The Crybaby Prince is Reborn, Where is the Prince Going?

Chapter 164 First Meeting with Jin Chengyang

"Master You thinks too highly of me. How can ordinary people like us get involved in government affairs?"

This is a kind of rejection.

You Changling was inevitably a little disappointed, but he didn't push it any further. "I understand. You can pretend you don't know about this matter. Consider me, You Changling, as your friend. If you need help, it might be helpful to report my name in Guangling."

Jinyou did not refuse. Regardless of whether You Changling was doing this for public or private reasons, since he was willing to find out the truth for Xie Yin, it meant that he was not a bad person. Making a friend would always add some possibilities to the investigation.

But he could not agree to You Xia Changling's request outright. After all, one must be on guard against others.

"Then I would like to thank Master You very much." Jin You bowed slightly, acknowledging You Changling as his friend.

You Changling waved his hand and smiled, changing the subject: "Even though I've shown you around Diners, this trip wouldn't be in vain. Let me treat you to a taste of Diners' signature dishes."

Jinyou readily agreed.

Then the waiter brought a few plates of exquisite dim sum.

You Changling introduced: "This is the most famous pastry in Shikelai. It is made with flower petals picked in the morning. It melts in your mouth and is full of fragrance."

Jinyou tasted a piece and found it was indeed sweet and delicious.

As they were enjoying their meal, they suddenly heard a commotion outside. They looked at each other and walked to the window to check.

"When the prefect is traveling, outsiders are prohibited from approaching."

Yamen runners led the way, gongs and drums beating the way. Then came the runners holding signs demanding silence, and finally the mounted guards. The prefect's sedan chair, carried by eight men, sat in the center. The procession was immense, and wherever they passed, everyone knelt in obeisance.

If he hadn't said he was the prefect, I would have thought the emperor was out for a trip.

The sedan chair landed in front of the diners' door, and then Jin Chengyang walked out.

Jin Chengyang is indeed the nephew of Marquis Dingyuan. He bears four points of resemblance to Marquis Dingyuan, except that his eyes and brows have the scholarly air of a scholar rather than the sharp murderous aura of Marquis Dingyuan.

"This man is the prefect, Jin Chengyang," You Changling introduced. "Jin Chengyang has the support of the Jin family in the capital, and he's a powerful figure in Lizhou."

As the two were talking, Jin Chengyang came in as a guest, and the shopkeeper hurried forward to meet him.

Because the distance was too far, Jinyou could not hear their conversation. He could only see the shopkeeper leading people upstairs with a smile on his face.

Jinyou didn't know which floor Jin Chengyang would stop at, and whether he could see the article he wrote.

At the same time, You Changling seemed to sense Jin You's anxiety and comforted him, "Don't worry. If Jin Chengyang comes to the Diner, he will definitely stay at the Wenhua Pavilion for an incense stick of time to read the articles left behind or debate with the students. Your article is very good, so there's no need to worry. If he's really worried, just go down and take a look."

Jinyou shook his head. He was not afraid that Jin Chengyang would not be able to see the article, but he was afraid that he would recognize his identity.

Jin Chengyang had been living in the capital before he became an official. They had met each other at a palace banquet a few years ago.

Even though several years have passed, there's no guarantee he won't remember me. Jinyou pondered in his heart, but remained expressionless.

But in the end, the two of them went downstairs to Wenhua Pavilion.

Jinyou was gambling. I haven't seen him for a few years. He has grown up a little, and Jin Chengyang may not recognize him.

Just as You Changling expected, Jin Chengyang really walked towards Wenhua Pavilion at a steady pace.

Jin You quietly took a few steps back, using You Changling's body to block his view, and hid behind a pillar to ensure that Jin Chengyang would not notice him.

After Jin Chengyang entered Wenhua Pavilion, he was first flattered by a group of people, and then he browsed through a few articles at random at the article desk, but there was no article that could impress him at first sight.

Then his eyes fell on Jinyou's article.

I saw his eyebrows slightly raised, as if he was a little surprised.

For some reason, Jinyou's heart began to beat faster, and he actually felt a sense of urgency as if he was being assessed by the teacher.

Jin Chengyang read the article carefully from beginning to end, and his brows furrowed more and more as he read to the end.

After reading the last word, Jin Chengyang sighed. It was really a great learning.

He asked Zhang Guan, "Do you know who wrote this article?"

Zhang Guan's heart was pounding like thunder. Has this caught the prefect's eye?

He didn't dare to hide it, and immediately bowed and described it in detail: "Your Excellency, it was a child who wrote down his brother's article from memory, hoping to win an opportunity for his brother."

"Did the little boy leave?"

"I don't know, but this little boy came here with Master You..."

Zhang Guan paused, pointed at You Changling in the distance and said, "Master You is there!"

Jin Chengyang turned around abruptly and saw that it was indeed You Changling. He said, "Master You, are you so in high spirits today that you've brought people to Wenhua Pavilion to show off your talents?"

"You're joking, Your Excellency the Prefect. That child is filial and wants to fight for his brother, so naturally I have to help him. This is also because I hope to add another layer of support to Your Excellency the Prefect, right?"

Jin Chengyang sneered. Adding strength? It's good enough if it doesn't harm him.

Who doesn't know that You Changling hated them because of Xie Yin's death, so how could they be so kind as to send him talents?

I don’t know what evil things are in his mind.

But this article...Jin Chengyang stroked the rice paper reluctantly.

If a little kid can write so beautifully, I guess that brother must be very talented too.

Although he had an indirect grudge against You Changling, he was really reluctant to give up this talented person so easily.

Jin Chengyang asked You Changling with an undying heart, "Is that little boy here?"

You Changling was about to say 'Yes,' but the child behind him nudged him, so he changed his words and said, "The child took a look around and then went back. If the prefect wants to see his brother, he can come later. He will come to the government office to see you, sir."

Jin Chengyang felt deeply sorry that he didn't get to see the little boy. But it was all good, since he could see the brilliant student later, it wasn't too bad.

He said, "Please tell the young man to come to the government office tonight for a chat."

"Okay, it's just a piece of cake."

Jin Chengyang did not stay in Shikelai for long. He still had a lot of things to do in the government office, and he just came to try his luck and see if there was any talented person who could be promoted by using his connections.

But I didn't expect that there would be such a pleasant surprise this time.

After Jin Chengyang left, most of the students staying in Wenhua Pavilion also dispersed.

Most of them stayed here waiting for Jin Chengyang, hoping that they would be appreciated. Since they were not appreciated, they did not stay long and went back home to read.

Only after most of the people had left did Jinyou come out from his hiding place.

In a hurry, he fell into the gap behind the desk, blocking everyone's view.

You Changling pulled Jinyou aside and asked him, "Why don't you meet Jin Chengyang with such a good opportunity?"

Jinyou shook his head, "Not yet."

"Well, you'll be going to the government office later, so take your brother with you."

Jinyou smiled slightly: "I know."

The two went back upstairs again, but Xiao Yunzhen had not woken up yet.

The two of them spent some time in the restaurant. After Xiao Yunzhen woke up, the two of them left.