Through these interactions, Xie Chang'an had roughly figured out Ye Jingchen's style of behavior and conduct.
"You want to take advantage of my grandmother?" he asked directly, not bothering with beating around the bush.
"The potential of an old lady who dotes on her grandson is limitless," Ye Jingchen said with a smile.
“Indeed, the consequences are limitless; it might even wipe out my entire Zhenguo Duke’s Mansion!” Xie Chang’an said coldly, his face grim.
"If the old lady can incite the Wang and Jiang families to cause trouble and resist the imperial power, that would be a good thing!" Ye Jingchen said thoughtfully. Meeting Xie Chang'an's cold gaze, he smiled and blinked, reassuringly saying, "Young Master Xie, don't be angry. I was just joking. Although I do want to suppress the Wang and Jiang families, I will never use the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion as a scapegoat!"
"The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and the Xie family army are my greatest support. The stability of Dayuan cannot be achieved without you!" Ye Jingchen said sweet words with practiced ease.
"Heh... Your Highness trusts the Xie family so much, aren't you afraid that the Xie family's achievements will overshadow your own?" Xie Chang'an mocked.
"Of course I believe in the loyalty of the Dowager Empress, the Duke of Zhenguo, and the three young generals!" Ye Jingchen said affirmatively.
I believe everyone in their family except him!
very good!
"And what about my loyalty?" Xie Chang'an asked with a cold smile.
Although he no longer has any so-called 'loyalty' to anyone.
"Of course I believe it! Otherwise, why would I have taken the initiative to propose an alliance with Young Master Xie?" Ye Jingchen blinked his big eyes and looked at Xie Chang'an with sincere eyes.
But Xie Chang'an no longer believed his seemingly sincere gaze.
Xie Chang'an left the East Palace with a cold face.
Today's confrontation has completely corrected his mindset.
Sure enough, emperors who have been high above and domineering for too long have become rusty in the head!
Even if Ye Jingchen was able to control him today by relying on his personal bodyguard to bully him, the fact that he, an imposter, was not afraid of being suspected by the bodyguard was his own skill!
Watching Xie Chang'an leave, Ye Jingchen hummed a cheerful tune in a good mood. It wasn't a proper melody, but it didn't affect his good mood.
Today he exposed Xie Chang'an's true colors, and from now on, the variable will no longer be a variable, and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion will no longer be a threat to him.
Of course, he didn't trust Xie Chang'an as he was now.
Xie Chang'an also knew that he didn't believe him.
But it doesn't matter. As long as the other members of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion don't harbor any disloyalty, it's meaningless for Xie Chang'an to have any ulterior motives, unless he wants to stand against his family.
Using the people of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to restrain Xie Chang'an, this variable, and make Xie Chang'an work for him, he's really a clever little devil!
Ye Jingchen was humming a song when he suddenly met Chen Xi's scrutinizing gaze. He was startled and fell silent.
"Why are you suddenly glaring at me like that? Aren't you afraid of scaring me half to death?!" He quickly composed himself and questioned her fiercely.
He knew, of course, that some of his actions and words were suspicious, but Chenxi was his personal bodyguard, watching over him at all times. It could be said that he had never left Chenxi's sight.
Therefore, as long as he himself has nothing to hide, Chenxi is actually the one least likely to suspect him.
Because people rarely doubt themselves.
This is a blind spot in people's self-awareness.
Chenxi's initial suspicion vanished instantly upon hearing this question.
That little rascal is a little rascal; there's no one more hateful in the world!
It's even more impossible for anyone to quietly replace the little rascal right in front of him!
He's overthinking it!
But the young heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion—
"Xie Chang'an is in danger!" Chenxi warned again.
He is truly a dutiful and responsible bodyguard!
"I know he's dangerous, but a sharp knife always carries the risk of cutting your hand. Xie Chang'an is the kind of person who deserves to be my ally, isn't he?" Ye Jingchen said nonchalantly.
Dawn: !
Listen to what you're saying!
Sure enough, even the best bodyguards are afraid of having a troublesome master!
"You're playing with fire. Those who play with fire get burned." Chenxi said these words and disappeared in front of Ye Jingchen in a flash.
"Thank you for your concern, Chenxi. I will be very careful," Ye Jingchen said loudly, not knowing where Chenxi was hiding.
The bedchamber was quiet. Ye Jingchen waited for a while, but still didn't receive a response from Chenxi.
"I'm hungry, bring me a meal!" he called out to the door.
After class, I was constantly outwitting Xie Chang'an and didn't even have time to eat a hot meal.
The palace servants quickly filed in, carrying dishes.
"Where's Jinghe?" Ye Jingchen asked curiously when he didn't see Ye Jinghe.
This child is always attached to him, so why is he still nowhere to be seen at mealtimes?
"The Fifth Prince is reciting his lessons in his bedchamber. Your Highness, didn't you say that if he could finish reciting the Three Character Classic today, you could grant him one request? He's reciting it very diligently!" Fangcao said.
Ye Jingchen's eyes lit up.
The Three Character Classic has more than a thousand characters in total. He himself can't even read it smoothly, let alone memorize it. If Ye Jinghe can memorize it, it will definitely be a big gimmick, which is very important for him to attract other princes and princesses.
Ye Jingchen excitedly led his men to Ye Jinghe's side hall.
The door to the side hall was open. Before even entering, Ye Jingchen heard Ye Jinghe's voice, which, though still somewhat childish, was clear and articulate.
"From sons and grandsons to great-great-grandsons, these are the nine generations, the human relationships. Father and son are kind, husband and wife are obedient. Elder brothers are friendly, younger brothers are respectful. There is order between elders and juniors, and friends and companions..."
Ye Jinghe's voice was very calm, and it didn't sound like he was reciting a poem, but rather reading a book.
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