The mind-reading sick prince led me and the system to go crazy

After the morning court session, Xie Xi, who had just walked out of the Golden Palace, rubbed his brows, feeling inexplicably uneasy, as if he was being watched.

Looking at his fourth younger brother who had already walked ahead, and recalling the tit-for-tat confrontation in the court just now, a hint of sadness flashed across Xie Xi's eyes, and he sighed in his heart, knowing that he could not go back after all.

"His Royal Highness!"

"Your Highness, please slow down a little!"

Suddenly, the voice of the Junior Official of the Honglu Temple, Zhai Chengwen, was heard behind him. Xie Xi stopped, turned around, raised his eyes and asked, "What's Junior Official Zhai's business?"

Zhai Chengwen quickened his pace and came in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

He bowed slightly, a smile appeared on his handsome face, and he said in a brisk tone: "Your Highness, Fan State and Rong State have sent envoys to attend the birthday banquet of His Majesty. His Majesty has received the news that the envoys of the two countries will arrive in Shengjing at noon today. He has specially ordered me to entertain the envoys of the two countries."

At this point, Zhai Chengwen paused, and his tone was a little hesitant: "I wonder if the emperor has mentioned this matter to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Have."

Xie Xi nodded slightly: "My father mentioned to me before that I will accompany Shaoqing Zhai when he entertains the envoys from the two countries."

Ten years ago, both Fan and Rong had signed a truce agreement with Li. The agreement was valid for a hundred years and all three countries had to abide by it and were not allowed to breach it.

My father already had a plan in mind on how to entertain the envoys from these two countries.

Hearing this, Zhai Chengwen immediately felt relieved. He was able to become the Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple only because of his family's protection.

He was not proficient in academics, and as for the six arts of a gentleman, he could only barely pass the emperor's assessment.

This was the first time Zhai Chengwen received the emperor's order to entertain envoys from other countries. He was really unsure, fearing that the other party would raise some questions to embarrass him. Now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was accompanying him, he felt more at ease.

Zhai Chengwen looked up at the sky and said, "The envoys from the two countries will soon be able to enter the capital. Why don't you, Your Highness, come to my house for lunch today and discuss the rules for entertaining the envoys from the two countries?"

Before the envoys from the two countries arrived, Zhai Chengwen wanted to finalize the rules of the reception as soon as possible to avoid any problems.

Xie Xi frowned slightly. He had originally thought about returning to the mansion to have dinner with Lu Xiaoxiao, but now Zhai Shaoqing had already invited him, and since it was for business, he couldn't refuse, so he said, "Okay."

Zhai Chengwen suppressed his excitement and said quickly, "Okay! I will send someone back to make preparations."

Xie Xi nodded.

After the two of them left the palace together, Xie Xi saw Mu Qing standing guard beside the carriage.

Xie Xi stepped forward quickly and told Mu Qing to go back to the Prince's Mansion first and tell Lu Liangyuan that he would not be back to have lunch with her at noon today.

Mu Qing accepted the order and turned to leave.

Xie Xi got on the carriage and went first, and the Zhai family's carriage followed slowly behind, and the two carriages rushed to the Zhai Mansion together.

The servant who came back with the message came back a step earlier. When Madam Zhai heard the news that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was coming in person, she quickly ordered the servants to prepare the banquet.

Zhai Chengwen's mother, Madam Zhai, was also accompanying him. She even sent someone to call back Master Zhai and Master Zhai II to entertain the guests.

The Zhai family has a good tradition. Unless the wife cannot give birth to children, the men of the Zhai family can take concubines. Therefore, Old Master Zhai, Uncle Zhai and Second Uncle Zhai all have only one wife.

However, three years ago, after Mr. Zhai handed in the golden medal of immunity from death and obtained an official position for his grandson Zhai Chengwen, he unfortunately fell ill and died, leaving behind his wife Madam Zhai, two sons and their respective families and descendants.

Zhai Chengwen was the youngest son of Mr. Zhai Wengui and Mrs. Zhai Yan.

The eldest son, Zhai Chenghao, was good at business and unrestrained, so he stayed in Shanzhou to take care of business affairs and rarely returned to Beijing.

Uncle Zhai and Uncle Zhai returned very quickly. Neither of them held any official positions, and the two brothers were responsible for managing the Zhai family's business in Beijing.

The two brothers each went back to the courtyard where they lived and changed into new clothes before coming out again.

Madam Zhai, who was ordering the servants to clean the hall, suddenly saw her two sons standing in front of her. She knew that it must be the eldest daughter-in-law Yan who sent someone to call them back. Madam Zhai smiled and said, "The Crown Prince will be here later. You will be responsible for entertaining him. Yan and I will not show up."

After all, the other party was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and they were just women who stayed in the back house all day long. It was not easy for them to say anything to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so they could only let their two sons pass.

Master Zhai nodded and said, "Mom, don't worry, I and my elder brother are here."

Master Zhai hesitated for a moment and said, "I wonder when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will come? Has mother asked the kitchen to prepare some delicious food?"

"Maybe it's almost time. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Cheng Wen will be back together."

Madam Zhai said, "I have already sent someone to the kitchen to give instructions."

"That's good."

"Mother! The servants are here to report that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's carriage will soon arrive at the gate of the mansion. Should we go out to greet him?"

Madam Zhai walked over hurriedly.

When she saw her husband and brother, Mrs. Zhai smiled and said, "It's just right that my husband and brother are back."

"lady."

"Sister-in-law."

Uncle Zhai and Uncle Zhai spoke at the same time.

Madam Zhai: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is of noble status, so naturally he wants us to go to the door to greet him."

As she spoke, Madam Zhai took the lead and walked forward.

Master Zhai, Madam Zhai, and Master Zhai II hurriedly followed.

The reception hall was not far from the main entrance. Old Madam Zhai came to the gate with her two sons and eldest daughter-in-law.

Half of the servants in the Zhai Mansion also came.

After a while, two carriages stopped in front of Zhai's mansion.

"I'm coming."

Madam Zhai couldn't help but take a step forward. Yan supported her and said with a smile, "Mother, don't be too nervous."

Madam Zhai patted the back of her hand and said, "Be steady."

Yan nodded with a smile.

Xie Xi lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage. When he raised his eyes, he saw everyone standing in front of the Zhai Mansion.

Zhai Chengwen had also gotten off the carriage and walked quickly to the presence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Zhai Chengwen: "Your Highness, please."

Xie Xi nodded.

Just as they took a step forward, Old Madam Zhai had already knelt down with everyone else. Old Madam Zhai and Madam Zhai said, "This common woman pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Master Zhai and Master Zhai: "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Seeing this, Xie Xi raised his hand and said gently, "No need to be polite, everyone, please stand up."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Madam Zhai stood up first, and the people kneeling behind her also stood up.

"Grandma, Dad, Mom, Uncle, is the feast ready?"

Zhai Chengwen called everyone one by one before asking about the main business.

He specially invited His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come back for dinner, so he couldn't be without any preparation.

Madam Zhai smiled and said, "Everything is ready. Your Highness, please move to the lobby."

Zhai Chengwen heaved a sigh of relief. He turned his head and looked at the gentle Crown Prince, "Your Highness, please."

Xie Xi: "Then I am sorry to bother you."

Madam Zhai moved aside and made way.

The servants walked in front to lead the way, Xie Xi started walking, and Madam Zhai and everyone else hurriedly followed.

After the group arrived at the lobby, Madam Zhai said, "Please forgive me, Your Highness, I still have some housework to take care of. Can I let my son accompany Your Highness to eat?"

"can."

Xie Xi had no objection.

Old Madam Zhai took Madam Zhai away.

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After the four of them had lunch together, Master Zhai and Master Zhai II did not plan to stay in the hall to continue accompanying them. They knew that the Crown Prince and Cheng Wen had returned together this time because they must have important matters to discuss.

Therefore, after Master Zhai and Master Zhai spoke a few words to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, they got up and left again.

Xie Xi followed Zhai Chengwen to his courtyard to discuss the rules for entertaining the envoys from the two countries.

After serving the tea, the servant girl lowered her head and stood by, waiting for instructions.

Xie Xi picked up the teacup and took a sip. "I wonder how Shaoqing Zhai thinks we should arrange the accommodation for the envoys from the two countries?"

Zhai Chengwen had already prepared for this: "Your Highness, I sent someone to find a nice three-story house yesterday, which can accommodate the envoys of both countries."

"After settling the accommodation, regarding food, I think we should let the envoys of the two countries taste the delicacies of the capital. The banquet will be held in Zui Xiang Lou. What do you think, Your Highness?"

In Zhai Chengwen's opinion, the food and wine in Zui Xiang Lou are excellent in both appearance and aroma, and will surely satisfy the envoys of both countries!

Xie Xi had been to Zui Xiang Lou before, so he naturally thought it was a good place. He agreed, "I think it's feasible."

After hearing this, Zhai Chengwen showed a happy smile on his face: "Your Highness, I heard that the seventh princess of Fan State and the third princess of Rong State are also coming to Shengjing this time. I wonder if you can arrange for other women to accompany these two princesses?"

This time, the two countries not only sent princesses, but also sent princes.

Among them, the Emperor of Fan State sent His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, whom he valued the most.

The Rong State sent out their fifth and sixth princes.

The emperor had already reminded Zhai Chengwen that this matter was of great importance and that the reputation of the Kingdom of Li must not be lost. Zhai Chengwen was under tremendous pressure and wanted to make every detail extremely perfect without any mistakes.

Xie Xi thought for a moment, then said calmly, "My Fifth Sister is gentle, knows how to behave, and is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Why not let her leave the palace to accompany the two princesses?"

"After the envoys from the two countries arrive in Beijing, I will go and ask for instructions from my father."

The fifth princess's leaving the palace still requires the emperor's approval.

Otherwise, even if he was there, the Fifth Princess would not be able to get out.

Hearing this, Zhai Chengwen was overjoyed, "Then let's do as your highness wishes."

"Ah."

Xie Xi responded in a low voice.

Afterwards, the two discussed the matter of entertaining the envoys from the two countries for a full hour before they worked out a complete set of rules.

At the same time, envoys from Fan and Rong countries came to Beijing!

After receiving the news, Xie Xi and Zhai Chengwen left Zhai Mansion and walked towards the city gate.

Zhai Chengwen said: "It was my fault. I was so busy discussing things that I almost forgot about the important matter."

Fortunately, he had always sent a servant to keep watch at the gate of Shengjing City. Once the servant saw any grand procession entering the capital, he would hurry back to inform him.

Xie Xi: "Zhai Shaoqing, don't blame yourself. It's not too late for us to rush over now."

Both Fan and Rong countries have sent princes and princesses, so their team entering the capital this time must be very large. There are imperial guards guarding the city gate. If they want to enter the city, they must first be interrogated by the imperial guards and show their identity and hometown documents. This will take a lot of time.

Perhaps by the time he and Zhai Shaoqing arrived, the envoys from the two countries had just approached the city gate.

Zhai Chengwen felt that what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said made sense and temporarily put aside his nervousness.

Sure enough, just as Xie Xi had expected, he and Zhai Shaoqing were already standing at the city gate, and the huge team of envoys from the two countries was still queuing up to enter the city.

Zhai Chengwen ordered the servant who had always been following him to go back to the mansion first and bring more guards with him.

There were too many people on the other side, and he was afraid that he would not be able to take care of them without a few guards.

Xie Xi stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching the situation ahead. He could vaguely hear a woman complaining about the slow pace of the city gate guards. They had been waiting for most of the day, but it was still not their turn to enter the city...

Xie Xi looked up calmly and saw that it was a woman from the Rong State envoy team, but she was wearing a veil so her face could not be seen clearly.

But Xie Xi could still infer that the woman should be the third princess of Rong State.

A quarter of an hour later, the troops from Fan and Rong entered the city smoothly.

Xie Xi and Zhai Chengwen came forward and stood in front of the envoys of the two countries. Xie Xi spoke first: "I am the crown prince of Li State, and this is Zhai Chengwen, the junior minister of the Honglu Temple. May I ask, are you the envoys sent by Fan State and Rong State this time?"

Hearing this, the envoy of Fan State smiled heartily and bowed to Xie Xi in the Fan State style. "Greetings to the Crown Prince of Li State. It is just as Your Highness said."

The Rong envoy also spoke up, "This time, His Majesty the Rong specially sent us to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor of the Li Kingdom. I wonder how His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will arrange our accommodation?"

Rong State was the farthest from Li State, and they were afraid of wasting time and missing the birthday banquet of the Emperor of Li State. On the way to Beijing, they were in a hurry and had not had a good rest. Now they were exhausted and sleepy.

Compared to greeting the Crown Prince of Li, the envoys of Rong wanted to return to the place where the Emperor of Li arranged for them to live as soon as possible.

Xie Xi did not answer, but turned to look at Zhai Chengwen who was standing beside him.

Zhai Chengwen understood and said quickly: "Your accommodation has been prepared a long time ago, please move and follow me."

Upon hearing this, the Rong envoy curled his lips and said, "Thank you for your help."

"Come here together, all of you."

Zhai Chengwen said to the envoy of Fan State.

However, the person in charge of Fan State was not the envoy, but the crown prince of Fan State, Fan Lingyou.

When it was time for the crown prince to make up his mind, the envoy of Fan State bowed and whispered in the ear of Fan State Crown Prince Fan Lingyou: "Before coming here, His Majesty has already told me that I will follow your instructions while I am away this time."

"Okay, then I'll make the decision."

Prince Fan nodded and said, "Let's go with them."

……

Zhai Chengwen took everyone to the three-courtyard house he had prepared earlier.

The location of the mansion is not remote and the location is very good. It cannot be bought without tens of thousands of taels of silver.

The interior layout was prepared by Zhai Chengwen's servants overnight, and every courtyard had been cleaned.

After Fanguo and Rongguo each chose their own courtyards, the guards and palace maids took a rest.

At this time, the Crown Prince of Fan State and the Seventh Princess of Fan State both came to Xie Xi.