the Jinyiwei who does his job well. If he wants to take another step up, it's almost impossible.From Li Chen's nonchalant attitude, Chen Tong couldn't fathom Li Chen's thoughts at all. He became some...Chapter 863: Love Between a Man and Woman

Before this appointment, the leaders had a conversation and the formal appointment documents have been issued. Therefore, there is no reason for the top three scholars of this imperial examination to remain in the East Palace.

After Li Chen finished speaking and raised his teacup, the three clever people knew it was time for them to leave.

"Your Highness, the affairs of state are heavy. We ministers dare not occupy Your Highness's time. We take our leave."

After going through a process led by Fum Qing, Li Chen nodded in agreement. The three of them left the Hall of Political Affairs in a line.

When they arrived outside, fresh air rushed into their nostrils. At the same time, the three of them felt a jolt of energy and realized that the pressure on their bodies had suddenly vanished.

They looked at each other, and each saw in the other's face a reflection of their own state.

Fu Minqing smiled and took the initiative to start the conversation, saying: "Your Majesty's majesty is growing day by day. Although you were speaking kindly to us just now, we couldn't help but feel cautious and careful like walking on thin ice. Your aura is truly too strong."

Zhou Chenglong smiled. He was a calm person, and it was unlikely he would gossip about the prince behind his back, even though such gossip wasn't necessarily inappropriate. Fu Minqing's words were mostly respectful, but Zhou Chenglong's personality prevented him from doing anything risky.

Xu Junlou bowed to the two men and said, "The two of you, from now on we will be colleagues. As officials in the same court, and even more so as those serving the prince in the East Palace, we should visit each other often and stay in touch. If there is anything your juniors can do to help, please don't hesitate. I will definitely do my best."

This is the difference between having grandparents at home and not.

Fu Minqing was intelligent and quick-witted, while Zou Chenglong was mature and composed. However, neither of them was as smooth-talking as Xu Junlou.

Under Xu Changqing's influence, Xu Junlou had long understood that the power struggles and factional disputes in the officialdom ultimately boiled down to one thing: human nature.

Politics is often shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. Power is finite, and everyone desires a larger share of it. This inevitably leads to competition and rivalry, and with competition comes enemies. Therefore, political friends or allies are extremely valuable.

Fu Minqing and Zou Chenglong are now both part of the Eastern Palace's inner circle. Like them, he too came from a scholar-official background. As three young men around the same age with similar beginnings, they naturally formed an alliance.

Xu Junlou naturally needs to cultivate a good relationship with them.

Although Fu Minqing and Zou Chenglong may lack experience, they are not fools. They immediately understood Xu Junlou's good intentions and naturally wouldn't refuse.

Right now, these people without status or connections felt like driftwood in the court, while Xu Junlou, as the son of an official with a powerful uncle who was the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was clearly the biggest pillar of support among them.

Besides, His Royal Highness clearly intends to cultivate Xu Junlou in the direction of a trusted confidant. They have no reason not to befriend Xu Junlou.

Even Zou Chenglong, who was averse to risk, expressed goodwill towards Xu Junlou. He was just prudent, not foolish, and knew how to look out for his own interests.

The man had feelings, the woman reciprocated, and under this circumstance, the three of them chatted happily and left the Eastern Palace together.

"Your Highness, the three of them left the East Palace and went in the direction of the Royal Academy."

As soon as Fu Minqing and the other two left, Sān Bǎo immediately reported to Li Chen.

"Hmm."

Li Chen hummed in response, feigning disinterest as he asked, "Anything interesting happening at the Zhao residence these days"

Compared to the three saplings of Fu Minqing, Li Chen was more concerned about Zhao Xuanji, the old fox who had already shown its fangs.d, this palace already knows what you are thinking."Hu Pi sneered and closed his eyes.Li Chen was too lazy to say anything more to him. He opened his mouth and ordered, "Come here."Two guards in broca...