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Xu Zize said to Jing Chunxi, "I'll take Xi'er to the capital the day after tomorrow."

Jing Chunxi showed a look of joy when he heard the news. His eyes lit up instantly and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a brilliant smile.

This made Jing Chunxi very happy. She really wanted to take a closer look at the prosperity of the capital.

After her rebirth, she had been to the capital several times, but each time she went there with a mission, and most of the trips were at night. She came and left in a hurry, and had no time to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the capital.

It’s not that she dislikes Zhuangzi, but the memories of her previous life are her nightmares. The lonely and painful days she spent in Zhuangzi in her previous life, those memories are deeply imprinted in her heart, making it difficult for her to let go.

In this life, Jing Chunxi is not willing to stay in the village with her mother and brother forever. She wants to take her mother and brother to see a wider world and experience more beauty.

They must go back to the capital.

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In the capital, this time they did not live in the Jing family courtyard in the east of the city.

Xu Zize said, "I'll take you somewhere."

Xu Zize and Jing Chunxi were both dressed like ordinary nobles. Xu Zize brought two followers, Qingfeng and Luying, with him, while Jing Chunxi didn't bring any maids. They dressed modestly to avoid attracting attention.

They went to the inner city again, and Xu Zize left after disguising himself. Jing Chunxi looked at his unfamiliar face and felt a little uncomfortable. If it weren't for his familiar breath and voice, he wouldn't have bothered to approach him.

Although he had confessed to Xu Zize that he had accepted property from Prince Ping's Mansion and Taifu Peng's Mansion, Jing Chunxi still felt a little guilty when the carriage passed by the gate of Prince Ping's Mansion on Zhuque Street again.

Even in broad daylight, the gate of Prince Ping's Palace was tightly closed, with only the two characters "Prince's Palace" remaining on the doorpost. It looked exceptionally deserted, lacking the bustle and prosperity of the past.

Going further ahead, at the other end of Zhuque Street, the gate of "Prince Jing's Palace" is almost the same height as that of Prince Ping's Palace. The lions at the gate of "Prince Jing's Palace" are very majestic and domineering.

Qingfeng dismounted first and handed the note and jade pendant to the gatehouse.

Not long after, the side door of Prince Jing's Mansion slowly opened, and a middle-aged man in a long gown who looked like a butler came out to greet them. He didn't say a word, looked at Xu Zize, bowed, and waved to lead them in, heading towards the main hall in the front yard.

The butler's expression was serious, but his actions were very respectful. Looking at the solemnity of the palace, Jing Chunxi couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

After walking a few steps around the screen wall, sunlight shone on the bluestone road. Jing Chunxi immediately recognized that the person walking towards him was Prince Jing.

The sunlight shining down on him added a touch of majesty and imposing presence to him. He was in his sixties, dressed in a yellow-brown brocade robe embroidered with a four-clawed golden dragon, his dignity radiating nobility.

Although his face was covered with traces of time, there was still sharpness between his eyebrows, his eyes were as calm as a deep pool, and he carried a royal majesty.

The prince hunched his chest slightly, his hands behind his back, and walked with a steady and powerful pace. He stood on the steps of the main hall and raised his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping towards them, finally stopping on Xu Zize's expressionless face.

A breeze blew by, ruffling a few strands of white hair on his temples, adding a touch of calmness to his demeanor.

Xu Zize stepped forward, bowed as a junior, and quickly led Jing Chunxi up the stairs. His movements were skillful and respectful, showing his respect for Prince Jing. At the same time, he whispered to Jing Chunxi, "This is Prince Jing."

Although his voice was very low, Jing Chunxi could still hear it clearly.

"Grandpa Prince Jing, your grandson Xiaokang is sorry to bother you." Xu Zize went up the steps and bowed respectfully to Prince Jing as a junior.

Prince Jing smiled widely, touched Xu Zize's shoulder and patted him twice: "Here it comes!" His voice was full of relief and joy, and it sounded very familiar.

Upon seeing this, Jing Chunxi knelt down quickly, performed a proper kneeling ceremony, and called out sweetly: "Greetings, Prince Jing!"

"Whose girl is this? She is so pretty, get up quickly." Prince Jing's smile was very kind, and he looked like an elder he was familiar with.

Xu Zize also nodded to Jing Chunxi and stretched out his left hand to her. Jing Chunxi climbed up with the help of his palm.

She stood up, blushing slightly, bowed again, and said in a sweet voice, "Thank you, Prince Jing!" Her face was slightly shy, but her behavior was very polite and respectful.

Xu Zize pulled Jing Chunxi aside and introduced her: "This is Jing girl, my grandson's friend." His words and actions showed his concern and protection for her.

"Jing~ girl, no need to be polite! You all come in and sit down." When saying the word Jing, Prince Jing paused and looked at Jing Chunxi seriously for a few times, with a hint of curiosity and inquiry in his eyes, as if he wanted to see flowers from her face.

"When did you come back? Sit down quickly! Jing girl, sit down too."

Facing this kind-looking old man, Jing Chunxi always felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. But he was absolutely certain that he had never seen him before, and he didn't know where this familiarity came from.

She couldn't help but feel a little confused, but she still thanked him respectfully again: "Thank you, Prince Jing!"

It was not until Xu Zize pulled her to the first seat below and saw Xu Zize sit down that she sat down beside him, then looked at Prince Jing who was sitting in the first seat above and smiled slightly.

After Xu Zize sat down, he replied, "My grandson just came back and arrived in Beijing today. I came to see Grandpa right away. My father asked Xiaokang to greet Grandpa Jing on his behalf."

As he spoke these words, he stood up and bowed on his father's behalf. His voice was respectful and humble, and he showed great respect for Prince Jing.

At this time, Qingfeng and Luying had already followed Xu Zize's instructions and, together with the servants of Prince Jing's Mansion, carefully carried the gifts in.

The two large boxes of gifts looked quite heavy. The surface of the boxes was carefully wiped clean and looked particularly solemn.

Jing Chunxi watched from the side and couldn't help feeling curious. She didn't know when Xu Zize prepared these gifts, and she didn't know what was in the box.

But what she was sure of was that such a heavy box must have been brought back from Jian'an County, and it must be filled with precious items.

Xu Zize smiled slightly, took a step forward, and said respectfully: "This is a gift prepared by my father for Grandpa Wang. It is not a token of my respect. I hope Grandpa Wang will not despise it." His voice was gentle and humble, full of respect for his elders.

Prince Jing wore a gracious smile, his face full of friendliness, and replied loudly, "Prince Yan is always so polite, so I won't be polite then."

He smiled and nodded, just saying this, without refusing or opening the box to look, and asked the servants to move the box in.

Soon, a servant and a maid came up, one pouring tea for them, while the maid brought them cakes. The servant's movements were skillful and light, and the tea was poured just right. The fragrance of tea filled the air, making people feel relaxed and happy.

The pastries brought by the old woman were placed on exquisite porcelain plates. Each piece was so exquisitely made that people couldn't help but want to taste it.

Prince Jing looked at Jing Chunxi and said softly, "Jing girl, eat!" Although it was clearly an order, the tone revealed the love and care of an elder, which made Jing Chunxi feel an inexplicable warmth.

Jing Chunxi thanked him again, knowing that in such an occasion, he didn't have much to worry about, so he didn't hesitate and started eating.

She took a light bite of the pastry and found it delicate and sweet, not greasy. The taste was indeed more exquisite than anything she had tasted before. Looking at these pastries, she couldn't help but sigh that the pastries in the homes of the royal family were superior to those outside, both in taste and appearance. They might even be made by the imperial chef.

"Grandpa Wang, my grandson has nowhere to go this time. Could I stay in your house and bother you for two days?" Xu Zize's voice interrupted Jing Chunxi's thoughts. He bowed slightly with a pleading tone of a junior.

When Jing Chunxi heard this, her heart moved slightly. She had known for a long time that Xu Zize insisted on not living in her own small courtyard in the east city, and it turned out that he planned to live here.

She was not surprised. Xu Zize changed his appearance before entering the mansion. In addition to being worried about exposing his identity, he must have wanted to meet a trustworthy acquaintance. He might have something important to discuss with Prince Jing.