"Who do you want to protect?" Xie Chang'an asked, his expression somewhat amused. "Is there anyone who even His Highness the Crown Prince can't protect, and yet has to come to me for help?"
The word "seek" carries profound meaning.
But as an emotionally stable adult, Ye Jingchen didn't care about this little verbal dispute at all.
It's just a verbal request; it won't cost you anything.
Although he is now the noble crown prince, at heart he will always be a modern person who has been influenced by the core socialist values for thirty years. In his heart, everyone is equal, and as long as the goal can be achieved, verbal weakness is nothing.
"Then let it be my way of thanking the young prince," Ye Jingchen readily agreed.
His nonchalant attitude made Xie Chang'an feel like he had made a fool of himself.
"Whom are you protecting?" he asked listlessly.
"I don't have many people I can privately mobilize to protect the personal safety of those ordinary people who come to the government office to sue the prefect's son," Ye Jingchen explained.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is truly compassionate and radiant with divine light!" Xie Chang'an exclaimed meaningfully.
Ye Jingchen had a gut feeling that what he said wasn't nice, but he didn't have any evidence that Xie Chang'an was implying something about him.
“I don’t need you to protect me for long; this matter will be resolved soon,” Ye Jingchen said.
"So, Your Highness has a way to break the current deadlock?"
"It's been dragged on long enough. If it drags on any longer, he might be released without charge one day."
Even if the prefect really only had one son, Ye Jingchen would make him have a son out of thin air. After all, he was not innocent at all for raising such a spoiled son who harmed the people.
Ye Jingchen disliked crowding around to watch certain events, nor did he like joining in on certain events. Although Xie Chang'an in the novel was not a good person, he was still a man of his word. Since he had promised to protect the people of Yizhou, Ye Jingchen decided to trust him for the time being.
If Xie Chang'an disappoints him in the end, he will naturally re-evaluate his cooperation with Xie Chang'an.
"How's your investigation into the prefect's son's crimes going? How many victims have reported to the prefectural government so far? Where are they now?" After leaving the Jingzhao Prefectural Government, Ye Jingchen asked Chenxi a series of questions.
After asking the question, he realized that he had indeed put Chenxi in a difficult position.
The bodyguards were only responsible for protecting his personal safety and at most investigating potential security risks around him. They were not omnipotent, nor did they have that much time and energy.
However, besides his secret guards, the only other people he can use are the Eastern Palace Guards.
However, the Eastern Palace Guards were chosen by the emperor for him, and while they were loyal to him, they would also be loyal to the emperor. If he ordered the Eastern Palace Guards to do something, it would be impossible to hide it from the emperor.
Although he and the emperor now appear to have a close father-son relationship, —
History teaches us that the father-son relationship in the imperial family is often very fragile. He can be lazy and shirk his studies, or he can bully others by taking advantage of his power. He can have many bad habits, but there is one thing he cannot do: interfere in politics without the emperor's permission. This is a major taboo.
He didn't want to interfere in politics. He looked at his chubby little hands. His body was still just a cub. If he were in modern times, his biggest worries would be going to school and doing homework.
But now he has to consider how to change some of the emperor's deep-rooted ideas and guide the emperor to govern the country according to his own ideas.
This is something he shouldn't be dealing with at his age!
He shouldn't be the only one to bear this burden!
He must gather his brothers and sisters as soon as possible, then teach them according to his ideals, and through them influence and change the emperor and those who support them.
The task is arduous and the road ahead is long.
Before returning to the palace, Ye Jingchen planned to go shopping again.
I finally had time to buy the candied hawthorns and maltose I wanted to buy for Ye Jinghe last time.
Ye Jingchen also saw someone selling peach blossom pastries. He bought a pack and tried it. It was slightly sweet, crispy and fragrant but not greasy. After eating it, his mouth was filled with a lingering fragrance.
Delicious food tastes even better when shared with others.
"Chenxi, have some too." He handed a piece to Chenxi.
He handed it over naturally, and Chenxi accepted it just as naturally.
There were four pieces in the pack. He and Chenxi each took two pieces and finished them quickly.
After finishing his meal, he bought three more packs. He gave one pack to Ye Jinghe, and the remaining two packs could be shared with his classmates during the break tomorrow.
He brought gifts for Xiao Jinghe, and naturally he wouldn't forget Ye Jingshu.
In a jewelry shop, he picked out a peony hair accessory for Ye Jingshu.
The peony carving was so lifelike, it looked as if a real flower was blooming on a branch.
While browsing in a jewelry store, Ye Jingchen suddenly thought of some modern internet memes.
It is said that many bloggers who originally sold jewelry on Douyin were forced by netizens to change their profession and become masters of concealed weapons.
"Chenxi, do you know where I can buy hidden weapons? Are there any hidden weapons that look like ordinary jewelry or ornaments but can actually shoot poison needles to kill people invisibly?" Ye Jingchen asked as soon as he thought of it.
Having survived an assassination attempt, he felt it was essential for him to arm himself.
“Yes,” Chenxi said decisively, “but you can’t wear it.”
Ye Jingchen's eyes, which had just lit up, dimmed instantly, and he asked in confusion, "Why?"
"Hidden weapons can easily injure yourself, so you can't wear them," Chenxi explained.
"Am I that stupid?" Ye Jingchen rolled his eyes and said disdainfully, "How could I possibly let myself get hurt by my own hidden weapon?"
“You’ve said before that you wouldn’t drown in the bath,” Chenxi said expressionlessly.
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