Xu Wen, the eldest lady of the second branch of the Sheng family in the capital, was earnestly admonishing Sheng Shu: "Did you remember what your mother just said? After entering the palace, you must not travel alone. If a palace servant wants to take you somewhere else, do not trust him..."

Sheng Shu nodded with a smile, feeling Xu Wen's concern. He remembered everything Xu Wen said. Xu Wen explained some things several times, and Sheng Shu listened obediently, without a trace of impatience in his heart.

Sheng Huairen, who was sitting nearby, waited for Xu Wen to finish before speaking: "Your mother has already instructed me, so I won't repeat it. There is only one thing you must remember: except for the Eighth Prince, you must not have close relationships with the other princes."

Sheng Shu responded, "Yes, father."

Elsewhere in the Yu residence, Lin Jiaoniang sat by the side, listening to Master Yu instruct his son: "When serving the prince, be extremely careful and cautious. Do not touch anything that touches your body..."

Yu Jiaxing sat obediently in the lower seat, straightened his body and listened carefully to his father's teachings.

Lin Jiaoniang was thinking about preparing a generous gift for Xu Wen. If it weren't for Xu Wen, Xing Ge'er wouldn't have had the chance to enter the palace and study with the prince. The Eighth Prince was no ordinary prince; he was the only legitimate son. Currently, Empress Jing'an was the only woman in the imperial backyard. Lin Jiaoniang clutched her handkerchief excitedly. Yu Shuyuan chatted with Xing Ge'er, occasionally glancing at his wife from the corner of his eye.

The next day, Sheng Shu and Yu Jiaxing went to the palace with their respective fathers. They separated from their elders at the palace gate. While the elders went to court, the two of them were taken to the study by the Eighth Prince's personal eunuch.

"Greetings to His Majesty the Eighth Prince." The two were brought before the Eighth Prince and both bowed to greet him.

The Eighth Prince, still young and childish but full of vigor, raised his hand and asked the two to stand up: "Please stand up quickly. We will be together for a long time from now on. There is no need to be so formal."

The two men stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Eighth Prince."

Afterwards, the two were led by eunuchs to meet the other princes. There were only four princes in the Shangshufang now. Apart from the Eighth Prince, the eldest was the Third Prince, followed by the Sixth Prince and the Eleventh Prince.

The third prince is marrying a princess this year. Normally, the emperor should confer a title on the prince before the wedding. However, the third prince, who is to get married in two months, has not received any title from the emperor so far.

The Third Prince, sitting upright in his seat, had a gentle smile on his face. "Please stand up. With you studying with me in the future, my eighth brother's studies will surely improve."

This had already set a huge trap for Sheng Shu and Yu Jiaxing. If the Eighth Prince didn't study hard, it would be their fault. Sheng Shu and Yu Jiaxing looked at each other and replied at the same time, "Thank you, Third Prince. I dare not. It is a blessing for us to be able to enter the palace to study with him."

The Sixth Prince, who was sitting on the right of the Third Prince, said, "Third brother, these two are only three years older than my Eleventh Brother. If they can help my Eighth Brother improve his abilities, wouldn't he be a prodigy?" The Sixth Prince's biological mother was related to the Lin family, and she stood up to protect him.

The Third Prince looked at the Eleventh Prince, who cupped his round face and said, "Ah, you are older than me. I am the youngest again."

The Third Prince smiled and continued, "Become the prince's study companions. If you cannot help my eighth brother with his studies, my eighth brother will not punish you, but I will also seek justice for my younger brother."

The Eighth Prince, who was sitting behind the Third Prince, said with a smile, "Come and sit down! You are here to accompany me in my studies. You don't need to worry about anything else."

As soon as the Eighth Prince finished speaking, Sheng Shu and Yu Jiaxing hurried to the desk next to the Eighth Prince.

The third prince, who was sitting in the front seat, clenched his hands tightly under his sleeves, and his facial expression remained unchanged.