"Sir, do you think there is a traitor around me?" Hu Houming said solemnly: "It hasn't been cleared out yet?"
"Master's move may be to point out this point." Xiao Congyun said slowly: "Otherwise there is no need to be so tortuous."
"It makes sense." Hu Houming nodded, then frowned: "If this is really the case, master can just say it directly, why go around in circles?"
"Why don't you just come over and tell me directly?" Xiao Congyun said thoughtfully, "Unless the news leaks out just by showing up."
"Could it be the people around me, the people around me that Master is embarrassed to point out?" Hu Houming's face turned gloomy.
Xiao Congyun remained silent.
This is not easy to say. If you get it wrong, you will wrongly accuse someone and cause big trouble.
Even if it is true, the person who points it out will be angered and will always have a thorn in his heart when he thinks about it in the future.
Hu Houming's eyes flashed and he checked one by one.
It is impossible to be your own princess, what about your concubine? It should also be impossible. Husband and wife share weal and woe and cannot betray themselves.
Is that the maid waiting beside you?
There are no very personal maids. They are all maids sent by the princess, as well as maids from the concubines, who take turns to serve.
These maids have been taken by the princess and the concubines since they were young. They have grown up together, sharing weal and woe, and will not betray them.
What about the chambermaid?
When he thought of this, his face became even more gloomy.
If there is really a traitor around, it might be the chamberlain!
These guys can't expect to be too loyal. If you have milk, you will be a mother. Whoever gives you enough money and benefits may betray you.
His eyes glanced towards the door.
There were two chamberlains standing outside the hall, one was young and handsome, the other was fair-haired and childlike, both of them had good bearings.
If you don't have outstanding appearance, it will be difficult to come to serve him.
Fortunately, I was cautious. Once Master Fakong was involved, I would clear the place directly so that no one else could hear.
Xiao Congyun coughed lightly.
Hu Houming met his eyes and saw Xiao Congyun's caution and vigilance. He nodded slowly and began to transmit the message into the secret: "Is it the two of them?"
"My lord, it's better to be cautious." Xiao Congyun shook his head gently and said, "It may not be them. Taking action rashly may break their hearts."
When they were originally loyal and loyal, they were suddenly doubted or wrongfully accused, which would make them and other servants feel chilled.
Once the heart is cold, dissatisfaction and resentment will easily breed, and even those who do not betray can easily betray.
It is impossible for the palace to expel all the servants, and it is impossible to do without the servants.
Therefore, this matter should not be done lightly. You must be cautious and observe again. Just be careful.
"...Okay." Hu Houming nodded slowly.
He also knew that he had to be cautious in this matter and even more careful.
If there is really a traitor, it's okay to just tip it off, but if you want to plot against yourself, it's really impossible to guard against it.
The sound of footsteps came from outside, and a soft and pleasant voice sounded: "Your Majesty, Prince Jing's residence sent someone over to ask for an audience with the Prince."
"Invite him in." Hu Houming said.
"Yes." He agreed in a soft and melodious voice and left quietly.
This soft and melodious voice was difficult to distinguish between male and female, but it was made by his personal young chamberlain.
Hu Houming and Xiao Congyun looked at each other with solemn expressions.
Although the current Prince Jing does not have the name of a prince, he has the actual status of a prince. He sits on the Yulin Guards and protects the safety of Yunjing.
If there are no major changes, Prince Jing will be the next emperor. This is certain.
But before, he was still a contender, but now that he has been deprived of military power and has become an idle prince, he has lost the foundation of the contest.
But Prince Jing must still be afraid of him, and there must be nothing good to do with him.
A moment later, amid the sound of footsteps, a handsome young man lifted the curtain, and a middle-aged man in green robe entered, cupping his fists and saluting: "The villain Zhou Qing has met the prince."
"Old Zhou, what's the matter?" Hu Houming said lukewarmly.
Zhou Qing's face was full of smiles: "I came here to invite Prince Lun to be my guest on the order of the prince."
"Huh?" Hu Houming frowned and said, "A guest?"
Zhou Qing smiled and said: "The prince said that he was happy today and wanted to get together with him and talk among brothers."
"This..." Hu Houming hesitated.
He wanted to refuse, but couldn't help but think of Fakong's warning.
No matter what, you cannot leave the house today, otherwise you will be killed, so for the sake of your life, you must not go out.
Was it not his second brother who assassinated him?
If the second brother really wanted to assassinate him, it would be impossible to specially send someone over to invite him to have dinner as a guest.
Otherwise, everyone in the world would know that he was the one who assassinated me.
But it may also be done intentionally to make people think that he would not be so stupid, but would not think that it was him.
So after all is said and done, it cannot be concluded that he is definitely not the second brother.
But one thing is very clear: the second brother definitely regards him as a thorn in his side, and even if he loses military power, he still has to get rid of him.
Therefore, no matter whether his second brother wants to assassinate him or not, he cannot agree to it today and will not go out.
Xiao Congyun coughed lightly, clasped his fists and said, "Master Zhou, the prince is not feeling well today and cannot drink, so he can only displease Prince Jing. I hope Mr. Zhou will inform him so that Prince Jing will not be blamed.
"
"Are you feeling unwell?" Zhou Qing looked at Hu Houming, looked him up and down, and asked curiously, "Do you want to see the imperial doctor?"
"I've already seen it." Xiao Congyun shook his head and said, "My lord, it's best to rest your mind and recuperate these days, fast and bathe, and be still, otherwise a minor illness will turn into a serious one."
"Then what disease does the prince have?"
"It's just typhoid fever, it's not a serious illness." Xiao Congyun said: "I'm just weak now, and typhoid fever takes advantage of me, so I have to be careful."
"Cough cough cough cough..." Hu Houming coughed violently several times in unison, his voice hoarse, as if he had been coughing for a long time.
"That's it." Seeing this, Zhou Qing took a step back and clasped his fists: "Prince Nalun must cherish it, and I will make it clear to my prince."
Although I have good cultivation and strong body, I will not get typhoid fever, but there are many types of typhoid fever, and sometimes I can't stop myself and I will get sick.
"Thank you." Hu Houming clasped his fists and coughed violently again.
After Zhou Qing cupped his fists and saluted, he quickly walked out of the hall and quickly left Prince Lun's Mansion.
Hu Houming stopped coughing immediately and looked at Xiao Congyun: "Second brother, will he believe it?"
"Whether Prince Jing believes it or not, it doesn't matter." Xiao Congyun said: "Even if the prince risked his life to accompany the gentleman and actually went to drink with him, would he be able to let go of his guard? Maybe you feel guilty, prince."
"That's true." Hu Houming shook his head and said, "If I were the second brother, he wouldn't believe me."
What's more, I can't be trusted.
He has indeed not given up on fighting for the throne. He seems to be honest, but in fact he is just waiting for the opportunity and waiting for the opportunity.
Once given an opportunity, he will never let it go.
Just at this time, footsteps came from outside again, and then a soft and sweet voice said: "Your Majesty, there is someone at Prince Nan's residence who wants to see you."
"Tenth brother?" Hu Houming frowned and looked at Xiao Congyun.
Xiao Congyun shook his head.
"Just say I'm not here." Hu Houming snorted.
"Yes." The soft and melodious voice agreed, and then the footsteps faded away.
"That's quite an evil thing." Hu Houming said, "Why did my tenth brother suddenly send someone here?"
He and his tenth brother had almost never interacted with each other, so why he suddenly sent someone here today was inexplicable.