Time passed unknowingly, and Zhu Gaochi's Luan Jia also arrived thirty miles north of the city.
Chen Kan didn't know what kind of deception Zhu Gaochi was doing. He chose to take the rugged land route instead of taking the waterway that could lead directly to the city.
Zhu Zhanji forcibly dragged Chen Kan into the team sent by the Ministry of Rites to greet Zhu Gaochi.
The leader of the team was Song Li, the Minister of Rites.
As soon as he saw Chen Kan, Song Li's face was stunned for a moment unconsciously.
"Master Hou, what is this?"
Chen Kan spread his hands and said, "I'm going to pick up His Royal Highness with you. Is there any problem?"
Song Li glanced at Chen Kan suspiciously: "No... no problem."
Chen Kan said: "Then let's go."
Along the way, Chen Kan and Zhu Zhanji whispered.
Song Li was silent all the way.
He was thinking about Chen Kan's purpose.
There are rumors in the market that Chen Kan is a werewolf, a little more ruthless, and very proud. Even His Highness the King of Han and His Highness the King of Zhao don't buy it.
Now he took the initiative to pick up the Crown Prince from Peiping.
It can't be because you have nothing to do, right?
Song Li had personally experienced Chen Kan's political wisdom.
He looks young, but his skills are definitely not inferior to those of some veterans who have been immersed in officialdom for many years.
Based on the above, Chen Kan's move of personally going out of the city to greet His Highness the Crown Prince is worth pondering.
Could it be...
When he thought of that possibility, Song Li's face suddenly darkened.
Then, he decided to cut off all contact between his family and Jinghaihou Mansion as soon as he returned to the city.
Seize the direct descendant.
Since ancient times, several people involved in such things have ended well.
Chen Kan didn't know what Song Li was thinking. Seeing that Song Li was silent all the way, he thought he didn't like to talk.
After leaving the city, we boarded a navy warship and crossed the river. After walking less than twenty miles, we saw a group of knights coming towards us, with flags fluttering in the wind.
On top of the apricot dragon flag at the head, a big red dragon and phoenix danced, almost blinding everyone's eyes.
Compared with Zhu Gaosui's low profile when he came to Beijing, His Royal Highness's appearance was high-profile.
Of course, Zhu Di's eldest son came to Beijing, so this kind of arrangement is not too much.
Song Li got off the chariot and stood by the road.
Chen Kan also pulled Xiao Pangdun back to the edge of the official road.
The etiquette officer from the Ministry of Rites stepped forward to confirm the identity of the cavalry, and saw a fat man weighing nearly two hundred pounds stepping out of the carriage with the support of two young eunuchs.
A flash of surprise flashed in Chen Kan's eyes.
Although Zhu Gaochi existed in his original memory, Zhu Gaochi was not so fat at that time.
Not allowing Chen Kan to think too much, Song Li led the team and bowed down: "See His Highness the Crown Prince."
With the help of the young eunuch, Zhu Gaochi quickly stepped forward and helped Song Li up: "Song Secretary, there is no need to be polite. Everyone, please get up quickly."
Chen Kan stood up. Zhu Zhanji had already rushed to Zhu Gaochi, hugged Zhu Gaochi's thigh and shouted: "Father, the child is here to pick you up."
Zhu Gaochi smiled like a Maitreya Buddha, and rubbed Zhu Zhanji's round head twice: "My son is very filial, and I am very happy to be a father, hahahaha."
Zhu Gaoxu praised Zhu Zhanji with his mouth, but his eyes caught the attention of everyone present.
Every captain, including the imperial guards who came to greet him, received a kind smile.
Chen Kan discovered that as long as he is fat, he must look naive.
His Royal Highness is no exception.
But just one look from him made everyone feel valued, which was enough to prove that His Royal Highness was not as honest as he seemed.
Zhu Gaochi's eyes were fixed in front of Chen Kan, and then there was a hint of surprise in his eyes. He threw away the little eunuch who was supporting him and came to Chen Kan.
Then he rubbed his hands with a shy look in his eyes and said with a smile: "Yuansheng, I didn't expect you to come to pick me up."
Chen Kan sternly raised his hands to Zhu Gaochi and said, "His Royal Highness, I haven't seen you for many years. It's been a long time."
Seeing Chen Kan's serious look, Zhu Gaochi's eyes flashed with a hint of imperceptible sadness, but he soon returned to normal.
He cupped his hands and bowed in return: "Yes, we haven't seen each other for many years, and Yuan Sheng has become an indispensable pillar of the Ming Dynasty. That is, our relationship has grown a lot."
Chen Kan was stunned, looking at Zhu Gaoxu with a sincere face and couldn't help but murmur in his heart.
Does the original person have such a good relationship with Zhu Gaochi?
After a moment, Chen Kan smiled and said: "It seems that His Highness has lived a good life in Peiping these years. He has gained a lot of weight."
Hearing Chen Kan's relaxed tone, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but look happy.
Right, this is the way friends should talk.
"Hahahahaha, who says it's not?"
Zhu Gaochi suddenly grabbed Chen Kan's arm: "Yuan Sheng, I heard that your life in the capital has been wonderful these years. Please tell me about it."
Chen Kan managed to break away from Zhu Gaochi's fat hand without leaving a trace, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, Your Majesty and all of you are still waiting for you."
Another very official statement came out of Chen Kan's mouth, but Zhu Gaochi saw Chen Kan winking at him.
Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly turned to look at Song Li: "Thank you, Song Shangshu, for coming out of the city to greet us. It's Gao Chi's fault, but we'd better enter the city quickly. Don't let your father and the officials wait for a long time."
"As it should be, as it should be."
Song Li responded and personally put Zhu Gaochi into the carriage. As for Zhu Zhanji, no need for others to say anything, he had already got into Zhu Gaochi's carriage consciously.
Surrounding Zhu Gaochi's motorcade, a group of people entered the capital in a mighty manner.
When the eldest son of the royal family enters Beijing, according to the etiquette system, he must first visit Zhu Di, and then go to the Ancestral Temple to visit his ancestors. The process is quite cumbersome.
So after sending Zhu Gaochi to Hongwumen, Chen Kan took Zhu Zhanji back home.
Zhu Zhanji happily said to Chen Kan: "Uncle, I have already told my father that he has no objection to me joining your family. Tomorrow, tomorrow he will come to visit you in the mansion. By then, I can be justified. They stayed outside the palace."
Zhu Zhanji had a look of longing on his face. He obviously didn't care whether he wanted Chen Kan to be his master or not, but he was very concerned about whether he could stay outside the palace and have fun.
Chen Kan grinned: "Your plan is destined to fail."
Zhu Zhanji raised his round head: "Why?"
Chen Kan smiled like a thousand-year-old fox and said cowardly: "Think about it, after your father enters the palace, he will definitely kowtow everywhere, in front of your grandpa, in front of the Ancestral Temple, and in front of your grandma. After kowtowing, You have to participate in the court meeting non-stop. After the court meeting, I guess your father will be canonized as the prince. After the crown prince is crowned, he will act as an agent in the East Palace, and he will also learn political management from your grandpa..."
Chen Kan's mouth was like Gatling's and he said a lot of words, successfully confusing Zhu Zhanji.
He said blankly: "So, what does this have to do with my apprenticeship?"
Chen Kan snapped his fingers: "Of course it does matter. It will take a month for your father to do this. How will he find the time to attend your apprenticeship ceremony? What's more, your father is the eldest son and needs to go through this. It’s a set, don’t you, as the eldest grandson, use it?”
"I......"
Zhu Zhanji's eyes widened and he said in shock: "You mean, I want to go back to the palace?"
"That's right. Not only do you have to return to the palace, but you won't have the chance to have fun outside the palace again within the next month."
Chen Kan smiled cheesily, but Zhu Zhanji visibly shrank.
For a child of his age, the palace is no different from being in prison. What he has to face every day is either a group of stereotyped eunuchs and maids, or the stern grandma and grandpa of the emperor.
He could have as much fun as he wanted outside the palace.
But when he returned to the palace, he had to act as His Royal Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson at all times, and everything he said and did had to be in accordance with the law, otherwise there would be female officials who taught etiquette chattering in his ears.
Of course he didn't want to go back to the palace.
As a result, the little fat man who was originally happy to see his biological father suddenly turned into a depressed and sick man.
Chen Kan's guess was correct. As soon as the two returned to the Hou Mansion, the little eunuch who came to the rice paper was already waiting in the Hou Mansion.
"His Royal Highness."
The young eunuch first bowed respectfully to Zhu Zhanji, and then said to Chen Kan: "Master Marquis, Your Majesty asked you to go to court tomorrow and send His Highness back to the palace."
When the guess came true, Zhu Zhanji suddenly became angry and punched and kicked the little eunuch.
He said angrily: "I won't go back. Go and tell Grandpa Huang that I am doing well in the Marquis Mansion and I haven't fallen behind on my homework..."
The little eunuch endured Zhu Zhanji's atrocities and looked at Chen Kan for help.
"Ahem."
Chen Kan cleared his throat and said to the young eunuch: "Please ask the angel to return to the palace to tell His Majesty that I will accept the order."
After receiving the confirmation, the little eunuch immediately fled under Zhu Zhanji's offensive.
Zhu Zhanji puffed up his cheeks: "Why do you want to receive the order?"
Chen Kan held the back of Zhu Zhanji's neck and said calmly: "I will send you back, or the Jin Yiwei will take you back. It's your choice."
"Then...you should send me back."
Zhu Zhanji gave in. He knew that his imperial grandfather would definitely be able to let the Jin Yiwei capture him.
"Okay, don't be so embarrassed, go say goodbye to your little friend."
"It's only been more than a month, and it passed quickly."
Chen Kan's comfort was more like giving fire to someone than comforting him.
Zhu Zhanji walked towards Hua Shi's room gloomily.
Pushing open the room, Huashi was practicing writing on the sand table.
He had fallen far behind Zhu Zhanji in his homework, so he could only practice diligently while Zhu Zhanji was away from home.
Hearing that Zhu Zhanji was going back to the palace for more than a month, Hua Shi's little face showed a look of reluctance.
Like Zhu Zhanji, he had no playmates since he was a child.
Once Zhu Zhanji left, he was the only child left in the Hou Mansion.
Seeing the reluctance on Hua Shi's face, Zhu Zhanji instantly transformed into a bold and warm man, patted Hua Shi on the shoulder and said loudly: "It's okay, wait for me for a month, one month later, I will come back as a big brother, Jie Jie Jie..."
Chen Kan slapped him on the shiny forehead and scolded: "Don't laugh so arrogantly."
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