Chapter 355: Chapter 219: The Fifth Princess’s Thoughts_4
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yao’s clear eyes sparkled, and he quickly asked, "Where is it?"
"At the junction of the West Market and the North Market, there’s a very small eatery..." The guard at the palace gate detailed how Zhao Yao could get to that shop.
Zhao Yao noted it down and gratefully said to the guard, "I will definitely go there to eat."
"Your Highness, there are many delicious foods in the North Market, and they are very authentic, such as Fuli chicken, sour mare’s milk, steamed lamb, and marinated meat..."
Zhao Yao felt his mouth watering, "There are so many delicious things in the North Market?"
"The North Market also has many snacks that you won’t find in the West Market or the palace, all from the hometowns of the people living in the North Market," the palace gate guard said. "Your Highness, the people living in the North Market have low status, and it’s quite chaotic there. If you go, be sure to bring more people with you."
"I remember, thank you for telling me such an important thing." Zhao Yao had not been to the North Market yet.
"Your Highness, as long as you don’t mind."
"As long as it’s delicious, I won’t mind." Zhao Yao asked the guard a few more questions before leaving.
Liang Guan was already waiting at the palace gate. He hadn’t forgotten Liang Run’s instructions and had bought Zhao Yao his favorite buns and tofu pudding.
Ding Yuan and Tong An were there too, as they had a day off, so they came with Liang Guan to pick up Zhao Yao.
Not having seen them for a month, both had changed quite a bit—they had grown taller and gained some weight.
Upon seeing Zhao Yao, Ding Yuan and Tong An respectfully reported their studies over this period.
Another guard asked, "Boss, why did you tell His Highness about the North Market?"
"I heard His Highness likes to eat."
"Boss, the North Market is not safe. Aren’t you afraid something might happen to His Highness if he goes there, and then the emperor blames you?" said the guard. "Boss, you’re acting strange today. You actually took the initiative to tell His Highness. Normally, you’re not a talkative person."
"My son is about the same age as His Highness and also loves to eat, so I couldn’t help but say something." Of course, the real reason wasn’t this. "Besides, His Highness is really likable."
"That’s true."
In the carriage, Zhao Yao finished his breakfast and also listened to Ding Yuan’s report.
"Ding Yuan, do you have the confidence to pass the Imperial College exam now?"
"Your Highness, I can’t pass the Imperial College exam yet," Ding Yuan knew himself well. "However, give me two more years, and I’m sure I can pass."
"Tomorrow, I’m going to visit the Imperial College, do you want to come with me?"
Ding Yuan asked excitedly, "Young Master, can I really go with you?"
"Yes, I’ll take you to see the Imperial College."
"Thank you, Young Master."
Zhao Yao saw Tong An looking at him eagerly and showed an apologetic smile.
"Tong An, the Fourth Prince might recognize you, so it’s not safe for you to come along."
Upon hearing this from Zhao Yao, Tong An remembered that the Fourth Prince had met him before.
"I... I understand," he said quietly.
Ding Yuan glanced at Zhao Yao, then at Tong An. He felt a little puzzled but didn’t dare ask.
Zhao Yao looked at Liang Guan and asked about the situation at Dahua Village Manor.
Liang Guan told him everything was fine and mentioned that the children there were trained well and were studying very diligently.
"After a while, you two will also go to study at Dahua Village Manor," Zhao Yao said, "There are many people your age there. You can make friends and exchange study experiences."
"Yes, Young Master." Ding Yuan and Tong An had previously visited Dahua Village Manor with Liang Run, so they knew what it was like there.
When they arrived at He Lianfang’s doorstep, Song Ji and his three little brothers were already waiting for Zhao Yao at the door.
Seeing Zhao Yao, they were very happy and chattered about what they had been doing over the past month.
Listening to Chu Huan and the others talk about what they had been playing all month, Zhao Yao suddenly felt his little brothers were becoming somewhat idle, and he couldn’t let them continue like this. He would need to arrange some tasks for them.