Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 26 The Xie Family Bubble
Pei Xia took a shower, changed her clothes, and ate a rabbit.

After a satisfying meal, he lay back in his chair, rubbing his belly.

Lu Li was running laps around his chair, muttering as she ran that she wanted to go to the market.

Pei Xia grabbed her by the collar, lifted her up, and said threateningly, "If you keep bothering me, I'm going to test your studies."

The little girl immediately fell silent.

Pei Xia smiled and put her down.

It was just to scare her, and Pei Xia was in a rare good mood.

I must say, Beijing Normal University City is something else. I slept on Jiaofang Back Street yesterday, and although I was sleeping on the street, my sleep quality was surprisingly good.

He looked in the mirror after taking a shower and noticed that his dark circles seemed to have faded a lot.

I thought that after not sleeping for half a month on the way back from Weishan, I would need to rest for several days to recover.

Now, he seems quite energetic and full of life.

While picking his teeth, he wondered if he should go and take care of the important business first.

The thought had barely formed when a report came from outside the door.

Luo Xian sent someone to inform Pei Xia that the matter of Jiangchao Academy had been settled and that she could go there on a chosen date.

It's like a timely pillow for someone who's about to fall asleep.

Just then, Xu Shangxin came out from the back hall. She had changed into her scholar's robe and was wearing an old handbag. She said to Pei Xia, "Then I'll go to the academy first. When I come back from class this afternoon, I'll take you to inspect the properties in the mansion."

Pei Xia waved to her, "I'll go with you."

Xu Shangxin raised an eyebrow: "What are you going to do?"

"I'll go..." Pei Xia hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'll go be the teacher."

Xu Shangxin laughed, but in a very impolite way: "You? What will you teach?"

“I’m a scholar who passed the imperial examination, okay?” Pei Xia emphasized. “I’ll go teach martial arts.”

"...What does this have to do with the successful candidate in the imperial examination?"

"This proves that practicing martial arts does not affect one's chances of passing the imperial examination."

Xu Shangxin chuckled twice to show her disdain, then turned to change her shoes, saying, "Did the Princess send you?"

This time, Pei Xia was surprised: "How did you know?"

"Many teachers in the academy are those who have achieved official rank and come from well-connected families. They teach at the academy for two years and are then recommended to the imperial court, giving them a higher starting point."

Moreover, if one's students take the imperial examinations and enter officialdom in the future, they will all have connections that are beneficial and harmless, making it an excellent way to advance in one's career.

Xu Shangxin changed her shoes, tightened the strap of her bag, and stood in the front yard, turning to look at him: "Shall we go?"

The girl had long, black hair and stood gracefully. When she turned her head, Pei Xia was stunned.

He got up lazily, muttering, "Your clothes are too old. I'll take you to get a new set made after class today."

Xu Shangxin spread her arms and looked down at her patched scholar's robe: "I think it's alright..."

Watching the two figures walk away side by side.

Lu Li hugged the table leg, her little face scrunched up, and sighed deeply.

Since disturbing Pei Xia might lead to a test, she unusually decided not to follow along like a tagalong.

But seeing how well-matched his master and mistress were, he couldn't help but feel sad.

If they have a child in the future, will I be the one to take care of it?

……

Jiangchao Academy is not located in the inner city. Although it is in the north, it is still a long way from the Prime Minister's residence.

Xu Shangxin walked ahead at a steady pace, clearly experienced in managing distances and time.

Pei Xia followed beside her, glancing left and right along the street, occasionally making some surprising discoveries.

Not long after he transmigrated, he left Beijing Normal University. He had a general understanding of the city, but he wasn't familiar with the details of daily life. There were many pedestrians in the morning, mostly walking along both sides of the long street, while horse-drawn carriages occasionally passed by on the wide avenue in the middle.

Pei Xia watched the carriages depart and asked Xu Shangxin, "How about I get you a carriage to ride in tomorrow?"

Xu Shangxin shook her head: "A longer journey is good exercise."

"Saving time can be used for studying, right?"

Xu Shangxin turned to look at him and said softly, "It's best to save money when it comes to finances."

She said, “The master has passed away, and now Yang Xu has been expelled by you. Although the Prime Minister’s mansion is still the Prime Minister’s mansion, in reality, no one in the mansion is serving in the court. Although you still have a lot of property under your name, many of these businesses will be difficult to run without protection.”

No wonder, even after driving away Yang Xu and Pei Yu, Xu Shangxin's status in the mansion was like that of a serf turned over, yet she didn't seem to arrange anything for herself.

Pei Xia looked at her profile: "Were you thinking about these things last night?"

Xu Shangxin continued to lead the way, her voice slowly drifting over: "I don't understand official matters and can't help with them, so I can only do my best to manage the trivial matters in the mansion."

Pei Xia watched her retreating figure and couldn't help but grin.

Xu Shangxin couldn't see his smile, but continued, "Fortunately, I think the Princess has a very good impression of you. She even arranged for you to go to the academy. Perhaps it won't be long before you can enter the court as an official. Even if you can't become the prime minister, a salary of a fifth or sixth rank will be enough. At worst, you can just dismiss some of the servants in your household."

In Pei Xia's eyes, Princess Luo Xian was not a reliable person.

Like yesterday, he had just clashed with Yang Xu, and she arrived at his residence immediately, which shows that she was quick to get the news.

Or perhaps they had their eyes on Pei Xia all along.

Or perhaps they've been keeping a close eye on the Prime Minister's residence.

If it's the former, then it means she watched Xu Shangxin being kidnapped by the candle holder without doing anything.

If it is the latter, it means that she has long tacitly approved of Yang Xu's actions of seizing the Prime Minister's residence and attempting to take over.

Of course, it could also just be a coincidence.

Xu Shangxin spoke very sincerely, but Pei Xia did not listen. He walked past several stalls along the way and bought some snacks.

He also handed Xu Shangxin a soft steamed bun.

The girl glared at him helplessly, but since she had already bought it, she could only hold it in both hands and carefully bite into it.

We walked all the way to the inner city gate, where there were many people early in the morning, so we had to queue for a while.

Pei Xia was chatting with Xu Shangxin about the academy when a carriage suddenly approached from a distance and slowly stopped beside them.

The curtain on the sedan chair was lifted, revealing half of a face with distinct features.

This man had sharp eyebrows and handsome features, and he looked at Xu Shangxin with a sidelong glance.

He seemed somewhat surprised, with a hint of delight mixed with surprise, yet also a little awkward due to his dignified demeanor. Despite his aloof appearance, he seemed quite shy.

“Miss Xu, what a coincidence,” he said.

Pei Xia was stunned.

You can even make bubble sounds!
With half a bun still in her mouth, Xu Shangxin could only open her eyes wide and nod at him, "Mmm!"

Bubble Bro was momentarily "at a loss," then seemed to suddenly realize something: "Oh, um, would you like to ride in my carriage? We can take the official road, no need to queue."

Xu Shangxin, still with a steamed bun in her mouth, shook her head and whimpered, "Waaah."

Pei Xia, standing to the side, was puzzled: "Do you hold an official position?"

The person in the carriage blinked, as if they had just noticed Pei Xia beside them: "Shangxin, who is this...?"

Everything that's "pleasing to the eye" has arrived!

Pei Xia rolled her eyes: "I am your..."

Xu Shangxin immediately rushed to Pei Xia and covered his mouth.

The girl quickly ate the bun in a few bites, then whispered in Pei Xia's ear, "His father is Xie Zu!"

Pei Xia looked at her with a strange expression: "How did you know what I was going to say?"

(End of this chapter)