Chapter 15 Entering the Palace
Chapter 15 Entering the Palace
Because Nangong Tao planned to bring Nangong Jing to the palace when he went to court in the morning, Nangong Jing was woken up by the servants before dawn the next day.
Nangong Jing has the body of a child but the soul of an adult. Otherwise, if he was woken up before dawn, he would definitely be in a bad mood.
Even when Nangong Jing was called up, he looked unhappy, and this unhappiness even showed up when he was taken to Nangong Tao's room to have breakfast with him.
"That's not fun. The palace basically studies at this time. You will have to get up earlier than today in the future. Are you going to be so rude every day in the future?" Nangong Tao was not angry when he saw Nangong Jing's unhappy look. Instead, he was interested in teasing him.
Nangong Jing really didn't know that students in the palace had to study so early. He widened his eyes in shock and suddenly had an urge to regret. It was too late for him to say that he didn't want to be a study companion now.
Nangong Tao was amused by Nangong Jing's stunned expression, a faint smile crossing his usually stern face. He picked up a bun and placed it in Nangong Jing's bowl, saying with a smile, "Although the imperial court allows for early education for the princes, it's only after they turn ten. The princes are still growing, so getting enough sleep is crucial. Even if the imperial family is a bit strict with the princes, they won't be unkind."
Maybe it was because he had previously thought that he would have to get up early in the morning to study, but now that he heard that the prince only got up so early after he turned ten, Nangong Jing actually thought it was pretty good.
After breakfast, Nangong Tao took Nangong Jing and his belongings to the Imperial Palace. Upon arrival, Nangong Tao first escorted Nangong Jing to Zhaoyang Palace, a palace specially prepared by the Emperor for the study companions of the princes. The study companions lived here while in the palace, while their classes took place in Changle Palace. Fortunately, Changle Palace and Zhaoyang Palace were not far apart, so the study companions didn't have to get up early to travel.
When Nangong Tao and Nangong Jing arrived at Zhaoyang Palace, the Left Prime Minister happened to be sending Feng Xuanzhou over. Both of their sons were study companions to the Seventh Prince, and since they were not at all bad with each other, they greeted each other politely when they met.
"Hello, my name is Feng Xuanzhou and I'm seven years old." Feng Xuanzhou thought that since he was older and the eldest brother, he should be braver, so he took the initiative to greet Nangong Jing.
Nangong Jing also wanted to build a good relationship with Feng Xuanzhou, so he said obediently, "My name is Nangong Jing and I am five years old."
"Zhou'er, you are the elder brother, so you have to take good care of your younger brother in the palace, okay?" The Left Prime Minister rubbed Feng Xuanzhou's head and said gently.
"I understand, father. I will take good care of my brother." Feng Xuanzhou answered sensibly.
"Be obedient and don't cause trouble in the palace, but don't endure it if someone bullies you intentionally. My son, Nangong Tao, can be a waste but he must never be a punching bag." Nangong Tao was not like other fathers who were afraid that his son would cause trouble in the palace. Instead, he was very domineering and told Nangong Jing not to swallow his anger.
Nangong Jing looked up at Nangong Tao's domineering and tough face and nodded silently.
Nangong Tao and the Left Prime Minister had to rush to attend court, so they did not stay in Zhaoyang Palace for long. After handing Nangong Jing and Feng Xuanzhou over to the eunuch in charge of Zhaoyang Palace, the two hurried to attend court.
Nangong Jing was lucky to have been reborn, so although he felt a little sad when Nangong Tao left, he could still bear it. But Feng Xuanzhou couldn't handle it. He was the left prime minister's youngest son, and because of his talent, he had been very favored since childhood. He suddenly had to leave his family and live in the palace with its many rules. He didn't feel it when the left prime minister was around, but after he left, Feng Xuanzhou began to miss his family and couldn't help but tear up.
That is to say, before entering the palace, the left prime minister had warned that people were not allowed to cry casually in the palace, otherwise Feng Xuanzhou would have cried long ago.
Nangong Jing saw Feng Xuanzhou's eyes were red, and he felt a little uncomfortable. He patted his shoulder like an adult and comforted him, "Don't be sad, we will be able to go back in ten days."
Feng Xuanzhou may have felt embarrassed because Nangong Jing didn't cry, but his eyes turned red. He wiped his eyes heavily to show that he was not sad.
Anyone who could afford to be a tutor to a prince had a good family background, so the emperor treated these tutors very well. They had their own room, served by two palace maids and two eunuchs, and were provided with at least four or five dishes for their three meals a day. If they wanted to order à la carte, they could pay the eunuchs to order from the imperial kitchen.
After Nangong Jing was brought to the room where he would live for the next several years, he first looked around and muttered to himself, this palace is different, this room is bigger than the room he lived in the main courtyard, not to mention the small room he lived in before, which is incomparable.
Classes will start immediately after entering the palace today, so Nangong Jing handed his luggage to the palace maid who was responsible for taking care of him, and then he went to Changle Palace for class under the guidance of the eunuch.
When Nangong Jing and Feng Xuanzhou arrived at Changle Palace, they saw Xuanyuan Xingyao had already arrived. There were two tables behind Xuanyuan Xingyao. Nangong Jing and Feng Xuanzhou understood that these were their seats.
"Greetings, Seventh Prince." Nangong Jing and Feng Xuanzhou stepped forward together and saluted Xuanyuan Xingyao.
Xuanyuan Xingyao, despite his somewhat aloof disposition, wasn't difficult to get along with. Especially since Nangong Jing and Feng Xuanzhou were his chosen study partners, it was impossible for him to give them the cold shoulder. So, after Nangong Jing and Feng Xuanzhou had exchanged greetings, Xuanyuan Xingyao said to them with a rather gentle tone, "No need for formalities. You don't have to be so polite in the future. Please take a seat. The teacher will be here soon. The morning class is for literature, and the afternoon for martial arts. The material for today's lesson is on the table, so you can review it."
Feng Xuanzhou and Nangong Jing were both a little surprised. They hadn't expected Xuanyuan Xingyao, who usually appeared aloof, to be so kind to them. Nangong Jing, however, quickly realized the situation. During their last encounter before his death in his previous life, he had seen that although Xuanyuan Xingyao appeared a bit cold, he wasn't truly heartless. On the contrary, he felt that Xuanyuan Xingyao was a very warm person.
If the concubines and princes in the harem knew of Nangong Jing's idea, their eyes would surely widen in shock. Xuanyuan Xingyao, who always refused to show respect to anyone except the emperor, empress, and crown prince, was actually a very warm-hearted person? This was truly a huge joke.
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