The third prince is holding a banquet tonight, and the guests at the banquet are all his close ministers and staff. Among all the princes, only the seventh prince Sheng Hong was invited. The second prince, fourth prince and fifth prince did not receive the invitation.
After the ceremony of becoming crown prince, the third prince became more and more warm to Sheng Hong. He even invited Sheng Hong to such banquets, which seemed to indicate that he regarded Sheng Hong as a close follower.
Sheng Hong refused and came happily.
After thirty years of drinking, Sheng Hong refused to drink any more. He smiled and said to the Third Prince, "Brother Third Emperor, I have a limited capacity for drinking. I have to go on an errand tomorrow, so I shouldn't drink anymore."
The third prince smiled nonchalantly and said: "Don't I know how much you drink? How can you be drunk with just a few glasses of water and wine? Don't spoil your mood. Come here and continue pouring wine for the Seventh Emperor."
The graceful palace maid holding a wine pot immediately stepped forward and filled the wine glass in front of Sheng Hong.
Sheng Hong's expression remained as usual, his brows furrowed slightly.
The spring breeze is proud of the horse's hoof. After being established as the prince, the third prince is no longer as gentle and humble as before, and gradually develops the "prince style"...
In short, you don’t allow anyone to disobey you.
Sheng Hong had a lot of contact with the third prince, and felt his changes most deeply.
Emperor Jianwen had been feeling quite unwell recently and only showed up at the big court meetings. On weekdays, he let the third prince, the crown prince, take charge of the small court meetings. Even the memorials were handed over to the third prince for review.
As a prince, he has unparalleled advantages. The third prince wins the hearts of the people in the court and excludes the fourth prince's party and officials who have supported the fifth prince.
In just two or three months, many low-level officials have been transferred or dismissed outright. The Fourth Prince Party and the Fifth Prince Party have had a very difficult time in the DPRK.
Fortunately, the third prince regarded him as one of his own and did not make things difficult for him in court. The second prince was silent and low-key, like an invisible man, and was not affected much. The fourth prince and the fifth prince had a difficult life...
A person's character can be seen in the smallest details.
Sheng Hong smiled calmly and raised his glass: "I would like to propose a toast to Brother Three Emperors. In a month or two, the East Palace will be fully repaired, and Brother Three Emperors will move into the palace. By then, when we brothers get together to drink together, I'm afraid it won't be as good as it is now.
It’s convenient.”
Living in the palace is like living under the eyes of Emperor Jianwen and Queen Yu. It is indeed restrictive and inconvenient. However, as a prince, only living in the East Palace can he be justified.
A trace of regret flashed in the third prince's eyes, and he said with a smile: "It is a common thing for us brothers to get together. If there is any inconvenience, you are worrying too much."
The two brothers finished their drinks, and immediately some of the staff stood up to propose a toast, full of flattery.
Sheng Hong was a little disappointed when he heard this, but the third prince found it very pleasing to his ears and was in a happy mood. He opened his mouth and ordered: "Play music and dance!"
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How can there be wine without beauty?
The melodious music of silk and bamboo sounded, and more than ten beautiful dancers danced gracefully. The dancers are all charming, especially the leading dancer, who is extraordinarily beautiful and enchanting. Her eyes are flowing, her waist is slender, and her dancing posture is moving. Her fair skin is exposed on her chest.
The skin sways from time to time in front of everyone's eyes.
She is also fond of food and sex. Such a enchanting and beautiful dancer made all the men present feel fascinated.
The third prince was never a stingy person. He would have banquets with his confidants and would often reward beauties to serve on the pillow. If he was particularly interested, he could take the beauty back to his residence the next day.
I just don’t know who is so lucky today to be able to kiss a beautiful woman...
"Brother Seventh Emperor," the third prince suddenly said with a smile, "You are drunk tonight, so you will rest here for the night. I am the one who kept you here. If the seventh brother or sister asks, you can just push it on my head."
Everyone immediately understood and laughed with ulterior motives.
Everyone knew that His Highness the Seventh Prince was deeply in love with the Seventh Prince's concubine. However, the Seventh Prince's concubine became pregnant soon after she entered the house. His Highness the Seventh Prince was just at the beginning of his life. He guarded his beloved wife who was pregnant at home and could not see or touch her.
, I don’t know how to suffer.
His Highness the Third Prince is still considerate.
His Highness the Seventh Prince slept in the Third Prince's mansion for one night, and he could just keep silent about the beautiful lady's bed. Even if the Seventh Prince's concubine knew about it, she could say that she was drunk and forgetful, or she could blame it directly on the Third Prince.
In this way, he not only enjoyed the beauty and happiness, but also had an explanation for the seventh prince's concubine.
The leading dancer heard this, and her eyes drifted towards the unparalleledly handsome Seventh Prince, her eyes so soft that they seemed to drip with water.
No one expected that Sheng Hong would refuse without any hesitation: "Thank you, Third Emperor Brother, for your kindness. However, there is no need for it. Mingxi is pregnant, how can I go out to have fun behind her back?"
Then, he stood up and cupped his hands slightly: "Today, I have spoiled Brother Three Emperors' interest. Brother Three Emperors is magnanimous, so don't take it to heart. I'll take the first step!"
After saying that, he left the table just like that.
Third Prince: "..."
Everyone: "..."
The third prince couldn't laugh anymore.
This Sheng Hong! He simply doesn’t know how to praise him! I thought of him well and gave him the beauty as a gift, but it turned out to be wrong in every possible way!
He actually walked away like that!
The fire in the third prince's heart was burning fiercely and could not be suppressed no matter what.
Seeing that the situation was not going well, everyone hurriedly laughed and smoothed things over: "I have long heard that His Highness the Seventh Prince and the Seventh Prince's concubine are deeply in love, and today we finally see them. It is indeed better than the rumors."
"That's right! Such a beauty cannot catch the eyes of His Highness the Seventh Prince. I am so shameless today that I want to ask His Highness for a beauty. I wonder if His Highness will agree?"
"Master Liao, aren't you worried that the grape trellis in the backyard will fall down?"
"There is nothing to be afraid of in a mere woman. If you dare to cause trouble, I will take the beauty directly back to my house."
After the gag, the third prince's expression finally softened and he agreed casually. His dissatisfaction and displeasure with Sheng Hong had not dissipated.
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The cool evening breeze blew in the face. Sheng Hong, who was riding a sweaty horse, felt the indescribable anger in his heart getting stronger and stronger. His handsome face was tense and his eyes were dim.
Xie Mingxi had been a little sleepy recently. Now that she knew that Sheng Hong had gone to the Third Prince's Mansion for a banquet, she went to bed first without waiting any longer.
In the blur, she heard Sheng Hong's voice, and Xie Mingxi slowly opened her eyes.
Sheng Hong had already put away his worries and displeasure, and smiled apologetically at Xie Mingxi: "I came back late tonight. If I had known you were going to sleep, I should have gone to the study."
There was a candlestick left in the room. Under the dim and soft candlelight, Sheng Hongjun had a smile on his face, as usual.
Xie Mingxi was keenly aware of something strange, and her sleepiness faded away quietly. She looked at Sheng Hong intently for a moment, and then asked softly: "What happened?"
Sheng Hong smiled casually and said: "It's nothing, it's just that I had a few more drinks and smelled of alcohol on my body, so I was afraid I was intoxicated on you."
Xie Mingxi looked into Sheng Hong's eyes, and after a moment, asked coldly: "Is Brother Sanhuang making things difficult for you?"
