Chapter 257: Hitting He Bakui

Helian Hengxin understood the eunuch's meaning, but his face was still as gloomy as before: "Just tell him that I have something important to do and I will wait for him no matter how late it is."

The eunuch now understood what His Majesty meant and quickly responded with a "yes".

He walked quickly to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

But today, as luck would have it, He Bakui actually drank some wine.

After drinking, he showed a little more disrespect to Helian Hengxin, and waved to the eunuch: "Just tell His Majesty that I drank too much today and it's not suitable for me to see him. I think my nephew won't mind."

Now, those who were attending the banquet with Ba Kui were all worried.

Everyone knows that He Bakui is lawless and does not take Your Majesty seriously. Now it seems that the rumors outside are somewhat true.

This put the eunuch in a difficult position, so he had to bow respectfully to He Bakui again and said, "Your Majesty said that no matter how late it is, we must wait for the Prime Minister to enter the palace."

Finally, He Bakui's military advisor walked up to He Bakui and whispered, "Prime Minister, His Majesty summoned you at this time, it must be something important."

"No matter what, you should go there."

After saying this, the military advisor led He Bakui out, and finally asked in a quiet place, "I wonder if Eunuch An knows why His Majesty summoned the Prime Minister to the palace so late at night?"

Just as Eunuch An was about to answer, the military advisor stuffed a heavy bag into his hand.

He looked down and was shocked to find that it was gold.

There are at least ten taels in here.

He took a step forward and approached the military advisor and said, "It seems to be about Princess Zhuli."

When the strategist heard this, it was as if thunder struck his head.

This matter will eventually not escape the eyes and ears of Your Majesty.

I have already reminded the Prime Minister to be careful with Helian Zhuli and it is best not to have anything to do with her.

But the Lord was obsessed with sex and not only did he want to keep Helian Zhuli by his side, he even took the initiative to speak for Prince Ren.

Now, His Majesty may have known about this and is coming to call us to account.

Thinking of this, the military advisor became more and more panicked. He approached Eunuch An again and spoke again: "I wonder if you can help me accompany the Prime Minister to the palace gate."

Eunuch An received benefits from others, so naturally he would respond in kind.

Along the way, the military advisor was keeping an eye on He Bakui, thinking that he would be of some use.

But He Bakui was so drunk that he turned his head away and didn't hear a word.

Even when he arrived at Yu's study, he was still in a daze.

Helian Hengxin became even angrier when he saw him like this, and immediately threw the inkstone in his hand in front of He Bakui.

This fall frightened He Bakui sobered up a lot. He raised his head and looked at Helian Hengxin in front of him, then knelt down and said, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty. I wonder why Your Majesty summoned me here so late at night?"

"You have contacts with Helian Zhuli." Helian Hengxin did not hide it and asked.

It's more of a statement than a question.

These words exploded in He Bakui's mind, and he was now completely sober.

He began to recall the words that the military advisor had said to him in the carriage just now, and he immediately bowed down: "Your Majesty, I was a rough man before, and I had never seen Princess Zhuli. It was only when I saw her on the street today that I realized that she was actually Princess Zhuli."

"I, too, have been used by the King."

Helian Hengxin would not believe him at all, and his tone immediately turned cold: "Prime Minister, there is no need to make up excuses to deceive me."

"No matter what your reasons are for being with Helian Zhuli, and whether you did it intentionally or unintentionally, I am willing not to care about it." Helian Hengxin had a rare good tone, "Just one thing, I still regard you as my uncle, and I am willing to trust you."

He Bakui was really moved after hearing what Helian Hengxin said.

He kowtowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.

He realized today that even if he supported Helian Hengxin to ascend to the throne, he was ultimately the king and he was the subject.

There is a difference between the ruler and his subjects.

If the emperor wanted to kill himself, it would be easy for him to do so.

Helian Hengxin felt better when he saw that the beating had some effect.

Anyway, Helian Renxin has already taken control of the military power, so it is useless to make any further plans. It would be better to take this opportunity to cultivate some confidants, and when the time is right, take Helian Renxin down directly.

When He Bakui left the palace, he felt that his feet were empty.

But in his heart he hated Helian Zhuli so much because she dared to lie to him.

How dare you take advantage of me.

Helian Zhuli, if I catch you in the future, I will make you pay.

The Rong Mansion was also very lively that day.

After receiving the prince's order, Lord Rong walked out of the palace with brisk steps and headed straight for the Rong Mansion.

Master Rong seemed to be in a bad mood. Even the usually slow-witted Mrs. Rong noticed it and asked tentatively at the dinner table, "Master, what's wrong?"

Lord Rong just waved his hand and turned to go to the study.

Rong Wenzhou naturally followed at his mother's instruction.

Also following along was, of course, Aunt Zeng, the so-called cousin of Lord Rong.

Lord Rong drank too much and staggered. Rong Wenzhou, who was following behind him, stepped forward to support him and muttered, "Why did father drink so much?"

Because of his official duties, my father hardly ever drinks.

So today is indeed a bit abnormal.

Lord Rong turned around and patted Rong Wenzhou's hand: "Wenzhou, you are a good boy."

Aunt Zeng, who was not far away, became even more anxious after hearing this.

Although she herself had some kung fu skills, after all, several people were on the road now, so she couldn't hear it clearly.

"Your Majesty has always been suspicious of the old Marquis Dingguo, but he never thought he would recommend his own son."

"But after all, the daughter of the old Marquis Dingguo is the Royal Consort, and he has a certain influence in the army. Since the old Marquis Dingguo has proposed it, Your Majesty cannot refuse it."

"But I still have some grudges in my heart."

"Your Majesty wants to send me," Lord Rong said, pointing at himself excitedly, "to the border to keep an eye on Marquis Dingguo and his entourage."

"The journey is long and the mountains are high. I, your father, really don't want to do this!"

It turns out that my father did this.

I never thought that Your Majesty would suspect Marquis Dingguo. It is said that the mind of an emperor is hard to guess. Even a loyal man like Marquis Dingguo is suspected by Your Majesty.

At this point, Lord Rong glanced at the person in the corner with the corner of his eye, and a sneer rose in his heart. He continued: "Besides, because of the matter of the late queen, Dingguo Hou once reprimanded Your Majesty in public. I'm afraid that Dingguo Hou is also dissatisfied with Your Majesty."

"If I go, I'll be stuck in the middle and it will be very difficult."

Aunt Zeng had not expected that Marquis Dingguo was actually dissatisfied with the Emperor of Great Chu.

It's worth taking advantage of.

Thinking of this, Aunt Zeng turned back to her room and prepared to write a letter to Helian Hengxin to explain the current situation.