"Oh." Zuan had previously had classrooms and dormitories at Mingyue Academy, so he was very familiar with this kind of door-opening restriction. He opened the door directly and found that there was a fairly large courtyard with several rooms inside. The overall environment and layout were quite elegant, and of course, privacy and security were given more attention. This was probably an occupational hazard of the Embroidered Robe Envoy.
"What about the other embroidered envoys?" Zu'an asked curiously.
Zhu Xie Chixin replied, "You live here alone, so how could there be other Embroidered-Robed Envoys?"
"Living alone?" Zu'an was stunned. Such good benefits? He had thought he would have to squeeze into the dorm with others.
Zhu Xie Chixin gave him a strange look: "Of course I live alone. The identities of Embroidered Robe Envoys are often very mysterious. They usually wear masks. Apart from the Emperor, I don't even know the identities of some of them. So it's impossible for us to live together."
Zuan asked curiously, "Then where do they live?"
Zhu Xie Chixin replied, "They are scattered throughout the palace, just like your courtyard. However, there aren't many Embroidered Robe Envoys who are qualified to live in the palace... In short, when outsiders come here in the future, you must never show your true face. You must wear a mask. The mask and uniform are all inside the house. You can check them yourself later."
Zuan gasped: "Prepared so quickly? It seems the Emperor intended to arrange things this way from the beginning."
Zhu Xie Chixin cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards the Imperial Study: "His Majesty's thoughts are beyond the comprehension of us subordinates."
Zu'an curled his lip, "You're just blabbing here, but even the emperor can't hear you."
"By the way, where are the other Embroidered-Robed Envoys' residences? I'd like to visit them another day, lest I end up causing trouble for them," Zu An asked.
Zhu Xie Chixin frowned: "The Embroidered-Robe Envoys usually maintain their independence, so it's best not to try to build relationships with them in private. Besides, they are mostly out investigating cases, and they rarely spend any time in the palace throughout the year."
"You're not often in the palace?" Zu'an was somewhat surprised, but he quickly realized that investigating the case was probably secondary. The main reason was that there were too many restrictions on living in the palace. You couldn't go here or there, and staying in this small courtyard every day felt like being in prison.
If you accidentally offend an imperial concubine or princess, the consequences are even worse, as that could lead to the confiscation of your property and the extermination of your entire clan.
So, what normal Embroidered Robe Envoy would want to live in the palace? Only someone like Zu An would be excited.
Zhu Xiechi was getting impatient: "Have you finished reading? If you have, we'll leave the palace and I'll take you to see the houses outside the palace."
"There are more outside the palace?" Zu An was a little embarrassed. Not only were jobs assigned, but houses were also assigned, two houses in total, one inside the palace and one outside. If he had two houses like this before he transmigrated, he would have been rich.
“Of course, the Embroidered-Robe Envoy needs to act in other capacities on a daily basis. Besides, you are now serving as the Crown Prince's Attendant, and you have no relatives in the capital. We can't just let you sleep on the streets,” Zhu Xie Chixin said.
Zu An feigned a tearful expression of gratitude: "His Majesty has truly been kind to me; I could never repay such kindness, even with my life."
"Your willingness to do this is not in vain, given how highly the Emperor values you." Zhu Xiechi's expression softened slightly.
Zu An thought to himself that Zhu Xie Chixin was indeed the emperor's staunch loyalist, and that his previous lack of information had led him to have some doubts about him.
The two quickly started walking out. On the way, a beautiful woman in palace attire came towards them. Zhu Xiechi hurriedly pulled Zu An aside and bowed.
However, while Zhu Xie was sincere and respectful, Zu An was not so genuine. He secretly looked up and saw a group of palace maids and eunuchs surrounding a beautiful woman in palace attire as she walked over.
The woman in palace attire had a charming and graceful figure, swaying as she walked, but strangely, she had no trace of lust or desire about her; on the contrary, she possessed a gentle and elegant temperament.
"Huh, it's her."
I had met this woman not long ago; she was none other than Consort Bai.
The palace lady was strolling aimlessly, not caring that the guards in the distance were bowing to her; such things had become commonplace over the years.
However, she soon discovered that one of them was so audacious as to look up at her, which surprised her. Was this little guard ignorant of the rules or just incredibly bold?
However, she was always kind to people and did not want to make a big deal out of it, lest she ruin someone's promising future.
Just as she was about to pretend she hadn't seen anything and leave, she suddenly exclaimed in surprise, recognizing Zu An's appearance: "It's you?"
Her voice was gentle and moving, like a pearl rolling in water.
"I didn't expect to meet you again so soon." Zuan smiled slightly.
Upon hearing his words, a faint blush appeared on the fair cheeks of the woman in palace attire.
Zhu Xie Chixin frowned. He had just reminded him not to offend the concubines in the palace, and now trouble had broken out right in front of him. Wait, why did this guy's words sound like flirting?
He had no choice but to quickly remedy the situation, saying, "Reporting to Consort Bai, this man has just been bestowed the title of 'Phoenix Man' by His Majesty and is also a retainer of the Crown Prince. I am about to take him out of the palace."
Bai Rouxue's eyes were truly filled with surprise. She had heard about Zu An's situation and originally thought he was doomed, but now he had been granted a title and even become a retainer of the Crown Prince. How did he manage to do that?
However, she quickly suppressed her doubts and smiled sweetly: "This young master is indeed a blessed person. I hope you will take good care of the Crown Prince in the future."
As the Crown Prince's concubine, it was only natural for her to say such things.
Zu An replied, "Of course. I hit it off with the Crown Prince at first sight, and I'm sure we'll become kindred spirits."
"Thank you for your trouble." Bai Rouxue felt that there was something strange about these words, but she didn't think about it too much. She smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, then drifted away with the palace maids and eunuchs, clearly not wanting to talk to other men too much.
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