Chapter 272: I can fight all over the city for His Highness

On the day when Shen Yibai and Wei Xinglu went to the children's science class for the test, the prince came to see Jincheng again.

Now that winter has officially arrived, the little devil had two heaters placed in the second floor and also prepared two small hand warmers, which he placed aside for His Highness to use, for fear that he would feel cold.

The prince smiled as he watched the young man busying around, and a warm feeling rose in his heart. He said softly, "It's rare that you still remember. I'm sorry for your trouble."

The little devil came over with a small hand warmer and handed it to him, saying with a smile, "It is a pleasure to serve Your Highness!"

When Shen Yibai and Wei Xinglu brought back the good news, the prince was on the second floor, holding a small hand warmer while taking Jincheng to look at the expenditure account book of the Ministry of Revenue.

The two little brats didn't know the prince was coming today, and they started yelling before they even got to the study room: "Jincheng, Hezheng, Brother Wenxiu, come out and see, we both got into the children's class!"

Wei Xinglu also shouted, "Children's Science Class! Children's Science Class! That's the place where only child prodigies can go. I turned out to be a child prodigy. I am a child prodigy! Ahahahahaha!!"

"I'm also a child prodigy!" Shen Yibai yelled, "I'm going to tell someone to report this to my grandfather and see if he will say that I'm bringing shame to the Ministry of Rites. Humph, it's just a small test, I'll just take it easy."

He Zheng and Wen Xiu ran out of the house, gesturing with their hands, and reminded, "Keep your voice down, His Highness is here."

Shen Yibai subconsciously covered his laughing mouth and choked up, "Why is Your Highness here again..."

He Zheng covered his mouth again and quickly dragged him to another yard to talk. Wei Xinglu also ran over quickly, like a thief.

The prince and Zong Jincheng were sitting by the window, watching the people below go from crazy to calm, all it took was one sentence: The prince is here.

The little devil was overjoyed: "Your Highness, don't bother with them. They are just so happy to be admitted to the children's class for the first time."

The prince smiled and said, "It's normal for them to be happy after getting good grades. I understand."

Zong Jincheng smiled and said, "That's true. Your Highness is so outstanding. He must have gotten good grades in many exams when he was young."

The prince smiled and nodded.

Just when Zong Jincheng thought he would continue to listen to the prince's lecture, the prince suddenly asked: "The child in the off-white clothes just now is the eldest grandson of Minister Shen of the Ministry of Rites?"

Zong Jincheng nodded and said, "Yes, he is the new member of our group of four little dandies. He is a bit naughty, but he is a good person and very loyal."

The prince said thoughtfully: "The Minister of Rites...is a good person and an excellent official."

The court is about to select a new prime minister. Shangshu Shen may not be the most outstanding among all the second-rank officials, but he is a clear stream who does not side with any party or make enemies with anyone.

Not really. Strictly speaking, Shen Yibai's mother and Qingrong are still close friends. Perhaps, they can support the Shen family... for Jincheng.

The prince thought about it, his face expressionless.

Zong Jincheng had not yet realized that the prince was paving the way for him. He was looking at the account book carefreely. From time to time, he found strange expenses and asked casually: "Your Highness, why is the disaster relief money in Huainan suddenly twice as much as in previous years? Is the natural disaster twice as serious as in previous years?"

The prince took the account book, glanced at it and said, "The harvest this year was generally poor, and the price of grain increased by 30%. Some officials took the opportunity to report it and doubled the disaster relief money."

"Ah? Corruption..." Zong Jincheng was stunned, "It's so obvious."

The prince laughed and said, "Yes, the people below thought that the people at the top were either incompetent or the same as them, so they dared to double the price and take advantage of the national disaster to make a fortune."

The little devil looked up and said, "Then the Ministry of Revenue will surely find out, right?"

The prince nodded and said, "I have found out. After I learned about this, I took the lead in distributing the disaster relief money I applied for, in order to prevent the local disaster from being too serious and delaying the opportunity to save people. But at the same time, I also sent people to accompany us all the way. If it is found that the officials are indeed lying for corruption, they will be executed on the spot to serve as a warning to others."

"Your Highness has thought it through very carefully. Will the result be the latter?" the little devil asked curiously.

The prince paused for a moment and said calmly, "They still disappoint me."

Natural disasters, corruption, and numerous other crimes.

Zong Jincheng sighed: "Corrupt officials are so abominable. Killing them well should give them a good shock."

The prince looked at his jealous and vengeful look, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. He said with relief: "This case was handled very smoothly because the Ministry of Revenue did not conceal anything. I was able to learn the truth and handle the matter. If the Ministry of Revenue also concealed the truth, I would have to discover the abnormality myself, which would have been very difficult."

The little devil said, "So the high-ranking officials in charge of each department must not have people who are selfish and selfish. Otherwise, the entire line will be filled with foul smells and the people above will make wrong judgments."

"Indeed."

It was another day for the little devil to gain knowledge crazily. His mouth and brain kept asking questions and taking notes. After studying for a whole day, he was still full of energy and showed no signs of fatigue.

On the contrary, the prince's face, which was not very good to begin with, turned even paler. Especially when he stood up, he couldn't help but sway and almost lost his balance.

The little devil was startled, and hurried over to support him, and asked worriedly: "Your Highness, are you okay?"

The prince smiled faintly and said, "It's okay. I've been sitting for too long and my legs are a little numb. I'll just go out and take a few steps."

Zong Jincheng said weakly, "Then I'll help you downstairs first."

The prince shook his head and said with a smile: "No need, I can go by myself."

"But..." The kid was worried.

The prince jokingly said, "It's really nothing, but if you help me out like this, I'm afraid something might happen."

"What's the matter?" the little devil said with a bitter face.

He felt very distressed that he could not help His Highness.

The prince smiled and said casually, "It will spread outside... I can't do it anymore. It's a time of trouble, the new prime minister hasn't been chosen yet, and there will be chaos inside and outside the court."

Zong Jincheng curled his lips and said, "Nonsense, Your Highness will be fine and live a long life. Humph, we'd better not let us hear them talking nonsense like this, otherwise I will beat them so hard that they can't get up."

The prince patted his shoulder and went downstairs alone.

After seeing off the prince, Shen Yibai and Wei Xinglu rushed over immediately and shouted excitedly: "Brother, we are also admitted to the children's class, isn't that awesome!"

Shen Yibai even exclaimed: "It seems that our four little dandies are really going to become four little talents. Otherwise, why don't we change our names today? I think Talented sounds better, right?"

The little devil rolled his eyes at him and said, "Forget it, I think Dacaizi sounds better. If you don't want to change it, just call me Xiaodanku. At least no one dares to offend me with this name."

He wanted to see who dared to make up stories about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Then he would bring his dandy brothers and fight from the east to the west of the city, making all those who were talking nonsense shut up.