The disease recurs every winter. Although there are reasons for deliberately letting others relax their vigilance against him, it is also a fact that his foundation is weak.
He suddenly asked, and Xiao Tang was startled: "I am fine, thank you, Your Highness."
"The prince is not feeling well and should not stand in the wind for a long time. If he is really sick, it is my fault." Lin Su stepped forward to block the wind for him.
At such a close distance, Xiao Tang was subconsciously alert, but the two of them were clearly not touching. It was just that this closeness seemed to give off a sense of warmth, which showed that Lin Su was extremely angry.
Xiao Tang envied him for having such a healthy body.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. The carriage is ready. Please come this way." Xiao Tang said.
"We don't like carriages, we'd rather ride horses." Father Lin said, looking at the spacious and luxurious carriage.
"That's true. It's warm when riding along the way, but it's freezing when you get in the carriage." Lin Ting'er said.
"Please do as you please, everyone. I'll be leaving you first." He walked to the front of the carriage and stepped up the steps.
Lin Su looked at Lin Ting'er who was standing beside him and found that her eyes were still on Xiao Tang. He asked, "Why are you looking at him?"
"It's because you're pretty." Lin Ting'er snorted, "You're allowed to look at it, but not me?"
Seeing Lin Su's expressionless face, she sighed and said, "Don't you think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looks like Shuang'er?"
She thought anyone with a good-looking face and fair skin was a twin. Although she said it unintentionally, the listener took it seriously. Xiao Tang paused, not knowing whether it was because the steps were wet with snow from the previous day and had not been wiped clean, but his feet slipped and his sight fell backwards.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!!!" an attendant screamed.
It doesn't matter whether he gets hurt or not. What matters is that if the crown prince falls in public, it will probably become a scandal in the capital and lead to a reprimand.
But now is not the time to show off his martial arts. Xiao Tang subconsciously closed his eyes and was ready to fall, but a pair of strong hands grabbed his waist.
My back rested against someone's chest, and an extremely warm feeling came over me, instantly dispelling the coldness that had just washed over me.
"Your Highness, please watch your step." A deep voice sounded from above his head. Xiao Tang opened his eyes and subconsciously wanted to stand up when he saw the person so close to him. However, his feet were still on the steps and his body was easily supported by Lin Su, so he was unable to gain any support for a while.
"Thank you, Prince, for rescuing me. Please let me down." Xiao Tang said.
Lin Su lowered his eyes to take a look at his current state, put his arm around his waist, and directly carried him down from the stairs. After he helped him stand firmly, he released his arm and stepped back: "I am sorry for offending you just now. I hope that Your Highness will forgive me."
He had already mounted his horse, but he was able to fly over and catch the man in an instant, which shows his outstanding martial arts skills. His actions did not overstep his bounds, and his identity should not have been known. He must have been sincerely trying to save people.
Considering his previous careful attention and current rescue, Xiao Tang bowed and said, "Your Highness is so kind, how could I blame you? I am truly grateful."
"The roads are slippery in the snow, so the servants should be more attentive." Lin Su looked at the eunuch beside him and said.
The eunuch lowered his head quickly and said, "The prince is right."
When Xiao Tang got into the carriage again, someone helped him. When he sat in the carriage, his tense mind finally relaxed. The inside of the carriage was quite warm, but it didn't take Xiao Tang a long time to warm up like before. The reason was obvious.
He opened a corner of the car window for some unknown reason, and when he saw the man jumping onto the horse, he inexplicably thought of the hand clasped at his waist. He was just peeking and didn't want to disturb him, but Lin Su got on the horse and sat firmly, and seemed to notice that he was peeking, and he met his gaze directly with a slight smile. Xiao Tang subconsciously closed the car window. What exactly does that man want to do?
"Your Highness?" The servant serving in the carriage asked when he saw him doing this.
"Nothing." Xiao Tang's eyes regained their composure and he said, "Let's go."
The Duke of Protectorate has a large number of troops at his disposal, so it is extremely difficult to win them over. However, as long as they do not stand on Xiao Jin's side, he will not be worried. However, if he can win them over to his side, no one will think that he does not have enough help.
However, the current situation is unclear. The purpose of the Prince of the Protectorate coming to the capital this time is not clear. We are in a state of confusion and should respond to each situation as it arises, rather than acting rashly.
The Duke of Protectorate naturally also had a courtyard in the capital. After sending the group to the courtyard, Xiao Tang and others said goodbye. As for going to the palace to pay a visit, they had to wait until everyone had rested, so there was no need to rush.
Xiao Jin did not gain the upper hand in this welcoming event, but was ridiculed instead. When he left, he was still a little angry when he got on the carriage. He and Xiao Tang went to the palace to report. Xiao Tang did not say anything, but he told them everything Lin Su had said at the city gate.
"Father, this prince of the Protectorate is so arrogant, it's obvious that he doesn't take you seriously." Xiao Jin was particularly unhappy. He was expecting the emperor to punish that man, but the emperor on the throne looked quite calm.
"What the Duke of Huguo said is also reasonable. Jin'er does not hold an official position at present. If she can get married soon, she can establish herself earlier. With a wife, her temperament can also be as calm and steady as your royal brother."
The emperor was already in the wrong regarding the affairs of the southwest, and now he just wanted to appease the people and didn't want to really cause any trouble. He was naturally optimistic about Xiao Jin, but in comparison, the prince was particularly calm.
Xiao Jin felt aggrieved, but he didn't dare show it on his face, so he could only nod in agreement.
"Tang'er, do you have nothing to say about the southwest?" asked the emperor.
Xiao Tang bowed and said, "I think it's natural for soldiers to speak bluntly. I don't think they have any ill will towards my younger brother. Moreover, when I was getting on the carriage, I almost slipped, and the prince rescued me to avoid embarrassing my father. I..."
He looked hesitant, his lips pale even as he stood in the warm room. After all, he was his son. Although the emperor did not like his sickly appearance, he was relieved. "You have always been very soft-hearted. If it's hard to say, then don't say it. You caught a cold today. Go back to your East Palace and have the imperial physician take a good look at you. Being sick year after year is not good for your health."
"Thank you for your concern, father." There was admiration in Xiao Tang's eyes.
"Let's all go back." The emperor looked at Xiao Jin beside him and took a deep breath.
After the two left, the emperor said, "Tang'er is calm and composed, but Jin'er is still full of youthful energy."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is in the Eastern Palace, so he must be kept in check." The eunuch said with a smile, "The Fifth Prince is young and full of vigor. Your Majesty also said that he is young. You are now in the prime of your life, so you can teach him slowly."
"I had originally planned to reward him if he did a good job on this matter, allowing him to work in one of the six ministries. Now it seems he needs to temper his temper a little longer, otherwise he'll only offend others." The emperor sighed, "It's only because Tang'er's health isn't good, otherwise I wouldn't have to worry about this."
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