The Wenhui will indeed be held in advance, and the time is set to be ten days later.

After Fan Yi waited for shopkeeper Fang to come home yesterday to take the child away, had dinner, and spent another night writing a few poems about autumn, he came to the Zhu Mansion early this morning. Zhu Wenxuan learned from his mouth.

At this time they were in Zhu Wenxuan's study. Zhu Wenxuan held a teacup, flicked the powdered tea, drank a sip of tea, and said: "Because the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, the literary meeting will be held in advance, and the place will be in a garden on the outskirts of the county. At that time, it can also be regarded as a chrysanthemum appreciation party. At that time, eight or nine out of ten influential scholars in the county will go. Mr. Fan, although you were the first in the children's test last year, you seldom walk in front of others. This will be your first time. Show your face in front of everyone, are you ready?"

Fan Yi said with a smile: "Eldest Young Master is older than Yi, even if Yi calls Eldest Young Master his elder brother, that's what he did. Apart from thanking Zhu Shishu for being able to participate in the literary fair, I'm afraid he will have to rely on Eldest Young Master more. Be fully prepared."

Zhu Wenxuan said with a light smile, "If that's the case, I'll ask you to be your elder brother. Then, you will join me as my distant cousin."

Fan Yi cupped his hands: "This method is very good!"

The two discussed some matters that need attention in the literary meeting, and Fan Yi bid farewell.

After leaving Zhu's residence, Fan Yi went to the book shop.The shopkeeper Fang mentioned to him yesterday that Fang Yi can have a teacher apprentice ceremony today.

At the same time, a black horse was galloping out from King Chu's Mansion in Jiangcheng, and the man on the horse was rushing towards Luoxia Town at full speed.

The man changed horses several times at the post station on the way, and then hurried to Luoxia Town at sunset, and entered Prince Chu's residence through the side door.

Ji Lanshu was painting in the study, and the ink book was standing quietly on the side, helping to grind it. If Ji Lanshu hadn't looked indifferent, this scene could be regarded as "red sleeves add fragrance".

The first from the left knocked on the door of the study twice, and said respectfully: "My lord, the second from the left has something important to report to the lord."

Ji Lanshu stopped writing and glanced at the ink book.

During this period of time, Ji Lanshu left Mo Shu alone in the other courtyard, and his heart was already uneasy. Knowing that the prince did not forget him, but invited him to come again, he immediately gained a bit of confidence.In order to be able to stay by Prince Chu's side, he restrained his temper a lot.Seeing the prince looking at him, he immediately retreated knowingly.

The second from the left came in and said: "My lord, someone from Beijing has come to pass on the sage's oracle, and the father-in-law who passed the decree is now left in the palace by the steward, and the lord needs to go back to the palace immediately."

After Ji Lanshu finished listening, he calmly ordered the second man on the left to prepare his horse, and he would go back to Jiangcheng overnight.

It was inconvenient to travel in the dark, but Ji Lanshu returned to Jiangcheng when the sky was getting dark.

Even if Ji Lanshu didn't listen to the oral order of the Holy Majesty, he still knew what it was.

At this time, after washing up, Ji Lanshu changed into a four-clawed dragon robe, went to the main hall of the palace, and knelt in front of the incense table to listen to the oracle.

In his heart, he was silently thinking about what the emperor brother would probably say——

"The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching today, let's celebrate together. I especially miss the King of Chu, and hope that the King of Chu will choose a day to go to Beijing. The journey is far away, and I hope to return before Halloween."

It was actually exactly the same as the oral order handed down by the eunuch who passed the decree!

The eunuch delivering the decree was the apprentice of the chief eunuch next to the emperor, so he naturally knew Ji Lanshu's position in the heart of the Holy One. After he finished reading the edict, he looked at the kneeling Prince Chu with a smile, and said softly, "My lord, accept the order."

Ji Lanshu moved his knees, turned his body to the direction of the capital, and kowtowed.Said: "My younger brother Ji Lanshu led the decree. Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live."

The old butler standing on one side immediately stepped forward, stuffed a large purse into the eunuch's hand without any trace, and said with a smile: "Grandpa Yu has worked hard, please have a cup of tea with this old slave."

Eunuch Yu rubbed his purse secretly with his fingers, and the smile on his face deepened a bit, he said: "The imperial decree has been delivered, and the miscellaneous family's errands are over. Prince, please leave as soon as possible, so that the miscellaneous family can go back and report as soon as possible."

Ji Lanshu stood up and said with a smile: "Naturally, I have Lao Gonggong running this trip. Father-in-law is exhausted on this journey, why not take a rest at the mansion for a few days?"

Eunuch Yu is not a person who doesn't know how to adapt, he immediately responded: "In this case, the miscellaneous family will disturb the prince for a few days."

However, on the second day after receiving the decree, Prince Chu became "ill".

In the end, Eunuch Yu had no choice but to take the apology written by Prince Chu with his "sick body" and was escorted back to Beijing by the guards of Prince Chu's mansion.

After Prince Chu's "illness" improved slightly, seven or eight days had passed, and the Mid-Autumn Festival would be in a few days.Halloween falls three days after Mid-Autumn Festival.

In other words, even if Ji Lanshu set off immediately, it would be too late to reach the capital before his brother's birthday.

In fact, Ji Lanshu didn't plan to return to Beijing either.Leaning halfway against the head of the bed, he took off the veil on his forehead, and whispered to the old housekeeper standing beside the bed: "Spread the news that I am gradually improving, and be sure to keep a close eye on the mouths of the people in the house. Let people spread the word that this king has clues to the savior back then."

The old butler nodded in understanding, he naturally understood who the news would eventually be delivered to.

Although he had already speculated about the prince's behavior of pretending to be sick and not returning to Beijing, the old housekeeper did not intend to ask for evidence, he only needed to take care of the affairs of the house.

Some things, you can be curious, you can secretly speculate in your heart, but if you really want to listen to it, you can’t say whether you will survive after listening.The old butler felt sorry for his life, so naturally he kept silent.

Ji Lanshu turned over and got out of bed, casually put on a robe, and continued: "Let the second from the left and the fifth from the left be smart, and don't make people suspicious. Especially those in the backyard, pay more attention."

The old butler's expression immediately became serious, and he replied: "Don't worry, my lord." After thinking about it for a while, he asked again: "Your lord really found the person who saved you back then? Do you need an old slave to send someone to send you a thank you gift?"

Ji Lanshu waved his hand, strode out of the bedroom, and said near the door: "No, I have my own arrangements."

There is a forest garden in the outskirts of Yongxing County, named "Dexin".The garden is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and there are stretches of mangrove forests. Below the mountain is the branch of the Yangtze River.According to legend, this forest garden is owned by a powerful man in Jiangcheng.The rich man accidentally heard that literati often hold literary meetings, so he generously opened the forest garden for literati to enjoy the scenery while reciting poems.

Fan Yi and Zhu Wenxuan came to Yongxing County early and booked two rooms in an inn.Zhu Wenxuan took Fan Yi to the tailor shop. After buying two sets of fashionable clothes, he went to the jade shop and picked out a jade hairpin for Fan Yi.

Zhu Wenxuan helped pay for the money for the outfit, fearing that Fan Yi would be unhappy, he explained: "Buddhas rely on golden horses and saddles, and everyone in the world respects clothes first. Since you call me brother, you don't need to be polite to me. From now on , if you have a great fortune, don't forget to support your brother."

The words are so clear, if Fan Yi refuses again, it will appear that he doesn't know what to do.He had no choice but to bow to Zhu Wenxuan and said, "Thank you for letting my brother spend the money."

Early the next morning, Zhu Wenxuan knocked on the room where Fan Yi was staying. When he saw the completely new Fan Yi, surprise flashed in his eyes.

As a man, Zhu Wenxuan doesn't pay much attention to other people's looks, he cares more about knowledge than looks.Even though Fan Yi looks like a good girl, at most he thinks that Fan Yi is just a little more outstanding than ordinary people.

Seeing him today, Zhu Wenxuan felt a feeling of "this young man is so good-looking".

This feeling was only fleeting, and Zhu Wenxuan greeted Fan Yi with his usual expression: "Go and have breakfast first, and then we can set off."

Fan Yi nodded and followed Zhu Wenxuan downstairs.

After breakfast, the two of them got into the hired carriage and went to Dexin Garden together.

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