laughing saint

Chapter 358 Brother and Brother

The capital is much more depressed than before, because many wealthy people in the capital have left with their families, and they all feel that the south is safer.

Not long after entering the city, Du Xian left first because he had important matters to deal with, but Li Zhishi had no intention of leaving. He and Chen Xiaofan walked to the gate of the Orthodox Academy.

Chen Xiaofan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, His Royal Highness, for sending me off."

Li Zhishi smiled and said, "Since we're all here, won't Mr. Chen invite me in for a drink?"

Chen Xiaofan told Zi Wan and Shuang'er to go back to rest first, and then said: "Your Highness is so elegant, why don't we find an elegant wine shop and have a drink?"

Li Zhishi smiled like a spring breeze and said: "Master Chen is really elegant! Today we will be called friends. I know that there is a good one when we leave, but you are a treat!"

During the simple conversation, Chen Xiaofan's perception of Li Zhishi has changed a lot. He must admit that Li Zhishi does have his extraordinary charm.

Chen Xiaofan walked through the streets following Li Zhishi's footsteps, he was surprised that Li Zhishi was so familiar with the streets of the capital, but this is not too normal for a prince who should live in the palace for a long time things.

Li Zhishi seemed to understand Chen Xiaofan's thoughts, he asked with a smile: "Strange?"

Seeing Chen Xiaofan nodding his head, Li Zhishi continued, with more nostalgia in the air: "Because my mother told me that to be a good emperor, you have to visit the common people more often."

Li Zhishi paused for a while and then continued: "But my father thinks that I am playful, and I am not doing my job properly!"

Chen Xiaofan knew that they couldn't explain the affairs of the emperor's family, so of course he couldn't say anything, so he remained silent.

Li Zhishi dispelled the embarrassing atmosphere with a smile, pointed to a place skillfully and said, "The buns there are delicious! Do you want to try it?"

A simple sentence changed the topic, and at the same time left a candid impression in Chen Xiaofan's heart.

"Okay, but I want you to treat me!"

"No problem!" Li Zhishi went forward to buy two buns. From the conversation, Chen Xiaofan could tell that he was very familiar with the aunt who bought the buns here.

This kind of familiarity can be detected from the body language of the two of them. Chen Xiaofan, who is good at observing words and expressions, can know from this detail that what Li Zhishi said just now to walk more in common people's places is true.

Chen Xiaofan lived at the lowest level, so Li Zhishi's performance just now made him feel good.

Bringing hot steamed buns, the two came to a small restaurant. The restaurant was very elegant. Li Zhishi seemed to be a regular customer here. After greeting the shopkeeper, he asked for a small private room.

Chen Xiaofan and Li Zhishi sat down in the private room, and the waiter quickly brought out a jug of wine and three small dishes.

Li Zhishi raised his glass: "Brother Chen, let's have a toast!"

After clinking glasses, Chen Xiaofan drank it all down and said with a smile: "Your Highness the Crown Prince just wants to invite me to drink today, right? Now it seems that Prime Minister Du also intends to let us have a private talk."

Li Zhishi didn't deny or admit it, he smiled slightly and said: "Father often said that Brother Chen, you must be a pillar of the dynasty in the future, and I am the future king of a country in the dynasty. Let's cultivate our relationship in advance, which is very important." normal."

"Your Highness, now that the dynasty is in trouble, is it too early to talk about this?"

"I have confidence in my father, and I also have confidence in my younger brother. My younger brother is preparing to go to Xuefeng Fortress. He is as good at fighting as my father, so I believe they will be able to defeat Wudou Empire."

Chen Xiaofan heard something in Li Zhishi's words. In Li Zhishi's words, he said that his imperial brother was as good at fighting as Li Xianmin. It sounded like a compliment, but if he thought about it carefully, if he was the same as Li Xianmin, would it be true? Do you want to fight for your brother's throne like Li Xianmin?
Chen Xiaofan asked: "Did His Highness the Second Prince invite you to go to Xuefeng Fortress?"

Li Zhishi looked surprised, he didn't expect Chen Xiaofan to ask the key point all of a sudden, he nodded and replied: "Brother Chen is really well-informed!"

Chen Xiaofan continued with a low voice: "So the battle ahead is not going well?"

Li Zhishi put away the tenderness of spring and said with a smile: "That's why I want to cultivate a good relationship with Brother Chen today."

Although Li Zhishi didn't answer directly, a simple sentence contained a lot of content.

Chen Xiaofan's complexion changed and he asked: "I understand His Highness the Crown Prince's meaning, don't worry, I know what you need to be careful about, I think His Majesty is so wise, he will definitely see the clues."

Li Zhishi showed a worried look and said: "Father was injured, but fortunately the injury is not serious."

Hearing this, Chen Xiaofan completely understood, and he asked directly: "What time does Your Highness and the Prime Minister want me to leave?"

"Two days later, I will go out with my emperor brother. Speaking of which, Brother Chen, you really gave us a big surprise when you came back this time. You brought back so many troops, so we don't have to draw too many troops for the emperor's expedition. At that time, there will be no problem with Brother Chen's safety with Brother Chen."

"Don't worry, His Royal Highness, I will definitely protect His Royal Highness the Second Prince."

Li Zhishi raised his glass again: "Brother Chen is sorry for your troubles, I will toast Brother Chen!"

The two clinked glasses again and drank it all down. Li Zhishi began to chat with Chen Xiaofan about many trivial matters. From the conversation, Chen Xiaofan found that the Crown Prince in front of him knew that there were really many things. These things may sound like they are not on the table, but they let Chen Xiaofan see that he has a pure heart.

After having a drink, Chen Xiaofan left the small restaurant, and Li Zhishi went back to the palace contentedly.

On the way back to the General Academy of Orthodox Education, Luyi came with a worried voice: "Xiaofan, do you think there is something wrong with that second prince?"

"It's hard to say now, but if I am the second prince, then in order to fight for the throne, the time when the dynasty is in crisis is my best chance."

Lu Yi went on to say: "I hope that the second prince only wants to make achievements on the battlefield, so that Li Xianmin will admire him!"

"Yes, but now I am more worried about the situation of the master. The Holy One is injured. Could it be that Xuefeng Fortress can't be defended?!"

"Don't worry, that master of yours is smarter than anyone else! Nothing will happen, I'm worried about why the Wudou Empire launched such a violent offensive this time!?"

What Lu Yi couldn't understand, Chen Xiaofan naturally couldn't understand, because they didn't know the prophecy left by Chen Xiaofan's father, and they didn't know that Emperor Karen might be dying!

(End of this chapter)