Chapter 221 Young Men
Gong Changan has not yet officially become a companion, so he usually does not go to the places where the two princes study and lecture. He only goes to listen when Master Zhuge gives lectures.
During the half month since he entered the palace, he had a rough idea of Ying Tong and Ying Bai's temperaments.
Ying Tong has a short temper, while Ying Bai is a bit arrogant.
Naturally, they usually try not to expose their shortcomings, but nature is something that cannot be hidden even if they want to.
Although Gong Changan was a few years younger than the two of them, he was born to be a smart person. He was joking and laughing, but he had already made countless calculations in his stomach.
During these days when Master Zhuge came to the palace, the bachelors who were giving lectures to the two princes were busy with their own studies. In addition, everyone was busy welcoming King Fenye and Princess Duanmin, so the two princes were quite free.
Although the palace is big, you are here every day, not to mention not free.
Therefore, Ying Tong, the eldest son of Prince Zhao, asked the three of them to go out of the palace for a walk.
Of course the Prince of Chu was also happy, but Gong Changan said calmly: "You have to ask for permission from the higher ups before you can do it. Then where can you tell me where to go?"
"Just go to my house," Ying Tong said, "I have everything at home."
"It's not fun to go to your house or mine. How many people are following you and restraining me? Isn't it the same as in the palace?" Ying Bai, the crown prince of Chu, shook his head, "It's better to go boating."
"It's already autumn, what's the point of boating?" Ying Tong and Ying Bai often get into disputes before they can exchange a few words.
In addition to their secret rivalry with each other, their temperaments are also inherently different.
The two argued for a while, but when Gong Changan didn't say anything, they both asked him: "What do you want me to do?"
Gong Changan blinked and said: "How can my knowledge be compared with the two princes? But thinking about the conversation between the emperor and the master a few days ago, the ancestors of the Zhou Dynasty also won the world immediately, but nowadays, the children of aristocratic families are often greedy for pleasure. , forgetting about the bow and horse. If you can't pull the bow or mount the horse, you are really forgetting your roots.
Besides, the autumn air is crisp and clear now, which is a good time for galloping. But..."
The two of them were listening with great interest, but when they saw that he had stopped talking, they couldn't help but urge him: "But what?"
"But the two princes are both of gold and jade. If anything goes wrong, it must be avoided." Gong Changan had a look of fear on his little face.
"It's just a horse ride, what can you do?" Both of them laughed, "You are just a child after all. We also practice riding and shooting on weekdays. This is not something untouchable."
So the next day they all rode out of the palace. Although Gong Changan was young, he was very capable of riding horses.
When the two princes saw it, they couldn't help but secretly compete with each other in their hearts. From then on, riding horses became the norm.
On this day, Chang'an of Tiangong discussed with Wen Mingqian: "I have been back to Beijing for a long time, but I have not yet met the brothers from the past. Firstly, I don't want them to think that I have forgotten my roots, and secondly, I really miss them."
"It's right to go see you. During the days when you went to the Academy, you and these guys have been exchanging letters. They also know that you are back, and they must miss you too." Wen Mingqian said while trying on new clothes for him, " When I came back to say hello, I went to ask the Queen for instructions.”
The queen liked Gong Changan very much. Every time Wen Mingqian brought him to pay respects, the queen would call him over and give him some snacks and fruits.
More than once, he said in front of Wen Mingqian: "You are so lucky to have such a good son."
The queen's biggest regret in her life is that she has no descendants. Wen Mingqian asked the queen for instructions. Gong Changan wanted to leave the palace to see his little friend.
The queen said: "Yes, but I didn't think carefully. I heard that this kid from Chang'an and the eldest son of the Feng family are god-brothers. In this case, you should accompany him to meet his old friends."
The mother and son packed up a little and left the palace. When they arrived at the Feng family, the Feng family naturally gave them a warm welcome.
Feng Tianzhu was laughing so hard that he couldn't close his mouth. He hugged Gong Changan and said, "Good brother, you miss me so much! I know you are coming back to Beijing. I looked around but couldn't see you. I rushed to Gong's house. Ask, but you have been summoned to the palace.”
"Brother, please forgive me. I really couldn't help myself. I finally asked for the order, so I hurriedly came to you." Gong Changan said.
Wen Mingqian also said: "We came in a bit of a hurry and didn't even have time to inform you in advance. Fortunately, we know that you will definitely not pick on our gifts."
"You are speaking politely," Mrs. Feng said with a smile, "I know that you are in the palace now and don't dare to act on your own. It is very sincere to beg the empress to let you come out of the palace to see us."
While Mrs. Wu led her servants to make tea and serve fruits, she said: "Our prince must recite the Fourth Young Master Gong several times every day. We really miss him from the bottom of our hearts."
"The prince values friendship the most, and Chang'an misses him all the time in the palace." Wen Mingqian said, "I just didn't expect that the queen would be gracious and allow me to come out. I can be regarded as taking advantage of my son."
At this time, Feng Tianzhu had already run out with Gong Changan, and asked the servant who was following him to quickly invite Qi Ziyu and Xu Mang.
"The two of them complained a few days ago. If they had known that you were going to the palace, they should have gone directly to the palace to find you on the day they heard that you were coming back to Beijing." Feng Tianzhu said, "I don't have to be so worried every day!"
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When Gong Changan was in the capital, the four of them were the best. We haven’t seen each other for nearly a year, and even as a child, we feel sad and happy every time we meet.
Xu Mang came up and punched Gong Changan: "You are back! I have so many good things for you!"
Feng Tianzhu pushed him away and said: "You are still so insignificant! Your fist is as hard as a rock. Can you afford to pay for breaking him?"
Qi Ziyu said: "Chang'an has grown taller, and he looks more and more like the Gong family."
Gong Changan said casually: "I look like my mother."
Qi Ziyu is the eldest among them. He is almost the same as his father Qi Guogong. He is tall, thin and fair, with long eyebrows and phoenix eyes. He is naturally fond of thinking about people.
Feng Tianzhu said: "His eldest brother Gong Jing'an and his second brother Gong Yu Anke are both handsome and elegant. Don't they look like Chang'an?"
Qi Ziyu smiled and said nothing.
Xu Mang said casually: "You're not a little girl, why are you making judgments? Let's go and step on the Ju!"
There is no difference in adults over the course of a year, but it is different for teenagers. They have all grown taller this year, but some have grown more and some have grown less.
Feng Tianzhu's illness recurred several times. Fortunately, the black dog given to him by Gong Changan was aware of each attack before and could deal with it in time.
However, he also grew slowly because of this, and even Gong Changan and Xu Mang, who were smaller than him, surpassed him in size.
After staying at Feng's house until evening, Wen Mingqian said goodbye.
The Feng family also knew that they had to go back, but they repeatedly warned: "If you can come out, just come here. Or if you can't come out for a while, you can also ask people in the palace to send a message."