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The group walked for about half a month before arriving at Ansui. Everyone returned to their own residences. After Xiao Changling returned to his bedroom, he met with the queen and then began to collect evidence of the eldest prince's guilt.

Ji Yan was originally the third prince's tutor, and thought that he would return to the palace to accompany him after a few days of rest, but he received a letter from Lord Ji.

The letter was very tactful, but the general meaning was that Ji Yan had to prepare for the imperial examination in three years, and from now on he needed to concentrate on studying.

Although Xiao Changling didn't like this decision, he still respected Ji Yan's choice.

From then on, he would find various excuses to go to Ji's house on every day off. Sometimes, he would even drag Xiao Peiche along for fear of suspicion.

Ever since the young prince suspected that his third brother was a homosexual, he always felt like a male cat in heat when he saw his behavior. He felt uncomfortable all over when he couldn't see Ji Yan. He wanted to stop him many times, but was coerced and bribed by him.

Three years later.

Yong'an Street leading to the imperial palace was crowded with people, and countless common people came out to watch. The restaurants, which were usually packed, were now even more crowded.

One of them, dressed as a businessman, spent a large sum of money to finally grab a prime seat. He talked to the stranger next to him and said, "These two this year are amazing. Not only are they famous for their knowledge in Kyoto, but their looks are also top-notch."

"Isn't it? I heard that the top scholar Xie Wenjin is from Jiangnan. He has shown amazing memory since he was three years old, and he was already a young scholar at the age of ten."

The stranger standing next to him was wearing a washed-out cloth shirt, and his clothes were very simple, but they were neat, his manners and speech were neither humble nor arrogant, and he looked very scholarly.

The merchant smiled, bowed to the scholar and said, "Excuse me, sir, where are you from?"

He followed his father in business since he was young and had to enter the business due to family reasons. He has a natural respect for scholars.

"What a coincidence, I come from the same place as this number one scholar," the scholar looked proud and complacent. It was a great joy to be from the same place as the number one scholar.

Before these two had finished praising each other, two other unmarried ladies almost started fighting.

Young lady: "I heard that Sir Xie was able to become the top scholar because the current Holy Mountain saw his outstanding appearance and the appearance of a god, and immediately appointed him as the top scholar."

Second Miss: "No, Lord Ji is handsome and elegant, unparalleled in the world, and Lord Ji, the third place winner, is good-looking."

When someone refutes him, he naturally refuses to give in and says “Thank you, sir.”

"Master Ji is handsome."

The two Jinke figures were now sitting on tall horses, wearing festive official uniforms. Although they were the same clothes, they looked unique on the two men.

Xie Wenjin is as gentle as jade, and Ji Yan is unparalleled in handsomeness.

The two people who were being evaluated were completely unaware of it. Ji Yan looked at the crowded streets and the big red woolen flower he was wearing because he was a role model in high school, and felt a little dazed for a moment.

Her dream since childhood to have a bright and glorious summer in high school has finally come true.

"Brother Ji, look over there." Xie Wenjin came to Ansui Chengdu from Jiangnan and was curious about many things. He was the eldest son of the Xie family, a large family in Jiangnan. He had been living a life of luxury since childhood and was a child of destiny. Now the first person he met in Kyoto was Ji Yan.

Looking at Xie Wenjin's sincere and elegant smile, Ji Yan looked in the direction he was looking at. Through the crowd, he saw an extremely sturdy Albizia Julibrissin tree that had experienced the baptism of wind and rain in the past few days and was now blooming quietly.

This was planted by the former emperor himself for the queen, and is said to symbolize eternal love.

"I have never seen such a tall Albizia Julibrissin tree." Xie Wenjin's home is in the south of the Yangtze River, where there are many flowers and plants, but he has never seen a tree with such beautiful flowers.

I just passed by that place on horseback, and there seemed to be a faint fragrance floating in the air.

Seeing the curiosity in his eyes, Ji Yan smiled and patiently explained, "Those were planted by the previous emperor himself for the queen. It is said that he hoped to have a harmonious relationship with the queen."

"Oh, really?" Xie Wenjin held the reins and turned to look at Lord Xie, who was wearing the same official uniform as him.

It was noon at this time. A beam of sunlight shone on his face. His flawless white jade face seemed to be covered with a layer of golden light, which made him a little dazed for a moment.

"Well, this tree is equivalent to a gift from the emperor. The county that governs this area particularly values ​​it. Every day, someone regularly sweeps and fertilizes it, so it grows stronger than ordinary trees.

Ji Yan did not notice the appreciation and other expressions in Xie Wenjin's eyes, and continued talking to himself.

This tree symbolizes the emperor's love, but the former queen died in the cold palace. It is said that when her body was found, corpse spots had already appeared.

Since ancient times, emperors have been fickle-minded, and once they enter the palace, it is as deep as the sea.

The palace of His Highness the Third Prince.

"Third brother, this is the evidence of the eldest prince's crimes that we have collected recently. Once it is presented tomorrow, I am afraid there will be no chance of recovery." After several years of baptism, Xiao Peiche has lost some of his childishness and has become more stable.

Xiao Peiche, dressed in brocade clothes and holding a folding fan in his hand, looked even more elegant.

"In the past few years, Xiao Changyu has been bullying us, trafficking women and children, and privately printing official silver. I'm afraid this is not enough." Xiao Changling was wearing a red top embroidered with flowing clouds and luxurious riding boots. He was suave and handsome.

"So what do you mean, Third Brother?" In the past few years, Xiao Peiche has been secretly assisting Xiao Changling. If the eldest prince is allowed to ascend the throne, the Sixth Prince's Mansion will probably no longer exist.

"It's time for Li Youliang to make this move." Looking up at the sky, it was still clear in the morning, but now a large dark cloud floated from the west. Judging from the situation, heavy rain will come soon.

"Haha, okay." Xiao Peiche also noticed the weather outside. The two seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding and smiled at each other.

"By the way, what gift did you give to Third Brother Ji Yan?" Since they are all friends, the gift cannot be worse than what Xiao Changling gave.

"Secret," Xiao Changling thought that today was a good day for Ji Yan, and he was happy for her. All those years of hard study finally paid off.

"Tsk, forget it." Not getting the answer I wanted, I couldn't help but complain a little in my heart.

With a pouty mouth, Xiao Changling stepped forward and patted his shoulder, "When this is done, I will give you the first credit." Their grandfathers were from the same family, and their mothers were sisters, so they were automatically bound together since birth.

"Third brother, I will remember what you said. Don't cheat when the time comes." Xiao Peiche also patted Xiao Changling, who was taller than him, as if they were encouraging each other.

"When have I ever lied to you?" Xiao Changling walked around Xiao Peiche, walked out of the study and stood under the eaves. After only half an incense stick of time, raindrops began to fall outside.

Looking up at the majestic inner courtyard of the imperial palace, the years of struggle are finally about to see the light of day.