking all the way back to Wu County!
Whether Su Mo's brain was fried or not is unknown, but he was definitely soaked to the bone!
Not long after leaving Changping County, we entered Taihe County.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and a torrential downpour began.

What a bad start!
Just then, a small courtyard appeared in the distance.

Su Mo quickly spurred his horse over.

As soon as they arrived outside the house, they saw two people anxiously knocking on the iron ring on the door.

One of them was dressed in a black robe, with his hair tied up and adorned with a hairpin. He was probably in his early twenties, dressed as a scholar, and was short and thin.

However, the robe was half wet, and the bulging marks of the chest binder were clearly visible inside.

Another tomboy disguised as a boy!
However, her makeup skills are far superior to those of Xue Yishu back then.

If it weren't for the rain soaking the robes, it would be hard to tell.

Beside her stood a slightly shorter, pretty maid carrying a trunk almost as tall as herself, a sight that was undeniably comical.

Su Mo couldn't help but become suspicious.

It was already strange that two frail women would set out on a journey, let alone dare to knock on the door of a stranger's house.

Are talented people bold?
Or are we just too naive and innocent?
What puzzled Su Mo the most was that he had a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen that petite and tomboyish girl somewhere before.
*Ahem*, 3000 words last night, 3000 at noon, and 2000 now, that's about 8000 words. My train of thought is finally clear, time to get back to writing! The plot is gradually unfolding, time to go show off in Shenjing!

Also, it was indeed blocked at noon. I had to delete a lot of words before it was approved. Now, will I still be able to drive?

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