Chapter 183 Sea of Books
After passing through the heavy guards of the Forbidden Army, the carriage they were riding in drove out of the West Palace.
Between the West Palace and the East Palace, there is a wide Taiji Palace Square.
At the south end of the square is the majestic and majestic tower.
There are three huge city gates open side by side under the city tower.
There is also a towering city wall on the north side of the square, but there is only a lonely dark city gate.
Even Li Xuan had heard of that place.
"Xuanwu Gate."
There is only one gate on the city wall to the north of the square, and it is not in the center, but slightly closer to the West Palace.
Li Xuan knew this place just because the name had such a strong presence.
As for whether anything happened in Daxing here, he didn't know.
Apart from their group of people, there were only patrolling figures of the Imperial Guards in the empty Tai Chi Palace Square.
Li Xuan didn't quite understand how their patrol areas were divided.
It's just that in the West Palace, most of the imperial guards are on duty.
On the city tower and Taiji Palace Square, there were Imperial Guards wearing helmets and armor, and they seemed to belong to different groups.
The palace occupies a large area. Without a carriage, they would have to push a wheelchair and walk from Jingyang Palace to the East Palace in time for lunch.
After crossing the Taiji Palace Square, the carriage drove to the tower of the East Palace. After checking their identities, they were released.
As the door slowly opened, the East Palace, which had been vacant for many years, slowly unveiled its mysterious veil.
Although the East Palace has never welcomed a prince since Emperor Yongyuan ascended the throne, in order to maintain operation, the corresponding manpower is still fully equipped.
All eunuchs, maids, and palace guards encountered along the way need to step aside, salute respectfully, and wait for the carriage to leave.
But while they were saluting, they couldn't help but wonder who was in the carriage.
But after seeing Zhao Feng's figure in front of the carriage, they couldn't help but lower their heads lower.
When the wheels turn on the stone road, they make a light sound, as quiet and melodious as a stream.
"Xu"
At the call of the colorful eunuch driving the carriage, the sound of wheels like a stream stopped here.
"Your Highness, we are here."
Outside the carriage, Zhao Feng's voice sounded.
The car door was opened and the slide prepared for Princess Ankang was placed.
Although it is easy to push up, you need to be careful when coming down.
Although Princess Ankang is fully capable of jumping down on her own, there is really no need to expose her recovery to health.
Li Xuan believes that only if Princess Ankang's threat is low enough can she continue to win the game.
Otherwise, if a healthy prince or princess had won three games in a row, they would have been ganged up on.
Because Princess Ankang is "weak" enough, this makes her just jealous.
Otherwise, the ill will she would receive at this time would be even greater.
Yu'er pushed Princess Ankang down from the carriage backwards.
She always pushed Princess Ankang before, so she would not make mistakes in these things.
After the three little ones came down, they saw the three-story building in front of them.
【Qianxing Pavilion】
Qianxing Pavilion is very large. Although it only has three floors, each floor is very high.
When they stand below, they have to raise their heads to see the top.
"Your Highness, this is Qianxing Pavilion."
Zhao Feng introduced with a smile to the three little ones who were already stunned.
"This place is specially designed for the prince to study and watch the stars. The roof on the top floor is made of special colored glaze. It is a wonderful stargazing platform."
After Zhao Feng gave a brief introduction, he led the way.
The area was deserted, with only an old eunuch sweeping the floor slowly.
Li Xuan noticed the old eunuch as soon as he got there.
A pair of big eyes kept looking around.
"A long-lived old eunuch who works as a librarian?"
After Li Xuan lost his job in his previous life, he read online articles intensively for two and a half years, so he was naturally very familiar with this routine.
Zhao Feng walked to the old eunuch and whispered a few words.
The old eunuch looked in the direction of Princess Ankang with a dim-sighted look, nodded and went to open the door.
Zhao Feng came back and said to them: "That is Mr. Ye who is responsible for guarding Qianxing Pavilion. When you come by yourself in the future, just ask him to help open the door, and say hello to him when you leave."
"Mr. Ye!?"
Li Xuan was even more shocked when he heard Zhao Feng's title.
"Sure enough, he is not an ordinary person. Is he really an expert?"
Li Xuan's attention was all on the old eunuch.
Princess Ankang and Yu'er also cast curious eyes on Mr. Ye.
I saw Mr. Ye leaning the broom against the wall, then slowly walked to the door of Qianxing Pavilion, took out the key and poked it for a while, then opened the door of Qianxing Pavilion.
Mr. Ye didn't say much, just turned around and nodded at Zhao Feng, and then walked in first.
"Your Highness, Mr. Ye doesn't like to talk much, so please don't mind."
Princess Ankang nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."
Zhao Feng left the others where they were and took the three little ones into Qianxing Pavilion.
As soon as they entered, they saw bookshelves lined with bookshelves, occupying their entire field of vision.
Mr. Ye didn't know when he sat behind a huge desk at the door, his head lowered and he dozed off.
"Your Highness, when you borrow books from now on, remember to tell Mr. Ye before taking the books away so that he can record them."
"There are some rare and unique copies in Qianxing Pavilion that cannot be lost."
Zhao Feng explained to Princess Ankang.
Princess Ankang listened to these words and remembered them one by one.
But their eyes inevitably stayed on Mr. Ye for a while.
It is not difficult to tell from Zhao Feng's tone that he is very respectful to the old eunuch.
Ye Lao looks much older than Zhao Feng, has no energy, and always looks sleepy.
Li Xuan guessed that this Mr. Ye was probably higher than Manager Shang.
Looking at his sparse white hair and age spots on his skin, I'm afraid no one would believe him even if he said he was almost a hundred years old.
"I don't know how many years this Mr. Ye has lived?"
But then, Li Xuan and Princess Ankang were attracted by the sea of books in Qianxing Pavilion.
Each bookshelf has its own specific category.
In the center of the first floor, there is a large stone slab with a schematic diagram of the floors of Qianxing Pavilion and what kind of books are in each area.
The books in Qianxing Pavilion are not divided into levels, but are all organized according to categories.
"His Highness has the authority to read all the books in Qianxing Pavilion, so His Highness can read all the books here."
Hearing Zhao Feng's words, Princess Ankang was so happy that she almost fainted.
The anxiety and uneasiness I felt on the road seemed so insignificant at this moment.
When you finally reach the highest point, you will follow Luanhe and Wuyun in the carriage.
Princess Ankang found it funny when she remembered how uneasy she felt just now, almost wanting to go home.
She almost gave up on the almost endless sea of books in front of her because of her temporary withdrawal.
Princess Ankang was so excited that she couldn't control herself for a moment.
She looked at the various types of books on the slate, and she was almost spoiled for choice.
And Li Xuan was not much better. He had already found the category of "Martial Arts Secrets", which was in the corner of the third floor.
"Meow!"
Li Xuan screamed excitedly, jumped out of Princess Ankang's arms, and ran toward the third floor.
Princess Ankang was so mesmerized by the sea of books in front of her that she didn't even care that her cat ran away. Her eyes still stayed on the categories of books, not knowing which ones to read first.
But Yu'er shouted: "Axuan, be careful, don't be naughty!"
Yu'er remembered what Zhao Feng said before.
The books here are rare and unique. If they are damaged, I am afraid it will cause trouble.
Although Yu'er believed that Li Xuan was sensible, she still didn't forget to remind him, for fear that he would be naughty and ignorant of the importance.
Zhao Feng looked at Li Xuan's retreating back and showed a mysterious smile.
At this time, Princess Ankang clapped Yu'er's hand excitedly and said to her: "Sister Yu'er, let's go here and have a look."
Princess Ankang pointed to an area on the first floor.
Yu'er's expression suddenly changed, because Princess Ankang was so excited that she forgot that Zhao Feng was still around and forgot to cover up when she spoke.
A princess calls the palace maid sister, and if Zhao Feng, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, pursues the matter, they will be in trouble.
Princess Ankang also reacted, and her excitement suddenly felt like a bucket of cold water was poured on her head. She was stunned and at a loss.
Princess Ankang and Yu'er both looked at Zhao Feng nervously, but found that Zhao Feng acted as if he hadn't heard anything and looked at the stone slab with a smile.
Seeing that Zhao Feng had no reaction, Princess Ankang and Yu'er breathed a sigh of relief.
But at this moment, Zhao Feng suddenly said:
"Your Highness."
Princess Ankang's heart tightened, Yu'er's knees softened, and she planned to kneel down to admit her mistake and plead for mercy.
"It needs to be quieter in Qianxing Pavilion, but don't disturb Mr. Ye from dozing off."
Hearing this, Yu'er swayed, knelt halfway and straightened up again, pretending that nothing happened.
Thanks to her mastery of swimming fish pose, her body is much softer than before.
Otherwise, I would never have been able to do such a difficult move before.
Zhao Feng was secretly amused by Yu'er's actions, but he didn't say anything.
Recently, he went to Jingyang Palace every morning to teach Yu'er martial arts. He didn't know how many times he bumped into Princess Ankang secretly calling Yu'er sister.
Zhao Feng just pretended not to hear.
But Princess Ankang was too excited today, and it would be inappropriate to call her that outside.
If someone is using it to make a fuss, it will be enough to make Yu'er die without a burial place.
Therefore, Zhao Feng had to deliberately scare them to make them more alert outside.
According to Zhao Feng's wishes, he would naturally hope that Princess Ankang would quickly correct the title and only call Yu'er by her first name, so that there would be no chance of making a mistake.
But Zhao Feng also knew very well that with his own weight, he might not be able to make Princess Ankang listen.
Because according to his memory, if Concubine Xiao was alive, she would not stop Princess Ankang from calling Yu'er sister.
"Should I say that she really deserves to be Concubine Xiao's daughter?"
Zhao Feng looked at Princess Ankang who was quietly sticking out her tongue, and felt warm in his heart.
In the Ouchi Palace, anyone who has seen Concubine Xiao will probably not be able to forget that maverick woman.
But it is this kind of difference that makes her disliked by many people.
Zhao Feng hoped that at least Princess Ankang could spend her short life safely and happily, and would not have to encounter what her mother-in-law had experienced again.
"Your Highness, please stay here and read."
"I'm going to prepare lunch for you."
"You can stay in Qianxing Pavilion all day today, but you need to return to Jingyang Palace before Xu Shi. You can borrow as many books as you want at that time, up to ten books."
After Zhao Feng finished speaking, he left on his own, leaving Qianxing Pavilion to the three little ones to enjoy.
On the other side, Li Xuan rushed to the third floor faster than a mad dog.
"Secrets on martial arts, I'm so fucking hot!"
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