The prince is not doing his job [traveling]

The emperor wanted to persuade Xiao Yanzhi again, but after a closer look, he felt that there seemed to be some deep meaning in Xiao Yanzhi's eyes. After hesitating for a while, the emperor didn't continue this topic.

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

So the emperor just stared at Xiao Yan, and said: "A bunch of nonsense! Come on, if you like it, you can keep him. Don't sleep with your eyes open in front of me, go to the Hongwen Museum."

"Yes, father." After paying homage to the emperor, Xiao Yanzhi got up and left.

He Yan also resigned, without looking at Pei Ze from the beginning to the end.

The two walked to the gate of Liangyi Hall one after the other, and saw Lian Sheng who was still a little dazed.

"What's wrong with you?" Xiao Yanzhi asked with concern when he sensed that Lian Sheng's expression was wrong.

Hearing the sound, Lian Sheng came back to his senses, and hurriedly cupped his hands to Xiao Yanzhi, saying: "Your servant is fine, where is Your Highness going next?"

"Hongwen Museum," Xiao Yanzhi strode forward with a sigh, "I don't know if I can sleep there."

I used to love to sleep when I was studying, so I don’t know if it will work here.

Pretending not to hear Xiao Yan's last sentence, Lian Sheng led Xiao Yanzhi and He Yan to the Huiyi Gate in the south of the Wanchun Hall. To the south of the Huiyi Gate is the location of various government offices in Menxia Province, and the Hongwen Museum is located here south of the place.

The little officials in the Hongwen Museum seemed to have gotten the news a long time ago, so when the three of Xiao Yanzhi suddenly appeared here, no one was surprised. Xiao Yanzhi went to see Ji Wencheng, a scholar of Hongwen Museum.

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

When he heard the sound of the door opening, Ji Wencheng didn't move. When he heard the announcement from the small official, Ji Wencheng only raised his eyes and took a lukewarm glance at Xiao Yan, and then lowered his head to look at the books 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, and entered the library without authorization, walked to Ji Wencheng's low table, and sat down cross-legged with the hem of his clothes pulled up. .

Finally being seen made him uncomfortable, Ji Wencheng couldn't figure out Xiao Yanzhi's intentions, so he had to look up at Xiao Yanzhi, but he didn't want to be charged with disrespect, so he could only pretend to be surprised look.

"Who are you? What's the matter with this old man?"

As a bachelor of Hongwenguan, Ji Wencheng has never met Xiao Yanzhi formally, but Ji Wencheng still has a way to know what Xiao Yanzhi looks like, otherwise he would have spent most of his life in the court for nothing.

Ji Wencheng's expression was too exaggerated, he looked like an upright man who doesn't often do such things, Xiao Yanzhi suppressed a smile, cupped his hands to Ji Wencheng, nodded slightly and said, "Student Xiao Yanzhi, I have met Mr. Ji."

Ji Wencheng was dumbfounded.

If Xiao Yanzhi claimed to be the eldest prince or reported the surname "Xu Li", Ji Wencheng could still go along with it, but who was "Xiao Yanzhi"?If Ji Wencheng really didn't recognize the eldest prince, how could he know who "Xiao Yanzhi" was?

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

Xiao Yanzhi still looked at Ji Wencheng with a smile, without saying a word.

Seeing that Ji Wencheng was on the verge of getting off the tiger, the petty official in the Hongwen Hall bravely said: "Master Ji, this is the eldest prince. Didn't your majesty issue an order two days ago to ask you to teach the eldest prince?"

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

Xiao Yanzhi smiled, raised his hand to support him, and said, "Mr. Ji, you're welcome to sit down."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Ji Wencheng was just pretending, but now he shook his sleeves and sat down with peace of mind, "Then, what does Your Highness want to learn?"

Seeing that Ji Wencheng and Xiao Yanzhi were talking about serious matters, Lian Sheng, He Yan and the little official retreated to guard outside the library.

Xiao Yanzhi turned his head to look at the closed library door, and then asked Ji Wencheng with a smile, "What do you think Mr. Ji should learn at my age?"

Ji Wencheng looked Xiao Yanzhi from head to toe, and said, "The Second Highness has already started to study "The Six Secret Teachings of the Grand Duke". As for the First Highness...do you know which Four Books are the Four Books?"

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

So Xiao Yanzhi shook his head, smiled and said, "I really don't know, please enlighten me, Mr. Ji."

Ji Wencheng looked as if he had expected it, and said with a sneer, "Then, I will explain the Four Books to Your Highness."

"Mr. Ji please."

Ji Wencheng ordered the clerk in the library to fetch the four books for him, and then began to explain the four books to Xiao Yanzhi, but Xiao Yanzhi narrowed his eyes and began to wander into the emptiness again.

Ji Wencheng has been reading poetry and books since he was a child. After he got his honor, he entered the Hongwen Museum to correct his books. He stayed in the Hongwen Museum for half his life and read most of the books in the Hongwen Museum. , the most important thing is that he couldn't stop talking once he started, and he didn't leave room for others to interject at all.

This is exactly what Xiao Yanzhi wanted. He propped his head up and listened, and then he started to feel sleepy. When he was sleepy, he closed his eyes. As soon as he closed his eyes, he really fell asleep, but he couldn't sleep well. , Occasionally opened his eyes to look at Ji Wencheng, and seeing Ji Wencheng talking eloquently, he closed his eyes in peace.

He Yan and Lian Sheng waited outside for a long time, but Xiao Yanzhi did not come out. Seeing that half of the time for martial arts practice had passed, Lian Sheng had no choice but to knock on the door of the library.

"Your Highness, it's almost time. General Jiang is waiting for you."

Awakened by Lian Sheng's voice, Xiao Yanzhi just opened his eyes before Ji Wencheng raised his head.

Ji Wencheng smacked his lips intently, and said, "Since Your Highness still has plans for the future, let's call it a day. I hope Your Highness can gain something."

"Mr. Hard Work." Xiao Yanzhi stood up and bowed to Ji Wencheng, and then left the library with a clear smile, "Lian Sheng, what time is it?"

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

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

"In the urn city inside the Xuanwu Gate, it will take more than an hour to go from here." This must be too late, "Your Highness, why don't you make a trip to ask General Jiang for leave?"

Xiao Yanzhi sighed and said, "No need, I'll go in person. Go faster, maybe you can see General Jiang."

"Alright, then go this way, Your Highness."

Lian Sheng led the way, and led Xiao Yanzhi through the Huiyi Gate, and then through the Shenlong Gate to enter the harem boundary, passing through the harem along the north and south is the Xuanwu Gate.

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

"Lian Sheng, this is not part of the harem, is it?"

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

Lian Sheng immediately replied: "Your Highness, we are walking in the harem, passing through here is the Xuanwu Gate."

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

Lian Sheng didn't know why Xiao Yanzhi asked such a question, and answered cautiously: "Yes, yes, if you don't go to the harem, you 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 be faster than this, right? Besides, is it convenient for me to take you two for a walk in the harem?" Xiao Yanzhi unconsciously quickened his pace.

Lian Sheng smiled and said: "Although the previous dynasty explicitly prohibited men other than the emperor from entering the harem, even the prince was not allowed, but our Majesty has no such rules. On weekdays, the Second Highness, the Third Highness, and King Wu Cheng are all allowed in the harem Walking around, this is His Majesty's trust in His Highnesses."

"That's right. Let's go quickly, I hope to see General Jiang again."

"Yes, Your Highness." Lian Sheng also quickened his pace.

He Yan has been following behind silently. After hearing Xiao Yanzhi ask a few questions one after another, he felt that Xiao Yanzhi seemed to be extremely afraid of the harem, as if he was in a hurry at this time. Although he explained to Lian Sheng He said he wanted to see General Jiang, but He Yan felt that Xiao Yanzhi just wanted to leave the harem earlier.why?

The three of them hurried in the harem, and had already walked two-thirds of the way. Seeing that the inner heavy door was not far ahead, they suddenly heard a stern shout.

"Who entered the harem without permission?!"