Chapter 65: Entering the East Palace
Lin Xiu thought about it for a long time last night, but she didn't think about whether to continue studying or to go to the palace to be on duty.
Reading is boring, but it is fun to be on duty when you enter the palace? If you are responsible for the alert, it is better to study than to stand for a few hours.
Then let’s continue reading first.
In the early morning, Lin Xiu had breakfast and went to the Imperial College.
Today I am talking about calligraphy and classics, especially calligraphy courses, for Lin Xiu, who is proficient in cursive cursive, there is no need to learn it. So I used the calligraphy and painting one time, and the doctor of calligraphy let Lin Xiu move freely.
This made other students in the school look envious.
Lin Xiu did not disturb the other students, so he found a cool place in the Imperial College and took a break to the next class.
There is no way to escape the lectures of the scriptures, and Lin Xiu lacks knowledge about this.
The Imperial College graduates focused on the annotation of the classics, so Lin Xiu was not very confident of passing the graduation exam, but in front of others, he had to blow the sarcasm.
After mercy, today's course is finally over.
Lin Xiu was about to be with Fang Yiai, and Li Dejian went to find the Cheng brothers to play Cuju, but unexpectedly an internal official was waiting outside the school hall.
"I pay homage to the county male master! I invite the county male master to the East Palace on the order of His Highness the Crown Prince! His Highness the Crown Prince said that I made an appointment with the county male master in Mingyuezhai last time." The inner official said respectfully.
Lin Xiu was stunned. When did he make an appointment with him? Li Chengqian feels so good. He thinks that if he made an appointment, he has made an appointment?
Don't go!
"Sorry, I got cold today, cough cough cough cough cough! I'm sick, it would be bad if I hit the prince! So please report back to the prince." Lin Xiu refused.
The inner official panicked and did not expect Lin Xiu to refuse. This was because His Royal Highness invited him to the Crown Prince, and he refused so bluntly?
In addition, your complexion is rosy, so this disease is too fake.
"Mr. County Male, I can't handle the job when I go back!" I said in panic.
Lin Xiu was about to leave directly, but Li Dejian said, "Brother Lin, the prince is the crown prince. Taking the initiative to invite you is your respect. If you refuse rashly, you may lose your courtesy. If you are caught by someone who is interested, or you will make trouble with the censor, it will be unnecessary trouble."
Lin Xiu immediately looked at Li Dejian and asked with a smile: "Does Brother Li be a lobbyist for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, or should he think about me?"
"Although Brother Lin and I haven't been together for a long time, we have met too late. My remarks are definitely from Brother Lin's perspective!" Li Dejian said solemnly.
Lin Xiu smiled and said, "Brother Li is considerate. It seems that it will be impossible not to go. Why don't you go with me? I first arrived in Chang'an and don't understand many rules!"
"No problem!" Li Dejian did not refuse.
Then, Lin Xiu asked Fang Yiai to go back first, and he and Li Dejian went to the East Palace.
The East Palace is located on the east side of the palace city, and its area is much smaller than that of the large one. However, as a place where the crown prince lives and study, there are many palaces in the East Palace.
This was Lin Xiu's first time entering the East Palace. He was quite curious, so he looked around and asked Li Dejian for the names of the halls.
Li Dejian seemed to be very familiar with the Eastern Palace, not only knew the names of each palace, but also the origin.
It seems that Li Dejian often goes to and from the East Palace, so he knows it well.
The purpose of the prince's attempt to win over Li Dejian is very clear, which is the same as having a banquet for Lin Xiu. The real purpose is to win over Fang Xuanling and Li Jing.
In Li Chengqian's mind, only by obtaining the support of important officials can his position as crown prince be more stable. Fang Xuanling is the prime minister, Li Jing is the god of war, both literary and military, and with his uncle Changsun Wuji, with the support of these three people, it is absolutely foolproof.
However, in Lin Xiu's opinion, the more he makes small moves, the more he will dislike Li Shimin. Moreover, Fang Xuanling and Li Jing are even less stupid. How could they get closer to the prince?
As for Li Dejian's thoughts, Lin Xiu could guess it. He knew very well that his father was disgusted with him from the Eastern Palace, but he still did this because of his arrogance.
Imagine what it is like to have a father who is a god of war? Pride, pride, worship. As a son, all dream of a father who surpasses himself.
Li Dejian also had this idea.
However, if he had been growing up under the protection of Li Jing and would never have fulfilled his wish, he could at most inherit the title of Duke of Defense.
So he had a good friend to the prince Li Chengqian. If Li Chengqian became the prince, as a minister of the dragon, his world would be vast in the future. He might be able to become a duke like his father by virtue of his military achievements, rather than inheriting it.
Before they knew it, the two of them came to a towering palace with the words "Cheng'en Palace" written on it.
The internal officials went in first to report. Lin Xiu and Li Dejian were waiting, and they heard the music coming from the hall.
"Brother Li, the prince seems to like listening to music very much. Are there many musicians and Niannu in the East Palace?" Lin Xiu asked.
Li Dejian said softly: "The prince likes music, but because of this, he was scolded by the prince's young tutor, saying that the music he listened to was full of melodious music, so he dare not leave too many musicians or Niannu. Brother Lin does not want to contact the prince, I can understand. But the prince is the crown prince after all, so it is not advisable to refute his face. If you encounter something you want to refuse, give me a wink and I will help you solve it."
Lin Xiu nodded.
Soon, the inner officer came out and invited the two of them into the hall.
When you enter the hall, you will see the musician playing, the geisha dancing, and Li Chengqian sits on the top and is intoxicated by the rhythm.
In addition, next to Li Chengqian, a man in white robe stood with a handsome face, and a handsome face. At this time, he played the flute and looked elegant and elegant.
Lin Xiu looked at the face of the man in white robe. Isn’t this the man dressed in a woman I met in Mingyuezhai?
Li Chengqian really loves him and carries him with him.
At this time, Li Chengqian saw Lin Xiu and Li Dejian walked in, then waved his hand and stopped the performance, and then smiled and said, "Don't be polite, two, please take your seat!"
Under the guidance of the internal officials, Lin Xiu and Li Dejian sat on the left.
The alert Lin Xiu saw fruit and wine on the desk opposite, which meant that there were still guests after the meeting. It seemed that today's banquet was more complicated than expected.
After the two sat down, Li Chengqian smiled and said, "The last time I met a man in Lin County at Mingyuezhai, I felt that I had met a man in Lin County too late. Especially when I first met a man in Cuju field, the unrestrained temperament of my body was still fresh in my memory. At that time, I knew that we could become good friends. Facts proved that my guess was correct. The most favorable explanation for your ability to become friends with Dejian!"
Lin Xiu sneered in his heart, if he was not Fang Xuanling's illegitimate son, would you like to meet yourself too late? No!
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has praised you. I am not free and unruly, but I don't know how to behave, which makes Your Highness laugh." Lin Xiu replied.
Li Chengqian smiled and said, "It is admirable that the man in Lin County is so humble."
Chapter completed!