Dress up as a sickly person to capture the villain princess!

Looking at the group of figures in red official uniforms crossing the threshold in groups, Zhao Changlin slowly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and the noise faded away from his ears.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on your victory."

There was a figure approaching gradually from behind. Even without looking back, Zhao Changlin could guess who this person was. That's right, who else could it be but her.

I am afraid that in another twenty years there won’t be another person who dares to make such a request to himself.

"It's a little too early to say it now, but since it's your blessing, I'll accept it."

When Xia Zhiyuan saw His Highness's look and heard His Highness's answer, she couldn't help but feel soft in her heart.

So, Xia Zhiyuan grabbed Zhao Changlin's palm and drew on it stroke by stroke. Her fingertips were round and had a little bit of her body temperature.

Fell into the palm of your hand.

Zhao Changlin felt Xia Zhiyuan's handwriting, every stroke appeared in his palm.

Thuan An Prefecture…

Then came more official titles. Zhao Changlin's brows were furrowed at first, but then gradually relaxed.

Zhao Changlin understood what Xia Zhiyuan meant.

These are written by people who did not speak out just now.

"Jiyuan means... they will agree?"

If we analyze the situation, these people are indeed in a neutral state, so they did not force their way forward in the Golden Palace just now.

"Well, Your Highness, because of the Spring Equinox this year, the emperor relaxed the examination requirements for the northern border in order to balance the policies of officials in the two places...so most of the people who entered the Imperial Academy this year were registered in the north."

"Those few people just now...all have sons in their families who are on the list."

Zhao Changlin's eyes flashed, and he understood what Xia Zhiyuan meant in an instant.

The list of candidates for this year's Spring Equinox Imperial Examination was personally selected by his father. Even the candidates for admission to the Hanlin Academy were from a list that his father had personally reviewed. His father even had considerations in mind for the future official positions of these people.

If they supported the crown prince of King Wen to succeed to the throne, then King Wen would definitely reopen the imperial examinations and abandon the group of ministers selected by his father.

This is called vigilance.

After all, no emperor would continue to use the ministers trusted by the previous emperor if he were to sit on the throne, unless that person's power was so great that the emperor was afraid of him and did not dare to offend him directly.

"So, Your Highness, for the sake of their children's future, they will definitely support Your Highness."

“The same is true for officials from other provinces in the south.”

This is the same view that Xia Zhiyuan discovered just now when he was checking the system background data. The probability that these people support it is mostly due to this year's Spring Equinox scientific expedition.

"Your Highness... you have learned the principles of being a king and a minister, but do you know that where there is the sun, there is the moon, where there is yang, there is yin. Your Highness does not need to be a gentleman."

"Your Highness just needs to have a clear conscience."

Xia Zhiyuan spoke seriously. When she finished the last stroke, she spread out her palm and gently patted Zhao Changlin's palm, as if it was an agreement.

"So, Zhiyuan hopes that His Highness can agree to Zhiyuan's request."

"Your Highness, please...don't be soft-hearted."

It was hard to imagine that it was Zhiyuan who advised him not to be soft-hearted. Zhao Changlin used his fingers to hold Xia Zhiyuan's palm and raised the corner of his eyebrow.

"When did Zhiyuan realize that I am a soft-hearted person?"

"I just... don't want to hurt innocent people."

After hearing His Highness's excuses, Xia Zhiyuan stopped asking questions, although sometimes Xia Zhiyuan did not agree with what His Highness did.

However, if I were by His Highness' side, it would save His Highness a lot of trouble.

"Yes, that's true... Your Highness..."

Xia Zhiyuan was about to say something when she felt a soft itch in her nose and couldn't help sneezing. Fortunately, she had already gotten used to this body and could "sneak attack" from time to time.

Xia Zhiyuan put his fingers against his nostrils, frowned slightly and closed his eyes.

Zhao Changlin was afraid that she would accidentally fall down the stairs of the Golden Palace, so his fingers fell on Xia Zhiyuan's shoulders and touched the soft white fur on the collar of her cloak.

"You were just scolding me, you should also worry about your own health..."

Even though Xia Zhiyuan was wrapped thickly, Zhao Changlin still felt that Xia Zhiyuan was wearing too little.

"It's okay... Zhiyuan is different from His Highness. This is an old problem for Zhiyuan."

Xia Zhiyuan loosened his palms, and his cheeks turned slightly red because of the sneeze just now. He didn't know whether it was because of the action or because he was shy about making a fool of himself in front of His Highness.

"Okay, okay... Since you said this is an old problem, I won't argue with you. I'll give you this chance."

"Next time, don't accuse me of being soft-hearted."

His voice was filled with helplessness.

Zhao Changlin's nerves, which had been tense for many days, finally relaxed for a moment at this moment. She pursed her lips and smiled, then walked down holding Xia Zhiyuan's hand.

……

"Everyone, I believe you all understand what His Highness said today, right?"

With their scarlet long sleeves rolled up and their black hats in their arms, they began to chat. This place was not far from the bedroom that His Highness had arranged for them.

But forget about any meat or fish. When the emperor passes away, the entire palace will be in mourning for three years and eat light food.

"Alas... As a subject, this is what I have to do."

"But I think His Highness is really good. At least this is my first time entering the Imperial City..."

Holding his black hat in his arms, he looked up. The golden morning sun was falling on the yellow glazed tiles, creating a magnificent scene. The vermilion red walls added a sense of majesty to the palace.

Occasionally a few egrets fly across the sky.

It is really beautiful.

No wonder, people who have been to Jinzhou City don’t want to stay in the marginal area, but... he doesn’t want to leave, that is his home, those are his people.

As long as the people can maintain peace, what does it matter who the current emperor is?

"Don't mention you, Brother Xu, this is also my first time coming to the Imperial City."

"This place is so beautiful that I don't want to leave."

The few of them were chatting aimlessly, but they all had their own plans in mind. As soon as they stepped over the threshold, the eunuch hurriedly prepared dinner.

The table was filled with a dazzling array of blue and white porcelain bowls, which were neatly kept and tidy, exuding the fragrance of porridge and pastries.

For the people in the imperial city, this is indeed just a light meal, but for them, it is also considered a sumptuous meal.

"My Lords, it is time to eat."

"The mourning clothes prepared for the adults have been placed in the rooms of the adults."

The young eunuchs retreated gradually and respectfully.

Xiao Liuzi was standing nearby, directing the eunuchs from various departments, and everything was in order.

Seeing the eunuch leaving after serving the food, Xiao Liuzi grabbed him and whispered, "I'll serve hot water to the adults later."

After saying this, Xiao Liuzi looked around and his voice became even lower. He gave instructions in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"Remember...keep a close eye."

"Report to me if there is any movement."