"Why don't you go to my office cubicle now, Lord Yan? The blankets we slept in are still warm," Ye Jingchen said.

“Teacher, we did only take a short rest for half an hour just now,” Ye Jingming said.

Yan Xu didn't trust Ye Jingchen, but he trusted his own student a lot, and his expression softened considerably.

"A short rest after dinner is fine, as long as you're not doing anything bad! Go to work!" he said to Ye Jingming in a gentle tone.

Ye Jingchen's eyes widened. Yan Xu's differential treatment was too obvious, wasn't it?

He had always been the favored one, and this was the first time he had become the disliked one; the feeling was indescribable.

"It's getting late, Your Highness, aren't you going back to the Ministry of War to work?" Yan Xu said with a look of disgust when he spoke to Ye Jingchen.

Ye Jingchen was quite impressed by his ability to change his expression so quickly.

He returned to his office, where Zhang Zhe was already waiting at the door.

In the afternoon, he continued to listen to Zhang Zhe talk about the various intricate interpersonal relationships within the Ministry of War, and this talk went on to cover the next shift.

He went to find Ye Jingming, and together they returned to the East Palace to meet the others before paying their respects to the Emperor.

"How does it feel for the Crown Prince on his first day on duty at the Ministry of War?" the Emperor asked during dinner.

"Not good at all, the relationships between the characters aren't even clear yet!" Ye Jingchen said with a disdain.

The emperor's face hardened. "What kind of relationships are you talking about? You haven't even sorted things out in a day with just six people? Are you shirking your duties at the government office today?"

"Father, the Ministry of War has dozens of people, how come there are only six of them!" Ye Jingchen protested.

"You are the Crown Prince, concurrently serving as the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War. Isn't it enough for you to know the Minister, the Left Vice Minister, and the four other officials? Why bother knowing others?" the Emperor asked dismissively.

"Your subject believes that the Ministry of War is not only supported by the Minister, Vice Minister, and Director. Everyone in the Ministry of War has their own responsibilities, and everyone is very important. The more we understand them, the more convenient it will be for us when we are on duty!" Ye Jingchen replied earnestly.

The emperor agreed with these words. He nodded and asked, "Then tell me, what have you learned today?"

"Lord Zheng represents the aristocratic families, Marquis Zhongyong represents the meritorious nobles. Of the four departments of the Ministry of War, the Military Selection Department is controlled by the aristocratic families, the Military Administration Department is controlled by the meritorious nobles, the Director of the Carriage and Cavalry Department comes from the upright ranks, and the Director of the Armory Department comes from a humble background. As for the Assistant Directors and Clerks below them, it is even more complicated. In a short time, I should not be able to figure out the relationship between them."

The emperor was very pleased. "You've learned quite a bit today!"

"Zhang Zhe told me all of this," Ye Jingchen said with a smile, attributing all the credit to Zhang Zhe.

The emperor paused for a moment and said, "Zhang Zhe does have some ability, but what others tell you may only be what they want you to know. As a ruler, you should have your own judgment."

"Thank you, Father! Your son will familiarize himself with the duties of a Vice Minister as soon as possible," Ye Jingchen said hurriedly.

"You should all study hard and strive to enter the court as soon as possible to share my burdens! Jingming is doing very well now, and everyone in the Ministry of Personnel speaks highly of you!" The emperor rarely gave such a compliment.

"Thank you, Father!" Ye Jingming said.

The little ones also expressed their opinions.

"Brother, I want to go to the Ministry of War in the future. No matter how complicated the situation is, I will help you to make those people obedient!" Ye Jinghe said to Ye Jingchen on the way back to the East Palace from Chengqian Palace.

Originally, he had no interest in entering the court to share the emperor's burdens, but now that his brother had gone to the Ministry of War, he had a goal.

Ye Jinghe's words reminded Ye Jingchen of what Xie Chang'an had said about Ye Jinghe's methods of managing aristocratic families in his previous life. It has to be said, young Jinghe is a ruthless person!

He said that it is possible to make people completely obedient, after all, aren't dead people obedient?

"Is it the kind of submissive that convinces people with reason and virtue?" Ye Jingchen asked him with a smile.

In this life, he hopes that Ye Jinghe can live a peaceful and happy life, without worries, and without bloodshed on his hands.

"I'll do whatever you want me to do, brother. I'll listen to you," Ye Jinghe said with a sweet smile after a pause.

After returning to the East Palace, Ye Jingchen sent someone to invite Imperial Physician Zhang to take the pulses of both Ye Jinghe and himself.

In fact, ever since Ye Jingchen set the rule of checking the patient's pulse every seven days, Physician Zhang has never missed a single one over the years.

He and Ye Jinghe have always been in good health, rarely even suffering from headaches or fevers.

This time, after taking the pulse, Physician Zhang said there was no problem.

Ye Jingchen told Ye Jinghe to go back to sleep first, while he kept Imperial Physician Zhang behind because he had questions for him.

After Ye Jinghe left, Ye Jingchen asked Physician Zhang about his doubts from that morning.

Although Ye Jinghe's poison from the Enchanting Flower has rarely flared up in recent years, it remains a hidden danger, and Ye Jingchen dares not be careless.

The old imperial physician pondered for a while before speaking: "As it stands, the Fifth Prince's health is normal, but His Highness the Crown Prince's concerns are not without reason. I will go to the training ground to examine him first thing tomorrow morning before making a final judgment."

The next day, Physician Zhang got up very early and leisurely strolled to the training ground.

Today, Ye Jinghe's swordsmanship has changed its moves, focusing not on speed, but on control.

Because Lin Xun told him yesterday that a sword born to protect should not only strive for speed, but should be controlled and wielded with ease.

After watching Ye Jinghe's swordsmanship for a while, Physician Zhang began to practice the Five Animal Frolics on the side.

He has a habit of practicing the Five Animal Frolics every day, which he has persisted in for decades, although he used to practice it at his residence.

The Five Animal Frolics can regulate qi and blood, and relax muscles and tendons, which he felt was quite suitable for the Fifth Prince.

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