manynovel Chapter 268: Everyone Knows His Name
Chapter 268: Everyone Knows His Name
Of course, this was just her guess. Maybe the emperor really liked the fourth prince? She had not yet entered the court, and had never even seen the emperor, so of course she could not guess his heart.
Forget it, thinking too much will only give you a headache. Just make the best of it. Who cares who the emperor's sweetheart is? This is not something she can worry about now.
However, the Fourth Prince is really quite idle. Even a medium-sized prefecture like Tongzhou Prefecture, although not a remote place, is considered remote.
The Fourth Prince came here quite often. She suddenly discovered that the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince seemed to like coming to this kind of small place very much.
Is it because there is a dock here, or is it the only way for water transportation?
After figuring this out, Jiang Youzhen left the inn again and prepared to stroll around the county town.
The county town is neither big nor small. However, Jiang Youzhen has everything he needs now, except for the interest in shopping.
Sure enough! Once people have everything, life becomes boring.
After buying the four treasures of the study at the bookstore, Jiang Youzhen had no interest in shopping anymore and was ready to return to the inn. However, he glanced and saw a familiar figure.
Isn't this Tong Huaian? What is he doing here? Seeing Tong Huaian flashing through an alley, Jiang Youzhen hesitated for a moment and took back his foot.
Forget it! Don't be so curious, or you'll get into trouble. Jiang Youzhen returned to his room, but unexpectedly saw someone he hadn't seen for a long time.
"The second prince?" Jiang Youzhen was startled and then exclaimed.
"Shh!" The second prince hissed, and then motioned Jiang Youzhen to sit down.
No, this is too casual, isn't it? Why can you just go in whenever you want?
"Your Highness is so free that he actually comes to hang out in the corners again?" Jiang Youzhen didn't understand. Is Wen County a Feng Shui treasure land? Or are there countless treasures here? Why do these people keep coming here?
"Of course not! I'm here to look for you." The second prince straightened his sky-blue sleeves, his expression normal.
Jiang Youzhen seldom saw the Second Prince wearing such plain clothes. He usually wore bright red or purple, or dark black.
However, this gorgeous face with plain colors has a different charm. It can only be said that some people are made of clothes, while others are made of clothes.
"Looking for me? Why are you looking for me, Your Highness? Why have you traveled thousands of miles to Wen County?" I don't believe you!
"Because the fourth brother came to Tongzhou Prefecture, didn't he want to see you? I came here specifically to stop him."
"Ah?" Jiang Youzhen was confused. Is she so important?
"What? Are you planning to meet the fourth prince?" The second prince narrowed his eyes. The fourth prince was used to deceiving people with his innocent appearance. Last year, when he personally sent his left and right arms to the guillotine, he did not show any mercy.
"I just want to remind you that doing things for the Fourth Brother won't end well."
Jiang Youzhen raised his eyebrows, "Why do you say that, Your Highness?"
It is this person's style to be a cricket behind others' backs.
"I believe you have also read the court newspapers. Last year, in order to protect himself and overthrow the crown prince, the fourth prince did not hesitate to push out his left and right arms to make a final judgment. Is he really as tolerant as he appears? Can getting sick and shedding a few tears save so many lives? He is the executioner, but he pretends to be innocent."
The second prince snorted coldly. He hated hypocrites the most in his life. He admitted that he was not a good person, but he was definitely not this kind of hypocrite.
You forced him to do that, didn't you? Jiang Youzhen complained inwardly. But despite the complaints, the second prince still played it beautifully.
"At the beginning, he could have chosen to save those people and give up trying to trip up the prince, but he didn't do it. But now that the prince has lost power, he has achieved his goal."
The second prince looked at the tea bowl in his hand with a dark look in his eyes.
"But the emperor's favor is the most unreliable thing. He has been enjoying a good time recently, but he doesn't know that these are just appearances. The prince is still the prince. No matter how much the emperor dislikes him, he is still the prince."
The second prince drank the tea in the teacup in one gulp. Jiang Youzhen was shocked by his words. So direct? Is this something I can know?
"But I heard that His Highness is in high spirits lately, and seems to be even more successful than the Fourth Prince!" Jiang Youzhen couldn't help but say.
"How can this be called success? It is just a flash in the pan!" The second prince shook his head.
Jiang Youzhen wondered if this guy had mistaken tea for wine? How did he get drunk?
"I advise you to think it over carefully. No matter who you choose to join in the future, don't join the fourth brother. Otherwise, if he pushes you out to take the blame one day, you will regret it."
Jiang Youzhen glanced at the Second Prince suspiciously and found that his eyes, as deep as a pool, were looking at him seriously.
"With your words, I almost believed it. But I always trust my own judgment and will certainly consider it carefully." Jiang Youzhen sighed. Due to the limitations of her background, she only had a vague understanding of the relationship between the aristocratic families and the court.
At this moment, she still envied the benefits of her family background.
"You came here just for this matter?" Jiang Youzhen was very skeptical. Is this guy so kind?
"I just don't want you to help him!" The second prince wanted to persuade Jiang Youzhen, but seeing Jiang Youzhen's alert look, he kept silent.
"I have read your article. If you are willing, I can pave the way for you earlier."
"Forget it then. I will take the exam as planned and will not trouble Your Highness."
"Well! Then remember what I said." The second prince stood up and jumped out of the window, disappearing from Jiang Youzhen's sight.
Jiang Youzhen was a little speechless. Was he really here for this? She definitely didn't believe it. Maybe Tongzhou Prefecture was making some big move again?
When Wen Ruyu returned to the inn in the evening, he looked much more tired than the last exam.
"Brother, go back and wash up first." Jiang Youzhen said hurriedly when he saw Wen Ruyu's pale lips.
"Master, Junior Brother, I'll go wash up first." It was not easy for Wen Ruyu to answer this test today.
Firstly, the test questions were very tricky, and secondly, with Jiang Youzhen’s excellent performance before him, he inevitably felt some pressure.
In addition, there was Ke Zhenqiu who was pressing on him, and he was still trying to compete with him.
Wen Ruyu washed up quickly and was covered in moisture when he came out. Jiang Youzhen knocked on the door, so he opened the door with wet hair.
Jiang Youzhen bumped head-on into a chest with exposed collarbone. The collar was a little loose, revealing a piece of skin at the neckline. From Jiang Youzhen's angle, he could even see the other person's slender collarbone and fair skin.
She quickly avoided his gaze. What happened? It seemed that after coming to this ancient time, she became conservative. The environment really changes people! In her previous life, if someone said that they didn't dare to look at the other person's collar, she would think that person was too pretentious.
"Ahem! Senior Brother, Master Tong Huaian is inviting you and the Master to a banquet today."
"What? Are you talking about Tong Huaian? The Tong Huaian who topped the county case last year?" Wen Ruyu looked a little excited, with a gleam of joy in his eyes.
"Brother, are you very familiar with Brother Huai'an?" Jiang Youzhen just wanted to laugh. The person standing in front of you is also the top scorer in the county case, so why don't I see you admiring me so much?
“I’m not very familiar with him, but I believe everyone in Yang’an Town knows Tong Huaian’s name.”