The next morning, the sky was still covered in snow.
Liu Jin didn't sleep in. His mother pushed open the door rudely at the fifth watch and woke up Liu Jin who was still sleeping.
Then, there was a wave of whipping, whipping the servants to wash Liu Jin and change his clothes.
Not long after, Liu Jin finished washing up and changed into a brand new black robe before appearing in front of his mother, Shi Shi.
Liu Jin was tall, and his black robe was embroidered with a golden four-clawed dragon. Under the light, his tender face looked a little more dignified, and there was already fine fur on his clean jaw.
The old lady was stunned. She was so relieved that tears were about to fall. She pulled Liu Jin and sized him up.
"Good son, you're so impressive today!"
"What's so impressive about it? Don't you see it every day?" Liu Jin said with a smile.”
The old lady rolled her eyes at Liu Jin and reminded him,"Your health is the most important thing when you're out. Mother has prepared many osmanthus cakes that you like to eat, as well as some hawthorn candy balls.”
"It's tough outside. There's nothing to eat on the road.”
"And this leather kettle. Mother has filled it with hot water for you. Change it frequently on the way to warm your hands. Don't freeze them.”
"Inside the boots, Mother has cut out some thick woolen cushions for you. You should pad more of them to keep warm.”
His mother nagged a lot. Liu Jin felt a warmth in his heart, but he smiled mischievously and said,"Mother, I'll be back after a few days. It's not like I'm going to die outside.”
"Bah!"
The old lady gently pulled her ears." You're always saying such bad things. You're not allowed to say such things in the future. You're my only son, and I'm counting on you to carry a grandchild."”
The sky outside was still a little dark. It was only the fifth watch. Not long after, the Crown Prince's father came over with a straight face.
"After you go out, you have to do more things and talk less. This time, you are on behalf of Imperial Father.”
"You represent the Great Han Imperial Family outside, so you must be dignified. If you don't know how to be dignified, then don't smile or show any expression, understand?”
Liu Jin nodded and said,"I understand."”
"You two should go and sleep for a while. Why are you up so early? I have hands and feet.”
Liu Jin 'impatiently' waved his hand." I'm leaving. See you in a few days. You guys take care of yourselves at home. Let's make this clear first. Don't give me a younger brother or sister when I'm not around."”
Liu Ju was speechless.
Shi Huangfei was speechless.
Liu Jin waved his hand and stepped out of Changle Palace.
The sky was still dark, and the night was still dark. It was a late winter morning, and the Eastern Palace was brightly lit.
In the courtyard, the crown prince's father and the crown prince consort's mother stood there in a daze. As they watched Liu Jin's departing figure, the old woman's eyes reddened.
"This is the first time this kid has left us.”
Liu Ju also sighed and said,"I've grown up. I have to leave eventually."”
Shi Huangfei subconsciously said,""What do you think the old master's intentions are for making such an arrangement?”
Liu Ju wanted to say something but hesitated. An unrealistic thought suddenly appeared in his mind.
Would the old man surpass him and appoint an imperial grandson?
This thought flashed in his mind a few times, but it was too absurd.
"I don't know, but no matter what, Jin 'er's image in the old master's heart is getting higher and higher. This is a good thing.”
"Crown Prince, what about you?" Empress Shi stared at Liu Ju.”
Liu Ju shook his head." The old man has never liked me. I'll take it one step at a time. I can't change anything."”
"Why are you always unwilling to go along with the old man?" If you had listened to the old master's wishes back then, would it have come to this?”
Liu Ju's gaze was a little dazed. After a long silence, he said,"I am the future Crown Prince, and I need to correct the mistakes of the current Emperor. If he had not been so aggressive, how could the people of the Great Han Dynasty have come to this point?”
"I'm only doing the right thing, doing something beneficial to the people of Great Han!”
Shi Huangfei sighed." You and the old man are both stubborn. Neither of you will give in. If you get along with the old man like Jin 'er…"
Liu Ju spat,"Only sons are like their fathers. How can fathers be like their sons?"”
……
Lights were already lit up on both sides of the marble corridor outside Changle Palace.
Over a hundred soldiers stood quietly on both sides of the road with torches in their hands.
Every soldier had a determined and murderous look on their faces.
The black armor glinted coldly in the fire.
These soldiers were not the ones who had followed Liu Jin on his mission to slaughter Xiahou Manor.
This was because their killing intent was heavier, their bodies were stronger, and their heights were even the same.
Each of them carried a bow and quiver on their backs, a sword at their waist, and a spear in their hands.
Their weapons and equipment were even better!
"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?"
A pleasant female voice sounded, like a yellow oriole.
Immediately, Liu Jin saw a pretty maidservant slowly walking towards him. Her beautiful face and big watery eyes sized up Liu Jin.
"Are you thinking that this army is so impressive?”
"They are His Majesty's elites, the southern army's Jianzhang Cavalry. They are usually protecting His Majesty and can fight against ten of them.”
"His Majesty has never been willing to transfer them out.”
The maidservant was a talkative person, chattering like an oriole. Even when facing the eldest grandson of the emperor, she did not panic. Clearly, she was used to the world.
Only then did Liu Jin realize that the sword-hugging girl, Anu, was following behind the maidservant in an inconspicuous position.
"Aiya, why does Your Highness keep looking at Ah Nu?”
"Your Highness, do you think I'm not as pretty as Anu?”
As she spoke, the maidservant raised her head and puffed out her chest proudly.
Liu Jin was speechless.
He didn't know what the relationship between this maid and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was, but he had a feeling that both Anu and this talkative maid weren't simple palace maids of Weiyang Palace.
Their status should be very high, even higher!
"My name is Xia Qing. In the future, Your Highness can call me Ah Qing.”
"His Majesty asked me to take care of your daily life. Oh, that doesn't include sleeping. Your Highness, don't think about it the wrong way.”
Liu Jin was speechless.
Ignoring this chatterbox, Liu Jin walked up to Ah Nu and greeted her with his newly learned hand gesture.
Today, Anu's black hairpin was made of vermilion wood, but Liu Jin didn't notice.
Anu looked up at Liu Jin and then lazily lowered her eyes.
Ah Qing stared at Liu Jin curiously. She walked in front of Liu Jin and hugged his arm."Your Highness, what are you talking to Ah Nu about? Why aren't you saying anything? What did this gesture mean? Do you have any secrets?"
Ah Qing was confused for a moment. Suddenly, her black eyes widened and she covered her mouth with a hand as she burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?"
Liu Jin asked curiously.
Ah Qing quickly waved her hand." It's nothing, it's nothing. Your Highness, let's set off. This journey will definitely be very fun…"
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