Although the princes were interested in vying for the position of crown prince, they did not dare to show it too obviously, lest they aroused Emperor Jianwen's taboo and displeasure.
Lu Chi was on good terms with the fourth prince and knew a thing or two about the fourth prince's hidden thoughts. His advice at this time sounded vague, but in fact it meant something different.
Being a woman is the biggest disadvantage, especially in heaven!
Even Princess Changping, who had the most sacred heart and was the eldest daughter, was destined to miss the throne and could only get the fiefdoms of two counties.
Even though the Sixth Princess was in the limelight for a while, she had no real influence on the Fourth Prince.
The fourth prince heard the meaning of the words, his brows finally relaxed slightly, and there was a hint of gentle emotion in Lu Chi's eyes: "Ziyu, you still understand my thoughts best."
Lu Chi smiled slightly, his handsome face shining brightly in the bright candlelight: "His Royal Highness was angry for a moment and has not thought about this yet."
The fourth prince exhaled the turbid air in his chest deeply: "There will be a horse racing competition tomorrow. I will definitely win the first place and I will never lose to her again."
Lu Chi said with a smile: "Horse riding consumes the most physical strength. No matter how talented the princess is, her physical strength is far inferior to yours. In tomorrow's horse riding competition, there is no reason for your highness to lose again."
The fourth prince hummed, and his mood improved slightly. His eyes suddenly fell on the desk: "What were you writing just now?"
A simple question made Lu Chi extremely embarrassed: "It's nothing, just scribbling." Then he quickly stepped forward and gathered up the rice paper spread on the table.
The sharp-eyed fourth prince had already read the two poems on the paper.
Green Zijin, Youyouwoxin.
But for your sake, I still ponder it.
…
Who is Lu Chi thinking about?
The fourth prince looked at Lu Chi intently, with deep eyes that could not reveal his true emotions: "The Lu and Lin families are just next door. If you miss Miss Lin, you can find an excuse to come and see her. Why bother brooding until now?
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A faint blush appeared on Lu Chi's fair and handsome face, which soon turned into a wry smile: "In the past few months, Sister Lin has refused to see me and has become increasingly alienated from me. I don't know why."
Increasingly alienated?
The fourth prince relaxed his brows slightly and said calmly: "A girl's mind is unpredictable. Maybe she doesn't know your feelings and thoughts, and she just sees you as the brother next door."
Lu Chi was hit by an arrow in the chest and smiled helplessly: "What His Highness said is possible."
In fact, Lu Chi didn't think so in his heart.
A few months ago, Lin Weiwei treated him quite affectionately and casually. Although the two of them did not express any disagreement, they both had each other in their eyes and hearts. However, for some unknown reason, Lin Weiwei suddenly became cold towards him...
This kind of subtle and unspeakable confusion and bitterness was difficult for Lu Chi to express even to his best friend.
Lu Chi quickly changed the topic: "Lianchi Academy is indeed very strong this year, and the total score has been leading. Today's total score is fifteen points higher than our Songzhu Academy. Tomorrow is the last day of competition. If you want to overtake, you can
You have to win the top three."
The fourth prince had obviously thought about this matter: "Moreover, the ranking of Lotus Pond Academy must be after ten."
In this way, the total score can be overtaken.
However, looking at the momentum of Lianchi Academy this year, who dares to say that Lianchi Academy’s horse racing competition will not be good tomorrow?
After discussing for a while, no countermeasures were discussed.
With the emperor and empress sitting in charge, no one dared to use any secret means in the academy competition. They could only compete openly and openly based on their own abilities.
Lu Chi glanced out the window and reminded tactfully: "It's getting late. Your Highness will have a horse racing competition tomorrow, so it's better to go back to the palace early and have a good rest."
The fourth prince said, "I will rest at Lu Mansion today. I will go to Songzhu Academy with you tomorrow."
The fourth prince often comes to the Lu Mansion, but this is the first time he wants to stay overnight. Lu Chi was stunned and said reflexively: "Tomorrow's competition requires military uniforms, and His Highness did not bring any military uniforms."
The fourth prince glanced at Lu Chi: "You and I are of the same stature, so I will wear your military uniform tomorrow."
Lu Chi couldn't find a reason to refuse, so he agreed with a smile.
…
Xie Mansion, Chunjin Pavilion.
"It's getting late, Miss, it's time to go to bed." Cong Yu said softly, "I have to get up early tomorrow!"
Xie Mingxi was in good spirits and had no intention of going to bed early. She smiled casually and said: "I don't have to participate in the competition tomorrow. I can just sit and watch. It doesn't hurt to go to bed later tonight."
Then he ordered Congyu to bring the book over and read it intently.
Congyu and Fuyu stood aside and waited, sighing secretly in their hearts.
Others only know that Miss Xie San has amazing talents, and is proficient in all kinds of books, rituals, music, and music. Only those who serve her personally know how diligent and hardworking she is.
To outperform everyone in the world, talent alone is far from enough. Because there is no shortage of smart people in the world. To achieve this, the only way is diligence.
This was said by the young lady herself. In the past six months, the young lady has also practiced it, letting them see what diligence means.
The eldest young master and the second young lady are only jealous and resentful. They should really be allowed to see that the young lady has to study until late at night every night...
In the silence, the sudden knock on the door stood out.
Congyu stepped forward neatly and opened the door.
Standing outside the door is Fangqiao.
After Fangqiao embroidered purses for several months, she completely stopped. She was finally able to work for Xie Mingxi again. Even if it was running errands and delivering messages, Fangqiao didn't dare to dislike it.
No matter what you do, it is always better than bowing your head and embroidering your purse all day long.
"Miss Qi," Fang Qiao reported in a low voice: "The concierge personally came to deliver the letter, saying that Her Highness the Sixth Princess sent someone to see the lady."
Sixth princess?
Xie Mingxi raised her eyebrows slightly and stood up: "Where is he?"
Fangqiao replied: "He is just outside the door of Xie's Mansion. The concierge asked him to come in, but he said it would be inconvenient to go to Xie's Mansion to see the lady at night, and he also asked the lady to meet him outside the door."
Xie Mingxi hummed and walked out of the house.
Congyu Fuyu immediately followed him, muttering secretly in his heart.
The Sixth Princess and the young lady have just met in the daytime, and they will meet again tomorrow. Is there anything that we can't talk about tomorrow? What is the important matter for sending someone here so late?
…
What will happen if the Sixth Princess sends someone here?
Along the way, Xie Mingxi was also thinking about this issue.
Could it be that after winning against the Fourth Prince today, he was provoked by the Fourth Prince in the palace?
Or will he suffer the unanimous hostility of all the princes?
Or are you worried that the injured index finger will affect tomorrow's horse racing competition?
All doubts turned into silence the moment they saw the visitor.
The watery moonlight fell outside the gate of Xie's mansion. A young man wearing a moon-white brocade robe leaned leisurely beside the horse, only showing his handsome profile. Hearing the sound of footsteps, the young man stood up straight, turned his head, and gave Xie Mingxi a toothy smile.
Her handsome and beautiful face is so dazzling and breathtakingly beautiful.
