Chapter 385 Yang Chengchen and Zhao Houming really have similar interests
Yang Chengchen has been living in Zhao Lingmeng's mansion. At the beginning, he followed Zhao Houyang and others to attend classes for a few days. Although he was interested, he did not listen to the lectures from the beginning after all, so he certainly did not understand a lot of them.
Moreover, Yang Chengchen also knew that he would become the emperor in the future. If he failed to become the emperor, he would most likely die. Therefore, he could not focus on studying these things.
Then Yang Chengchen began to follow Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming every day, attending classes at the Imperial Academy and reading books together. As time went by, he and Zhao Houming actually got along well.
To Yang Chengchen, his older cousin Zhao Houjing was not bad and could chat with him, but he always felt that Zhao Houjing was a bit reserved. He was a bit flattering to him, afraid that he would get angry.
However, Yang Chengchen could also understand Zhao Houjing's concerns, but if that were the case, it would be no different from getting along with those children of nobles.
On the other hand, his second cousin, Zhao Houming, was quite interesting. Once he got to know him well, Zhao Houming became completely unceremonious. Yang Chengchen even helped him stay up late copying books and grind ink for him. They even competed for lunch and seats at the Imperial Academy together. Sometimes, when Zhao Houming couldn't reach his school bag, he would help carry it for him.
If these were to be made public, they would blind the eyes of the nobles. But Zhao Houming would help him with these things, and they could talk about anything, even about what business to make money in Yuanjing.
Yang Chengchen felt that his eldest cousin Zhao Houjing was also a wonderful person. Although Zhao Houjing's values did not agree with Zhao Houming's way of getting along with him, he would either avoid him or read a book nearby, and he would not preach to Zhao Houming.
For this reason alone, Yang Chengchen felt that this older cousin deserved his respect.
It was during this period that Yang Chengchen truly felt the feeling of having friends. He gradually understood why his royal grandfather often summoned Old Marquis Zhao.
Having a good friend to talk to occasionally can also alleviate the feeling of being lonely at the top. Otherwise, sooner or later, this feeling of loneliness will drive you crazy!
Yang Chengchen's life was full of fun every day. Although he had to get up early to attend classes at the Royal Academy and study hard with Zhao Houming, he felt very fulfilled in his heart. Listening to lectures from different teachers, he could also understand that many things had different perspectives and views.
Yang Chengchen also worked with Zhao Houyang and his team to cultivate a small plot of land next to theirs, planting some vegetables he liked and suitable for this season. Watching them sprout and grow slowly, he felt a sense of accomplishment.
He now treasures his dishes so much that he has to go and check on them every morning before going out to the Royal Academy with Zhao Houming and the others.
At first, the Crown Prince was really angry, so he didn't go to find Yang Chengchen, but waited for him to come back and admit his mistake. But he waited and waited, only for the unfilial son to go to the Imperial Academy and not miss a single day.
Every day, he studied with the scholars by lamplight and copied books together. Whenever the prince saw these news, he thought, if his son could be so diligent in reading memorials, he would not know how relaxed and happy he would be.
In this way, the prince held on for a month and read the memorials alone. Finally, he could not bear it any longer, so he prepared the jade pendant and prepared to coax that kid Yang Chengchen back.
During this period, the prince's other sons also wanted to replace Yang Chengchen's job. After all, Yang Chengchen didn't want him, but they wanted him very much. The prince's concubines also wanted their sons to have great prospects and be able to participate in government affairs.
The prince also wanted to use the illegitimate son to anger Yang Chengchen, but he tested his other sons and almost angered him to death.
They don't even understand the basic principles. They are just a bunch of naughty kids who don't learn anything. The only advice they give to the government is to kill this person and that person.
The prince could only console himself by saying that each of his nine sons was different, which saved him from being mad. However, he found excuses to scold all the concubines in the prince's backyard. After hearing the reports from the people below, the princess had to eat a few more bowls of rice for a few days.
The only people more anxious than the Crown Prince during this period were the envoys from Longling Country. Princess Qingcheng had already been in the palace for almost a month. No news could get out, and they had no connections in Jing Country, so no news could be passed on.
The Jing Kingdom's royal family gave the Long Ling Kingdom's envoys a profound lesson: "Once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea."
What made the Longling Kingdom delegation even more anxious was that their negotiations had not been concluded. They submitted a memorial to the Emperor of Jing Kingdom requesting an audience, but there was no news from the palace about summoning them.
The Longling Kingdom's delegation had discussed this issue several times internally. If Jing Kingdom dragged on like this and deliberately took advantage of its status as a victorious nation, it would be fine. But if they discovered something, that would be disastrous.
Therefore, the state of the Longling Kingdom delegation is visibly becoming more and more anxious day by day.
On this day, Lord Ji, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, had just finished his court session and was sitting in the Honglu Temple when someone reported that Lord Li from the Longling Kingdom delegation had arrived.
Lord Ji had also received instructions from the Emperor to escort the Longling Kingdom's envoys. He knew the reason through his princess. He was now extremely motivated to do this job.
But as for the rest, once this matter is finalized, this job of his will be a great achievement. Who would dislike having too many achievements?
Lord Ji immediately smoothed his wrinkled sleeves, put on a smiling face, and went out to greet them in person.
Even from a distance away, Lord Ji immediately trotted over, apologizing loudly as he ran: "Lord Li, I'm sorry, I just came from court and kept you waiting! Come on, let's go inside and talk. It's too hot outside the door."
Lord Ji is so anxious, and no one can say that Lord Ji has a bad attitude, right?
Lord Li's heart choked. They say you shouldn't hit someone who smiles at you. Lord Ji's words made him swallow back the accusations he had prepared long ago.
Lord Li cursed this old fox countless times in his heart, but no matter how much he cursed in his heart, he really couldn't discuss things with Lord Ji here. He could only helplessly follow Lord Ji, the Minister of Honglu Temple, into the official residence of Honglu Temple.
As soon as the two of them sat down inside, Master Ji immediately began to make tea himself, "Come, Master Li, try my cooking."
Lord Li casually took a sip from a cup. He was not in the mood to drink the immortal wine. After taking a sip, he quickly asked:
"Master Ji, please tell me what the Honglu Temple is planning. I will make the decisions for Longling State if I can. If I can't make the decisions, I will report to the Emperor as soon as possible. Let's finish this job as soon as possible so that you and I can report back!"
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