Chasing King

Yan Zilian finally chose Shen Hexuan and Yan Sikong as the prince's aides, which was unexpected.

Crown prince Bi (Du Mu) has just turned 13 years old, but he is a few years late in giving lectures in the cabinet, because he has just been appointed this year. Although Chen was the eldest son of the emperor, his mother and concubine were only maids in the palace, and they were not allowed to be holy relatives. The empress has no son, and the emperor has always wanted to establish his favorite princess's son, but he was opposed by the minister. For several years, Xie Zhongren pulled between the monarch and the minister. Yan Zilian fought with his life. The battle between Li and Chu once burned all over the court and the public. How many people lost their future and even their lives to keep the tradition of Da Sheng that "there is a legitimate Li, there is no legitimate Li Chang".

This was all before Yan Sikong became an official. He didn't have a chance to see the battle of Li Chu with his own eyes.

However, the establishment of the crown prince does not mean that he can safely succeed to the throne. Today, the emperor Chongling is not yet in his infallible age. This long time is not a smooth road, and there are still some little princes to go.

Today, the crown prince has five lecturers, headed by Yan Zilian, supplemented by Wang Shengsheng, the second assistant minister of the cabinet, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of rites, and Huo Li, the Bachelor of LongTuge, and Shen Hexuan and Yan Sikong.

Yan Zilian is the head of the cabinet. His official duties are heavy and most of them are nominal. Wang Shengsheng is a member of Xie Zhongren's group. Xie Zhongren put him in to monitor the crown prince. In fact, Huo Li, Shen and Yan are the only speakers.

Everyone in the DPRK and China knows this.

Before he became an official, Yan Sikong spent two or three years investigating the resumes, township affiliations and political parties of officials in the imperial court. He was not only a Beijing official, but also a foreign governor and important officials in various prefectures and counties. Although it was not detailed, he had already understood the general situation of the imperial court. After he entered the Imperial Academy, he spent a lot of time looking up all the official documents in the past, plus more than a year on the spot He was able to gain Yan Zilian's appreciation in such a short time because he understood Yan Zilian's likes and dislikes, expectations and concerns. Now being able to stand outside the East Palace is only the first step of his plan, and this step is well under control.

After standing for a moment, he listened to the internal warden summoning them.

Yan Zilian led the two into the East Palace and knelt down to say hello: "minister, meet your Highness the prince."

"I'll see you, your highness."

A clear young voice came from the distance: "Sir, please get up." After a pause, he said, "you two, get up, too."

Yan Sikong stood up and looked up. Above the throne sat a handsome young man with white skin and black eyes. Even when he met the courtiers in his own palace, he would keep his back straight. At a young age, he showed the majesty of the king.

"A seat for you, sir." Said the prince.

The two wardens moved the stool to Yan Zilian. After Yan Zilian gave thanks, he sat down.

"I heard that your highness suffered from the cold a few days ago. I hope you will take good care of yourself."

"Thank you, sir. I'm fine."

After the two exchanged greetings, Yan Zilian got to the point. He said: "these two are the two attendants selected by the old minister for his highness. They are all the new Jinshi of last year. They are brilliant, among them..." He looked at Shen Hexuan, "his highness should have heard of Shen Hexuan's name."

The crown prince nodded: "I heard that you are a rare talent of Lianzhong Sanyuan. When I saw you today, you really have extraordinary bearing."

Shen Hexuan bowed himself and said, "I'm not talented. Thank you, your highness."

"This Yan Sikong, who was praised by the Sutra feast, gave a profound and interesting lecture."

The prince's eyes fell on Yan Sikong. He looked up and down curiously: "I know, I heard that you will tell some anecdotes of unofficial history."

Yan Sikong laughed: "let your highness laugh."

"When I choose these two people, on the one hand, they really have real talent and learning, and on the other hand, they are still young. Compared with me and Lord Huo, your highness may feel more relaxed." There are still some words Yan Zilian didn't understand, but they all know each other. The crown prince's foundation is crumbling, so he must start to cultivate his own power early. Shen and Yan, with clean background and promising future, are just right.

The prince nodded: "in the future, I'll have you two."

They arched their hands and said in unison, "I will live up to your Highness's expectation."

Yan Zilian stroked his beard with a smile.

Yan Sikong was calm when he saw that the prince had to look at him secretly from time to time. He has outstanding appearance since childhood. He is used to paying too much attention to others. He is also looking at the crown prince. He wants to hold the little prince in the deep palace, which may be his biggest chip in the future.

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the emperor's birthday is coming, and the editing work is coming to an end. One day, Yan Sikong will be able to go home early and have a rest.

But instead of going home, he went to buy two pots of good wine and went directly to Fengfu.

The porter didn't know who Yan Sikong was. According to the usual practice, he refused to say, "my Lord, I've offended you. My son is in poor health. I don't see any visitors. I hope you'll forgive me."

Yan Sikong said with a smile, "I'm not here to see you." He raised the wine pot in his hand, "but when I passed by, I remembered that his highness had invited me to drink a jar of good wine, and I also wanted to give it back to his highness. Just give him these two pots of wine. ""My son also declined the gift."

"Just two bottles of wine, what's the gift?" Yan Sikong said with a smile, "it doesn't matter. I'll leave the wine at the door. If your highness doesn't like it, just throw it away." With that, he left smartly.

The porter looked at Yan Sikong hesitantly, then at the wine pot at the door. He couldn't make up his mind for a moment.

When Yan Sikong came home, a man with an ugly face came out to greet him. Yan Sikong said, "Ali, prepare a table of wine and vegetables in the evening."

The man called Ali nodded and made a gesture with his hand. It turned out that he couldn't speak.

Yan Sikong gave a faint smile and said: "yes, there are guests coming."

He has made up his mind.

Feng Ye should not be flattered or alienated. They are not young and ignorant. If Feng Ye feels that he has a different purpose, their old friendship, which has been almost worn away by time, will soon disappear.