Ye Jingchen sighed.
He warned Xie Chang'an precisely because he knew Xie Chang'an was not joking.
He didn't understand why Xie Chang'an was so hostile towards Ye Jinghe now, when things hadn't been like this at the beginning.
At first, Xie Chang'an ignored all the other princes and princesses, but he would deliberately tease Ye Jinghe, even though he had no hostility towards Ye Jinghe at that time.
Where does this inexplicable hostility come from?
“Xie Chang’an, he is different from us. He is just an innocent child. The powerful families are not invincible, so why use such extreme methods?” Ye Jingchen restored the white jade lotus at his waist to the shape of a flower bud before looking up at Xie Chang’an.
Innocent children?
Extreme methods?
No matter how you look at it, it's all just that Ye Jingchen favors the little madman and can't bear to see him suffer in the slightest!
Even if you don't drive the little madman crazy, she will still fulfill Ye Jingchen's wishes as long as he wants to do them.
Even if his actions cause public resentment, he can announce to the world that the Fifth Prince has been poisoned since childhood and is somewhat insane. He only did such a cruel thing in his madness, which is not his true nature. What would the people dare to say then?
With such a powerful figure in charge, the court officials would become obedient and dare not cause trouble again!
This way, by sacrificing only one person's reputation, they could save themselves from at least twenty years of planning. Xie Chang'an didn't believe that someone as smart as Ye Jingchen couldn't think of this; he was just too reluctant to give it up!
You little liar!
They acted so affectionately on ordinary days, it was all just to take advantage of him!
They only know how to exploit him!
He's seen through it all!
Xie Chang'an gave Ye Jingchen a deep look, then turned and left.
"Why are you still angry? You're a grown man, how can you scheme against and take advantage of a child?" Ye Jingchen said, chasing after him.
Upon hearing this, Xie Chang'an paused, then quickened his pace, even employing footwork techniques.
The street was crowded, and soon Ye Jingchen could no longer see him.
Ye Jingchen: ......
If I can't see it, I won't chase it. After all, the monk can run away, but the temple can't.
"Dawn—" Ye Jingchen called out, and a moment later, Dawn appeared beside him.
Although Xie Chang'an's current physical form is only eleven or twelve years old, his martial arts skills are already quite remarkable. Therefore, if he were present after leaving the palace, Ye Jingchen would not allow Chenxi to appear.
Anyway, Xie Chang'an is also very perceptive and can detect danger immediately, and will protect him. It's also more convenient for the two of them to talk when it's just the two of them.
But if he were alone, he would make sure that Chenxi stayed by his side every step of the way; he valued his life.
"Chenxi, can you see Xie Chang'an?" Ye Jingchen asked.
Chenxi was taller than him and had better eyesight, so he could see farther.
"I can't see it, it's gone far away using its light-footed skills."
He watched them run away.
Ye Jingchen's lips twitched.
It was wrong of him to use a hidden weapon against Xie Chang'an, but wasn't that because Xie Chang'an himself went too far first?
He had already warned Xie Chang'an to stop talking, but Xie Chang'an still insisted on continuing. Shouldn't he give Xie Chang'an a warning?
Xie Chang'an's suggestion was too tempting. For a moment, Ye Jingchen himself had the idea, but it was only for a moment.
He couldn't take advantage of his special place in Ye Jinghe's heart to make him do something that would offend both heaven and man, and would also bring him eternal infamy. He also couldn't let Xie Chang'an do it!
Therefore, his warning was slightly harsher to show that this was not an option.
He did this because he knew Xie Chang'an could catch his hidden weapon, and he gave him plenty of time to react. Why was he so angry?
"Let's go to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion," Ye Jingchen said to Chenxi.
It's still early, so it's best to address any conflicts as soon as possible and not let them linger overnight.
Chenxi was skilled in martial arts and led Ye Jingchen through the imperial city. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the two of them appeared outside the side gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
Over the years, he had visited the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion many times, but he rarely had the chance to be openly welcomed through the main gate. Most of the time, he had to sneak in.
Therefore, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion specially opened a side gate closest to Xie Chang'an's courtyard, just to make it easier for him to come and go.
The side gate is always guarded. Chenxi knocked three times and the door was opened.
"Greetings, Your Highness!" Upon entering, the guards at the gate hurriedly bowed.
"Has your young master returned?" Ye Jingchen waved his hand, signaling him to stand up, and then asked.
"I have been guarding this place, but I have not seen the young master return to the manor," the guard replied respectfully.
"Then I'll go to Chang'an Residence and wait for him." After Ye Jingchen finished speaking, he led Chenxi directly to Chang'an Residence.
There were guards outside Xie Chang'an's courtyard. When they saw Ye Jingchen, they simply bowed and did not stop him from entering.
Ye Jingchen asked the guard again, and he was told that the guard had not returned yet.
He swaggered into the courtyard, where there was only one maid responsible for sweeping. Upon seeing Ye Jingchen, she quickly bowed and invited him inside.
The host wasn't home, so Ye Jingchen didn't go inside. Instead, he sat under the peach tree where Xie Chang'an often sat and waited.
The maid served hot tea and several plates of pastries, then quietly withdrew, leaving only Ye Jingchen and Chenxi in the courtyard.
Of course, Xie Chang'an's courtyard was very important, and it was impossible for it not to be guarded by secret guards, but they generally did not show themselves.
He waited for a while while drinking tea, but Xie Chang'an didn't show up. Instead, Xie Shaoling appeared.
"Why is His Highness the Crown Prince here?" he asked curiously.
Unless he makes an appointment with Xie Chang'an in advance, Ye Jingchen rarely visits unexpectedly.
"Uncle Xie, I had a little argument with Chang'an, and he stormed off in a huff. I thought getting angry was bad for his health, so I came here to coax him," Ye Jingchen said with a smile.
Xie Shaoling's lips twitched violently.
The way His Highness the Crown Prince said it made him feel as if he had given birth to a little girl, not a son, and that the little girl was angry and His Highness the Crown Prince was specially there to coax her.
But their little girl does have a strong temper. Since His Highness the Crown Prince is willing to coax her, let him. He doesn't want to spoil her anyway.
Xie Shaoling came and went. How could an adult like him get involved in the conflicts between children?
However, he still sent people outside to find the young girl and bring her back to the mansion. He couldn't keep His Highness the Crown Prince waiting for too long, could he?
The guards of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion had their own methods for finding people and quickly located their young master.
Ye Jingchen was almost asleep waiting for Xie Chang'an at Chang'an Residence when Xie Chang'an finally returned. However, before Xie Chang'an even got close, Ye Jingchen could smell the strong odor of alcohol.
Ye Jingchen was quite familiar with the taste of this wine; he also quite liked the Zuixian Brew from Zuixianlou, which cost one tael of gold per pot.
"How can a little kid like you drink alcohol? Drinking is bad for your health!" Although he secretly drank alcohol in private, it didn't stop him from criticizing Xie Chang'an without batting an eye.
Xie Chang'an was so angry at his righteous accusations that he laughed.
Not long ago, he was said to be "such a grown man," but now he's being treated like a child. He's really fickle.
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