The lights were red and the wine was green. There were rows of red lanterns by the river of Prayer Lai. Red buildings stood on the shore. From time to time, a few women in pink could be seen smiling with round fans. On the main stage of the red buildings was a woman in red clothes. She was playing the zither with both hands. Her face was enchanting, and her voice was mellow." The fireworks are cold and the water is filled with sand. I'm staying at Prayer Lai near the tavern at night." The merchant girl did not know the hatred of subjugation, but still sang "Midnight Fragrance" across the river.”The woman's red lips were lithe, and her voice was graceful. There was a burst of applause from the audience. One of the middle-aged men had a provocative look on his face as he narrowed his eyes at the beauty who was singing across the river.
"Who composed this song?" The man asked the servant next to him in a commanding tone with a graceful and noble posture.
"Your Highness, this is the new Courtesan Belle of our Nishang Pavilion. Not only is she beautiful, but her talent is also outstanding.”
The one called the Regional King nodded and said to the other man beside him," This woman is interesting. Us brothers have all been scolded. This Qilai, this Midnight Fragrance, isn't this the story of the Emperor destroying the Nan Xiang Kingdom?" She was secretly cursing us for being like Prince Nanxiang back then, hehe.”The man next to him nodded mysteriously." Then what do you mean?”The man's expression was wretched." Yes, of course I have to meet the beauty. Let's go."”After the Regional King finished speaking, he stood up and walked down the platform towards the red-dressed woman on the other side.
In the soft pavilion, the fragrance of agarwood was faintly drifting. The red muslin danced in the air, and the entire room was illuminated by two high candles. The woman in red leaned against the soft couch and squinted her eyes. The door was gently pushed open, but the woman still had her eyes closed. She felt a man lying on top of her.
"Your name is Qin Hua?" The man lifted the woman's chin and his other hand was already moving around the woman's back.
I narrowed my eyes and looked at the man in front of me. I suppressed the disgust in my heart and slowly said," I wonder what your thoughts are about the deficit in the Ministry of Personnel?”I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck and gently rubbed it with my hand. He twitched and looked at me blankly before suddenly shaking me off.
I held my chest and sat up, my eyes shining with determination. "Who exactly are you?" The Regional King lowered his head and gripped my throat tightly. I was secretly happy. His expression and nervousness proved that my efforts were not in vain. He was afraid of death. Hehe, it was easy to deal with people who were afraid of death.
"This lowly concubine only feels that the Regional King has chosen the wrong master and that his death is not far away.”I stared at him, watching his expression change rapidly. Seeing that he was most likely afraid, I continued," Now that the Third Prince's life is over, why don't you think of finding another master? A wise man understands the times."”
The Regional King seemed to have hit the nail on the head. He suddenly lowered his eyes and slowly let go of my hand. I rubbed my throat. She looked up at him.
"This is a honey trap and an empty city trap. This king will not believe it. Moreover, the loss has nothing to do with this king.”The Regional King suddenly said righteously.
I laughed coldly." Hmph, do you think that the Third Prince will let you off easily if he goes to prison alone? You don't want to save him. You're heartless and he's unjust. However, I still advise you not to rack your brains to save him. Even if the Third Prince is wronged, he will definitely die. Do you think that the other Princes will sit idly by and let the opportunity go to waste?”My eyes never left him.
"Then what should we do?" He turned his back and said coldly.
"Every man for himself, so your decision is correct.”I got up and walked in front of him. I told him the detailed plan. We had to finish it before Xuan He went to the south to collect taxes. After all, those who won the hearts of the people would win the world. Oppressing the people would always be the worst policy. So, this was not only for you, but also for the people of the world.
Next were the various races in Jiang City. They were the closest to the capital city, so they could only be close to the water now. Distant water could not put out a nearby fire.
"Qin Hua, is this really okay?" The elder sister anxiously rubbed the handkerchief in her hand." Don't worry, the Commandery Prince of Chengzhi has already agreed. Next, he will secretly contact the factions of the other three princes to donate money. I've investigated. The profits from their parties and casinos alone are not small. They just need to gather enough money to report to the Emperor. I've already told them."”
I looked outside. The tall city tower of Jiang City had already appeared in our line of sight." Most of these nobles are relying on the imperial court. I think they understand the principle of losing the lips and losing the teeth. Also, no matter which prince's faction they belong to, we're just giving them a chance to elect a by-election. After all, as long as the crown prince is not established, we can put on a high stance.”I looked at the streets of Jiang City. The people were peaceful and there were all kinds of stalls, restaurants, tea houses, chess clubs, and everything else.
"How's Mafa?" I put down the curtain and said to my sister. 'My grandfather, Prince Murta, has always been stationed at the northwest border. He should have already put on his armor and gone to battle. Although he doesn't have any memories, the primitive impulse to worry about his loved ones is still there.
"The northwest isn't that bad. I also find it strange. It's just that I saw the emperor preparing for military pay, collecting taxes, and expanding the national treasury, but he wasn't that anxious about the war in the northwest.”
I was confused as to why Xuan Qi was suddenly summoned back, why Ling Ye was nervous, and why the Imperial City was heavily guarded. Xuan Qi didn't go to the front line?" I probed.
His sister looked confused." I was just asking.”I smiled to hide my guilt. So I was wrong. What was going on? What was I doing? What was it for? Was it the emperor's plan? What did the emperor want to do?
I lifted the curtain again and looked at the people coming and going on the street beside me. I actually didn't know that I had already walked into a trap that others had laid out.
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