The prince was stunned for a moment and then laughed: "I am one year older than you, so you should call me cousin. From now on, I will call you cousin Jing."
In terms of blood relationship, Xu Jing and the prince have the same great-grandfather. This natural closeness from blood quickly narrowed the distance between the prince and Xu Jing.
Xu Jing was not polite at all and responded with a grin: "Actually, I also have a nickname. I was born in early spring. My father was very happy and gave me the nickname Chunsheng. My cousin can also call me Chunsheng."
"There are only seven people who can call me by my nickname, and my cousin is the eighth."
The prince heard this interestingly and couldn't help but laugh and asked: "So I am so honored. Then who were the seven people who called you by your nickname before?"
Xu Jing smiled and said: "My father, the queen, my four eldest sisters, my concubine, and my fiancée."
"You're already engaged?" The prince was a little surprised: "It's earlier than me."
The deceased emperor was the prince's biological grandfather, so he had to observe mourning for one year before discussing marriage.
Mentioning Zhao Xiyan, Xu Jing's eyes were full of pride and joy: "She also came to the capital with me this time. When I have the chance, I will take my cousin out of the palace to meet my future sister-in-law."
The prince nodded happily. Just as he was about to ask his future sister-in-law's name and background, Queen Su suddenly opened her mouth and changed the topic: "Your eldest and second sisters both married in the capital. Now that you have come to the capital, you can
Got together with them."
Xu Jing responded with a smile: "That's what the queen said. I am also thinking about the eldest and second sisters in my heart, and I plan to go see them after I settle down."
The prince smiled and said: "My father has ordered the princes and princes to come to the capital and study with me. The palace has prepared a residence. You are the first to arrive. You go and choose a place first."
Xu Jing didn't seem to know that this was a fire pit, and grinned: "Then don't think too much, just pick the bedroom closest to my cousin. I have loved playing and making trouble since I was a child, so don't think my cousin will think I'm noisy."
The prince laughed and said, "How could this happen? I am usually alone and feel lonely. Please come and talk to me more often."
The prince is very ill and doesn't talk much on weekdays. It's rare for him to be so cheerful and talkative.
Not to mention Queen Su, even Emperor Yongming was in a good mood. Before meeting Xu Jing, he was filled with murderous intent, but now he has calmed down a lot.
"You have just arrived, and you still don't understand the rules of the palace." Emperor Yongming opened his mouth and said, "I will reward you with a slave, and let him remind you of something from time to time."
A feminine-looking chamberlain came forward, saluted Xu Jing and said hello, and said in a high-pitched voice: "My servant Qian Yan, I have met the prince."
These are not hidden lines, they are clearly sent to keep an eye on him.
Xu Jing suppressed the anger in his heart and said with a smile: "Eunuch Qian is exempt from the courtesy." He then raised his hands to express his gratitude to Emperor Yongming: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Emperor Yongming smiled, and his small eyes were squeezed into slits by the fat: "I have many servants around me, but there are only a few that I really need. I will give you the money inkstone. You have some in the palace.
If you don’t know anything, just ask him.”
Xu Jing responded with a yes.
Emperor Yongming ordered: "Qian Yan, you will lead the Prince of Beihai to settle down now."
Eunuch Qian respectfully responded with a "yes", Xu Jing bowed his hands and said goodbye, and left with Eunuch Qian.
As soon as Xu Jing left, the hall suddenly became quiet.
Empress Su broke the silence with a smile: "Your Majesty, this is the first time I have seen such a handsome, lively and lovable young man. With him by his side, Jun'er can be more cheerful."
Emperor Yongming issued an order for the prince of the feudal lord to come to the capital. There is no need to think too much about the purpose.
Queen Su opened her mouth and interceded for Xu Jing tactfully.
Emperor Yongming's eyes flashed, and he said calmly: "You know people, they know faces, but you don't know their hearts. We still have to take a look at his true temperament."
The prince smiled and took over the conversation: "What my father said is that I should also take a good look at him."
Facing his only son, Emperor Yongming's attitude was much gentler, and he immediately smiled and said: "Okay, okay, I'll leave this job to you."
…
Eunuch Qian led Xu Jing to a palace, and said with a soft voice that made people feel uncomfortable: "Your Majesty, this Bixiao Palace is the closest to the East Palace, and it can be reached in less than a cup of tea. This palace is also
The biggest and neatest.”
Father-in-law Qian was not talking nonsense about this.
There are hundreds of large and small bedrooms in the entire palace. Among them, Bixiao Palace is spacious and beautifully furnished. It is only separated from the East Palace by a small road.
After leaving the sight of Emperor Yongming and Empress Su, Xu Jing was no longer willing to endure it. He glanced at Eunuch Qian and said, "Eunuch Qian speaks louder, so I can't hear you clearly."
Eunuch Qian let out a high-pitched laugh, like a hen being grabbed by the neck: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have been in the palace since I was a child. I can't be considered a man. I talk like this. In the future, Your Majesty will see him a lot, so he will get used to it."
Already."
Xu Jing turned his head and winked at the soldiers behind him.
Xu Shiyi understood the idea, and immediately leaned over, took out a purse from his sleeve and stuffed it into Eunuch Qian's hand: "This is the prince's idea, please accept it, Eunuch Qian."
There are all chamberlains who don’t love money. Ma Sansi prides himself on being noble, but Eunuch Qian is very real, and he is also famous among the chamberlains for being greedy. He took the purse and opened it in front of his face. He saw a banknote inside. Eunuch Qian
He also took out the banknote and took a look at it.
Xu Jing snorted coldly in his heart.
Comparing goods has to be thrown away, and comparing people to others can lead to death. Before, he disliked Ma Sansi in every possible way, but now it seems that Eunuch Ma is actually a decent person.
This banknote is not the common one hundred and two hundred taels, but one thousand taels.
Eunuch Qian immediately beamed and stuffed his purse into his sleeves. His attitude towards Xu Jing immediately became more enthusiastic: "I have been in the palace for thirty years. I dare not say anything else. I know all the places in the palace. The palace.
The rules are well understood by heart. If the prince wants to know anything, just ask."
Xu Jing stretched himself and said casually: "It's not urgent. I haven't eaten for most of the day and my stomach is empty. Please ask Eunuch Qian to pass on the food first."
Spend one thousand taels of silver and pass on a lunch?
This is too dandy and too spendthrift!
Even Eunuch Qian felt heartbroken for Xu Jing. Soon he felt happy again. He had been ordered by the emperor to keep an eye on the Prince of Beihai, and he could also make a fortune by the way. This was a rare good job!
Wealth can lead to the gods.
Although it was already past the meal time, as soon as Eunuch Qian came out, within the time of burning incense, the imperial kitchen sent a large food box.
The meals in the palace are naturally exquisite. There are four cold dishes, two meat and two vegetarian dishes, six hot dishes including steamed, stir-fried and soup. There are also several kinds of exquisite pasta.
Even with Xu Jing's picky tongue, he deserves a compliment.
While eating the delicious food, a scene suddenly appeared in Xu Jing's mind.
On the way to Beijing, on both sides of the official road, there were a group of hungry people with skinny faces and bewildered eyes. There were also crying girls who were being exchanged...
For some reason, the food in my mouth suddenly felt like chewing wax.
