20. Chapter 20

The emperor wanted to persuade Xiao Yanzhi again, but after taking a closer look, he felt that Xiao Yanzhi's eyes seemed to have a deep meaning, and after hesitating, the emperor did not continue the topic.

It's just a personal guard, and then Xiao Yanzhi can change it when he wants to, so why bother arguing in front of the courtiers?

So the emperor only glared at Xiao Yan and said, "A bunch of crooked reasoning!" Well, if you like it, keep him. Don't sleep with your eyes open in front of me, go to Hongbunkan. ”

"Yes, Father." Bowing to the emperor, Xiao Yanzhi got up and left.

He Yan also retired, not looking at Pei Ze from beginning to end.

The two walked to the door of the Liangyi Hall one after the other, and saw the streak that was still a little stunned.

"What's wrong with you?" Sensing that Lian Sheng's face was wrong, Xiao Yanzhi asked with concern.

Lian Sheng came back to his senses when he heard this, and hurriedly bowed his hand to Xiao Yanzhi, and said, "The slave is fine, where is Your Highness going next?" ”

"Hongwen Pavilion," sighed, and Xiao Yanzhi strode forward, "I don't know if I can sleep there." ”

I used to sleep when I was studying, but I don't know if it will work here.

Pretending not to hear the sentence behind Xiao Yan, Lian Sheng led Xiao Yanzhi and He Yan to the Huiyi Gate in the south of the Wanchun Palace, south of the Huiyi Gate is where the various official offices in Menxia Province are located, and the Hongwen Pavilion is in the south of this place.

The little officials in the Hongwen Pavilion seemed to have gotten the news a long time ago, so when Xiao Yanzhi and the three of them suddenly appeared here, no one was surprised, and a small official greeted him politely, and while saying greetings, he led Xiao Yanzhi to meet Ji Wencheng, a bachelor in the Hongwen Pavilion.

When Xiao Yanzhi saw Ji Wencheng, Ji Wencheng was sitting in the largest library of Hongwen Pavilion, sitting cross-legged behind the low bookcase, holding a cup of tea in his hand.

When he heard the sound of the door opening, Ji Wencheng didn't move, and when he heard the report of the little official, Ji Wencheng only raised his eyes and glanced at Xiao Yan lukewarmly, and then lowered his head to look at the book on the table.

The little official's face turned pale, and he didn't dare to look at Xiao Yanzhi's face.

Xiao Yanzhi didn't care much, he entered the library without permission, walked to Ji Wencheng's low table, sat down cross-legged as soon as the hem of his clothes was lifted, and didn't speak after sitting down, only propped his head and looked at Ji Wencheng with a smile.

Finally looked uncomfortable, Ji Wencheng couldn't guess Xiao Yanzhi's intentions, and had to raise his head to look at Xiao Yanzhi, but he didn't want to be accused of being disrespectful, so he could only pretend to be very surprised.

"Who are you? What's the matter with coming to the old man? ”

As a bachelor of Hongwen Pavilion, Ji Wencheng has not officially met Xiao Yanzhi, but what Xiao Yanzhi looks like, Ji Wencheng still has a way to know, otherwise he will be in the court for most of his life.

Ji Wencheng's expression was too exaggerated, at first glance, he was an upright man who didn't often do this kind of thing, Xiao Yanzhi held back a smile, bowed his hand to Ji Wencheng, and bowed his head slightly: "Student Xiao Yanzhi, I've seen Mr. Ji." ”

Ji Wencheng was stunned.

If Xiao Yanzhi claims to be the eldest prince or reports the surname "Xu Li", Ji Wencheng can still echo the trend, but who is "Xiao Yanzhi"? If Ji Wencheng really doesn't recognize the eldest prince, how can he know who "Xiao Yanzhi" is?

Ji Wencheng choked, staring at Xiao Yanzhi and not knowing what to do.

Xiao Yanzhi still looked at Ji Wencheng with a smile and didn't say a word.

Seeing that Ji Wencheng was difficult to ride a tiger, the little official of the Hongwen Pavilion had the courage to speak: "Lord Ji, this is the eldest prince, didn't Your Majesty give an order two days ago, asking your lord to teach the eldest prince?" ”

Ji Wencheng slapped his head violently, got up in a panic, and was busy saluting Xiao Yanzhi.

Xiao Yanzhi smiled, raised his hand to support him, and said, "Mr. Ji is exempt, just sit down." ”

"Your Highness." Ji Wencheng was just pretending, shaking his sleeves at this time, and sat down with peace of mind, "So, what does Your Highness want to learn?" ”

Seeing that Ji Wencheng and Xiao Yanzhi began to talk about business, Lian Sheng, He Yan and the little official retreated to the outside of the library to guard.

Xiao Yanzhi turned his head to look at the closed door of the library, and then asked Ji Wencheng with a smile: "Then what does Mr. Ji think I should learn at my age?" ”

Ji Wencheng looked at Xiao Yanzhi from head to toe and said, "His Royal Highness has begun to study "Taigong Liutao", as for His Royal Highness...... Do you know which four books are? ”

Xiao Yanzhi raised his eyebrows, feeling that he was completely looked down upon, but this was just right.

So Xiao Yanzhi shook his head and said with a smile: "I really don't know this, please Mr. Ji for advice." ”

Ji Wencheng looked like he had expected it, and sneered: "Then, the minister will tell His Highness about the four books." ”

"Mr. Ji, please."

Ji Wencheng instructed the little officials in the library to help him get the four books, and began to explain the four books to Xiao Yanzhi, and Xiao Yanzhi's eyes narrowed, and he began to wander again.

Ji Wencheng has been reading poetry and books since he was a child, and after gaining fame, he entered the Hongwen Museum to correct the books, stayed in the Hongwen Museum for half his life, and read most of the books in the Hongwen Museum.

This is also in line with Xiao Yanzhi's intentions, holding his head and listening to it, he began to get sleepy, he closed his eyes when he was sleepy, and he really fell asleep as soon as he closed his eyes, but he couldn't sleep well, and occasionally opened his eyes to look at Ji Wencheng, and when he saw Ji Wencheng talking like a river, he closed his eyes with confidence.

He Yan and Lian Sheng waited outside for a long time and didn't see Xiao Yanzhi come out, seeing that half of the time that should be used to practice martial arts had passed, Lian Sheng had no choice but to knock on the door of the library.

"Your Highness, the hour is almost up, General Jiang is waiting for you."

Awakened by the sound of Lian Sheng, Xiao Yanzhi happened to open his eyes before Ji Wencheng looked up.

Ji Wencheng smacked his lips unsatisfactorily and said, "Since Your Highness has arrangements for the future, then this is the end of today, I hope Your Highness will gain something." ”

"Mr. Hardship." Xiao Yanzhi stood up and bowed to Ji Wencheng, and then left the library with a refreshing smile, "Lian Sheng, what time is it now?" ”

Lian Sheng said with a bitter face: "Your Highness, it's almost time, look at General Jiang's side......"

"Where is General Chiang?" Xiao Yanzhi frowned and asked.

"In the urn city inside the Xuanwu Gate, it will take more than an hour to pass from here." This must be too late, "Your Highness, or do you want to go on a trip and take a leave of absence from General Jiang?" ”

Xiao Yanzhi sighed and said, "No need, I'll go myself." Go faster, maybe you can still see General Chiang. ”

"It's okay, then Your Highness will go this way."

Lian Sheng led the way, and took Xiao Yanzhi through the Huiyi Gate, and then passed through the Shenlong Gate into the harem realm, and passed through the harem along the north and south is where the Xuanwu Gate is located.

After walking about a mile, Xiao Yanzhi felt that something was wrong.

"Streak, this shouldn't be part of the harem, right?"

The scenery here is pleasant, which is different from the solemnity of the inner court.

Lian Sheng immediately replied: "Your Highness, let's just walk in the harem, and from here we will be the Xuanwu Gate." ”

Xiao Yan's heart tightened, and he frowned and asked, "Is there no other way?" ”

Lian Sheng didn't know why Xiao Yanzhi asked like this, and replied cautiously: "Yes, yes, if you don't go to the harem, you will have to leave the palace and go around to the north of the palace from the outside." ”

"Isn't it possible to ride a horse outside the palace? It should go faster than this, right? Besides, is it convenient for me to take the two of you to walk in the harem? Xiao Yanzhi unconsciously quickened his pace.

Lian Sheng said with a smile: "Although the previous dynasty explicitly forbade men other than the emperor to enter the harem, even the prince was not allowed, but our majesty does not have so many rules, and on weekdays, the second highness, the third highness and the king of Wucheng can all walk around in the harem, which is also the trust of His Majesty to His Royal Highness." ”

"Yes. Let's hurry up, I hope to see General Chiang again. ”

"Yes, Your Highness." The winning streak also picked up the pace.

He Yan has been following silently, and after listening to Xiao Yanzhi ask a few questions one after another, he felt that Xiao Yanzhi seemed to be extremely jealous of the harem, just like he was in a hurry at this time, although he explained to Lian Sheng that he wanted to see General Jiang, but He Yan felt that Xiao Yanzhi just wanted to leave the harem area earlier. Why?

The three of them were in a hurry in the harem, and they had already completed two-thirds of the way, and they saw that the inner heavy gate was not far in front, but they suddenly heard a loud shout.

"Who trespassed into the harem?!"