Where is Wei Hong?

Song Xibai was puzzled that he hadn't seen Wei Hong all morning.

"She wasn't in the room; she went out early. I thought it was Master looking for her!"

Fu Liu also found it strange. Wei Hong usually paid the most attention to her master, so why didn't she say anything before going out?

Song Xibai suddenly turned to look at the west side hall, a thought flashing through his mind, and guessed what it was.

“She must have something else to do. Fuliu, call Qingxi and come with me to the front hall.”

Upon returning to the palace this time, Song Xibai was even more cautious.

When going out, it's more reassuring to have someone who knows martial arts by your side.

Qingxi trotted over, his hat askew. Fuliu quickly straightened it for him, and the two of them, one on each side, accompanied Song Xibai toward the front hall.

Upon arriving at the front hall, Song Xibai only saw Eunuch Jin Xiang. She stopped him and asked him what was wrong, only to learn that the Crown Prince had gone to the Wenhua Hall at dawn.

Song Xibai stomped her foot.

"Running around so early in the morning."

She wanted to go to the Wenhua Hall, but Eunuch Jin was very troubled: "That's where His Highness conducts his official business."

The implication is that you should not disturb His Highness's important business.

Song Xibai suddenly turned to look at him.

"I have important business to discuss with Your Highness. What, does Eunuch Jin think I'm the kind of person who makes trouble out of nothing but vying for favor?"

She spoke these words expressionlessly, much like the Crown Prince when he was angry.

Grandpa Jin was so frightened he almost knelt down.

Song Xibai discovered that he had a clear prejudice against women.

The palace rules don't say that women can't go to the Wenhua Hall, so why is he stopping them?

If Eunuch Feng were here, he certainly wouldn't have stopped her; he would have even offered to lead the way.

This immediately revealed the difference between the two.

It wasn't just luck that Eunuch Feng became the Crown Prince's most trusted and trusted chief eunuch; his insight and discernment were unmatched by ordinary people.

Song Xibai flicked his sleeves and led Fuliu and Qingxi out of the East Palace gate.

The Wenhua Hall is located south of the East Palace.

Walk straight ahead from the main gate, turn west at the inner river, pass through the Imperial Pharmacy, and you will reach the Wenhua Hall.

The layout of the Dayin Imperial Palace was largely similar to the Ming and Qing Forbidden City that Song Xibai knew from her previous life, with only slight differences.

The palace is divided into inner and outer sections by the Qianqing Gate. The outer palace is further divided into east and west sections by the central axis, with the eastern section being the civil section and the western section the military section.

There are also many other buildings next to the Wenhua Hall, such as the Library, the Lecture Hall, and the History Museum, all of which are related to literature.

Presumably to prevent fires, these palaces and pavilions were built beside the inner river, and because scholars loved pine and bamboo, a large area of ​​green bamboo was planted here.

The bamboo tips swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound.

A faint fragrance of bamboo leaves drifted in the breeze, making the place even more tranquil and cool.

But the tranquil atmosphere vanished the moment Song Xibai stepped through the gates of Wenhua Hall.

A dozen or so eunuchs bustled in and out, busy but not noisy; and a few people in scholar's robes were talking in hushed tones.

Looking at the beards on their chins, Song Xibai guessed that they must be the Crown Prince's advisors.

Song Xibai stood at the gate for about ten seconds, just thinking of asking someone to report to her, when Eunuch Feng came out of the main hall and saw her as soon as he looked up.

"Your Highness, what brings you here?"

With a startled cry, Eunuch Feng ran incredibly fast, reaching Song Xibai in the blink of an eye. He bowed respectfully and led her forward.

"It just so happens that His Highness has finished his work and was just about to go back to find you! I didn't expect you to come here. What's that saying again? 'A meeting of minds!' You and His Highness are a perfect match!"

Song Xibai couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Eunuch Feng, you're quite the smooth talker."

Eunuch Feng smiled憨憨地: "I'm telling the truth."

Song Xibai stopped outside the main hall and waved to him.

"I have important business to discuss with Your Highness. Please go in and inform him first, so that others will not think I am being arrogant and intrusive."

Eunuch Feng nodded subconsciously, but as he stepped over the threshold, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

The way the mistress spoke was unlike her usual tone; it sounded as if someone had accused her of being arrogant.

His eyes narrowed suddenly, and he quickly ran to the Crown Prince.

"Your Highness, the Emperor Xi has arrived. He says he has important matters to report."

The crown prince was studying a map when he heard this. He immediately looked up, turned around, and walked outside.

Eunuch Feng hurriedly followed, reminding her, "It seems that the Princess Consort has been wronged. I called her in, but she refused, insisting that I report to her first."

This statement is actually somewhat biased, since they clearly don't know anything yet! But Eunuch Feng understands his master, and when it comes to His Highness the Crown Prince, his heart is biased.

Sure enough, the crown prince's eyes turned cold instantly.

"Go ask him later."

Eunuch Feng responded and bent down even lower.

At that moment, the Crown Prince stepped out of the door and grabbed Song Xibai's hand.

"Why are you coming at this hour? The wind has been blowing coldly all the way here. Did you catch a chill?"

Song Xibai shook her head with a smile.

The Crown Prince led Song Xibai into the palace, with Fuliu following closely beside her master. Qingxi was a step behind and was stopped by a single glance from Eunuch Feng.

Taking two steps to the side, Eunuch Feng asked in a low voice about their arrival, focusing on who had upset Master Xi.

Qingxi then started talking about Grandpa Jinxiang.

After hearing this, Eunuch Feng twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a half-smile.

"This old Jin actually wants to compete with me! With a brain like his? I even considered him a potential rival before, tsk tsk, it seems I overestimated him."

"Your Highness trusts your godfather the most, so why should your godfather be afraid of him?"

"What do you know? This is called prevention. Old Jin served the late emperor. As servants, our first priority is to understand our master's thoughts, and our second priority is to nip any threat to ourselves in the bud."

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