The whole of Liu'an was shocked by an explosive news. Everyone would ask each other a few questions when they met. Sometimes when talking about excitement, several people would lower their heads and whisper, with a lewd smile on their faces. Cuixiang Tower is
It is a social place for the upper class of Hengshan Kingdom, and the news here is more accurate and detailed. A waiter stretched his ears and listened excitedly to what was being said at the table next to him, and was slapped hard on the back of the head by Lao Jia. That waiter
He stuck out his tongue and quickly went about his own business.
"Shopkeeper Zhou, have you heard about recent events?" There are several shopkeepers at this table, and the old shopkeepers all know them, but the one sitting facing south feels strange.
Shopkeeper Zhou waved his hand: "What can a merchant like me hear? Shopkeeper Huang obviously asked the wrong person. You should ask Yu Shi Hu."
Shopkeeper Huang chuckled and said: "Yes, yes, that's the wrong question. Hu Yushi is the most famous Yushi in Hengshan Kingdom. If what he says is true, it will never be false. Hu Yushi? Can you tell us brothers?"
explain?"
Hu Yushi glared at several people: "When can the secrets of the palace be discussed in such an open manner? Humph! I'm too lazy to bother with you!" Hu Yushi drank the wine glass in one gulp, stood up and left.
Shopkeeper Zhou smiled: "Yes, Shopkeeper Huang, you have offended this person, be careful that the Hu family gives you little shoes to wear."
Shopkeeper Huang smiled: "If it weren't for his father's sake, I wouldn't drink with him. What can a little censor do? Don't worry, Mr. Hu won't be the same as his disdainful son." He turned around and looked.
He glanced at Hu Yushi who was leaving, and then asked Shopkeeper Huang: "I heard that the king was very angry. He is still lying on the couch. If such a rebellious son comes out of my family, he will be angry to death."
Shopkeeper Zhang, who had been silent all this time, smiled and said, "How do you know your family doesn't have one? I heard that shopkeeper Huang just took in a concubine a few days ago, who is younger than Mr. Huang. This is the source of the trouble."
"Hahaha..." Shopkeeper Zhou laughed: "Yes, Shopkeeper Zhang is right. Shopkeeper Huang quickly goes back to divorce the concubine, or give it to Mr. Huang, so that she will not become a topic of discussion when we drink in the future."
Shopkeeper Huang smiled and said: "How can my Huang family's style be compared to others? I am absolutely not worried about this."
"You mean, the king's family style is not as good as your Huang family's?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Shopkeeper Huang looked around and lowered his voice: "But to be honest, it's not as good as my Huang family. If nothing else, the princess's matter is already known to the whole world. If it comes out again,
What happened to the Second Young Master is not surprising, just watch, who knows how many scandals have yet to be exposed!"
Lao Jia shook his head and turned into the backyard. Su Ren was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard. The swordsmanship taught to him by Taoist Master Chongxu was said to prolong life and strengthen the body. Ever since Su Ren learned it, he has never had any problems.
I have practiced well. I don’t know which tendon is wrong today. I practiced swordsmanship in the yard at noon. Huang Shisan and Man Niu stood aside, frowning while watching Su Ren’s swordsmanship, worried about the slow posture.
, let alone killing people, I’m afraid I can’t even kill a chicken.
Lao Jia did not disturb Su Ren's elegance. He waited for Su Ren to stop and then poured a cup of tea for Su Ren: "Sir's swordsmanship is becoming more and more sophisticated!"
Su Ren took the tea, turned to look at Huang Shisan and Man Niu who were standing under the eaves, and smiled at Lao Jia: "Old Jia, don't do this nonsense in our brothers' place. Look at their faces.
You know how good my swordsmanship is, even these two idiots look down on me, let alone others."
Lao Jia smiled and said, "Sir, I have written it down."
Su Ren drank tea, wiped the sweat from his head, motioned to Lao Jia to sit down and said, "What? What's the matter?"
Lao Jia said: "It's nothing. It's just that there are rumors that the King of Huainan has locked up his second son because of a woman with a nose and eyes. Seeing that Mr. has not been out these days, this matter has become a storm in Lu'an, so I came here."
Tell sir."
Su Ren smiled and said: "There is nothing to avoid about the trivial matters of princes and nobles. They are not ashamed of it, so we can't care about it. This is the private matter of the King of Hengshan, so don't interfere."
"I understand!" Lao Jia nodded: "By the way, there is one more thing. Prince Hengshan personally visited General Zhang Guangchang. According to our people, the two of them had a very good conversation, and they talked for a whole time in the room.
Shichen, I didn’t let the servants serve me, so I don’t know what I said.”
"Oh? This is a new situation. With Zhang Guangchang's personality, he will not fall in love with Liu Shuang. Since he was so blatantly talking to Liu Shuang in secret, he must have been instructed by the King of Hengshan. It seems that Liu Shuang is living too comfortably these days.
He has long forgotten what I told him. This is courting death."
Lao Jia hurriedly said: "In that case, do you want to find Mr. Wei?"
Su Ren shook his head: "No, Wei Qing will not wade into this muddy water. Wei Qing knows very well how Han Xin, the king of Chu, fell to death step by step."
Lao Jiayi frowned, wondering why Su Ren suddenly mentioned Han Xin. Could it be that Wei Qing had some connection with Han Xin? After thinking about it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out. He nodded quickly: "No, I understand, there are still things ahead.
The villain bids farewell."
Su Ren nodded, and Lao Jia stood up and left. Huang Shisan came over immediately, looked at Su Ren, and was about to speak when Su Ren spoke first: "How's the matter that I asked you to do?"
Huang Shisan said: "Everything is ready, I'm just waiting for your instructions, sir. When will we start?"
"Let's do it sooner rather than later, let's do it tonight! Today is the 14th, the moon should be good, it is a good time to enjoy the moon."
Liu Shuang was very happy. He got a satisfactory answer from Zhang Guangchang yesterday. It didn't go well at the beginning. Liu Shuang followed what Xi Ci said and coerced and lured Zhang Guangchang. He successfully persuaded Zhang Guangchang to stand on the excuse that the Zhang family has been a general for generations.
On his side, with Zhang Guangchang joining him, Liu Shuang felt that it would not be difficult for him to force himself into the palace now.
Wen has the Prime Minister Xi Ci, and Wu has the General Zhang Guangchang. Who is the visitor Wei Qing, who is the Guanglu doctor, and the Zhonglang General Su Ren? Liu Shuang grinned. Without them, he would still be able to do anything and be able to sit still.
To stabilize his position as the heir apparent. What's more, Liu Xiao's scandal was discovered by Liu Ci. This was really a gift from God. In the entire Huainan Kingdom, who else could threaten his position except Liu Xiao.
When he was in a good mood, he naturally had two drinks. He was alone, enjoying the singing and dancing while drinking and talking happily. The two singing girls on the left and right kept talking flattering words to Liu Shuang, which made Liu Shuang feel very beautiful.
Just as the song and dance were getting to the most exciting part, the door was suddenly knocked open. Xi Ci stared at Liu Shuang with an angry look on his face. Liu Shuang laughed and said: "The Prime Minister came just in time to enjoy it with my son. There is no one to accompany me when drinking."
It’s really boring.”
Xi Ci didn't move, just stared at Liu Shuang. Liu Shuang called out twice, and when Xi Ci didn't respond, he said to the singing girl next to him: "The Prime Minister is angry. It's my fault that I didn't invite him. Okay, okay."
, I think it’s my prince’s fault, I’m here to apologize to the Prime Minister.”
As he spoke, Liu Shuang was about to bow down. After all, the masters and ministers were different. Even if Xi Ci was full of anger, he couldn't show it at this time. He quickly grabbed Liu Shuang and said, "Your Majesty, something big has happened! You are still drinking here?"
Liu Shuang was stunned: "I have already convinced the general according to the Prime Minister's plan, what else can happen?"
Xi Ci hesitated to speak and looked around. Liu Shuang waved his hand and sent all the prostitutes and servants away. He sat on the couch and poured himself a glass of wine: "Can we talk now? Here
Just you and me."
Xi Ci sighed and lowered his voice: "The news just came from the palace. The dancing girl who was insulted by the second young master and favored by the king was killed! The child was cut out and placed on the couch with blood.
.”
"What?" Liu Shuang suddenly woke up from the wine: "Who did it?"
Xi Ci shook his head: "I don't know yet, but I found something in the dancer's house. I heard it is related to Liu Hong."
Liu Shuang thought for a while, and the nervous expression on his face suddenly turned into a smile: "Hahaha, isn't this a good thing? Last time Liu Hong killed my personal attendant, and this time he killed the dancer who was favored by his father.
Not surprising."
Xi Ci said bitterly: "The prince is confused! There are already rumors that this matter was done by the prince, and the purpose was to target the second young master and deliberately frame Liu Hong."
"Pah!" Liu Shuang slapped several cases with his palm: "Who spread rumors about this prince? Investigate, find out, and you will not be lenient!"
Xi Ci sighed: "No matter who it is, the key is whether the king believes it or not. When I came, the king had summoned the general into the palace. I'm afraid the matter will be investigated."
"Zhang Guangchang has entered the palace? Then there is no need to worry. No matter what happens, we will not be found."
"Your Majesty!" Xi Ci's anxious voice changed: "Do you still think the General is sincerely surrendering to us? I always feel there is something wrong with Zhang Guangchang agreeing so easily. Maybe the king deliberately asked Zhang Guangchang to agree to us in order to be wary of the Crown Prince.
, If this is true, it means that the king has begun to be suspicious of the crown prince!"
Liu Shuang drank a lot of wine and his head hurt a little. He put his hand on his forehead to hold back the pain. After a long time, he said: "Prime Minister, you have to find a way. This matter is definitely not something I sent anyone to do!"
Xi Ci shook his head: "It's too late. At the beginning, I advised the prince not to rush to contact Zhang Guangchang. The prince insisted on going his own way. Now the situation is such that the old minister is helpless. I'm afraid the only thing is..."
"Who? Who else?"
Xi Ci pointed to the west. Liu Shuang was confused and looked at Xi Ci. Xi Ci said: "Su Ren! Su Ren is a person sent by the imperial court. Although what he did has nothing to do with our Hengshan country, Su Ren is
Your Majesty's confidant, if he comes forward to speak for the prince, the king may be able to let the prince go."
"But I didn't do this!"
"I know and believe that it was not the prince who did it, but the whole of Liu'an said it was the prince. The three of them are like a tiger!"
Liu Shuang was about to cry but had no tears, and collapsed on the ground: "Who the hell did this to me!"
Xi Ci was at a loss. Logically speaking, Liu Xiao was most likely to kill someone and silence him, but Liu Xiao had already been arrested. Apart from Liu Xiao, he really couldn’t think of anyone who would frame Liu Shuang like this. (To be continued)