Life at Fengyi Palace was truly good; the food and sleep were excellent. Although the boss was a bratty kid, he didn't abuse his power, didn't beat or scold people, and didn't make people do a lot of work.
The boss's boss—the Empress—is also very nice; she speaks gently and is very considerate.
The relationships with colleagues are also very good. In any case, Qi Qi has not met anyone who treats him badly. Even Grandpa Deshun, who had a strange smile on the first day, turned out to be a very nice person after two days here.
De Shun: ...
When Qi Qi encounters something he doesn't know how to do, everyone is very patient in teaching him.
Qi Qi also met the Crown Prince, a very thin young man with a strong presence. He had come to visit his sick younger brother, but Qi Qi noticed the worry in his eyes. He said a few words in a hurry and left.
Seeing Qi Qi's confusion, the Ninth Prince explained that it hadn't rained for half a month. Areas like Jiangnan, which had been affected by floods, hadn't recovered yet. In places like the north and south, where water was scarce, preparations for drought were necessary. The dynasty had experienced many natural and man-made disasters, and people had gained experience from these events. But no matter how experienced people were, without water, the crops they planted would still fail to yield a good harvest.
Qi Qi: "..."
Not only are there poor harvests, but some areas will also suffer from complete crop failure. This is the case all over the world. Officials are not unaware of this, but with the emperor setting an example, they don't really care about the people below. However, there are too few honest officials like the crown prince and the Grand Secretary to save many people. The people have not received any help, and some have even taken the opportunity to amass wealth... It is normal for them to rebel.
The male protagonist is twelve years old this year. He will successfully rebel at the age of twenty-two. In five years, he will escape from the palace and make contact with his former family members who came from the frontier to rescue him. These former family members were subordinates of the former Zhenguo General and were also the male protagonist's grandfather. With these subordinates and his innate military genius, the male protagonist immediately began his legendary life...
Let's leave those aside for now.
Three days later, the Ninth Prince recovered and was ready to go to school.
That night, Qi Qi was inexplicably kept in his bed by the Ninth Prince again, which made him a little anxious.
Ninth Prince: "Not telling a story today?"
Qi Qi turned to him with a worried expression: "The Imperial Study starts its morning reading at six o'clock, doesn't that mean we have to get up at five?"
Fengyi Palace is about a 30-minute walk from the Imperial Study.
Seeing his expression through the dim candlelight, the Ninth Prince asked, "What's wrong? Don't want to get up early?"
Qi Qi said softly, "No... I'll work hard and get up early tomorrow! Let's go to sleep, Your Highness!"
She immediately and skillfully pulled the Ninth Prince's blanket over herself.
After pondering for a moment, the Ninth Prince summoned Dongmei and gave her a few instructions.
then.
The next morning, Qi Qi woke up naturally, which usually occurs between 7:00 and 7:20 in the morning.
Qi Qi groggily reached out and touched someone, but didn't find anyone. He immediately snapped to attention, glanced at the system time: 7:09.
The Ninth Prince's voice came from the side: "Awake? Go wash up."
He was having his hair tied up by Dongmei in front of the dressing mirror.
Several palace maids carried basins of water, ignoring Qi Qi, who was sleeping on the Ninth Prince's bed.
Qi Qi's clothes were right beside him, and he was instantly shocked: "Your Highness, you're late?"
Ninth Prince: "...Get up quickly, the second class is at 1:15 AM."
Qi Qi immediately got up, put on her clothes and shoes, and even had her small bag combed by Aunt Dongmei, who combed her hair incredibly fast. She then rinsed her mouth, washed her face, and put on a hat.
It was 7:20 in the morning. The Ninth Prince was rather slow at eating, so he called all the palace maids out and told Qi Qi to eat. Qi Qi wasn't used to following the rules, so he ate while urging him on.
The Ninth Prince remained calm and composed: "Don't panic."
Qi Qi initially wanted to take the bowl and feed him, but then she thought, "Hey, it's not like I'm the one attending class... It's not a big deal."
So he ate slowly.
We finished eating at 7:40.
Upon exiting the door, the tutor and his attendant who were there to attend class with the Ninth Prince were already waiting outside. The boy was about ten years old, dressed in a black embroidered brocade robe, with a small, cute, and chubby face. Compared to the two little ones, Qi Qi and the Ninth Prince, he looked particularly robust. He was in the same category as Wang Qingshan, the tutor of the Seventh Prince. The attendant was also around twelve or thirteen years old.
Without further ado, after exchanging greetings, the servant beside the young Marquis Wen Yao automatically took the book bag from Qi Qi's hands.
The four of them hurried to the study. Qi Qi didn't refuse because the book bag was still a bit heavy. In addition to the book bag, Qi Qi also carried a tiny backpack... to hold snacks.
I asked the Ninth Prince, and the princes also bring some snacks and pastries to school in case they get hungry. There is tea in the academy, so they don't need to bring any.
After walking for a while, Qi Qi felt that his physical strength had increased after these two days of "training" at work. However, looking at this long street, with such a long road, there wasn't even a bicycle. It was really annoying.
The Ninth Prince's face was still so pale. Perhaps seeing that he was even worse off than himself, Qi Qi felt a pang of pity: "Your Highness, would you like to rest?"
Even though he couldn't walk, the Ninth Prince could still maintain his noble aura. Hearing this, he glanced at him and snorted coldly.
Qi Qi felt she understood his gaze perfectly: "Why are you looking at me like that again? What did I say wrong this time?"
The study companion and attendant, who were silently observing their interaction, were speechless.
Ninth Prince: "I may, but you should look at yourself."
Qi Qi secretly rolled her eyes at him, took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat. Her fair and tender face had become rosy after her morning exercise, like a plump peach, making one want to pinch her cheeks.
Because they were taking the main road, as they were getting closer, they heard several hurried footsteps behind them. Qi Qi turned around and saw that it was a familiar face: the Seventh Prince and his companion Wang Qingshan, each accompanied by their servants.
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