Chapter 301 Giving something away

"My son has worked hard for so many years." The emperor took a few deep breaths and pushed back all the fog in his eyes. "Now that I know the prince's intentions, I must reward him well. It can soothe his heart.”

"Your Majesty." Xun Yuanbai hurriedly stopped him, "If Your Majesty rewards me at this time, wouldn't it be an act that confirms the old man's words but does not keep his faith?"

"Then..." The emperor hesitated.

"Your Majesty, just pretend that you don't know. If there is an opportunity in the future, it will not be too late to reward you. In addition, as a son of a human being, His Highness the Prince fulfills the filial piety that a son of man should fulfill. Such things as filial piety are not intended to be reciprocated. , The emperor only accepts this love."

After listening to Xun Yuanbai's words, the emperor nodded repeatedly, "Not bad."

"In that case, let the prince handle these many matters."

In this way, the prince's filial piety will be fulfilled, and he will be able to practice well in Qingxu Hall without any distractions.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Xun Yuanbai saluted respectfully.

Shortly after Xun Yuanbai left the Qingxu Palace, the emperor sent an oral message to the prince to enter the palace. He also sent an order to the Zhongyuan Palace with the senior court officials who had the same seniority as Tang Zhichuan.

The prince did not dare to delay when he received the oral instructions. He just suspended all matters in hand and hurriedly entered the palace.

On the way, I felt a little uneasy.

Ever since the emperor became obsessed with cultivating immortals and he strongly opposed it, the emperor had been displeased with him as the prince in every possible way. When the situation was at its worst, he would go as far as to find fault with him.

In the past few years, the emperor would never call him into the palace unless there was something special.

It is obviously extremely important to order someone to pass on him now.

And this important matter happened after Xun Yuanbai returned to Beijing.

Is it possible...

The prince didn't dare to think deeply, his whole face looked gloomy as if water was dripping from his eyes, and he unconsciously clenched the fists in his sleeves tightly.

After entering the palace gate, he walked all the way to Zhongyuan Palace, and met Song Jingyun on the way.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Song Jingyun saluted.

"Master Song." The prince's expression softened slightly.

During the time they spent together in Guanghuayuan, the prince knew Song Jingyun's true talents and knowledge and was very sure of him.

Regarding the fact that Song Jingyun became the number one scholar, others thought it was because of his excellent luck and habit of taking advantage of opportunities, but the prince felt that Song Jingyun deserved the title and was smart enough.

But now that Song Jingyun has been with the emperor since he arrived at the Hanlin Academy, not only did he not do any ridiculous things, but he also guided the emperor to do many things that were beneficial to the government, such as tax reduction and exemption, saving the expenses of the harem, etc., which made the prince more and more interested in him. A bit of admiration.

At this time, the prince's attitude towards Song Jingyun was also very gentle, "Sir Song, are you going to Zhongyuan Palace too?"

"Exactly." Song Jingyun nodded, "I knew that His Highness the Crown Prince was also going, so I specially waited for His Highness here."

"In addition, I also need to give something to His Highness the Crown Prince."

"What?" The prince was curious.

Song Jingyun handed a fist-sized brocade box to the prince.

The prince opened it and looked at it.

Inside the brocade box is a piece of fine mutton-fat white jade, carved into the shape of a lotus. The workmanship is exquisite, and the veins of the petals of the lotus are clearly visible and lifelike.

"It's an excellent thing." The prince re-covered the brocade box, "It's just that no reward will be given for no merit. Mr. Song wants to give me such a good thing at this time. I don't know whether to accept it or not. "

"This item is intended to be given to His Highness the Crown Prince, but it is not meant to be given to His Highness the Crown Prince."