Li Fei soon entered the palace again, where he met the Crown Prince, who had been waiting specifically for him.
"I've heard about what happened on Niu Sha Street. Rest assured—with me here, I won't let Big Brother do anything to you!"
The Crown Prince made that promise the moment they met, and his gaze toward Li Fei held a little more warmth.
Li Fei bowed. "Thank you, Your Highness!"
In fact, from the Crown Prince's perspective, Li Fei's ruthless offense of the First Prince meant that he intended to throw himself completely into the Crown Prince's camp.
After all, he had offended a prince with real power—and one who had a fair chance of reaching for that Dragon Throne.
Under such circumstances, what if the First Prince obtained the throne in the future? Thus, in the Crown Prince's view, Li Fei could only stand firmly on his side.
Otherwise, who would protect him in the future? "From now on, you and I needn't be so courteous."
The Crown Prince smiled and helped Li Fei up.
"Father Emperor has ordered that you may enter the Library Pavilion and choose any two secret manuals. There are four copies of the 'Vajra Eight Divisions' in the Library Pavilion, and you may choose any two. I've already given the people there advance notice. They'll tell you where the manuals are, and if you have any questions, you may ask them freely."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Li Fei bowed again.
The Library Pavilion was certain to be vast, with countless books. Without someone familiar with the place to guide him, it would indeed have been very difficult for him to find the manuals he wanted.
"I already said there's no need to be so courteous."
The Crown Prince smiled and helped Li Fei up