Hong Ang and Hong Xiang had drunk too much, so they started talking to Hong Zhou. "Fifth Prince is in the palace all day long, I'm afraid he's troubled by some trivial matters, unlike us two who are idle at home and quite bored." Hong Ang thought that Hong Zhou had encountered some troubles in the court, which was why he had come to invite the two of them to drink and drown his sorrows.

Seeing that they had finally opened up, Hongzhou tried to steer the conversation toward the Fifth Prince. "What's so difficult about that? Fifth Uncle is usually too low-key. All we need to do is have him talk to Father Emperor and ask him to get my two brothers some official positions in the palace, wouldn't that be enough?"

Hongxiang shook his head. "You don't know... Father is now favoring a concubine, so he has no time to care about us. Even our mother has turned against him." Hongxiang said indignantly and drank another cup of wine.

Hongzhou's heart skipped a beat, and he feigned surprise, saying, "Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt have always had a good relationship. How could they fall out over a concubine?"

Hong Ang sighed and said, "Alas... how would we know? That concubine is young and beautiful, with a charming figure. My mother is old now and probably can't compare to her! Now Father stays in that concubine Bai's room every night."

Although Hong Ang said that, everyone knew that the Fifth Prince was not that kind of person, so Hong Zhou felt even more strange that there must be something wrong with this Bai Shi.

From their conversation, Hongzhou couldn't discern any specific reason, which was similar to what Consort Xi had told him. Hongzhou gave Qingluo and Yu Ning a wink, and the two immediately stepped forward to offer them wine.

Two geisha, one with each of them, said, "Sir, we'd like to offer you a toast!"

Hong Ang and Hong Xiang were already drunk in the arms of their lovers, completely intoxicated, but Hong Li still couldn't get any information out of them.

Hongzhou called over a servant, "Take them downstairs, the carriage downstairs is theirs!" Hongang and Hongxiang's grooms were waiting downstairs. Xiaotian took out some silver to reward the servant, and the servant carried Hongxiang and Hongang downstairs.

Before leaving, Hongzhou put his hands on Hongang and Hongxiang's shoulders. "How about the three of us go hunting in the Royal Forest for the next two days? I haven't practiced in a long time, I'm quite rusty!"

Hongxiang and Hongang were already so drunk they were practically delirious, muttering, "No problem, we'll definitely be there the day after tomorrow! Drink...keep drinking..."

Hongzhou watched as the two were carried away, thinking that he hadn't gotten any information about this matter today, and it seemed he would have to think of another way. Xiaotian helped Hongzhou sit down to rest. He had been desperately trying to get Hongang and Hongshang to drink, and Hongzhou himself had also drunk quite a bit. Now that the alcohol was taking effect, Hongzhou was feeling a little dizzy.

"Young Master, are you alright?" Qingluo had met many high-ranking officials and nobles, but this was the first time she had met a prince of the Hong generation, so she was a little excited. The two of them looked at Hongzhou with admiration.

Seeing their excited expressions, Hongzhou thought he would take them to the Royal Forest Garden the day after tomorrow to keep them company and add to the fun. So he said, "We're going hunting the day after tomorrow, you can come along too! Also... if any of you can get anything out of them, there will be a great reward."

Hongzhou staggered to his feet, noticing it was getting late, and prepared to leave. Qingluo threw herself into Hongzhou's arms, "Master, why don't you stay tonight! Let us sisters serve you well!"

Qingluo and Yu Ning were not ordinary geishas and would not easily spend the night with someone. Seeing that Hongzhou was not an ordinary young master, they tried to get close to him.