After recuperating in the bedroom for a day, Qi Changyi's fever finally subsided, but his body was still weak.
Li Yu was sent back by Chengfeng not long after Pei Zheng left. Fortunately, he was only beaten with a few boards when he was rescued.
Jiang Yubai came to check on Li Yu's injuries again, but his expression changed when he saw Chengfeng, who was dressed in black, in the hall.
When he was applying medicine to Li Yu's wounded buttocks, he felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at his back.
“Does it look good?”
Jiang Yubai turned around and teased deliberately.
Chengfeng still had no expression on his face, but his ears turned slightly red. He turned around and left without saying a word.
Jiang Yubai curled his lips, "What a boring idiot."
Li Yu now needs to stay in bed for a few days, so Qi Changyi can only go to the study by himself.
Pei Zheng didn't know what method he used, but the emperor actually agreed to let him teach Qi Changyi.
The next day, Qi Changyi got up early, changed into clean clothes, and put on a hair crown. The face of the little person in the bronze mirror was extremely beautiful.
After happily rushing to the study, it was quiet and empty. Military officials should be attending court now.
Qi Changyi obediently found a desk and sat down. It's not that he had never been to the study before, but he was the youngest of all the princes and was so stupid that he was slow to learn. The Grand Tutor was so angry with him that he refused to teach him anymore.
So he never went to the study again.
A deep and long corridor can be seen by the window of the study. At the end of the corridor, officials are walking in groups of three or four. They are all going to the Hanlin Academy to discuss matters.
A familiar official robe suddenly appeared in the corridor. Pei Zheng had a handsome figure and a nonchalant smile on his lips.
Qi Changyi was lying on the windowsill, his eyes sparkling. Just as he was about to reach out to call Brother Pei, the light in his eyes dimmed instantly when he saw the person following Pei Zheng.
Qi Changfeng was also wearing an official robe with gold-thread edging. He looked just as handsome as a man of noble character. He was talking to Pei Zheng with a slightly frown on his face.
When Qi Changyi saw the two people slowly approaching, he quickly squatted down and covered his mouth to prevent any sound. In fact, he was so heartbroken that he almost died.
Brother Pei and his fourth brother are both very smart people. They can discuss world affairs together, but I don’t have that kind of talent. I am like an ordinary weed, thrown in the wasteland and no one will even look at me.
The sound of their conversation gradually faded away, but Qi Changyi still did not stand up. He sat silently by the windowsill with his head buried in his knees.
I don’t know how long I sat there, but Pei Zheng still didn’t come to the study.
Has he forgotten
No, he must have been delayed by something more important. Wait a little longer and he will definitely come.
Qi Changyi's eyes gradually became moist, and the tears seeped into his knees and disappeared.
His legs were numb, why hadn't Brother Pei come yet
After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Qi Changyi stood up and slowly walked out of the study room alone.
Outside the sky was clear and the sun was warm, with a gentle breeze.
Qi Changyi walked aimlessly in the huge back garden, feeling aggrieved and sad, but with no one to talk to.
Just like that, they walked to a pond full of lotus flowers. The fragrance wafted in, making them feel relaxed and happy. However, the little man with his head lowered seemed to have no mood to appreciate the beauty.
A few bell-like laughs came from behind. It was the second princess and the third princess who were playing with a group of servants nearby.
When they saw Qi Changyi, they said, "Hey, little idiot, why are you here alone? Come play with us."
Qi Changyi said softly, "I'm not a little fool."
The third princess laughed sarcastically, "Okay, okay, Your Highness."
Qi Changyi didn't want to bother with them anymore and turned to leave.
The third princess suddenly walked up to him, stretched out her hand and pushed him hard.
With a splash, the unprepared Qi Changyi fell straight into the water.
He struggled and thrashed continuously, and the cold pool water filled his mouth.
The people on the shore pointed at him and laughed loudly, "The noble prince fell into the water, why didn't anyone come to save our prince, hahahaha."