Chapter 554: What layer are we on now?
The clamor of the throng outside was like a surging tide, wave after wave.
Under the gaze of Dai Taijing, Tantai unconsciously got up, didn't even greet him, and stood directly outside the carriage.
Thus, the commoners became even more excited and followed the chariot in a throng.
At this moment, Sanbao quietly came closer and whispered to Li Chen, "Your Highness, there are hundreds of people outside. They all heard that Dantai Jing had arrived, so they followed here. Should we have the Jinyiwei disperse them?"
"No need."
Li Chen waved his hand and looked meaningfully at Dantai Jing's figure as he was greeted by the cheers of the people.
"The people's will is clear, this just proves that my choice and investment were right."
Upon hearing this, Sānbǎo said no more and quietly withdrew.
Just as he was about to turn, he cast a glance at Dantai Jing's figure and shook his head slightly.
Just from this one thing, he saw that a scholar like Dantai Jing would not survive long in the officialdom without the support of the East Palace.
Similar situations, don't even mention Zhao Xuanji, that old fox, and those other aging officials in the cabinet. Even if you brought over someone like Xu Changqing, which one of them would throw the prince down to be cheered by the people?
Since ancient times, it has been revered by all people and has always been a privilege of the royal family. You can have your own prestige among the common people, but you must never show it in front of the royal family.
Otherwise, if you have won the hearts of the people, what do you want to do?
Sambao's thoughts, Li Chen didn't know, nor did he bother to think about them.
What he is contemplating now runs deeper than what Sanzang is thinking about.
He wondered if Dantai Jing was deliberately smearing himself or if he genuinely lacked political acumen.
If one truly only knows books and not the ways of people, then how did Zhou Xuan manage to navigate so many years with those who sought to court him, and how did Dantai Jing effortlessly maintain his connections and influence on all sides?

At this moment, the sound of Dantai Jingzhi's voice came from outside.
"Honorable gentlemen, I have seen and received your kind intentions. Please return home now. I am deeply unworthy of such respect and more worried about the surging crowd. Should a stampede occur, I would be unable to face our elders. Thank you, Your Highness, for allowing me to serve in the capital. From now on, I shall reside here permanently. If any of you are willing, please visit my humble abode. I will gladly welcome you."
After finally seeing off those commoners, Dantang Jing turned to Li Chen and bowed, saying, "The people were very enthusiastic, it was truly overwhelming. I am worried something might have happened, so please forgive me, Your Highness."
"It's fine."
Li Chen waved his hand and chuckled softly: "It's just a trifle, sir, you needn't worry about it."
The palanquin procession continued forward, and after sitting for a while, Dantai Jing could no longer hold back.
He said, "Your Highness, some days ago, Your Highness sent a copy of the Danxin Zhaiyao . It's the only existing copy in the world. I've been looking for it for most of my life... So it was all along with Your Highness?"
Li Chen said with a smile, “In this world, all the books, except those destroyed by the previous dynasty, are mostly kept in the palace. There may be some scattered copies circulating among the people, but most of them are revised versions compiled based on memory and understanding by later generations. This 'Dan Xin Zhai Yao' is no exception. The East Palace houses a large number of books, including this original set.”
Dantai Jing's eyes grew brighter with each word, to the point where she could barely contain her urge to demand the set of books from Li Chen. But just then, the carriage came to a stop.
Li Chen interrupted Dantai Jing's words before they left his lips, rose to his feet, and said, "Come on, I want to take you somewhere. We're almost there."

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