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Zhou Chang was panting. He stepped one foot into the threshold of the imperial study, but didn't know where to take the next step.

When I returned to the Imperial Study the next day, the scene was very different from the day before.

The imperial study was already crowded with people, who were gathered in groups of three or four, talking.

The day before yesterday, an urgent military report was sent from 800 miles north of Vietnam, indicating a defeat on the front line.

After Emperor Lin read it, he fell ill that night.

Yesterday and today, the court was suspended.

It was not until this afternoon, when his health improved, that the princes, dukes and ministers were allowed to come to the imperial study to pay their respects.

As a result, Zhou Chang had the opportunity to meet the emperor directly again, without having to go to the emperor's door and wait for the emperor to refuse to see him.

Because he still had memories of Concubine Rui Shen Rui, Zhou Chang already knew many important officials in the court, but he had never seen many of them in person. Now, facing so many unfamiliar faces at once, he couldn't even identify them.

At first glance, the easiest to identify is the twelfth prince Feng Suo.

"Why did you come just now? The emperor will be here soon." Zhou Chang ran straight to Feng Suo and heard the person above Feng Suo speaking first.

Zhou Chang made a great effort and recognized from the memory of Prince Yi Feng Ming that the person who spoke was actually the eldest prince of the dynasty, Prince Rong Feng Duo.

"Brother Prince Rong," Zhou Chang greeted him with a bow, "The carriage broke down on the road, luckily we got there in time."

Prince Yi's carriage was clanging and leaking air on all sides. It was about to fall apart. It was inevitable that it would break down. It would be a surprise if it didn't.

The skinny monkey stayed behind to repair the carriage.

She came here alone.

As he was talking, Zhou Chang took the position below Prince Rong.

"Ninth brother, I was almost late too." The twelfth prince Feng Suo pulled Zhou Chang's collar affectionately from behind.

"Oh?" Zhou Chang turned around and smiled friendly.

If we have to talk about closeness in the palace, apart from Prince Rong, Prince Yi is best friends with the twelfth prince Feng Suo, a little kid.

Feng Shuo glanced to the west and said, "When I heard the news this morning, I almost came late because I was preparing for that."

Along the west wall of the imperial study stood two long rows of eunuchs, each holding something in his hands.

Zhou Chang didn't know what that was for, but this was the third time he came into contact with this child. He didn't pay much attention to him before, but now he felt that although he was young, his expression and tone of voice were like an adult.

"Those are the 100 different shapes of the word 'Shou' that I wrote on the spur of the moment. They imply a long and healthy life for your father. But I wrote them in a hurry, and I don't know if your father could not see it." Feng Suo spoke in a low voice.

"It doesn't matter. As long as the intention is there, that's the best." Zhou Chang touched the child's head.

Feng Suo obviously hated being treated like a child by others, but he did not dodge Zhou Chang's actions.

"Did you bring any gifts?" Prince Rong came over and asked gently and calmly.

"Oh no..." Zhou Chang then realized that he had nothing in his hands. In his haste, he dropped the gift that Yuan Qi had prepared yesterday on the carriage.

Yuan Qi sent someone to deliver a large brocade box to Prince Yi's mansion yesterday, and asked him to accept it, as it might be helpful to His Royal Highness Prince Yi.

At that time, Zhou Chang thought that it was a gift from Yuan Qi to thank Prince Yi, and he was secretly happy all night.

As a result, this morning, I suddenly received news from the palace, and then I realized that Yuan Qi had foresight and had actually prepared it in advance, but it was a gift for the emperor.

But now the gift has fallen on the carriage, what should we do?

Prince Rong shook his head helplessly, as if he had expected it, and took out a small yellow fortune stick from his sleeve: "I knew you wouldn't prepare anything. Here, this is what I prayed for you at Dafu Temple a few days ago, for your safety and happiness. Since you are here but you don't have any gifts, use this as a substitute, it's better than coming home empty-handed."

"Uh……"

She is very familiar with this thing.

"Thank you, Brother Prince Rong." Zhou Chang took it with both hands and thought to himself that this thing must not be given directly to the emperor.

The Dafu Temple lottery sticks can be burned or kept, but Prince Yi's character has been ruined by "Noble Lady Rui". Since Prince Yi is the type who silently dedicates himself, he would rather burn the lottery sticks behind the scenes to pray for his father, so he should not send another one directly at this time.

Prince Rong also reminded: "It's not that there is no other way, but you should not lose your manners. Father is still ill, so don't make him angry again."

"Don't worry, my dear brother." Zhou Chang agreed, but he didn't know what to do.

Emperor Lin is a money-loving person, and she cannot go away empty-handed.

"This one suits you. You can even save the money for burning incense and praying to Buddha." Prince Duan said sarcastically, with his eyes on the top of his head and looking at people with his chin.

Only then did Zhou Chang realize that Prince Duan had appeared in front of her at some point.

Yes, she had snatched Prince Duan’s treasure in front of him the day before yesterday, so it was understandable that he disliked her today.

What's more, although Prince Yi is a prince, among the princes, he is the worst at being a "son".

He was extremely poor, but he never showed up in front of his wealthy father, and he couldn't even prepare a decent gift, so he was often laughed at behind his back.

Zhou Chang plans to create a new persona for Prince Yi Feng Ming from today on. After all, the loan she owes to the Viewpoint System will not be repaid in a short time. Now that she has become a prince, she cannot treat herself too badly.

Zhou Chang was considering whether to retort, when suddenly a eunuch shouted sharply, "Your Majesty has arrived."

Everyone immediately returned to their seats, packed up their belongings, and prepared to receive the emperor.

Emperor Feng Xun walked out slowly and sat down behind the imperial desk.

All the ministers knelt and bowed, shouting and saluting.

Zhou Chang opened his mouth without saying a word, then lay down and stood up again.

Emperor Lin smiled on the throne, and his voice did not sound weak: "I am fine, and I feel much better after a day's rest. I am very pleased that you are all so thoughtful."

As soon as the words fell, Prince Rong, as the eldest prince, was the first to bow and report: "Your sons and ministers heard that your father was ill yesterday, so today we come to pay our respects and find two pieces of the finest thousand-year-old ginseng to present to your father. I hope your father can recover soon."

He was dressed in a green brocade robe with pine and crane patterns, and looked humble and low-key.

After saying this, the young eunuch who had already received the gift handed a gift box to the senior eunuch beside Emperor Lin and presented it to him.

"Duo'er is thoughtful. I just caught a cold. I'm much better after taking the imperial physician's medicine." The Emperor smiled and nodded with satisfaction.

Prince Duan then stepped out of the line and bowed, "Father, your majesty is blessed with great fortune, so your health will be fine. I offer you the finest Ganoderma lucidum and deer antlers, and hope that your majesty will take care of your health and live a long and carefree life."

Prince Duan was wearing a royal blue brocade robe with gold embroidered blessing patterns today. He was always the most glamorous among all the princes.

Another young eunuch presented Prince Duan's gift box, which was then opened by the senior eunuch beside Emperor Lin for the Emperor to inspect.

Emperor Lin took a look and still looked very satisfied, smiling: "Good, very good, Rui'er has always been filial."

Visiting the sick and asking about well-being have always been good excuses for Emperor Fengxun to receive valuable gifts.

Zhou Chang watched coldly, it was really a "treasure" that could cure all diseases.

Previously, from Concubine Rui's memory, these were just hearsay, saying that Emperor Lin would always find an excuse to accept gifts, and Zhou Chang didn't believe it.

What I saw with my own eyes today was really eye-opening. "The bed is not a bed, it is a paradise for rotten things."