Fu Qingchu insisted on taking the book away, but Li Hui had no choice but to compromise.
After getting off the job, Fu Qingchu took Lu Man to the Mingde Hall to wait for Situ Ce to return to the palace. As soon as he arrived at the Mingde Hall, Su Junruo greeted him with a smile.
"How do you feel about taking office for the first time?" Su Junruo asked with a smile.
"Thank you to all the sisters in the division for your help. I think I have some understanding of the affairs in the division." Fu Qingchu also said with a smile.
Su Junruo nodded, "That's very good." She glanced at the book in Fu Qingchu's hand, "Sister Fu is really eager to learn. She brought the book here when she first took office. Is there anything you want to ask His Highness?"
Fu Qingchu glanced at the book in his arms and said with a smile: "I have thought about these 'Three Essays and Four Poems' for many years, but I have never been able to see them. When I saw them today, I wanted to ask His Highness for a favor and let me take them back and read them." .”
"Really? Let me see."
Su Junruo smiled and reached out to take it. Fu Qingchu handed the book on the page to her. She flipped through it, and her expression slowly turned bad.
"This book..."
"What's wrong with this book?" Fu Qingchu asked with a smile, looking uninformed.
Su Junruo closed the book, held it in his hand, sighed and had no choice but to compromise: "I heard about what happened today. It's really good that you want to handle it impartially. It's just such a small matter, why bother His Highness? I think it's better to hand it over. Let me handle it."
Hearing this, Fu Qingchu couldn't help but sneer, what a short time it took for this to reach her ears. In this case, she doesn't need to make excuses with her.
"Although the matter is small, you should also know how difficult it is to collect the 'Three Essays and Four Poems'. If we dispose of the books quietly, we will not be able to reply when His Highness asks him in the future." Fu Qingchu said with a smile. Su Junruo took out the book in her hand and said, "It would be better to explain this to His Highness."
Hearing this, Su Junruo frowned slightly, looking at Fu Qingchu's expression of embarrassment, and said in an anxious tone: "Sister Fu may not have known something when she first came here. Chief Li has written that she will be out of the palace in June this year. If His Highness traces it, she will be carried on her back." Leaving the palace for such a crime will bring shame to the family. Even I will... Although it is difficult to find the "Three Essays and Four Poems", I remember that I still have it at home. I will ask my family to send the book to me when the time comes. , to fill this gap, it will be good for everyone."
Let family members send them to you. Can you send items privately in the palace?
Seeing that Fu Qingchu was silent, Su Junruo thought she was shaken, so she quickly held her hand and said helplessly: "This matter may not matter to others, but who in the world doesn't open their eyes and look at our big families? The girl is reading Those who have read the book should know better than anyone else the principle of 'Yaoyao is easy to break, bright and bright is easy to stain'."
When Emperor Taizu was able to aspire to the world, it was indispensable for the support of the six nobles of Kansai. These six families had deep foundations, rigorous family education, and were highly respected by the world. Because of this, they cared more about their family's reputation.
However, Fu Qingchu hated these people. It was these aristocratic families who controlled the government, fought against dissidents in the court, and transferred her father to Jiannan. This was the reason why she had not seen her father for three years, and she would never see him again in this life.
So, what does the honor and disgrace of these people have to do with her?
"Sister Su is right. I didn't expect it for a moment and almost ruined something big. Thank you for reminding me, Sister Su." Fu Qingchu said with a smile.
Although she hated these people, she had to think about it. If the book really slipped into the library by accident, even if the prince convicted Li Hui and others, he would not be able to do anything to these big families. At that time, she also offended the people of these big families. From now on, there would be no place for her in the inner palace.
She can't be the one who stands out.
"So please give this book to me first, lest His Highness comes back and sees it, and it will be difficult for you and me to reply." Su Junruo smiled and immediately took the book away from Fu Qingchu and Lu Man.
Fu Qingchu looked at the palace maid's back holding the book and walking away, and there were only four words in his mind - the mission was not successful.
Fu Qingchu was sighing when he heard a male voice shouting: "The prince has arrived."
She raised her eyes and saw the prince coming.
"See Your Highness——"
Everyone knelt down and saluted.
Situ Ce said no courtesy, looked at the maid next to Su Junruo holding several books, and asked, "Where should I get these books?"
"His Highness read it a few days ago. I asked them to take it back." Su Junruo smiled harmoniously, "The book Your Highness wanted has been sent."
Situ Ce glanced at the books, nodded thoughtfully, turned around and entered the room, "Come in."
When Fu Qingchu heard this, he also followed him into the house.
Su Junruo waited on Situ Ce to change clothes and wash hands, then took the hot tea from other palace servants and served it, "Your Highness came back earlier than usual today."
"Master is still in the palace discussing matters with His Majesty, so he came back early today." Situ Ce said calmly after taking a sip of tea.
"Today Mr. Zhan came to ask about the list of people who left the palace this year. I have already prepared the list and asked His Highness to read it." Su Junruo said, taking a memorial from the desk and presenting it to Situ Ce.
Situ Ce glanced at it and said, "Is there anything you want to keep?"
Su Junruo thought for a while, "Si Ze, Chen Qingwu and Si Kuan Wu Wan'er should indeed leave the palace, but the other two Si Ze and Si Kuan just entered the palace at the beginning of the year and are not familiar with many things. In my opinion, they You can stay for another half year."
Situ Ce listened and did not speak for a long time, nor did he comment. Seeing this, Su Junruo quickly changed his words and said: "If Your Highness does not want to stay, this minister will be handed over to Zhan Shifu tomorrow, so that they can leave the palace at the expiration date."
He glanced at Fu Qingchu, thought for a while and said: "It is indeed inconvenient to let them both leave the palace at the same time. In this way, Wu Wan'er will leave the palace as scheduled and Chen Qingwu will leave the palace at the end of the year."
Su Junruo collected the book and said hello, "The dining room is ready. Your Highness, would you like to pass on the food?"
Situ Ce nodded, turned to look at Fu Qingchu, and asked with a smile: "How do you feel about Fu Sigui's first day on the job?"
"Thanks to His Highness's concern, everything is fine." Fu Qingchu lowered his eyes and said calmly.
"What trouble did you encounter?" Situ Ce asked next.
"Everyone in the department performs their duties, each department is in good order, and there is no difficulty."
Hearing this, Situ Ce raised his eyebrows slightly, turned to look at Su Junruo, and smiled meaningfully: "Oh? It seems that Su Si's girlfriend usually cooks well."
"It's all thanks to His Highness." Su Junruo said with a smile while placing the dishes.
Situ Ce smiled and said nothing. Seeing Su Junruo placing the dishes, he said calmly: "You have been tired for a day. Go down and rest. Fu Sigui is here to take care of you."
Hearing this, Su Junruo was a little surprised and said hesitantly: "Fu Sigui is here for the first time, so I'll leave it to you..."
"It's okay to have a meal, so you can go down and rest today."
Seeing Situ Ce's insistence, Su Junruo couldn't say anything more and had to bow and leave. Before leaving, she glanced at Fu Qingchu and shook her head slightly.
Fu Qingchu could see clearly that the general idea was to tell her not to tell anyone what happened today.
"Come and wash your hands and eat."
After Su Junruo left, Situ Ce said calmly.
Hearing this, Fu Qingchu was so surprised that he almost thought he had heard wrongly. However, seeing that he was already eating with a bowl and didn't seem to need anyone to serve the dishes, Fu Qingchu hurriedly stepped forward to wash his hands and took it from the palace attendant. I wiped myself dry with a towel and picked up my chopsticks, but I didn’t know which dish to pick.
Situ Ce glanced at her and asked with a smile, "What? You don't even like it?"
How dare she like or dislike something?
"No, no." She quickly denied.
"No one you like?"
Fu Qingchu: "..."
"I like them all." She quickly admitted.
Hearing this, Situ Ce couldn't help but laugh, causing Fu Qingchu to look up at him and realize that he was indeed teasing him just now.
Fu Qingchu said again: "..."
According to the legend, the prince claims to be noble and has no dust under his eyes?
"Everyone, please go down. I'll ask someone to come in again." He said to the palace attendants calmly.
Hearing this, Fu Qingchu was a little confused, but he heard him say harmoniously: "There's no one around now, let's eat."
She looked at him and felt a little astringent on the tip of her nose. Neither her parents were so accommodating to her. She couldn't help shouting: "Your Highness..."
"Let's talk after dinner."
Hearing this, she had to take a deep breath and swallow her emotions together with the food.
She hadn't had a good meal for a long time, and now after hearing his words, it was like a reassurance. She didn't care about much and just immersed herself in eating.
Situ Ce was not hungry at first, but seeing her eating seriously, it was difficult for him to eat more, because he knew that if he stopped eating with chopsticks, this person would definitely stop eating too.
And Fu Qingchu was very attentive, how could he not know about his accommodation? I didn't understand the kindness of being acquainted with others and the sacrifice of being a confidant, but I understand them all today.
It was just a meal. Su Junruo came in with the palace servants to wait on him. Situ Ce was a little surprised, "Didn't I tell you to go back and rest?"
"It's okay to go back. It's better to serve His Highness." Su Junruo said with a smile.
The palace attendant brought the tea. Su Junruo touched the cup with her hand and felt that the temperature was suitable before bringing it to Situ Ce.
Situ Ce took the tea cup and put it in front of Fu Qingchu, "Fangshan Dew Buds, you have a taste."
Fangshan Dewya is produced in Fuzhou. It has to be traveled through mountains and rivers to get to Chang'an every year. It is also a royal tribute that many people rarely taste.
Fu Qing took a first sip and found that the smell was indeed much better than ordinary tea.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Situ Ce smiled and said, "Come with me."
Hearing this, Fu Qingchu stood up hurriedly, took the cloak from Li Ping and put it on Situ Ce before Su Junruo. Situ Ce lowered his eyes and looked at the person who was carefully tying his clothes, smiled faintly, and said nothing.
But Fu Qingchu understood that from now on, she would be familiar with the prince's daily life, likes and dislikes, and she would become Su Junruo and replace Su Junruo.
Although he didn't know what made him unhappy about Su Junruo and made him want to replace her, these were not important to Fu Qingchu. The prince's attitude was the most important.
"It's very cold in the evening, so your Highness should not stay outside for too long." Su Junruo warned.
Situ Ce hummed, "You've been busy all day. You should rest early today. There's no need to come over again."
Su Junruo said yes, but looking at the two of them walking away, she couldn't help but clenched her fists, her eyes full of unwillingness.
…
It has been raining for several days, and it rarely clears up today. The night is diffused by the sunset, from far to near. There was silence all around, except for the occasional call of a bird, which broke the silence of the sky.
"What did you want to say when we were eating just now?"
Fu Qingchu thought for a while and then said after careful consideration: "When I was taking inventory of the books in the library today, I saw the long-lost "Qi Lun", "Qi Shi" and "Lu Shi" on the market."
"Any questions?"
"Has Your Highness ever read these books?"
"See, what's wrong?"
Fu Qingchu took a deep breath and asked tentatively: "What do you think of those books, Your Highness?"
Situ Ce looked at her and smiled meaningfully, "Does Fu Sigui want to say that there is something wrong with the book?"
"Yes, the content in the book may not be the same as the one His Highness has read before."
Hearing this, Situ Ce's smile deepened, he looked at the pale dusk on the horizon and said harmoniously: "Look, the moon is out."
Fu Qingchu raised his eyes and saw the moon showing a silver edge from the horizon.
"Do you know when is the best time to see the moon?"
Fu Qingchu didn't know why, "Lantern Festival? Mid-Autumn Festival?"
Situ Ce shook his head and said with a smile: "When the moon fully rises."
Hearing this, Fu Qingchu was suddenly enlightened. He looked at his side face and said happily: "I understand, Your Highness, thank you for your advice."
Situ Ce turned to look at her with a warm and gentle smile, "So far, it seems that I have indeed seen the right person."
At this time, the moonlight was rising, and perhaps the moonlight was too beautiful. Fu Qingchu's heart skipped a beat, "I...will do my best to repay His Highness for your kindness."
Situ Ce nodded and smiled, "The wind has picked up, let's go back."
That night, Fu Qingchu rarely had a peaceful sleep without any dreams.
