When Yan Bing went to the capital after two years of absence, he realized that the Chu Prince's Mansion, which was once bustling with traffic and noisy, was now desolate and deserted, with dead grass hanging from the walls. It was a lonely scene...
No wonder...
Now that the little emperor has his own "arsenal" and can build various advanced firearms that far surpass those of Europa, the existence of King Chu has naturally become worthless...
In other words, it is already a miracle that the King of Chu, who once had the intention of treason and was given real evidence by the little emperor, is still alive. Therefore, it is both inevitable and self-inflicted to end up in this situation...
But Yan Bing...
Obviously don't know the details.
"Dong, dong dong."
"Princess Kaiyuan Yan Qihua! I came to visit His Highness the King of Chu. Please pass the message on my behalf..."
After waiting for a long time, no one in the hospital responded...
Yan Bing frowned, then went up and knocked on the door again, and introduced himself again, but still no one answered...
In desperation, she tried to push gently, and the door of the house "squeaked" as she pushed it open. Yan Bing raised her eyebrows and walked in without thinking too much, holding her little hands behind her back, but the further she went,
As I walked further, my little heart... was beating more and more...
In the courtyard, there are overgrown weeds, palaces, and spider webs. There is almost no sunlight in the claustrophobic and classical attic. Everywhere you look, it is like a "ghost house" scene, which is shocking and shocking...
…
"What the hell is going on... Could it be that King Chu has moved!?"
Yan Bing tried to talk to herself to embolden herself, but it had little effect. After all, her tongue was almost knotted, and her final voice was still slightly trembling, which only confirmed to her that she was really scared.
"Is there anyone there——!!! I am Yan Qihua, Princess of Kaiyuan——!! I am here to visit His Royal Highness the King of Chu——!! If there is no one——!! Then I will go back——!!"
"Going back——!!"
"Go-!!"
"It's——!!"
The empty courtyard and dilapidated hall resounded with echoes, which made Yan Bing's hair almost explode. He quickly turned around, forced out a smile, and walked back towards the door of the mansion...
"No one, forget about no one! I'm not afraid of ghosts, I just don't want to waste my time. Who am I!? The majestic Kaiyuan Princess Yan Qihua! I am not afraid of death! Can I be afraid of ghosts? I...
"
"Princess, please stay!!"
"Oh shit——!!!"
With a strange cry, Yan Bing lifted up her skirt and ran away. The people behind her were still chasing after her desperately. She looked very anxious and shouted loudly: "Your Highness, please don't run! I'm here to greet you on behalf of Your Highness the King of Chu."
It’s the princess!! If you run away, I can’t do my job——!!”
"Crack——!!"
After a series of sudden stops, Yan Bing was stunned and walked five or six feet away before he stopped. The people behind him also hurriedly caught up, bowed their hands, and said loudly: "Your Highness, Princess, is so light-gong! If you don't stop, the villain will still be there."
I really can’t keep up with the princess!”
Yan Bing took a closer look and found that this person was none other than one of the four guards of King Chu. However, Yan Bing could not name him, so he could only smile awkwardly and replied softly: "Yan Bing
I thought that no one could live in the house anymore, so I was about to leave. Fortunately, you showed up in time, but..."
Yan Bing looked around at the desolate scene around him again, and continued to ask with a wry smile: "It's just that King Chu's decoration style is very natural...it's easy for people to misunderstand..."
Hearing this, Chiguo's face turned red, and he hurriedly responded: "It is not my Lord's intention to make Her Royal Highness laugh. It is really... there is something unspeakable..."
"Oh... it's hard to explain? Then I won't ask any more questions. I would like to ask my brother to lead the way. Let's talk to Uncle Wang in detail."
"Thank you for your understanding, Princess, please..." As he spoke, Chi Guo bowed again, made a "please" gesture, and led Yan Bing through the main hall and to the backyard, and followed
The two of them got closer and closer to the backyard, and the atmosphere of living people around them gradually became more and more. Although it still looked a bit messy and withered, it was still tidy at least, and there were not so many cobwebs and weeds.
It wasn't until Yan Bing was led into a small courtyard by Chi Guo that he saw other living people, but the scene was very "beautiful"...so beautiful that it made people dumbfounded...
Three sturdy men who were once extremely beautiful, now one is washing dishes, one is sweeping away dust with a feather duster, and the third one is holding a wooden basin with men's clothes piled next to it, and is rubbing his head all over.
Sweating profusely...
And His Royal Highness the King of Chu is sitting in the main room, stroking his messy hair and beard, wearing white clothes slightly stained with dust, a pair of empty eyes, and covered with devastation, looking so extremely desolate...
Seeing this, Yan Bing hurriedly stepped forward, bowed his hands, and said loudly: "My niece, Yan Qihua, came here to pay a visit to Uncle Wang. Uncle Wang has been... not doing well lately..."
Yan Bing originally wanted to ask how he was doing recently, but judging from the scene in front of him, asking this question again was tantamount to picking a fight, so he changed his words temporarily, and King Chu just smiled bitterly, raised his hands and returned the courtesy: "
Princess, there is no need to be polite. As you can see, this king... is indeed not very well... hehehe..."
"Then why does Uncle Wang do this? After all, he is His Majesty the King of Chu..."
"That's the old almanac... Haha, princess, please sit down, sit down and let's talk in detail." King Chu gestured to the chairs beside him, and then shouted toward the door: "Watch tea!"
"yes!"
Chi Guo responded and hurried to the kitchen to get busy. After a while, two pairs of tea bowls were brought out. He first handed one to the prince, and then handed one to Yan Bing, and then left.
…
It's already like this...and you still talk about polite etiquette??
Yan Bing smiled bitterly, lifted the tea bowl, lifted the lid, and was even more dumbfounded...
What?
High breaking!
What is high-fried tea? It is the tea foam left over from sifting in the tea shop. When you put it into the water, not a single particle can sink. It all floats on the water, filling a bowl full of it...
So when you watch the TV series, the emperor and the prince use the bowl lid to stir the water in the tea before drinking it. They are all fools! Anyone who dares to serve this kind of tea to the emperor will be pushed directly to the market entrance.
Beheaded, only poor people will drink this kind of tea foam floating everywhere...
And the prince in front of him... without any film and television drama processing, he is really so lonely... Why doesn't Yan Bing sigh...
King Chu watched Yan Bing holding a bowl cover and plucking it on the water for a while before he managed to take a sip. He couldn't help but sigh and shook his head...
"The princess first came to the palace of Uncle Wang, but Uncle Wang... could only be so indifferent to the princess. It is really the king's fault. He has no face... no face..."
"Hey~~ What did Uncle Wang say? Although this tea is a little troublesome to drink, the flavor of the tea is much stronger than most good teas. It has a unique flavor!"
Yan Bing really meant what he said. After all, think about it, how can a piece of rock sugar produce sweetness faster than a spoonful of white sugar? The same is true for tea leaves. Although high-breaking looks unsightly, it can only be drunk.
It’s the first time I brew it, but the aroma of the tea is stronger than that of many fine teas. Because it’s broken... it tastes good...
After drinking the tea and saying the compliments, Yan Bing had to get down to business...
"Uncle Wang, can you tell the truth about the reason for this? Qihua also wants to know if he can contribute to share Uncle Wang's worries..."
Yan Bing had no serious issues with the King of Chu, and even for the sake of Wen Miao and Wen Sheng, they couldn't let their uncle and aunt fall into such a situation, so Yan Bing's words were purely from his heart.
There was no temptation, and the King of Chu knew in his heart that he had been reduced to this situation, and naturally he would not be of any use value, so he told him politely.
"Uncle Wang offended the new emperor... His family property was confiscated and his salary was stopped. But this is really not the fault of the emperor. The only blame is Uncle Wang himself... He acted laxly and went too far. Now he is alive.
It's already a blessing... I have to thank the emperor for not killing him..." The King of Chu smiled bitterly and cupped his hands to the sky. He didn't say much. He just raised his tea bowl and covered his face with tea...
"Oh...that's it...if it's just about money, that's easy to handle!!" Yan Bing took out his wallet from his arms as he spoke, and was about to pull out two sheets, but after thinking about it, he simply
The entire purse was placed on the table and handed over
He said in a loud voice: "Qihua didn't take much with him when he went out this time. He only had a mere thirty thousand taels with him. Uncle Wang, please don't dislike it. When the flowers are gone, you can go to a certain house to get them. You and I are all relatives."
, please ask Uncle Wang not to be polite..."
"Thirty thousand taels!!!??"
I heard an exclamation outside the door, followed by a commotion!
"Crack!"
"Hiss!"
"Boom!"
The plate was also dropped, the coat was torn off, and the dust sweeper fell off the ladder. However, the expressions on the four people's faces were as if they had met the God of Wealth. They were smiling from ear to ear. Chikoku was even more excited.
He rushed back to the kitchen immediately, and after a while he was back again
He brought two more bowls of hot tea and explained with a blush on his face: "This tea... was originally reserved for the prince to drink on his birthday. It's not that I have any selfish intentions. It's just... I don't have much left at home.
Oh... please punish me, Your Highness the Princess!"
"Same punishment, same punishment! The little one just saw the princess but didn't get up to salute! The little one is also guilty! He deserves to be punished! He deserves to be punished!"
"And the villain!"
"I am willing to accept the punishment! I just neglected Her Highness the Princess! I am also at fault!"
Yan Bing looked at these four gentle men with big muscles and round waists, laughed out loud, pointed at the four of them and said to the King of Chu: "Uncle Wang, the so-called true love in times of need, although Uncle Wang has gone through hardships, he can gain
Four loyal servants, this is also a blessing in disguise! My niece should offer tea instead of wine to congratulate Uncle Wang!!"
"Ah??" King Chu was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly took his eyes away from his purse, looked up at the four guards, and then waved to Yan Bing and explained: "No, no, no, they are not servants.
They are my 'family'..."
As soon as these words came out, the four big men immediately beamed with joy, and their eyes were filled with tears...
"Oh? It's family?? Okay, okay, it's really good! The tea is already not enjoyable, it suddenly dawns on you! Let's go! Tongshun Mingyue Tower! My niece is treating me!! Let's go back and ask them to call Wen Miao and Wen Sheng too, let's
Let's have a good drink as a family!" After Yan Bing said this, she stepped forward and grabbed King Chu's arm, but her real intention... was to wait for the other party's next words...
"That's... okay! Uncle Wang has received your favor! How can it disturb his interest? It's just... there are still two people at home who have not returned. When Uncle Wang writes a letter, leave it at home to prevent them from worrying.
…”
"There are two more people?" Yan Bing blinked, and then said with a look of realization: "Are they Uncle Wang's two younger brothers? Why not wait for them to come back and go together? I happen to be with these two
I have never met my uncle, so let’s meet him at the banquet today!”
Upon hearing this, King Chu's face immediately showed a trace of embarrassment. He looked like he was thinking twice before he slowly said: "Uncle Wang's two younger brothers... are currently living in the palace... I'm afraid... it's very...
It's hard to come back and have a good time with Qihua over wine..."
Yan Bing originally intended to bring the topic to Su Qing, but unexpectedly, another shocking secret was revealed! He was stunned for a moment...
The younger brother of the King of Chu...is staying in the palace as a guest!??
These are obviously hostages!??
King Chu, King Chu, how big a mistake have you made! You were actually held hostage by the little emperor!??
King Chu also saw the doubts on Yan Bing's face at this time, and then explained with a wry smile: "Actually, this is good, having food and clothing in the palace, at least it is better than suffering the consequences of my useless brother...
…”
It's okay that King Chu didn't say this. Once he said this, it was like confirming Yan Bing's suspicion...
Yan Bing slowly let go of King Chu's sleeves, and the expression on his face changed from the smile just now to a serious look...
"Uncle Wang...did you have something to say...that you didn't tell Qihua honestly..."
King Chu fell into silence immediately...
Seeing this, Yan Bing didn't leave in a hurry. He lifted up his skirt and slowly sat down. He squinted at the sad-looking King Chu, and his tone became very cold: "The death of the late emperor...can't be...
It has something to do with you..."
"Ah!??" King Chu was shocked when he heard this! He quickly waved his hands and said: "How is this possible! Qihua, you can guess other things! But this matter! It has nothing to do with Uncle Wang!!"
"Is it true..."
"I can swear to God! If my brother's death has anything to do with me, I will be beaten to death! If you don't believe it, I can even swear on the lives of my sister and brother! Even if I don't do it, I will die.
You have to take care of other things too
Considering the relationship between Wen Sheng and Wen Miao!! Although I have the intention to seek the throne! But after the incident was exposed, I have no other intention! As for parricide! My father didn’t do it! How dare I do it!! You must do it!
Believe me...I really have nothing to do with this..."
When King Chu saw Yan Bing's slowly raised right hand, he stopped speaking and looked at her with worry. After all, the Princess Kaiyuan in front of him was his last life-saving straw. How could he be willing to do it for her?
Groundless accusations are just filling the gap...
"So...you have had the intention of treason, and you have committed treason, and you were caught by the little emperor to prove it, and you ended up like this? This way...it makes sense,"
When the King of Chu heard this, he nodded desperately!
"But the little emperor didn't kill you...it shows that he...is still a bit humane..."
King Chu frowned again and nodded gently...
"Then... how about I go and intercede with the little emperor and ask him to let your two brothers come out?"
King Chu's eyes widened instantly, and he grabbed Yan Bing's hands, trembling all over...
"But you... and they... are all coming with me! I heard from Vincent that you know a lot of idioms and know a lot about Europa, and I... am in need of such a helper now, how about that?"
"That's great! Our prince has many connections in Europe! He will definitely be able to help His Royal Highness..."
Seeing that his prince could get out of trouble, Chiguo quickly stepped forward to make peace, but was stopped by the King of Chu who raised his hand...
"How...are you sure..."
King Chu looked into Yan Bing's eyes and asked word for word, but his trembling hands and the expression of great expectation on his face could not conceal his excitement at the moment.
"It depends on whether Uncle Wang is in a hurry or not. When Qihua left Beijing, the young emperor came to my house twice. If Uncle Wang is in a hurry, I will go and beg him. The success should be 70%..."
"What if I'm not in a hurry!!"
Although King Chu asked at this moment how he was not in a hurry, the anxiety on his face was almost overflowing. How could he not be in a hurry...
But Yan Bing just smiled, but didn't point it out...
"If there is no rush, when the emperor comes again for the third time, I just need to mention it casually, and the success... should be 90%..."
"really!!??"
Yan Bing curled his lips, looked at the sky, re-calculated and replied: "I made a mistake just now, it should be...99%..."
