At this moment in the Thirteenth Battle of Dongchang, on the huge training field, three hundred captains of Shenji Battle were lined up neatly, listening to Liu Rufeng's teachings.
"Some people are still a little slow in reloading ammunition. If this happens during battle, it will greatly hinder everyone. After this training is completed, practice more in the barracks."
"Yes." All the captains responded in unison.
"Everyone lined up according to the previous formation and prepared for today's training." Liu Rufeng waved his right hand and backed away slowly.
Xiao Chen walked out of his room, glanced at the neat team on the training ground, nodded towards Liu Rufeng, put his hands behind his back, and leisurely walked out of the gate of the Thirteenth Game.
Since Jin Yiwei started targeting Dongchang, Xiao Chen simply took the opportunity to stop all Dongchang's actions.
If you have any tricks, feel free to use them. I want to see what tricks Ma Yunshan, who has just taken office, can pull off.
On the street, human rights are bustling with people and it’s so lively.
After looking around, Xiao Chen felt very bored and looked in the direction of the palace.
"I haven't visited the prince since he came back. I don't know what his current condition is. Anyway, he's fine, so let's go and see him." With a mutter in his mouth, Xiao Chen walked towards the East Palace again.
"Master Ziyi." Seeing Xiao Chen, the guard at the gate of the East Palace bowed respectfully.
Now, everyone in the entire imperial court knew that Xiao Chen wholeheartedly supported His Highness the Crown Prince. There was no reason to be disrespectful when one of his own came to visit.
"Yes." Xiao Chen nodded, "Is Your Highness in the East Palace?"
"Here, there. I'll take you in right now." After greeting the guard next to him, the guard hurriedly led Xiao Chen inside.
Passing through a quiet corridor, there is a secluded courtyard.
Xiao Chen has never been to the East Palace.
In his impression, the East Palace must be similar to the Imperial Palace, and most of it should be extravagant furnishings and buildings. Xiao Chen was a little surprised by the quiet environment.
In the center of the small courtyard, Prince Zhu Gaochi was dressed in a smart outfit, with his legs slightly bent and maintaining a horse stance.
Hold your fists at your waist, ready to punch at any time.
I don't know how long he stayed in the horse stance, but judging from the sweat on his forehead, it couldn't have been a short time.
The guard was about to step forward to report, but Xiao Chen stopped him in one step: "His Royal Highness is practicing, I will just wait nearby, you can go and do your work."
"Master Ziyi, please help yourself, I'll leave." The guard held up his fists, bowed his head in salute, and turned to leave.
Next to the small courtyard is a wooden pavilion that can accommodate seven or eight people sitting around. There are vermilion columns with a one-foot-high cross bridge between each other, which can be used for people to rest.
After a few steps to the pavilion, Xiao Chen sat down on the cross bridge, broke off a flower branch from the flowers and trees next to him, and while picking his teeth, he looked at Zhu Gaochi who was concentrating on practicing in the open space with interest.
Birds were singing and flowers were fragrant around him, and a cool breeze was blowing. After more than half an hour, Zhu Gaochi still maintained his horse stance, with sweat all over his face.
With a "pop" sound, Xiao Chen spat out the flower branches in his mouth: "It's almost done, don't show it endlessly. Things will turn against each other when they are extreme."
"Hahaha." Zhu Gaochi laughed, put down his fists, slowly brought his legs together, finished his posture, and walked towards Xiao Chen, "I just want you to see, I am much better now than I was a few days ago.
The horse trot took a lot longer.”
"I came all the way here, and you didn't even say hello, and you just knew how to walk? Are you really working so hard, and you're worried that others won't know?" Xiao Chen raised his hand and patted the cross bridge next to him.
"What are you entertaining? The inside of the East Palace is like a bird cage. There is no such freedom as outside. I would like you to take me and let's go for a walk on the street outside." He wiped his forehead.
After sweating, Zhu Gaochi sat down next to Xiao Chen.
Ever since he left the East Palace and was imprisoned in the Dongchang Prison, Zhu Gaochi's life was very different from his previous life. Although he had endured a certain amount of physical and psychological torture, he didn't have to go to court every day or face him.
A bunch of memorials were a big headache, and Zhu Gaochi would rather stay in Dongchang Prison.
"Your Highness, are you wandering around outside and forgetting your own duties?" Xiao Chen's face was stern.
Zhu Gaochi is the future heir to the Ming Dynasty, and he is the hope of the people all over the world for a good life. I'm afraid it's a bit inappropriate to want to run outside just a few days after returning?
Not to mention this return, many officials who had been wavering in the past may have made up their minds to come to pay homage. Even the emperor hoped to see a prince who quickly devoted himself to normal affairs.
This thought of taking advantage of the opportunity is like going out for a walk, which is absolutely unacceptable.
"What's the matter?" Zhu Gaochi waved his hand quickly, "I'm just a little greedy and want to drink the tiger bone soup in Dongchang Dalao. By the way, there's also the roasted pigeon sent by Daning Dusi. It tastes really good.
It’s unforgettable.”
As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but lick his lips.
Xiao Chen was startled: "I just don't understand. The skills of the cooks in the East Palace are not as good as those of the captain in the prison of the East Factory. Is the tiger bone soup that is casually cooked on the stove more delicious than the dishes that they carefully prepare? Besides,
You have already finished drinking the tiger bones, now go and drink only boiled water."
"That won't work, let Daning Dusi bring in some roasted pigeons. I think of the brown and tender roasted pigeons, and my mouth can't help but flow down." As he said that, Zhu Gaochi swallowed hard,
Deliberately showing that he really wants to eat.
"Really want to eat?"
"I really want to eat it!" Zhu Gaochi nodded quickly.
"I'm afraid it will take a few days for Daning Dusi to deliver them. How about His Highness ask the kitchen to buy some squabs and I can roast them for you?" Xiao Chen's eyes flashed with light.
Zhu Gaochi didn't mention it and said it was okay. The more he said this, the more greedy he became. He wished he could go out now, buy some finished squabs, and gnaw on them.
"Where to bake? Here?" Zhu Gaochi pointed to the open space where he had just practiced.
"Besides here, is there a better environment in the East Palace?"
"No more." Zhu Gaochi shook his head.
"Okay, that's right here."
"Shall I ask the kitchen to bring us materials?" Zhu Gaochi had already stood up.
"Otherwise, let's let a trusted guard go outside to buy it. There is no guarantee that no one will report this to the emperor in the East Palace kitchen. If the emperor knows that I took you to roast squab in the East Palace, we will both suffer.
Punishment." Xiao Chen chuckled.
"Okay, then I'll ask the guard to go out and buy it." Zhu Gaochi left in a hurry.
In the imperial study room, Justice Dongchangchang was massaging the shoulders of Ming Chengzu who was sleeping with his eyes closed. Wang Xiaosi hurriedly walked in: "Your Majesty, someone from Zuochunfang of James Mansion has come to see you."
"Let him come in." Ming Chengzu said without opening his eyes.
Lin Shangli, who was behind him, couldn't help but feel slightly startled.
James Mansion is a unique yamen of the East Palace, responsible for assisting the prince on weekdays. Someone came to the imperial study for no reason. Is he going to report to the emperor about the prince?
Following the sound of slight footsteps, a middle-aged man walked in. Standing in front of the Kowloon Case of Ming Chengzu, he knelt down and bowed: "I am here to see you, Your Majesty."
"Well, get up and talk about something."
"Back to the Emperor, in addition to dealing with normal affairs every day these days, His Highness, unlike usual, will set aside an hour to practice Kung Fu."
"Practice? The prince is really practicing? How many kung fu does he practice?" Ming Chengzu slowly opened his eyes.
"Back to the Emperor, His Highness the Crown Prince is walking on horseback."
"Zhamabu? He took the initiative to zhamabu?" Ming Chengzu couldn't believe it.
Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty knew very well what Zhu Gaochi was like before. Apart from studying and studying, he did not work hard at anything else. After experiencing a disaster, he actually took the initiative to walk on horseback after coming back, which is really unbelievable.
"Yes. After Your Highness came back this time, he has been strict with himself in all aspects. Especially in terms of diet, he no longer overeats like before. Every time he eats seven times full, he stops eating."
"Okay, okay, knowing how to put the bowls away is a good start. Is there anything unusual about how he gets along with his family?" Ming Chengzu said.
"No, they are all in harmony. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince returned. The Crown Princess was overjoyed and gave a reward to all the servants in the East Palace."
"Okay, I understand, you can go down." Ming Chengzu slowly closed his eyes again.
Lin Shangli, who was rubbing his shoulders behind him, felt something was wrong in his heart.
