Chapter Six, The Peculiar Prince

Lin Yizhen's contention for the throne is, in fact, conditional, as no one in the military can compare to him

At that moment, he realized that competing for the throne required a desperate effort

Who? Lin Yi looked puzzled.

Naturally, I would not dare to directly negotiate with the prince; all dealings are naturally handled by Hong Ying.

At that time, the prince of their family replied: "So you came back, did you? It's just a trivial matter, don't bother me while I am trying to sleep."

Since the day he aspired to become an emperor, he began to hone his skills in the military. At a young age, he has already reached the rank of an eighth-grade expert. He possesses abilities, is not arrogant, and knows how to treat others well, earning him deep respect within the military

However, since the prince left the palace two years ago to establish his own residence, no one has been able to enter the prince's study at will

The illustrious General Yuan Qing, who commands a formidable army and serves as the Governor of the Northern Frontier, is her biological brother

Having finished speaking, he turned the donkey's head around, preparing to return home

"Oh, Commander Zhang, it has been a long time since we last met. This king has missed you greatly!"

Please convey my respects to the prince

Thank you, Prince Xie. Hong Ying's joy was evident in his words

Continuing with a forced smile, he said, "Is the prince also here to welcome General Yuan? Today's clean streets are the decree and plan of His Majesty."

He cannot endure hardship and cannot withstand fatigue, so it is better to leave the opportunity to others

Today, there will surely be a considerable gathering of court ministers at the South City Gate, along with my own younger brothers. It is better for me not to go and be a nuisance.

Zhang Mian cast a sympathetic glance at Hong Ying

Lin Yi yawned, rolled up the sleeves of his robe to his elbows, and then cupped his hands in front of Zhang Mian, saying, "Commander Zhang, you have official duties to attend to, so I shall not disturb you any longer. Farewell!"

Every time I go in, it is merely to report on certain matters

Lin Yi lamented, "The death penalty may be avoided, but the punishment for living is hard to forgive. Go back and copy the book one hundred times! Study culture diligently; without culture, nothing can be done well"

The prince is joking," Zhang Mian's lips involuntarily twitched.

In a moment of unintentional eavesdropping, he heard the prince muttering to himself: "I have finally completed the 'Investiture of the Gods.' With the eyes not seeing yet the soul residing in the liver, the ears not hearing yet the essence dwelling in the kidneys, the tongue not speaking yet the spirit residing in the heart, the nose not smelling yet the soul residing in the lungs, the limbs not moving yet the intention residing in the spleen, hence it is called the Five Qi Returning to the Origin... Such a convoluted thing, I remember it all clearly; I truly am a genius!"

Most streets are essentially straight, with very few diagonal ones. The widest streets lead to the various city gates and serve as the main thoroughfares of the entire city

"Your Highness, I acknowledge my mistake." Hong Ying said with a bitter expression

Lin Yishi recognized this person as Zhang Mian, the Deputy Commander of the Ankang Military Command, who oversees the Southern Gate Military Command. He bears responsibilities equivalent to those of the fire department, police department, urban management, and health department, and is, in any case, the authority in the area of the Southern City Gate

Lin Yi could not help but ask, isn't it hot wearing so many layers?

Without a background, it is truly unfortunate. For instance, the Second Prince, Prince Pingchuan, lost his mother at an early age, the old emperor is indifferent, and his maternal family is weak, which can be said to leave him utterly unsupported

The sun has begun to peek over the high walls of Ankang City, growing increasingly warm

The wide road is much cleaner than usual, with not a single person in sight in the middle

To recognize one's mistakes and be able to improve is of great significance, but...

The borders of Chuan Province are surrounded by barbarian tribes, who frequently invade the frontier

The capital of the Liang Kingdom, Ankang, is square and rectangular; viewed from a high altitude, it resembles a chessboard

It is still circulated in the capital to this day

Only when facing a grand master like Liu Chaoyuan, who is enshrined in the palace, will he no longer be filled with trepidation and fear

The speaker may be indifferent, but the listener is attentive. Three days later, he felt that he was different.

Did we not meet just the day before yesterday

Lin Yigang raised his head and saw the Crown Prince Lin Rui and his entourage, behind whom stood the Third Prince Yong Wang, the Fourth Prince Jin Wang, the Seventh Prince Nanling Wang, the Twelfth Prince Yong'an, along with a host of civil and military officials

including him, the chief steward of the residence

Even now, when Lin Yi reflects on it, there is still a psychological shadow.

They all place their hopes on Lin Yi to be their teammate, as the Yuan family behind them may become a significant support in the future

The Second Prince always led by example, and during one battle, he was besieged by three skilled warriors from the barbarian tribes. Exhausted, he was ultimately trampled to death by an elephant controlled by the enemy

Even the old emperor would cast a gaze of "affection" towards him

"Your Highness, today General Yuan Qing has returned victorious with the army, and His Majesty has ordered the Crown Prince to lead the six ministries' officials to welcome him" Hong Ying explained from the side

Afterward, he approached the prince, who would also teach him while instructing Princess Huaiyang in literacy.

A scholar traveling to the capital for the examination even specially composed a poem: "Only seeing a myriad of exquisite flowers blooming vibrantly, yet only harmonizing with the king on the branch..."

so that the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, and others were particularly enthusiastic towards him

However, the contradiction lies in the fact that if Lin Yi truly becomes too close to the imperial relatives, the Crown Prince and others may not tolerate him

Lin Yi wobbled as he rode the donkey, and as soon as he reached the main street leading to the South City Gate, he sensed a hint of strangeness

The crowd, however, was packed on both sides, with even the nearby shops being completely full, all craning their necks towards the city gate. The soldiers of the Southern City Military Command held shields and iron spears to maintain order.

He absolutely does not believe that Hong Ying, as the chief steward of the Wang residence, could overlook such an important piece of information

After becoming well-versed in literary affairs, he often assisted the prince in transcribing the novels he had authored himself, in order to please Princess Huaiyang

Every time there is a dispute with Wang in the southern city, it is this commander of the southern city who handles it

The old emperor, upon seeing his capabilities and prowess in warfare, directly granted him the territory of Chuan Prefecture in the southwestern region.

He clearly said it

He knows that the prince is currently writing a book, but he does not know what the book is about

He cannot specify exactly what is different; he cannot articulate it. He has never apprenticed under a master, nor has he navigated the underworld. He is also unclear about his own rank.

His mother, Consort Yuan Guifei, hails from a family of military leaders, and her father is the renowned General Yuan Ang, known for his illustrious reputation.

Therefore, he is very familiar with Hong Ying, handling matters with caution and leaving no room for error

Before entering the palace in a state of purity, he lived in a house with bare walls, had never attended a private school for a single day, and could not recognize a single character

In the midst of his doubts, a middle-aged man dressed in a blue cloth armor, wearing a bamboo hat, and sporting flat-soled official boots stood before him, bowing in greeting

"What? Uncle is still in the morning?" Lin Yi said angrily, "Xiao Yingzi, such a big matter, you actually didn't inform me? That is my own uncle!"

This individual, along with Wang, is notoriously difficult to deal with in the capital, openly insulting the Dark Guard Command and publicly assaulting the Chancellor's son, Qi Zhong, leaving nothing they would not dare to do

He cannot provoke anyone, and when it comes to the imperial relatives, he can only hide

When the body was sent back to the capital, he, then five years old, also went to see it, and it was utterly horrific

Is Ninth Brother also here today to welcome General Yuan

This time, the prince punished him by making him copy texts. If he has another opportunity to enter the study and see the prince's discussion of "Investiture of the Gods," he believes he will definitely make further progress