In such a crisis-ridden moment, their past sweat has earned them the ability to protect themselves, allowing them to escape from danger at critical moments.
The afternoon sun was warm, and the fifth prince An Zihao was excited because he was about to go to Baiwei Book House for an elegant appointment with other scholars.
This time he had a rare opportunity to walk out of the palace walls, so he naturally wanted to sneak out of the palace as soon as possible and enjoy the folk fireworks.
The axles of the carriage rolled slowly, making a steady sound on the cobblestone road, but the tranquility was soon broken by a dispute ahead.
The carriage was forced to stop, An Zihao lifted the curtain, and his figure immediately came into view of everyone.
Dressed in gorgeous clothes, he exudes a noble temperament without losing the vigor of youth.
"Stop it all!"
His voice was like a bell, and his tone revealed unquestionable majesty.
The rich young men and their followers who were fighting stopped what they were doing when they heard the noise, and the scene suddenly became quiet.
"The fifth... the fifth prince..." The face of Li Haoxu, a rich boy who was in the lead, suddenly changed. He bowed hurriedly, obviously realizing that the person in front of him was of extraordinary identity.
An Zihao's eyes swept over him lightly, and his voice was cold: "Li Haoxu, you are bullying the weak again."
Facing the questioning, Li Haoxu hurriedly explained, his expression full of anxiety and uneasiness: "I... I really didn't do that. They were the ones who provoked me first..."
"That's enough, go away!"
An Zihao was most annoyed by Li Haoxu's behavior. Even his royal brothers who usually stayed in the imperial study were not very close to him.
Seeing that even the Fifth Prince had spoken, Li Haoxu could only leave with his men full of complaints.
In the crowd, Tan Yulin rubbed his slightly painful knee and slowly stood up, while Zhang Ming gently massaged his swollen elbow.
When the Fifth Prince's eyes fell on the two of them, he suddenly recognized Tan Yulin and Zhang Mingyi.
"It's you two!"
At first, he felt that these two people looked familiar, but after careful consideration, he suddenly remembered that they were the talented men Zhang Mingyi and Tan Yulin from Chengguan County.
When talking about Chengguan County, the days when he helped wash and peel potatoes at the Zhang family slowly unfolded in his mind like a scroll, bringing back memories.
"Fifth Young Master?"
Zhang Ming was a little surprised for a moment.
Tan Yulin also recognized An Zihao's identity. No wonder this Fifth Young Master gave people such an extraordinary demeanor. It turned out that he was the noble Fifth Prince.
"That's right!"
When An Zihao saw that he was recognized, he jumped off the carriage quickly.
Zhang Ming realized that the reason why the arrogant man fled in a hurry was because he discovered the people in the carriage.
He quickly pulled Tan Yulin and saluted An Zihao, saying, "Meet the Fifth Prince! Thank you for your help!"
Tan Yulin also hurriedly followed, kneeling and bowing to express his gratitude.
An Zihao smiled warmly, personally helped the two of them up, and said warmly: "You two are welcome. Why are you in Kyoto? Are you preparing for next year's imperial examination?"
"Your Highness the Fifth Prince is wise. We are indeed here for this reason."
Zhang Mingyi and Tan Yulin's answers revealed admiration.
"Very good. I wish you both success in the exam and top the high school list."
An Zihao's words were full of sincerity and blessings.
"Thank you for your kind words, Fifth Prince."
The two responded gratefully.
"Don't be too reserved when you are outside. Just call me Fifth Young Master. I was supposed to go to Baiwei Bookstore today to keep an appointment, so I left the palace early. It's still early now, and we can be considered as reuniting as old friends. How about going to Liuliju for lunch together at noon?"
An Zihao suggested.
Zhang Mingyi and Tan Yulin exchanged glances, although he was a little hesitant in his heart - after all, the other party was of noble status, and it might be inconvenient to travel with him.
But thinking of the happy times they had spent with An Zihao in the past, the two smiled at each other and accepted the invitation tacitly.
"Qingyan, go home first and tell your parents that Master Yulin and I will not be going back for lunch today."
Zhang Mingyi was thinking about the concerns at home and called Qingyan, who was accompanying him, to convey the message.
"Wait a minute, Brother Mingyi, do you mean that your father and mother have also come to the capital?"
A trace of nostalgia flashed in An Zihao's eyes, and his longing for the Zhang family's delicious food was unconsciously expressed in his words.
"That's right, not only my parents, but also my grandfather and several sisters are here!"
Zhang Mingyi answered, his excitement hard to conceal in his tone.
"If Brother Mingyi doesn't mind, how about we go to your house for dinner together? I haven't seen Grandpa Zhang and Uncle Zhang for a while."
What An Zihao missed most was actually the familiar taste of home.
"This... If you don't mind, Fifth Young Master, you are welcome to visit my humble abode!"
How could An Zihao have any intention of disdain? In fact, he was eager to have it.
After all, he hadn't tasted spicy and fresh food for a long time, and his taste buds were already itching to taste it.
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of the magnificent gate of Zhang Mansion.
When you step into Zhang's house, you will see the whole family lying leisurely on the rocking chairs in the courtyard, drinking tea or basking in the winter sun, enjoying the tranquility and warmth.
"Grandpa Zhang, Uncle Zhang, Aunt Zhang..." An Zihao greeted them one by one warmly as he stepped into the courtyard.
Grandpa Zhang had a warm smile on his face. "Good boy, you are the Fifth Young Master, right? Are you okay at home? And your wet nurse, Madam Du, is in good health too!"
"Haha, everything is fine, Grandpa Zhang, I didn't expect you still remember us!"
An Zihao sat down on the rocking chair beside him, stretched his body and looked relaxed.
After some greetings, everyone noticed the unhealed scars on Zhang Mingyi and Tan Yulin's faces.
Seeing this, Xu Liyun immediately ordered the servant to fetch medicine, "Mingyi, Yulin, what are you doing? Didn't you say you were going to the study to study?"
Tan Yulin narrated the incident exactly as it happened, vividly and in detail.
After hearing this, Xu Liyun couldn't help but shake her head and sigh: "Alas, these powerful people always like to rely on their power to oppress others!"
Then he realized that An Zihao was present and quickly added, "Fifth Prince, I'm not talking about you. We really have to thank you for your help, otherwise they would have suffered."
An Zihao waved his hand generously and smiled, "Don't worry, Aunt Zhang, everything is over! Besides, I also miss the wolf tooth potatoes and those spicy snacks in the mansion. Where can I find such authentic flavors in the palace?"
"Haha, Your Highness the Fifth Prince is really good at joking. It's rare to see someone so humorous and witty."
Xu Liyun's lips curled up into a warm smile, and she recalled the youthful time in her heart - at that time, the child was still childishly helping her peel potatoes, and his concentration and seriousness made her feel an inexplicable warmth in her heart.
She secretly patted her thighs, and after some calculations in her mind, she said, "Forget it, let me cook a few dishes for you today, just as a reward for my innocent help in the past!"
Afterwards, amidst the aroma of tea, everyone sat together and began to chat about their recent lives.
The topics they talked about jumped from the naive dreams of their youth to the responsibilities and achievements they shoulder today. They shared with each other the ups and downs and personal growth they had experienced over the years, and the air was filled with a faint warmth and nostalgia.
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