Although he was used as a shield by his friends, Ye Jingyu was very loyal and stepped forward to protect Yun Shu behind him.
However, Yun Shu is so fat and taller than him, so blocking her is pointless.
He realized this himself, so he spread his arms wide, like a mother hen protecting her chicks, and shielded Yun Shu behind him.
"Father, Yun Pangpang is very timid, please don't frighten him," he said earnestly to the emperor.
"Is he a coward? I don't think so!"
The emperor looked down at the chubby boy, who was so fat and didn't look very likable. Why did everyone like him?
Moreover, the little fat boy is really bold; he can even use the prince as a shield right in front of him!
Such a big thing can hide comfortably behind Jingyu, who is so small!
I feel so sorry for his son!
"Father, those two were just joking. They're so young, how could they understand the difference between studying abroad and roaming the martial world?" Ye Jingchen quickly explained for them when he saw the emperor staring at Yun Shu.
We mustn't scare the little fat boy.
“Yes, we’re going on a study tour! A study tour!” Yun Shu peeked out from behind Ye Jingyu and chimed in.
Ye Jingchen: ......
To say that Yun Shu was brave is an understatement; he was so frightened by a single word or glance from the emperor that he hid behind Ye Jingyu.
But if you say he's timid, he's also willing to answer anyone's questions.
"Study abroad would be best!" the emperor said to Yun Shu with a half-smile, which frightened Yun Shu so much that she shrank back behind Ye Jingyu.
The emperor felt that if the Marquis of Zhongyong's son wasn't mentally deficient, then he definitely had some problems!
He didn't scare Yun Shu anymore, but instead instructed the others, "You should all get some rest today, and don't be late for tomorrow's morning class."
"Father, are you really not going to eat any more?" Ye Jingchen warmly invited.
"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!" Faced with the table of leftover food, the emperor didn't want to stay a moment longer and turned to leave.
As the host of the banquet, even if he left midway, he still had to go back to end the event to prevent his ministers from having wild thoughts and being unable to sleep on their first night at the Xishan Palace.
In fact, many people were indeed uneasy after discovering that the emperor had left.
What does it mean that His Majesty left midway through? Did someone displease him?
Or has something important happened that requires His Majesty's personal intervention?
The group was in a state of high anxiety. They lost their appetite for the songs and dances, couldn't listen to the music, and even found the delicious food hard to swallow.
Fortunately, the emperor returned in the end, and he didn't seem angry. The banquet ended amidst everyone's confusion.
After many years, the palace has regained its popularity, with lights shining brightly all night long and bustling with activity.
The next morning, Ye Jingchen was woken up right on time.
After washing up, he pushed open the door and stepped out of the room. He was immediately drawn to the sunrise on the horizon. The scene truly lived up to the saying, "The sunrise over the river is redder than fire!"
Although you can't see the real sea from Xishan Palace, the sea of clouds is still a sea. The morning glow fills the sky, dyeing the clouds a fiery red that is not glaring.
Ye Jingchen admired the scene quietly for a moment before heading towards his classroom, bathed in the morning glow.
With your eyes up, you can watch the sunrise; with your eyes down, you can admire the maple forest. If you could live here every day, place a reclining chair in front of the hall, watch the sunrise and sunset, and enjoy the ever-changing clouds while feeling the mountain breeze and admiring the mountain maples, it would truly be a life that even the gods wouldn't trade.
Feeling they couldn't miss the beautiful scenery bestowed by nature, they went for a morning run in the morning glow.
The human appreciation of beautiful scenery is an instinct that transcends age and gender.
Especially for the princes and princesses, who spend their days in the palace, there are very few opportunities to see such a beautiful sunrise.
Although the palace was magnificent, its many walls were also oppressive, making it impossible to have such a wide view.
"Now I finally understand why you insisted on coming to the Western Hills Palace for your birthday, my dear brother. This trip was truly worthwhile!" Ye Jingshu exclaimed.
Ye Jingchen smiled. He had only wanted to show them the vast world outside, and the Xishan Palace was the closest and safest place to the imperial city.
He never expected that the Xishan Palace would bring him such a big surprise.
"The palace may be the most magnificent place in the entire Great Abyss, but it is definitely not the most beautiful place. Only by seeing it with your own eyes and hearing it with your own ears can you appreciate the wonders of nature!"
The world is full of diverse people, and they need to witness and experience these things for themselves.
The palace is vast, covering thousands of acres, with hundreds of halls, pavilions, and gardens, capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people. Yet, the palace is also small, as one palace confines many people's entire lives.
People's perceptions influence their perspectives, and their perspectives, in turn, limit their potential for growth.
How could Ye Jingchen possibly allow them to be trapped in that small area or that particular location?
There are countless interesting things and people in the world; only by experiencing them all can life be considered complete.
While Ye Jingchen and his classmates were attending classes at Beichen Palace, the autumn hunt also began.
This autumn hunt lasts for seven days, and anyone who can ride and shoot can participate. The game caught in the hunting grounds belongs to the individual, and the ten people who catch the most game in the seven days will be rewarded by the emperor.
Not to mention the generous rewards, the mere opportunity to appear before His Majesty is enough to make those noble sons fight tooth and nail for it.
Within the hunting grounds, there are towering viewing platforms from which one can observe the hunting scenes in the mountains and forests.
However, a person's field of vision is limited; if they are too far away, they will naturally not be able to see anything.
Those who wanted to impress the emperor and attract his attention would usually stay close to the viewing platform. But if they stayed too close, the competition would be fierce, as there would be limited opportunities.
The emperor sat calmly on the high platform, not watching the fierce competition in the hunting grounds.
Anyway, with the Imperial Guards and Feathered Guards acting as his eyes and ears, if there are any particularly outstanding people in the hunting grounds, whether in archery, horsemanship, strategy, or teamwork, as long as they have something to offer, someone will keep an eye on them for him.
A seemingly simple hunt can present many challenges.
No wonder the late emperor always liked to hold autumn hunts to test them.
Although it's unpleasant to be tested from the perspective of the person being tested, it's actually quite nice to be in a high position and test others.
When Ye Jingchen and his classmates finished their day's studies, it was also around the time the autumn hunt ended, allowing them to catch the tail end of the festivities.
On the first day, everyone had a good harvest. Although the prey hunted by an individual belongs to that individual, who wouldn't want to show off in front of the emperor?
Therefore, many people presented their prey to the emperor, and Ye Jingchen and his group were able to see many prey that were not bloody at all.
From small rabbits to large wild boars, birds and beasts alike are all available, and some are even furry, making them look very appealing to pet.
Unfortunately, they are all dead and cannot be played with.
It's not a pity—their meat should be very delicious.
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