Chapter 83 The Crown Prince Welcomes Me In Person [4k Large Chapter, Please Order First]
It was a city wall that had stood for nearly a thousand years.
When Zeng Anmin's eyes fell on the city wall, there was light in them.
He seemed to see the constant touch and passage of time from the majestic city before him.
Each huge blue brick consumed countless manpower and material resources, yet they were built bit by bit with its flesh and blood.
It stands here, fighting against time for thousands of years.
As time goes by, it still stands tall above everything else.
It took nearly two months.
From early spring, to the sunny and comfortable day.
This long dragon-like carriage team finally arrived at their destination.
Zeng Anmin pulled the reins of his horse and stopped at the foot of the city.
During this period, the relationship between Zeng Anmin and Qin Wanyue gradually improved.
Of course, we are just friends and there is no overstepping of authority.
Zeng Anmin felt that he was still young, not even eighteen years old, and was at the age of struggle. How could he give up the entire fish pond for a fish?
"Stop for inspection."
The diligent guards at the city gate did not know that the owner of the carriages they were checking was the current Minister of War.
But they are not blind. A carriage team of this size is either owned by extremely wealthy people or high-ranking officials.
They can't afford to offend any of them.
So soon, the carriage entered the city.
Zeng Anmin rode a horse and led the convoy at the front.
His eyes scanned the surroundings.
A gust of Beijing flavor hits your nose.
The people in the capital, even the common people, have a different look of confidence on their faces than the people in Liangjiang County.
Zeng Anmin could clearly feel the passion for bargaining among the street vendors.
He was yelling at people in a proper Beijing accent.
Zeng Anmin was riding a horse, wearing a green robe. As the horse swayed, a strand of hair on his forehead moved in the wind.
It attracted many shy glances from girls on the street.
He didn't care much, he just led Ma Jiang, opened the curtain of the carriage and asked:
"Dad, we've already entered the city. How do we get there?"
"Enter the inner city."
Only three words were heard from the carriage.
"profound."
There are not many teams like Zeng Anmin's.
So naturally, there were a lot of curious looks along the way.
The convoy traveled for a long time.
Finally, before dark, they stopped in front of a mansion.
???
Zeng Anmin looked at the extremely luxurious mansion in front of him.
There was a look of confusion in his eyes.
Above the mansion, there is a plaque with three large gold-plated characters.
【Book of History】
It shines with golden light under the reflection of the sunlight.
He could roughly calculate the area of the mansion with just a rough glance.
It is more than twenty meters long from north to south and more than ten meters long from east to west.
A mansion with seven courtyards.
To convert it, it is... more than 4,000 square meters?
hiss~
The Governor's Mansion of Liangjiang County is only over a thousand square meters!
Zeng Anmin took a deep breath.
At this time, Dad also got off the carriage.
Zeng Shilin raised his head and stared at the three big characters "Shangshu Di" with an expressionless face.
"Enter the mansion."
He didn't say much, and apart from feeling more pressure on his shoulders, he didn't show any joy.
…………
busy.
Very busy.
But fortunately, Zeng Anmin doesn't have to be very busy.
He only needed to choose a courtyard as his residence under the arrangement of his servants.
Yes, the yard.
Whether it was Dad, Aunt Lin, or Zeng Anmin, everyone had their own courtyard in the mansion, a complete set of servants, and various facilities.
Damn feudal society!
No words were spoken that night.
When the sunlight shone on Zeng Anmin's face again, his eyelashes moved slightly.
Open your eyes.
"Huh~ What time is it?!"
Zeng Anmin quickly packed up his things, sat up from the bed, and shouted outside:
"Dachun, hurry up and get your horses ready! We'll be late for the roll call soon!"
Having said that, he put on his clothes and walked out without even bothering to wash up.
"Squeak~"
There was a pleasant sound of the wooden door turning, and everything in front of me was extremely unfamiliar.
Well……
Zeng Anmin finally reacted.
Young master, it seems that I don’t have to report to the Xuan Jing Division anymore.
"Master, are you awake?"
Dachun heard Zeng Anmin's voice and ran in hurriedly from outside as soon as he pushed the door.
“Crack.”
Zeng Anmin's eyelids twitched as he looked at the door frame that Dachun had pushed away...
"Uh... no... sorry, Master, I just broke through to the eighth level, so I can't control my strength well..."
Dachun's body, which was as big as a polar bear, looked like a child who had done something wrong in front of Zeng Anmin.
At this moment, he had a dry smile on his face.
"Hurry up and find someone to fix it."
Zeng Anmin glared at Dachun, then walked out, and paused as he took a step forward.
He looked at Dachun and asked, "Where's my dad?"
"The emperor has summoned you to the palace."
Dachun's voice was cautious.
He had just broken a door and was afraid that the young master would ask him to pay compensation.
He really can't afford to pay.
"Enter the palace?"
Zeng Anmin blinked.
What we usually hear is "In the government office."
To be honest, Zeng Anmin’s transformation into a father’s identity has not yet been complete.
"Okay."
He stretched lightly, washed up, and thought, since it was his first day in Beijing, he had to go out and take a look around, right?
He specially picked out a showy and exquisite green shirt and pinned a folding fan at his waist.
With Dachun as a backdrop, the youthful and handsome look on his face became even more pronounced.
"Let's go shopping."
Feeling the strong fragrance in the mansion.
Zeng Anmin exuded a sense of laziness.
"That young master..." Dachun looked at Zeng Anmin nervously, and whispered after approaching:
"Your monthly allowance hasn't been paid yet."
What this means is, where would you get the money to go shopping now?
It was obvious that Dachun was extremely lacking in confidence at this time.
"What are you afraid of? Young Master is rich!!"
Zeng Anmin grinned.
Before leaving Liangjiang County, he had already taken the four thousand taels of silver given by Mr. Shen.
Forget shopping, what about buying a shop?
"Ah?" Dachun looked at Zeng Anmin blankly.
"Tsk, look at you, you've never seen the world!"
Zeng Anmin looked at Dachun's silly face and found it a little funny:
"Let's go. When we get to the street, don't save money for the young master. Just tell me what you want!"
"Walk!"
Dachun's eyes suddenly lit up and he hurried to catch up with the young master.
He looked at the strangers around the young master with a vigilant look, like a competent bodyguard.
However, the two of them had just reached the gate of the mansion.
Then I saw a carriage stopped steadily at the door, making a "creak" sound.
After a while, a strange eunuch got off the carriage and walked towards this side anxiously.
The young eunuch saw the two men and hurried forward to stop them. After bowing, he asked:
"Excuse me, is this the residence of Master Zeng?"
Zeng Anmin looked at the strange eunuch, frowned and nodded:
"Yes, but didn't my father enter the palace early in the morning?"
It was obvious that the eunuch was from the palace, and he naturally thought he was here to look for his father.
When the young eunuch heard Zeng Anmin's words, his eyes suddenly lit up.
He asked hurriedly:
"Are you Zeng Liangjiang, Young Master Zeng Anmin?"
Zeng Liangjiang?
What the hell??
Zeng Anmin frowned tightly:
"Zeng Anmin is indeed me, but that Zeng Liangjiang..."
"Oh, it's really you! You don't know, ever since our prince heard your poem 'Ode to the Two Rivers', he has been looking forward to your arrival from Liangjiang County!"
Obviously, two months was enough for Zeng Anmin's "Fu on the Two Rivers" to become famous in Beijing.
The eunuch excitedly grabbed Zeng Anmin's hand.
Without saying anything, he pulled him towards the carriage.
"Stop, stop, stop! Eunuch, which prince are you talking about?"
Zeng Anmin quickly pulled his hand out of the eunuch's hand and looked at him with a puzzled look.
No, it's for no reason. Why should I go with you to see His Highness?
Well……
When the young eunuch heard Zeng Anmin's words, he slapped his forehead:
"Look at my poor memory. I was so excited when I saw Zeng Liangjiang that I forgot to introduce myself."
After saying this, the young eunuch changed his expression from lewd to extremely serious.
There was even a hint of majesty:
"In compliance with His Royal Highness's order, I have my tutor Zeng Anmin come to see me in Qianyuan Hall immediately. Please be respectful and do not be rude to him!"
After saying this, the young eunuch bowed respectfully, looked at Zeng Anmin with a smile and said:
"Zeng Liangjiang, please?"
The prince wants to see me?
"Well."
Zeng Anmin looked around and found that no one was paying attention to him. He coughed lightly, looked at the young eunuch calmly and asked in a low voice:
"Eunuch, may I know why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince summoned me?"
"Haha, Zeng Liangjiang, don't be nervous. His Highness simply admires your talent and wants to communicate with you. Just relax."
The young eunuch had a kind smile on his face and comforted Zeng Anmin softly.
"Oh~"
Zeng Anmin did not completely believe what the young eunuch said.
As soon as I arrived in Beijing, the prince summoned me to the Eastern Palace for an audience?
Poetic talent?
It's just that I write better poems, why would people value me so much?
Haven’t you seen that in his previous life, Li Bai was known as the Immortal Poet, but he was not valued by many people in the palace.
I guess besides his poetic talent, the Crown Prince probably values his status as the son of a chancellor more?
Thinking of this, Zeng Anmin gently closed the folding fan in his hand with a "swish".
Turning to Dachun, he said:
"You go back first, the young master has something important to do."
After saying that, he stepped lightly and got on the extremely luxurious carriage.
It’s just a meeting, what are you afraid of?
It's not a dangerous place.
…
Only Dachun watched the carriage go away, feeling wronged and looking forward to it...
Just as he was about to turn around and go back home, he saw another carriage stopped in front of him.
"Please wait a moment, sir. May I ask if Master Zeng Liangjiang, Master Zeng, is in the mansion?"
"My prince wants to invite him to the Qianqing Palace for a chat."
An old eunuch called Dachun with a smile.
And the boring old hand flipped it lightly.
A silver ingot fell steadily into Dachun's hands.
Dachun subconsciously looked up at the old eunuch.
Feeling the weight of the silver in his hand, his face was extremely confused.
Murmured:
"Why is there another His Highness?"
"What?" The old eunuch's face changed slightly when he heard his voice.
Quickly asked:
"Your Excellency means..."
"My young master was just invited away by a young eunuch, who said he was going to Qianyuan Palace..."
He didn't finish his words.
Dachun saw the old eunuch turn around and walk straight towards the carriage.
"Ah!" Dachun saw him about to leave and quickly chased after him:
"Don't go! Your money is in my hands!!"
"Your money..."
However, he could only watch the shadow of the carriage hurriedly moving away.
Dachun's face was a little annoyed:
"This old man is so pitiful."
No, next time I see this old man, I must return the silver to him!
…………
Imperial city, inside the palace.
Qianyuan Palace is where the crown prince lives, also known as the Eastern Palace.
In a quiet courtyard.
Two figures sat on the ground.
"Your Highness, the sun is shining brightly today. It's a good time to read."
The man in white had a handsome face and a gentle smile on his face. He slowly took out three incense sticks from his sleeve and gently inserted them into the incense burner on the table.
"It just so happens that my father made me a little gadget yesterday."
The man in white was about twenty years old, with a slightly rough face and abundant body hair, but he kept it very clean.
He looks like a modest gentleman.
His identity is Wang Qianzhi, the son of His Royal Highness King Beiti Duqi of the Imperial City Administration.
He is the prince's tutor.
The man in the loose-fitting robe sitting opposite Wang Qianzhi saw the three incense sticks in his hand, and his eyes lit up slightly:
"But is it the Qingshen incense that is said to help the mind clear its breath and make reading as fast as a bamboo?"
The man in the loose shirt is slightly plump, with very clear eyes and a mischievous look that is quite pretty.
He was wearing an apricot-yellow round-necked dragon robe and had a clean smile on his face.
His face is very round and he is a little fat.
And he is the current crown prince of the Holy Dynasty, Wang Yuanzhen.
“It is this fragrance.”
Wang Qianzhi still had a smile on his face. He took out a fire starter from his arms, blew it gently with his mouth, and began to light the incense stick.
As soon as the incense stick is lit, a cool breath that makes you want to take a deep breath hits your nose.
In an instant, the whole courtyard was filled with this fragrance.
"You do have some ideas."
The little fat prince praised it.
But even though there was fragrance beside him, he had no heart to read.
His eyes kept looking towards the gate of the yard.
Seems a little absent-minded.
Wang Qianzhi saw this scene, and said softly with a smile:
"Your Highness, are you waiting for Zeng Liangjiang?"
The fat prince sighed, "Fourth brother always competes with me for everything, so I can't guarantee he won't have any intentions this time."
Wang Qianzhi remained silent.
Obviously, he knew it was best not to get involved in this issue.
Each of them had a copy of "Yi Zi" in his hand. He read silently without saying much.
After a while, there was a noisy sound.
"Your Highness, Master Zeng is here."
A little eunuch's voice sounded.
The little fat prince's eyes lit up slightly, and he stood up and hurried towards the courtyard gate.
Seeing this scene, Wang Qianzhi's eyes sank slightly.
Then he looked at the three incense sticks that were burning and emitting green smoke.
A sneer slowly appeared at the corner of his mouth.
…
"I greet your Highness."
Zeng Anmin has been traveling through time for a long time and has already learned most of the etiquette of this world.
He crossed his arms, bowed, and then looked up at the prince curiously.
What comes into view is a funny little fat man.
Even though he was wearing a dragon robe, it still couldn't hide his...adorable aura? ?
Seeing this scene, Zeng Anmin felt dissatisfied in his heart.
If you looked like this... then I wouldn't be afraid of you.
He knew very well that one should not judge a book by its cover.
He still breathed a sigh of relief, even though the prince's clear-headed feeling was just an act.
It also feels more comfortable than those old Yin coins that look sinister.
"No need to be so polite, no need to be so polite, come on, please!"
When the chubby prince saw Zeng Anmin, he felt delighted unconsciously.
That was the male version of the joy of falling in love at first sight.
It was as if the man before him was the loyal and dependable minister he would need to rely on in the future! !
…
Under the guidance of the chubby prince, Zeng Anmin successfully entered the courtyard.
He was even a little flattered by the prince's enthusiasm.
After entering the yard, Zeng Anmin smelled a fresh fragrance before he even opened his mouth.
The breath brought a cool feeling, which instantly made him feel better despite being a little sleepy.
(End of this chapter)
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