When Jingrou arrived, her wet nurse was going back to get her a handkerchief, so she didn't see the two young men not far away and naturally didn't recognize them. Jingrou once again missed the opportunity to identify the two men.
"That person was so arrogant just now. If it weren't for the young master beside him, that novice monk would have been in real trouble..." He Cen said, still shaken.
Jingrou nodded. The little novice looked fair-skinned and a bit plump, clearly well taken care of at the temple. Luckily, he hadn't been bullied by that person earlier.
Jingrou remembered the shorter young man. He wore a light blue robe, but his expression was like that of a little old man. He seemed harmless, but he always tried to maintain a certain air, which made him look very cute and couldn't help but smile.
It's kind of cute in a contrast...
Jingrou thought about it casually.
However, he had a good heart. Among the young masters he'd met in the capital, aside from those in the strict upbringing of Prince An's mansion who never beat or scolded their servants, there were plenty of those who would whip beggars or even ordinary people on the street…
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Yinreng walked briskly back to his room, encountering Chen Yanjing along the way. This time, Yinreng and Yinzhi had come with Lord Chen to deliver offerings to Dajue Temple.
Because the delivery of offerings involved a private matter for the royal family, they proceeded discreetly this time, concealing their identities in public.
This trip out of the palace was a rare opportunity for the two of them to relax, so after finishing their business for the time being, Yinreng and Yinzhi went to the temple for a stroll, where they unexpectedly encountered the young girl.
Yinreng was in an even better mood. He felt that leaving the palace this time was definitely the right decision, and that it was worthwhile to complete the homework assigned by the tutor in advance.
Chen Yanjing had already seen the eldest prince return in a rage, and wondered what had gotten into the two princes.
He knew that the two princes had a bad relationship and often quarreled, but as a minister, it wasn't appropriate for him to interfere. Chen Yanjing was young, but the power struggle between Suo'etu and Mingzhu had caused many people in the court to take sides.
He was already doing well to protect himself; he dared not have any close dealings with the princes.
But now, seeing the eldest prince so angry while the crown prince seems to be in a good mood, it appears the crown prince has won this round.
"Where did the Crown Prince come from? Why isn't he accompanied by many people... Is he having a good time today?"
"Lord Chen is very busy, and I dare not disturb you. This time, I am keeping a low profile and it is not appropriate to have too many people with me. I just strolled around the temple by myself, enjoying the scenery. After a while, I felt much better," Yinreng said with a smile.
He was still young, but he spoke with a serious and methodical manner, and he wasn't even as tall as Chen Yanjing's waist! Although he had a somewhat childish voice, no one dared to underestimate him.
He raised his eyes, which were full of sincerity. Even though Chen Yanjing was used to the princes' arrogant attitude, seeing those eyes still warmed his heart.
Although he was the crown prince, he was only slightly higher in status. In terms of seniority and interpersonal skills, he was far inferior to Chen Yanjing (even though he was only six years old). However, Chen Yanjing was not to be underestimated. He had already become the vice minister of the Ministry of Rites at the age of just over thirty, and the emperor had the idea of promoting him further.
Even though Chen Yanjing had hardened his heart in the court, he still felt a fondness for the young crown prince.
Chen Yanjing's smile deepened, "If the Crown Prince is interested in appreciating the scenery, he will naturally find beauty everywhere."
The two chatted for a few minutes and then parted ways. Chen Yanjing hurried along; he hadn't come to Dajue Temple to enjoy the scenery, but had a mission to complete, so he couldn't be as leisurely as the young prince!
While pondering the etiquette and regulations for this matter, Chen Yanjing couldn't help but think that compared to the eldest prince who ignored him, the crown prince was truly much more outstanding. Despite being only six years old, he was already being praised by officials both inside and outside the court.
No wonder he grew up by the Emperor's side!
Tsk, this is better than my own ten-year-old son!
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Besides fulfilling her vow, Hesheli waited for several young girls who had just returned from playing outside, and then let them draw a fortune stick themselves.
Hesheli patted Jingrou's head, "Does Zhuzhu have something she wants to know? Or something she really wants to do? Then let's draw a ticket..."
Wenying and Cen also curiously took the divination sticks.
Guo Jia, Cen's grandmother, teased, "If we let our little girl draw a fortune stick herself, she'd probably be thinking about some snacks!"
He Cen was very curious about what was in their hands. When they heard Princess An ask them to draw lots, the first thing that popped into their minds was, of course, the snacks they really wanted to eat.
However, her grandmother immediately saw through her thoughts, and Cen stamped her foot, then frowned at her grandmother with some embarrassment.
However, they are only three or five years old, how could they understand what they want? Their so-called desires are nothing more than wanting to eat a few pieces of candied fruit or wanting to wear a set of clothes they like!
As people grow older and experience more, their desires expand.
Guo Jia looked at the children with affection, her eyes crinkling with fine lines. When they teased He Cen, weren't they also envying their carefree lives?
Unlike those old folks, who have so many desires in their hearts. They want their descendants to rise to high positions and enjoy endless wealth and glory, and they also hope that their granddaughters can marry well, contributing to the family and themselves...
I want so many things now, I never want the pure and simple life I had as a child again…
Cijie walked over from not far away.
Hesheli greeted her with a smile, "If the master has time, how about interpreting the fortune sticks for a few children?"
Guo Jia and the others also joined in, thinking that if they could get an interpretation from Master Cijie, their trip would be even more worthwhile.
Ci Jie didn't speak, but simply took the gifts from Jing Rou and Wen Ying. He looked them over for a while, then smiled, "Everything is predestined... Your Highness, the princesses are still young, so it's best to let things take their natural course!"
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