Chapter 1205 Bamboo Academy
When the imperial concubine's carriage left the imperial city, the King of Wei's carriage had already stopped on a long street.
Li Bushang asked, "Your Highness, why did you stop the carriage?"
Zhu Chengxuan looked at him and said, "Brother Li, I want to walk over."
"Walk there?"
"Yes, ordinary young men can't afford to ride in a carriage like this. If we take a carriage to the entrance of the academy, those people will know our identities."
Li Bushang asked, "So, you're going on a secret visit?"
Zhu Chengxuan smiled and said, "Anyway, my father has already said that I can decide what to do. I plan to go in and take a look at the situation in the academy first. After I understand the situation, I will make a plan."
“…”
"May I?"
Li Bushang said, "Your Highness's decision, I will obey."
"That's great."
"There's just one thing. Since Your Highness has decided to enter the academy incognito, you must not reveal your identity casually. I'm afraid it might be dangerous. You must not wander around inside for a while."
"Of course I do. Let's go."
After saying that, the two of them jumped off the carriage.
They spoke a few words to the coachman and the people following them, asking them to park the carriage to the other side first, and then the two of them walked towards Zhujian Academy.
However, just as they got off the car, several pairs of eyes were already staring at them from the other side.
As the two of them walked forward, several figures also walked quickly towards the academy.
After a while, they turned a corner and walked onto another long street. This long street was different from the previous one. There were no shops or houses on both sides. There was only a long gray wall. On the top of the wall, you could see lush green bamboo. In the early morning mist, crystal dew condensed on the tips of the bamboo leaves.
It seemed that all of a sudden, the place became elegant and quiet.
Zhu Chengxuan couldn't help but lighten his steps, even his breathing became very light, and he walked forward. After a while, the two stopped.
In front of them was the Bamboo Academy.
In front of me are two open doors with very high thresholds and stone blocks on both sides. Hanging on the door is a huge plaque with four large characters written in a flamboyant style - Bamboo Academy.
A breeze blew by, and the green bamboo inside the wall swayed slightly. The air was filled with the fragrance of bamboo leaves, and the atmosphere was quiet. There was no trace of the terrible atmosphere of rebels gathering together and plotting as described by the ministers in the memorials.
Zhu Chengxuan couldn't help but say, "This place looks good."
But Li Bushang still said, "Your Highness, you must not be too careless."
Zhu Chengxuan looked at him with a smile and said, "Brother Li, you're still talking about me? We came here incognito, how can you still call me 'Your Highness'?"
“…”
"You called me—"
"Master."
Zhu Chengxuan originally wanted him to call him by his name, or an alias, but he didn't expect him to just call him "Young Master." Just as he was about to ask him to change it, Li Bushang said, "But are you sure you really want to go in incognito?"
"Is there something wrong?"
"If no one here knows you or me, it's fine. But what if we meet someone who does?"
When saying this, Li Bushang looked at the plaque on the gate.
To be precise, it is looking at the two words in front——
Bamboo room.
Zhu Chengxuan also followed his gaze and was silent for a moment before saying, "Actually, it would be great if we could really meet. I have a lot to say to him, and I also feel that there are some misunderstandings, so I should take this opportunity to explain them to him."
“…”
"It depends on whether he is willing to see us."
Li Bushang had an indifferent expression and did not comment.
At this moment, a drum sounded from inside the gate, and then the silence in the academy was broken by a noisy sound of voices and footsteps.
It sounds like the students who had morning classes have been dismissed.
Faintly, they could see some people moving around inside. Zhu Chengxuan said, "Come on, Brother Li, let's go in and take a look."
Li Bushang didn't say anything. He just turned around, made a gesture to the secret guards following them in the dark, and then followed Zhu Chengxuan inside.
Inside, it was indeed the end of the morning class, and a group of students came out.
These people were wearing very neat clothes, gray and white. Although the color was old-fashioned, each student was young and energetic, with an upright figure, which made the clothes look particularly elegant and handsome. They also wore square scarves on their heads, which made them look even more handsome.
They still had books in their hands and were discussing what had just been taught in class, arguing back and forth in a very heated manner.
At this time, someone noticed Zhu Chengxuan and the others.
After all, their clothing was very different from that of the people around them, and it was obvious at first glance that they were not students.
So, when everyone passed by them, they all looked at them with surprise and looked them up and down.
However, no one came forward to question or stop them.
Obviously, although these students paid attention to the strangers coming to the college, they were not repulsed by them, or rather, they were used to it.
As Zhu Chengxuan walked in, he said, "Brother Li, the atmosphere here is really good, even better than that in the Imperial College. The students are all so serious."
“…”
"It's just that I don't quite understand what they are saying."
“…”
"It seems that it has never been taught in the Imperial Academy."
“…”
"However, this place is really nice. There aren't any of those evil spirits or rebels gathered here as those ministers mentioned in their memorials. Looking at the students, they seem very peaceful."
Li Bushang took a look and said nothing.
Zhu Chengxuan said worriedly, "But, wandering around like this isn't a solution. We need to find someone to ask who's in charge here."
They walked forward a few steps and saw another door in front of them. It looked like a tall archway with three huge doorways. The doorway in the middle was the tallest and largest, and there were four big characters engraved on the banner above it - Rich Cultural Heritage.
After passing through this door, there is a row of bungalows in front.
Each room was very spacious, and students were walking out of it. Obviously, that was where lectures were given.
But now, most people have left.
Zhu Chengxuan looked for a while but didn't find anyone who looked like a teacher, because the people coming and going were all students wearing the same clothes. He was a little puzzled: Could it be that there was no teacher in their class?
At this time, they came to a road on the right. The road here was narrower, leading to a garden gate in the front. The wall was not high and was painted snow-white. Rows of house roofs could be seen emerging from behind the wall. They should be neatly arranged wing rooms, probably the students' dormitories.
However, the door was locked.
Zhu Chengxuan said: "Oh, we can't go in here."
Li Bushang still didn't say anything, but his eyes flashed slightly.
Almost the entire academy was open, even the lecture halls were not locked. However, the doors outside the students' rooms were locked, which was a bit strange.
Aren’t students allowed to enter?
Just then, they turned their heads inadvertently and saw a person standing on the side of the path.
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