Chapter 30 Shadow Guard Captain
When Murong Sichen returned to the study, he summoned the captain of the Shadow Guard who had been hiding in the dark.
"Come here." Murong Sichen's voice did not have the gentleness of talking to Chai Qingyue, but changed into a majestic tone.
The shadow guard captain bent down, lowered his body, and talked to Murong Sichen's orders.
"From today on your own, you can take pictures and help me stare at Yingxue Pavilion, especially..."
After instructing Yingxue Pavilion, Murong Sichen began to count the tables to prepare for the spring exam for March.
This year, Murong Yuan finally agreed to let Murong Sichen preside over the overall situation of this year's spring exam, saying that since the prince is married, he should take on this responsibilities.
So, just after the sacrifice ceremony of the dragon raising its head on February 2, Murong Sichen began to get busy with the March Spring Examination.
On this side, Murong Sichen was busy in the prince's mansion and discussed specific matters with some respected officials in the court. However, Murong Yuzhuo in the An Palace on the other side of the imperial city seemed to have nothing to do, reading some idle books to pass the life.
"An" is the title given to the third prince Murong Yuzhuo by Murong Yuan. Murong Yuan knew what restless plan was in Murong Yuzhuo's seemingly peaceful heart. The gentleness and courtesy that Murong Yuzhuo is now well-known is just one of the skin he showed.
Therefore, Murong Yuan specially chose the word "An", hoping that his third son would be more at ease, and also hoped that he could spend the second half of his life safely and not cause trouble.
After thinking about it, Murong Yuan still felt that choosing his eldest son was more reliable, his style of acting was quite a gentleman, and he also learned the same talent in governing the country. This is because of this kind of personality, which is too rebellious.
Fortunately, Murong Sichen has always followed the "gentleman's way" and has always taken loyalty and filial etiquette to heart. Generally speaking, Murong Yuan was quite satisfied with the crown prince he had made.
"Report to the Crown Prince, Mr. Gu is here." He Ming pushed open the study and said respectfully to Murong Sichen.
"Ge Lao Gu?" Murong Sichen, who had been frowning and thinking about things, heard He Ming's words and immediately put down the book. He hurriedly stood up to welcome the distinguished guest.
Gu Pavilion Master Gu Xingzhi was the Fengge Pavilion Master of the Yuan Dynasty. Although the Pavilion Master was just a false position and had no practical rights, he was still the best in the court, and he had a certain weight in Murong Yuan's heart.
Murong Sichen would definitely not neglect Gu Ge Lao, so he hurriedly welcomed Gu Ge Lao in.
When Gu Xingzhi saw Murong Sichen coming out to greet him, he hurriedly saluted Murong Sichen: "Old minister Gu Xingzhi has seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." As a result, Gu Xingzhi was helped up by Murong Sichen just bent down.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, this trip in the snow." Murong Sichen personally handed Gu Xingzhi a cup of hot tea and said respectfully,
Gu Xingzhi took the teacup with his waist and his hands, and quickly said to Murong Sichen: "I dare not, you dare, Your Highness, you are polite. These are all for the old minister."
"Ge Gu, please be polite." Murong Sichen waved his hand, "Ge Gu, sit down quickly, I just happened to ask you for some advice."
Gu Xingzhi sat on the round stool headed by Murong Sichen, bowed slightly, and said with a gentle smile: "What is the Crown Prince saying? Your Highness, what do you want to know? Just ask the old minister. After all, the old minister has also presided over the spring exam for many years."
Murong Sichen smiled and began to ask Gu Xingzhi for the questions he encountered in arranging some of the spring exams.
Chai Qingyue in Yingxue Pavilion learned that Murong Sichen had received a distinguished guest today. After learning that this distinguished guest was a famous scholar in the world - Gu Xingzhi, she packed up her makeup and confirmed that she could go out to see the guest in this way. She then held Xiaoyu's hand and walked to Murong Sichen's study for the second time.
After telling He Ming about his purpose, he asked He Ming to go in and report.
He Ming hesitated for a moment, but went in to report tremblingly. He knelt down and said guiltily: "Report to the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess is waiting outside the study."
He Ming felt that if he did this, he would show his face in front of the crown prince and the crown princess. If he couldn't do it well, then his close servant would probably suffer for a while.
Murong Sichen frowned. Chai Qingyue could hardly step into his study. Today, she rushed over so quickly. Is there something important? However, she is still discussing the spring examination with Mr. Gu.
Murong Sichen had a question in his heart, and did not answer He Ming, but turned his eyes to Gu Xingzhi, who was sitting aside, expressing his hesitation through his eyes.
Unexpectedly, Gu Xingzhi smiled, held the teacup in his hand on the table beside him, stood up and bowed to Murong Sichen, and said gently: "I saw that the Crown Princess knew that the old minister came here to discuss matters with His Highness, so I came to visit the old minister in a special way."
Murong Sichen raised his eyebrows in confusion and asked Gu Xingzhi: "I wonder what the origin of Ge Lao Gu and the Crown Princess have?"
Gu Xingzhi still smiled gently: "Qingyue's father and I are friends with forgotten ages."
After Gu Xingzhi's explanation, Murong Sichen felt relieved, but he was still very curious about why the Chai family had such a close relationship with the Gu family? Could it be that Chai Qingyue's marriage to herself really had an inside story that she had never known?
However, this Gu Ge Lao has always acted unrestrainedly and has always regarded himself as a "righteous man" and is unlikely to participate in the battle for the throne. Gu Ge Lao maintained a neutral attitude from beginning to end in the battle for the throne. Is there anything I don't know about?
Murong Sichen frowned imperceptibly. Did he really miss any important information? It's impossible. He had asked the Shadow Guard to investigate thoroughly before the marriage. After the wedding, Chai Qingyue did not do anything abnormal.
After considering it, Murong Sichen forced his confusion to suppress the doubts in his heart, but still asked He Ming to lead Chai Qingyue in.
He Ming quit and invited Chai Qingyue in to breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that he had bet on the right path.
When Xiaoyu saw He Ming smiling, he respectfully opened the door of Murong Sichen's study for Chai Qingyue and invited Chai Qingyue into the Prince's study, he widened his eyes uncontrollably. Until Murong Sichen's study closed, he couldn't believe his eyes.
Isn’t Your Highness the Crown Prince discussing affairs with Master Gu? How could Chai Qingyue walk in like this? Could it be that Chai Qingyue has already received such a respect from His Highness the Crown Prince? But... but the Crown Prince was obviously angry that day.
Xiaoyu really couldn't figure it out, so she had to retreat to the study room aside and wait quietly. As Chai Qingyue's personal maid, she was not qualified to enter Murong Sichen's study room, but she had to wait until Chai Qingyue came out of Murong Sichen's study room before she could return to the snow pavilion with Chai Qingyue.
Chapter completed!