Who put the yellow robe on me?

Jiang Chen stood there, looking at the direction the two had disappeared in, a helpless expression on his face. He sighed deeply and shook his head, seemingly at a loss as to what to do about the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou's stubborn temper.

He knew that he could not change Princess Thirteen's decision, so he could only let her try to persuade her father.

Jiang Chen then turned around and continued to study military strategies and tactics. He didn't like fighting a battle without confidence.

"Fortunately, there is still half a month left." Jiang Chen whispered to himself.

However, as his thoughts gradually sank into the book, another thought came to his mind.

Although the situation on the battlefield was worrying, the construction progress of Prince Yan's Mansion also made him feel slightly moved.

"The Prince of Yan's Mansion will be completed in about ten days." Jiang Chen's mouth curled up slightly, as if he had already seen the luxurious mansion that would belong to him in the future.

I can finally leave the palace and build my own residence. Before, I was always in Tianbo Palace, right under the nose of Concubine De, which made me feel a little uncomfortable.

Moreover, if you want to raise some troops of your own, it is still necessary to have your own palace of Prince Yan.

Becoming a carefree little prince is also a small dream in his heart.

Time flies. A few days later, just as Jiang Chen was immersed in the key points of military strategy in ancient books, a burst of brisk footsteps came from outside the hall. Then, Xu Jingzhu, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, respectfully entered the hall with an expression of uncontrollable joy on his face.

"Congratulations, King Yan! Congratulations, King Yan!" Xu Jingzhu's voice was filled with excitement.

Hearing the voice, Jiang Chen put down the book, raised his head, and raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "Oh? Master Xu, what brings you joy?"

Xu Jingzhu smiled slightly, with a hint of cunning in his eyes, as if he was deliberately keeping the secret: "Why don't you take a guess, Prince Yan?"

Jiang Chen's expression, originally a bit solemn due to his concentration on military strategy, gradually relaxed after hearing Xu Jingzhu's words, a faint smile playing on the corner of his mouth. "Oh? Could it be that the Prince of Yan's Mansion is finished?"

Seeing this, Xu Jingzhu couldn't help but burst into laughter, secretly sighing that His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan was indeed extremely intelligent.

"His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan is truly a god. Nothing can be hidden from His Royal Highness's eyes! That's right, the Prince of Yan's Mansion has been completely built according to His Royal Highness's instructions."

Hearing this, a light flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes, and the expectation in his heart that had long been suppressed by war and government affairs emerged again.

Ever since he decided to build the Prince of Yan's Mansion, he has always regarded it as a piece of pure land for himself in this prosperous imperial capital.

Now that this ideal pure land has finally come to fruition, how can he not be filled with joy?

Jiang Chen put his hands behind his back and nodded gently, with a faint smile in his eyes: "Very good, very good! Master Xu did a great job!"

Upon seeing this, Xu Jingzhu immediately said respectfully, "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, I will take you to inspect the new mansion right away."

Jiang Chen felt an irrepressible excitement in his heart. He took a step forward and walked out of Tianbo Palace with Xu Jingzhu.

Along the way, Xu Jingzhu constantly described the layout and design of the Prince of Yan's Mansion to Jiang Chen. As Xu Jingzhu recounted his story, Jiang Chen could almost imagine the meticulously crafted residence: the spacious courtyard, the verdant bamboo forest, the halls with carved beams and painted rafters, and the tranquil pavilions and towers... This mansion would become his sanctuary amidst the maelstrom of power, a place for him to rest and plan for the future.

"Your Highness Prince of Yan, the rockery and flowing water landscapes in the mansion are designed according to your requirements, creating a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. People can feel the peace away from the hustle and bustle as soon as they enter the mansion." Xu Jingzhu said, his tone full of pride.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, his anticipation for Prince Yan's Mansion growing even stronger. His pace gradually quickened, as if he wanted to reach the world that belonged to him as soon as possible.

Finally, the gate of Prince Yan's mansion appeared before his eyes. The bluestone pavement in front of the gate appeared smooth and neat under the sunlight. Jiang Chen stood in front of the gate, paused for a moment, and took a deep breath. The world behind the gate would soon belong to him.

"Your Highness, please!" Xu Jingzhu made a gesture of invitation, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

Jiang Chen gently pushed open the door, and the hinges creaked slightly, as if welcoming the new owner. The scene inside came into view, just as he had imagined, everything exuded a sense of tranquility and harmony.

The spacious courtyard is full of greenery, with rockery and flowing water complementing each other. A few rays of sunlight shine through the treetops onto the bluestone slabs, bringing a soft halo of light.

Jiang Chen slowly walked into the courtyard, his gaze lingering on every detail. Each step he took made him feel more relaxed, as if all his fatigue and stress had vanished in that moment. This place would become his safe haven, his spiritual home.

"It really lived up to my expectations." Jiang Chen sighed softly, with a hint of satisfaction in his voice.

Xu Jingzhu stood aside and asked respectfully, "Your Highness Prince of Yan, are you satisfied?"

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes: "Very satisfied, thank you for your hard work."

Xu Jingzhu quickly waved his hand: "It is our honor that Your Highness is satisfied. However, since ancient times, after the mansion was built, relevant personnel from the three provinces and six ministries would come to congratulate."

Jiang Chen stood in the courtyard, a gentle breeze blowing through, bringing a hint of fresh coolness. He took a deep breath, as if absorbing the tranquility and peace of this pure land into his heart.

"Very good. I have contacted the Ministry of Rites for me. We plan to host a banquet for everyone at Prince Yan's Mansion tomorrow night!" Jiang Chen turned around and said to Xu Jingzhu.

Xu Jingzhu bowed his head respectfully: "Okay, Sixteenth Prince!"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly: "Lord Xu has a bright future!" Jiang Chen said to Xu Jingzhu, which was considered as a compliment to Xu Jingzhu.

The two of them walked slowly through the meticulously designed courtyard of Prince Yan's mansion. Suddenly, Jiang Chen's eyes were drawn to a nearby sight. It was a jade qilin, the jade smooth as fat, crystal clear, and seemed to be faintly glowing.

The Qilin was about one and a half meters tall, with a well-proportioned body and a lifelike appearance. It stood in the center of the courtyard, giving it a sense of majesty. Jiang Chen took a few steps closer and carefully examined the jade Qilin.

He stretched out his hand and gently touched the surface of the jade, feeling its coolness and delicate texture.

"Master Xu, this Jade Qilin..." Jiang Chen frowned slightly, his tone filled with doubt, "I remember that when we designed the mansion, there didn't seem to be this item."

Xu Jingzhu stood aside. When he heard Jiang Chen's question, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile: "Your Highness Prince Yan, this Jade Qilin has a great background."

Jiang Chen turned to look at Xu Jingzhu, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes: "Oh? What do you mean?"

Xu Jingzhu nodded slightly and lowered his voice, saying, "Generally speaking, when royal families and nobles build their mansions, they don't place jade qilins in their courtyards. Such items are expensive and have special symbolic meaning. Especially a jade qilin like this, with exquisite craftsmanship and made of high-quality materials, is extremely rare."

Jiang Chen was even more confused when he heard this: "Then what's going on with this Jade Qilin?"

Xu Jingzhu smiled mysteriously, "Your Highness, this is what Eunuch Zhao specifically instructed. He said that this is the emperor's intention to add a jade qilin to the residence of His Highness the Prince of Yan to show the emperor's favor."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen's heart was shocked, and he immediately thought about the intention of this Jade Unicorn.

Zhao Ji was the most favored eunuch beside the Liang Emperor, and any words he uttered were practically equivalent to the Liang Emperor's will. This Jade Unicorn was clearly a special arrangement by the Liang Emperor.

"When did this happen?" Jiang Chen asked casually, but there was a hint of deep thought in his eyes.

Xu Jingzhu recalled for a moment and said, "It was probably not long after Your Highness returned from Dayan Mountain, so the Jade Qilin was put up in such a hurry."