The number one rebel of the Great Wu

At the entrance of the Crown Prince's residence.

Crown Prince Xiao Lie held a jade ruyi in his hand, tapping his palm as he paced impatiently in circles.

A dozen or so servants followed him closely, preparing him for his journey to the palace.

Upon seeing Chen Changgeng appear behind Shen Qingci, Xiao Lie's face immediately fell, and he raised his hand to rebuke him angrily.

"He's the helper you were talking about?"

"When I, the Crown Prince, go to the palace to have a private conversation with my father, is it absolutely necessary to bring him along?"

"My beloved concubine, you've overstepped your bounds a bit!"

Although Xiao Lie was the crown prince, his relationship with the emperor was not harmonious.

Such an opportunity to meet with the emperor as father and son, rather than as ruler and subject, is truly rare.

Shen Qingci wasted the entire time it takes for an incense stick to burn just to make him wait for this damned servant!

How could he not be furious!

"Your Highness, please calm your anger!"

Seeing this, Chen Changgeng was secretly pleased and quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

Shen Qingci had already explained the reason, so even if Crown Prince Xiao Lie was furious, he couldn't openly express it at this moment.

He could only shake his hand heavily and get into the golden sedan chair.

"Let's go!"

With a loud shout from the eunuch, Chen Changgeng quickly caught up with the group.

As for the admonishing look from Shen Qingci behind him, he pretended not to see it.

Once you're out of the Crown Prince's residence, no matter how capable you are, you can't control me anymore. You'll have to do whatever the Crown Prince says!

Sure enough, before they had taken more than a few steps, they heard a somewhat angry shout from inside the golden sedan chair.

"Little Gengzi!"

"Yes, sir!"

Chen Changgeng quickly followed.

The sedan curtain was lifted, and Xiao Lie's murderous gaze pierced through.

"I will be meeting with my father in a moment, so you don't need to come along."

Chen Changgeng immediately looked disgusted and then quietly began to stir things up.

"But Her Highness the Crown Princess gave me instructions..."

"Shut up! As a servant of the Crown Prince's residence, who do you listen to—me or her?!"

Unexpectedly, relying on Shen Qingci's favor, this little eunuch actually dared to contradict him!

Xiao Lie immediately demanded an angry answer!

"Of course... I'll listen to you."

Chen Changgeng feigned fear, but secretly laughed to himself as he lowered his head.

He was afraid that he might lose control and blurt out: "I also think that the Crown Princess is so arrogant, you might as well divorce her!"

These are the things on my mind, I can't say them, I can't say them!

Seeing this, Xiao Lie gave a satisfied hum and lowered the curtain.

Hehe, I'd rather not get involved in this mess!

If I really go into the Imperial Study with you later, I'll say a few words on your behalf.

Then the emperor will have his eye on me!

If the emperor discovers something amiss, even if I don't die, I won't have a carefree life anymore!

……

Upon entering the palace, the several inexperienced eunuchs were so astonished that their jaws dropped to the ground.

Only Chen Changgeng remained calm.

A bunch of bumpkins!

As a successor to socialism, his mother's property in Beijing is much larger than this.

The imperial palace of the mighty Great Wu Dynasty is, at best, just a prince's mansion, that's all!?

Chen Changgeng slowly shook his head.

"Stop the sedan chair!"

At the sharp shout of the accompanying eunuch, Chen Changgeng immediately rushed out.

With a squeeze of his buttocks, he pushed aside the eunuch who was there to fetch the prince from his sedan chair.

Crown Prince Xiao Lie lifted the curtain and was clearly taken aback when he saw Chen Changgeng standing in front of him.

He never imagined that this kid would be so attentive to him!

Little did he know, Chen Changgeng was only trying to improve his relationship with him so that he could later lure him to a brothel and carry out his dragon-slaying plan!

"You've got a knack for getting things done."

Crown Prince Xiao Lie smiled with satisfaction, gently patted Chen Changgeng's shoulder, and walked out on his own without asking for help.

Chen Changgeng smiled slightly, knowing that his goal had been achieved, and immediately stepped aside.

After watching the Crown Prince being led into the Imperial Study by Eunuch Wang, Chen Changgeng's smile grew even brighter.

The show is about to begin!

Before participating in the imperial examination, Chen Changgeng had carefully studied the personality of Emperor Xiao Jingtian of the Great Wu Dynasty.

This man is both brave and resourceful. His imperial mind is unfathomable, and he is adept at using power tactics to manipulate various factions in the court.

How could such an emperor be content with simply recuperating and focusing solely on nourishing the people and securing the borders?

The National Policy Theory in the Crown Prince's hands, and the Junzhou Theory from yesterday's lesson, are both strategies for pacifying and nurturing the people, which are completely contrary to Xiao Jingtian's true intentions!

Why is that? The Crown Prince's submission of these two assignments actually won Xiao Jingtian's favor.

Chen Changgeng revealed a meaningful smile. The poor Crown Prince was unaware that he was merely a pawn in his father's hands!

Patting his trousers, Chen Changgeng turned and walked outside.

He wasn't going to wait there like a bunch of foolish lackeys!

It was a rare opportunity to enter the palace, and all the beautiful palace maids, dancers, and empresses were enjoying themselves in the Imperial Garden.

If I don't hurry over and feast my eyes, wouldn't I be wasting my life?!

Just as I turned out of the Imperial Study, before I had taken more than a few steps, I heard a series of orderly footsteps in the distance.

The next second, a group of soldiers in neat uniforms and imposing white-tasseled silver armor walked towards us.

"It's actually the White Wolf Rebels!"

Chen Changgeng was secretly alarmed and immediately glanced at the grandfather and grandson in the front row of the line.

The elderly man leading the group had completely white hair and beard, but his eyes were still as sharp as swords, and his gait was as imposing and powerful as a tiger, exuding an aura of authority.

The female general beside him was equally valiant, with a tall and upright figure that exuded a vibrant energy. Her eyes, as they darted about, shone like stars, attracting everyone's attention.

"The Jiang family of Yunzhou: the veteran general Jiang Boheng, and the female general Jiang Baiwei!"

After just one glance, Chen Changgeng couldn't help but nod in approval.

The White Wolf Rebels are located further north in Yunzhou, guarding the border of the Great Wu Dynasty for many years. The White Wolf Rebels, raised in this land of snow and bitter cold, are all tough men with unyielding spirits!

But at that very moment, something unexpected happened!

Jiang Baiwei, who was walking normally, suddenly felt her legs go weak and collapsed.

Fortunately, Grandpa Jiang Boheng reacted quickly, caught him, and immediately reached out to check his breath.

His breath was barely a whisper!

"What happened? It was fine just now!"

Jiang Boheng was shocked and immediately turned his head sharply, only to see Chen Changgeng less than two steps away.

Immediately afterwards, the twelve White Wolf rebel soldiers behind him all turned their angry gazes toward him!

"It's an assassin!"

"It's this little eunuch! He was staring at the young general just now, and he even nodded!"

"It was him! It must be some kind of evil magic, trying to harm our young general!"

Instantly, the soldiers behind him were filled with righteous indignation and drew their swords from their waists.

He looked like he was about to rush up and chop Chen Changgeng to pieces!

"No, me?"

Chen Changgeng was stunned. Could this blame really be placed on me?

"Stop! This is ridiculous!"

Jiang Boheng gently helped his granddaughter to the side. Seeing that his soldiers had surrounded Chen Changgeng and seven or eight knives were already at his neck, he immediately shouted.

Such a commotion naturally attracted the attention of palace eunuchs and patrolling guards.

The leading eunuch clearly recognized the Jiang family and immediately pushed through the crowd to inquire about the matter.

Before Jiang Boheng could even open his mouth, his soldiers spilled out the details of the sudden incident.

The leading eunuch turned his head in surprise to look at Chen Changgeng, and his expression suddenly changed!

"No, he's not from the palace!"

"What...holy crap?!"

Chen Changgeng's eyes widened instantly; in this situation, he was utterly speechless!