Two days later, Rong Xi eliminated all the spies in the Eastern Palace, thus shunning the spies outside the palace, and arrived at the Phoenix Prince's residence.
As expected, he ran into Rong Qi at the Phoenix Prince's residence. Rong Qi took him to Luoyue Pavilion, where Rong Xi truthfully told Rong Qi about what had happened at the Eastern Palace in the past few days.
Rong Qi looked at him expressionlessly: "I've already told you to regularly clean up the people in your residence. And when you send someone in, you must investigate them thoroughly. Your position as the Crown Prince is already a sensitive one, so it's normal for others to covet it. It seems you'll have to be more careful in the future."
"I was careless before, and this won't happen again. So, could you please take me to see my royal uncle now?"
Rong Xi was still a little excited when he mentioned Ninth Prince, who had taken him to play when he was a child.
Rong Qi looked at Jiao Jiao beside him: "What does Jiao Jiao think?"
Feng Qinghuang chuckled: "Aqi, why are you looking at me like that? You're almost more familiar with this Phoenix Prince's Mansion than I am!"
Rong Qi smiled and patted her head: "That won't do, I still need to ask you, the master."
Feng Qinghuang pouted and muttered, "Aqi, you're the one who's like the master. Father and Mother ask you all sorts of questions now."
Although the voice wasn't loud, both Rong Qi and Rong Xi heard it.
Rong Qi had an extremely proud expression. Seeing the two of them together, Rong Xi inexplicably thought of the woman he had saved that day.
If she's not an enemy, will I be able to see her true face the next time I see her?
Seeing Rong Xi lost in thought, Feng Qinghuang waved her small hand in front of his eyes: "Your Highness, what are you thinking about? Let's go see Master now. He must have woken up by now."
Rong Xi snapped out of his daze, nodded, and followed Rong Qi and Feng Qinghuang to the nearby Luoyu Pavilion.
As soon as they arrived at Luoyu Pavilion, Feng Qinghuang's voice reached the courtyard.
"Master, are you awake? Huang'er is here."
Rong Jin came out of the room after hearing the sound.
"Even if I didn't want to wake up, you woke me up!"
Feng Qinghuang and Rong Qi entered the courtyard first. After Tinglan set out the breakfast, they instructed her to wait at the door.
Feng Qinghuang leaned close to her master and whispered, "Master, guess who came to see you today?"
Rong Jin's eyelids twitched. What kind of riddle was this little girl playing? Wasn't it always Rong Qi and the others? What, were they different today?
Rong Jin had a headache. Although living in the Fengwang Mansion was relatively quiet, why did this person and that person keep popping up to visit him?
Feng Qinghuang pouted, "Master, what's with that expression? Don't you want to see me?"
Rong Jin shook his head: "No, since he's here, let him in."
"Hehehe, I knew Master was all bark and no bite. Your Highness, please come in."
Upon hearing the title "disciple," Rong Jin knew the person was from the royal family, but he didn't know which one.
Rong Qi looked at Jiao Jiao with doting eyes, her expression changing every now and then.
Rong Xi stepped into the courtyard and looked at the Ninth Prince who was having breakfast.
His expression was excited, and his eyes were warm: "Ninth Imperial Uncle, Xiao Xi greets Ninth Imperial Uncle."
When Rong Jin heard the name Xiao Xi, he couldn't immediately recognize it, since they hadn't seen each other for many years. But after looking closely at her face, he felt that she was very familiar with it.
Rong Qi, standing beside him, explained: "Rong Xi, your uncle's son, the current Crown Prince, your little uncle. You even took care of him when he was a child."
Rong Jin understood; it was that kid from back then.
Rong Jin waved: "You've all grown up so much, time flies! Come sit down and have breakfast with us!"
Rong Xi sat at the table, not eating anything, just staring at Rong Jin.
"Hey, you should eat something, it's making me feel really uncomfortable."
Rong Jin felt uneasy under their gaze. Why were these people staring at him like they were doing something wrong? Were they trying to stop him from eating?
Rong Xi smiled awkwardly: "Please forgive me, Imperial Uncle. I was just a little excited because I haven't seen you in so long."
As Rong Jin ate, he said, "You are His Highness the Crown Prince. You must always remember to keep your temper in check and not let it show on your face, otherwise people will see right through you."
"Yes, Xiao Xi understands."
Rong Jin nodded: "Eat quickly, we can talk after you finish eating."
The group leisurely enjoyed a hearty breakfast. Rong Xi rarely ate breakfast outside, especially with Ninth Prince and Rong Qi, so he inevitably ate a bit more.
After the meal, the group chatted in the courtyard. Rong Jin gave Rong Xi some pointers on his cultivation before sending him back. After all, it wouldn't be appropriate for a crown prince to be away from the Eastern Palace for an extended period.
Upon returning to the palace, Rong Xi remained expressionless, but inwardly he was thrilled. The Ninth Prince was still the same Ninth Prince as before, unchanged.
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