Quick Wear: Oops, the mission target is crying again

Chapter 923: The Wasteful Prince vs. the First Female Official 1

On the first day at the Prince's Mansion, Chuntao wanted to cry. Before, she followed the Lady Shang Gong and could do whatever she wanted in the harem. She didn't expect that not long after being promoted to Lady Shang Gong, she was sent to the Prince's Mansion, which she feared the most.

I don’t know how to live the rest of my life!

Lingyao didn't have any thoughts. Although Xuan Yanjing treated her badly, she was the Prince's Tutor after all, and her treatment in the Prince's Palace was not bad. No one in the palace dared to withhold her living expenses. This might have something to do with the fact that she was sent by the Imperial Concubine.

In the evening, Lingyao received a letter from a palace maid, which contained several silver bills and a note.

Thank you for your guidance, Shangshu.

The note was most likely written by the Imperial Noble Consort. The palace maid didn't even try to avoid the crowd when handing her the envelope. It can be imagined how widespread the Imperial Noble Consort's influence is in this Prince's Palace.

Because Lingyao needed to teach Xuan Yanjing, some of Xuan Yanjing's previous homework and textbooks were moved to her for her to review.

Lingyao flipped through a few books at random.

This word, dog crawl.

This is nonsense.

This poem is made up.

Some textbooks have drawings of turtles, tortoises, cats, dogs and pig heads.

The prince is already 28 years old this year. In other prominent families, princes and dukes of this age would be able to compose poems and couplets fluently, and many would even serve as officials in the court. However, this kid can't even write clearly.

Lingyao felt that the Imperial Concubine was worrying too much. There was no need to send Wen Lingyao over as she had already been spoiled.

Lingyao frowned as she read through all his crap, leaving only a four-word comment: "What a crap." Then she washed up and rested.

The next day, Lingyao arrived at Wenhua Hall on time to tutor Xuan Yanjing.

As expected, the guy didn't show up at all.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was summoned by the Grand Princes early this morning to go on horseback riding and archery. Lady Shang Gong, why don't you go back first and come back to give lessons after His Royal Highness the Crown Prince returns to the palace?"

Upon hearing this, Lingyao turned around and left, but did not go back. Instead, she went straight to the Imperial Stables.

In the Imperial Stables, Xuan Yanjing was sitting lazily aside, with the eldest prince and the fifth prince standing next to him, who were also considered unlearned by everyone.

"Your Highness, why are you in such a bad mood today? You're still looking so downcast even at the Imperial Horse Farm."

The eldest prince saw that Xuan Yanjing had been sitting next to him for a long time and had no intention of getting on the horse to play, so he couldn't help but ask.

The Fifth Prince beside him also said, "Yes, Sixth Prince, today we finally found a thousand-mile horse. Why don't you try it?"

As he spoke, the Fifth Prince caught a glimpse of white in the horse farm and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, my Third Prince is here today too. He's always courting Father, and now he's finally found time to come here."

The Fifth Prince said this heartlessly and raised his hand to wave to the Third Prince: "Third brother, here, how come you have time today and come to the Imperial Horse as well?"

The Third Prince saw the Fifth Prince waving at him, his eyes swept over Xuan Yanjing who was beside the Fifth Prince, and he rode his horse slowly towards him.

He did not dismount, but looked down at the three people.

"Fifth brother, eldest brother," he finally arrived at Xuanyanjing, "Your Highness, what a coincidence! Father has important matters to discuss today, so I withdrew from Xuanzheng Hall early."

The third prince, Xuan Qingxu, is the son of the most favored imperial concubine. He has been famous inside and outside the palace for his outstanding talents and good character since he was a child.

During this period, the emperor personally called him to the Xuanzheng Hall for tutoring.

Although many people in the palace respectfully called Xuan Yanjing the crown prince, in fact, in their hearts, Xuan Qingxu was the real crown prince.

After all, he is not only talented and virtuous, but his mother is the queen of the harem and is also favored by the emperor. Compared with him, Xuan Yanjing is only the eldest son.

After a few pleasantries, the eldest prince looked at the horses on the side and made a suggestion.

"It's a rare opportunity for all of us brothers to gather together today. How about we take this opportunity to have a horse riding competition?"

The fifth prince loved to join in the fun and cheered immediately. The third prince Xuan Qingxu also had no objection.

Only Xuan Yanjing remained silent.

The eldest prince came up to him and said, "Crown Prince, although the Third Prince is well versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, he's not particularly good at riding. People have been saying that the Third Prince outshines the Eastern Palace. Why not teach him a lesson?"

Shen Qi raised his eyelids, glanced at the third prince, then turned to look at the eldest prince, raised the corners of his lips and responded nonchalantly.

"Okay, then I'll give this rare good horse a try and see if it's really as good as the rumors say."

As he spoke, he tapped the ground with one foot for leverage and landed lightly on the horse's back. Before the groom could steady him, he had already let go of the reins.

The young man straightened his back, his sleeves bulging in the wind, yet not a ripple. The smile on his lips swayed with the rise and fall of his horse's hooves, startling egrets from the beach and stirring up a rain of apricot blossoms along the way.

When Lingyao rushed over, she saw this scene.

The eldest prince and the fifth prince beside him also quickly mounted their horses.

The four horses drew several scratches in the air and flew away from Lingyao's sight.

Lingyao suppressed her curses, rushed forward, and took over a horse to ride.

Chuntao behind him didn't know how to ride a horse, so she had to stand there anxiously.

"Mrs. Shang Gong, you are not wearing the imperial riding uniform. Be careful not to get hurt!"

The four horses galloping out were able to run parallel at first, but soon two of them were left behind.

The Fifth Prince looked at Xuan Yanjing and Xuan Qingxu who were still running side by side with him and leaving them behind. He couldn't help but stop to take a breath and complain to the First Prince beside him.

"How come they're running so fast? It's just a game, there's no real stakes, there's no need to fight so hard."

The eldest prince glanced at his usually simple-minded fifth brother and smiled in confusion. "Do these two need any prizes for their competition? Victory is the biggest prize."

The two were still looking at the two people speeding in front of them, when suddenly, the fifth prince noticed something was wrong.

"Royal brother, has His Royal Highness's horse strayed from its course?"

Just as the Fifth Prince finished speaking, a horse galloped past them, so fast that only a shadow could be seen.

From the other person's fluttering hair, one can vaguely tell that she should be a female official.