For the first time in his life, Shen Xu experienced the embarrassment of being "in the limelight".
My mother's previous instructions quietly came to mind.
Yuan Rui coughed and broke the brief moment of silence with a smile: "Brother Shen is full of energy and his skills are definitely outstanding. I must ask for advice someday. We don't have much time, so let's enter the palace quickly! Don't let His Highness the Crown Prince and Your Highness Taisun is impatient."
Yuan Rui is the eldest grandson of Yuan's family, and his first cousin with His Royal Highness Taisun. In terms of family background and closeness, he is firmly number one. Saying these words at this time not only solved the problem for Shen Xu, but also He established and stabilized his position quietly.
As expected, Meng Ling agreed with a smile: "That makes sense, let's go now!"
Shen Xu and others nodded together and stepped into the palace gate.
Shen Xu had entered the palace when he was a child. However, he was too young at the time and had no memory. As soon as he entered the palace gate, Shen Xu glanced around with the corner of his eye.
The palace is so big, the walls are so high, and the corridors are so long!
Soon, a majestic palace came into view. Thinking about it, this is the East Palace.
Shen Xu was amazed in his heart, his face finally stabilized and he didn't lose his composure.
The chamberlain led the way and ushered all the young people into the East Palace. To show his solemnity and attention, His Royal Highness specially set the meeting place in the main hall of the East Palace. More than twenty officials from the East Palace were also present.
Among these six young men, only one Yuan Rui often entered the palace. The other five experienced this kind of battle for the first time, and each of them felt awe-inspiring.
Under the guidance of the chamberlain, the young men saluted together: "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince, and I have met His Highness the Grand Sun."
Zhu Yun smiled at the corner of his mouth and glanced at Shen Xu's energetic and handsome face. He was in a very happy mood: "Let's all get back together!" Then he smiled and said to his great-grandson Zhu Dong beside him: "Dong'er, you only know Yuan Rui, and the other five only know Yuan Rui." I heard his name and saw him for the first time today. I went over to see him before."
Zhu Dong agreed with a smile and stepped forward to ask the names and ages of the young men one by one.
Shen Xu was the youngest, so naturally he was ranked last. He took advantage of this moment to take a closer look, and saw that His Highness the Grand Sun was tall and slender, with a handsome face and a gentle smile that made people feel like spring breeze.
He seems to have a good temper.
Shen Xu finally felt relieved.
Soon, Zhu Dong came to Shen Xu and asked with a smile: "Are you Shen Xu?"
Shen Xu subconsciously puffed up his chest and responded loudly: "Yes, I am Shen Xu. I am eleven years old this year. I left Beijing when I was two years old and grew up in a border town."
The officials of the Eastern Palace who were watching could not help but secretly laugh.
Most of them were old people in the East Palace, and they had all experienced Shen You's gloomy and cold demeanor in those days. Unexpectedly, Shen You's son looked completely different, which was beyond everyone's expectations.
This energetic young man with a bright smile will fall in love with everyone who sees him.
A smile flashed in Zhu Dong's eyes: "I have grown up and have never been out of the capital, so I am not as knowledgeable as you. When you have free time in the future, you have to tell me about the customs and customs of the border town."
Shen Xu simply nodded in agreement.
Zhu Yun saw this scene in front of his eyes and felt quite pleased. He opened his mouth and said: "Dong'er, take them to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to meet your imperial grandfather."
Zhu Dong nodded in agreement.
To be honest, it was a bit too serious to go to see the emperor just like this with several grandsons accompanying him. However, considering Emperor Qing'an's love for his grandson, it was nothing.
Shen Xu didn't think much and followed His Highness Taisun out of the East Palace to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The six great-grandsons accompanied the reading, so their positions naturally followed each other. Yuan Rui took the position on the left side without giving up, followed by Meng Ling, and Shen Xu calmly followed behind Meng Ling.
The companion at the back on the right is the eldest grandson of Mr. Yu Ge. The other two descendants of civil servants are following behind.
This is evident from the clear distinction between civil and military affairs in the Da Qi Dynasty.
When he arrived outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, an internal servant came to announce the news. Zhu Dong turned his head and smiled at the young people: "This is your first time entering the palace, and it is your first time to meet the emperor's grandfather. The emperor's grandfather is majestic, cold, and majestic. Don’t be scared by the Imperial Grandfather later.”
Yuan Rui responded on behalf of the young men: "Your Highness, don't worry, we will definitely be cautious and will not embarrass Your Highness."
Zhu Dong smiled and hummed, then glanced at Shen Xu calmly.
My father repeatedly told me in private that when my companions entered the palace, they should treat them equally and not treat them differently based on their closeness. That is to say, they should not overly praise the cousins of the Yuan family.
Also, be nice to Shen Xu.
Zhu Dong sounded a little strange at the time, and asked specifically: "What does it mean to be better? Why did my father specifically mention Shen Xu?"
At that time, Zhu Yun looked calm and opened his mouth to say: "Shen Xu's father, Shen You, was the commander of your imperial grandfather's bodyguard back then. He once rescued your imperial grandfather. Later, he also rescued me once at the border. Although all ministers are loyal, As it should be, a king should also be grateful in his heart."
"Furthermore, Shen Xu was originally in a border town, but now he has left his biological father and mother to come to the palace to accompany him. You should always take care of him a little bit."
When Shen You left Beijing, Zhu Dong had already remembered the incident. When Zhu Yun said this, a tall and steady figure and a handsome and cold face suddenly appeared in his mind.
"My father's words have been recorded by my sons and ministers." Zhu Dong opened his mouth and responded: "When they all enter the palace, I will pay more attention to Shen Xu."
When he saw it today, Shen Xu's handsome face resembled that of his biological father Shen You, which made him feel familiar and friendly.
Of course, Shen Xu's temperament is nothing like Commander Shen back then.
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In the Hall of Taihe, Emperor Qing'an was discussing matters with several ministers.
The prince waited for half an hour, saw some free time, and quietly stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, Your Highness Taisun has come with several companions to pay his respects to the Emperor."
Emperor Qing'an's eyes flashed slightly and he glanced at the prince: "Why didn't you report earlier?"
When the emperor is dealing with political affairs, even the prince and grandson have to wait outside. This is also the practice in the palace. Not to mention a few half-grown teenagers who come to see them?
However, in front of the emperor, there was no way to argue, so the prince had no choice but to bow his head and plead guilty.
Emperor Qing'an suppressed the eagerness in his heart and ordered: "Let them come in."
After a while, several young men entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony together.
Emperor Qing'an saw Shen Xu at a glance.
Heredity is amazing.
Shen Xu's face is very similar to Shen You's when he was young. No one can mistake him for it. However, his temperament and demeanor are not the same at all. The eleven-year-old boy still has a childish air, just like a plant that has not yet grown. A mature little tree, full of vitality. A pair of bright black eyes, with the unique fearlessness and magnanimity of a young man.
During the salute, Shen Xu even secretly raised his eyes to glance at the emperor.
Emperor Qing'an just pretended not to see this small overstep and smiled secretly in his heart.
