Chu Feiyang listened and nodded cautiously. "This is indeed very possible! Without Qin Huo, the Left Censor of the Censorate, Emperor Yugan will lose an ear in the court! If the Left Prime Minister is replaced by someone else, I am afraid that Emperor Yugan will lose another arm. By then, who will have the power in the court? Who knows!"
"That man is really cunning. He took advantage of your visit to Nanxun. Even if we knew about this, I'm afraid it would be too late to help. By the time we return to Kyoto, the opportunity will be gone! Besides, Prime Minister Qin is already seventy years old. Even if he is sick, outsiders will probably just think that he is old and in poor health! I'm afraid no one will think otherwise!" With a cold smile, Yun Qianmeng's eyes were full of ice!
However, when mentioning Prime Minister Qin's age, Yun Qianmeng suddenly thought of Chu Nanshan and the Xiahou clan leader in Prime Minister Chu's residence, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried. "I wonder if Grandpa and Grandfather are doing well!"
Chu Feiyang patted her back and said softly, "Don't worry, Jiao Da is here!"
"Your Highness, Princess, I have something to report!" At this time, Mu Chun, who had already stood up, walked to the door and spoke softly!
"What's the matter?" Chu Feiyang asked without letting Mu Chun in, as he didn't want their time together to be interrupted!
"The housekeeper of Prime Minister Wan's mansion is outside the inn right now, requesting to see the prince and princess!" Mu Chun's report came from outside the door!
Yun Qianmeng exchanged a glance with Chu Feiyang. It was only the 3:00 AM, and Prime Minister Wan couldn't wait to send his butler over. Was it because Nan Yijun sent Nanny Jin over yesterday, and he was afraid of being impolite, or was it because Xi Lin's nighttime visit to the Prime Minister's residence was discovered, so he sent someone to gather intelligence?
Chu Feiyang's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, but he held Yun Qianmeng's shoulders with both hands and pushed her onto the bed. "Sleep a little longer, I'll go out and see what's going on!"
But Yun Qianmeng was already awake, so how could she listen to Chu Feiyang? She pulled Chu Feiyang's hand off her shoulder, and sat up with Chu Feiyang's strength. She smiled and said, "Since he ordered the butler of the Prime Minister's Mansion to come, it means it's not because of the court! If it's about the Prime Minister's Mansion, then it's naturally better for me to come forward! Could it be that you, the King of Chu, want to distract yourself to take care of the affairs in the backyard? If this gets out, I'm afraid the people from Nanxun will take advantage of it again!"
But Chu Feiyang was not willing to let her work so hard. He had already stayed up late last night because of his thoughts. Now it was just getting light outside. Chu Feiyang naturally hoped that Yun Qianmeng could come a little longer. Just as he was about to refuse, he saw Yun Qianmeng had already put on her coat quickly. She was now holding his court robe and putting it on him. At the same time, she ordered outside the door, "Mu Chun, get some water for washing his face. By the way, ask the guards to ask him to wait in the side room!"
"Yes, Princess!" After hearing Yun Qianmeng's order, Mu Chun immediately turned around to do it!
Seeing that Yun Qianmeng had already spoken, Chu Feiyang could only shake his head lovingly, then took the belt and tied it himself. "I'll go with you later!"
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng knew that Chu Feiyang must be angry that the housekeeper had disturbed her rest, so he wanted to go and properly "entertain" the housekeeper of the Prime Minister's Mansion!
A faint smile appeared in her half-closed eyes, and her slender hands were tidying up his clothes on his chest. Seeing that she was done, Yun Qianmeng nodded!
"Your Highness, Your Highness, the water for washing your face is here!" At this time, Mu Chun was already standing outside the door holding a copper basin. The timing was just right!
"Come in!" Yun Qianmeng sat down in front of the dressing table, took the wooden comb and combed her long black hair carefully!
Mu Chun placed the copper basin on the wooden stand, then walked behind Yun Qianmeng, took the wooden comb from her hand, and carefully tied her hair. "Princess, the housekeeper is already in the side room!"
Yun Qianmeng picked out a double-flying phoenix hairpin from the jewelry box and handed it to Mu Chun, then said lightly, "I understand. You and Yingxia will go change the medicine for Xi Lin later!"
"Yes!" After taking the golden hairpin, Mu Chun raised his eyes to look at the bronze mirror, compared it with Yun Qianmeng's bun, and carefully inserted the hairpin into her cloud-like hair!
Chu Feiyang, on the other hand, had already finished washing up. He was sitting at the table, looking at Yun Qianmeng who was dressing in front of the mirror with loving eyes. His expression was relaxed and natural, and his deep affection was revealed in it!
However, Yun Qianmeng was not in a hurry to see the housekeeper immediately. After washing up, she had breakfast with Chu Feiyang, and then the two of them slowly walked towards the side room!
The housekeeper of the Prime Minister's Mansion waited for more than half an hour but did not see the Princess of Chu. He was very angry, but there were two guards with murderous looks standing at the door. He could only hold back his anger and drink the tea brought by the maids one sip at a time. Until he finished the third cup of tea, he saw the King of Chu and the Princess of Chu walking into the side room!
"Greetings to the King of Chu and the Queen of Chu!" The butler immediately put down the teacup in his hand, stood up and bowed to Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng who were approaching!
But he was puzzled. Shouldn't the King of Chu be going to the palace at this hour? Why was he here with the Princess of Chu?
However, Chu Feiyang walked past him with Yun Qianmeng. After they both sat down, he spoke, "Prime Minister Wan sent you here. What's the important matter?"
Seeing that Chu Feiyang had already opened his mouth to ask, the butler immediately put away his extra thoughts and replied carefully, "The Prime Minister sees that the princess is bored at the inn all day, so he will hold a banquet the day after tomorrow and invite the princess to come and have a gathering!"
However, no matter how carefully he answered, Chu Feiyang would still be able to find fault with it. What's more, the housekeeper's words were indeed full of loopholes!
After hearing his words, Chu Feiyang's expressionless face was even colder. His eyes, shining like stars, were filled with ice. He asked gloomily, "Has Prime Minister Wan exceeded his status? How could he entertain my princess alone? What is his intention? Isn't he afraid that this kind of thing will spread and damage the reputation of my princess? Besides, although I am not from Nanxun, I have some understanding of the affairs of the Nanxun government. Prime Minister Wan and the Regent are not on good terms. If my princess attends the banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion, wouldn't it make our position clear to the world? Prime Minister Wan is really calculating. He is gambled with the reputation of my princess to blackmail me!"
The housekeeper never expected Chu Feiyang to be so disrespectful, and he never thought that he would come up with so many reasons in a roundabout way. No matter which reason it was, even his own master would not be able to afford to offend him!
It was not until this time that the butler understood. No wonder the Prime Minister had specifically instructed him to go when the King of Chu was not at the inn. He did not expect that he would be so unlucky to meet the King of Chu so soon!
The butler immediately lowered his waist and quickly clarified, "Your Highness, you are worrying too much! The Prime Minister absolutely did not mean that! He only meant well. That day, he even invited the wives of many officials from Nanxun, which was considered to be a good host. He absolutely did not mean to threaten Your Highness and the Princess!"
Yun Qianmeng saw that the butler was overwhelmed by Chu Feiyang's momentum, but he didn't say a word!
Regardless of whether Prime Minister Wan had the same intention as Chu Feiyang said, this banquet was probably a Hongmen Banquet! Perhaps Prime Minister Wan had already discovered that someone had sneaked into the Prime Minister's Mansion to investigate, so he used the name of the banquet to observe the reactions of the various mansions!
The reason why no one reported it to the police was probably because Madam Wan only existed in people's mouths!
"Although Prime Minister Wan is so enthusiastic, I will not bother him! This time, the prince and I came to Nanxun with a heavy burden, how can we indulge in pleasure? Moreover, the prince has just explained all the reasons, and it is your regent who is in charge of the negotiations with Western Chu this time. If he gets to know about this and delays the affairs between the two countries, then Prime Minister Wan will become a sinner for all eternity?" The housekeeper originally thought that Yun Qianmeng spoke to ease the atmosphere, but he did not expect that the Princess of Chu's eloquence was no less than that of the King of Chu. What's worse, she actually exaggerated this little thing to the extent that it affected the relationship between the two countries, and did not even give the Prime Minister any way out. The King of Chu and his wife are really terrifying!
However, if the butler was a little confused by Chu Feiyang's sudden appearance before, he now slowly accepted this fact and became much calmer!
He bowed again and said very respectfully, "Your Highness and Princess are absolutely right! It's my fault that I didn't convey it clearly just now! The Regent and the Prime Minister serve in the same court, so naturally the Regent will not be left out! Please come in person, Your Highness and Princess!"
However, the butler had his head lowered at this moment. If he had raised his eyes slightly, he would have seen Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang smiling at each other. A mischievous look flashed in Yun Qianmeng's eyes, while Chu Feiyang could only say in a cold voice, "Now wait until I meet the Regent and then give Prime Minister Wan a reply! You can go back now!"
Hearing Chu Feiyang's ambiguous answer, the butler felt annoyed and anxious. He wanted to speak again, but the guards at the door had already come in and took him out of the inn!
By this time, the sky was already bright. Chu Feiyang stood up reluctantly, staring at Yun Qianmeng and saying, "If you're tired, take a rest!"
Yun Qianmeng smiled and stood up from her seat. "I'm curious if there's a Madam Wan in the Prime Minister's Mansion! I also want to see what the Third Young Master looks like!"
After hearing what she said, Chu Feiyang smiled knowingly, then nodded, and led the guards out of the inn!
But unexpectedly, he met Nan Yijun who was riding a horse at the palace gate!
"Why did the Regent come so late today? If he comes any later, I'm afraid he will miss the morning court!" The sunlight gradually shone on the earth. Chu Feiyang smiled slightly, his eyes half-closed reflecting golden light, but a hint of calculation was hidden in that brilliant look, making it impossible to detect!
"Thank you King Chu for your concern! But King Chu seems to be late today! Could it be that King Chu was tired from yesterday's negotiations? No wonder our Prime Minister Wan ordered the housekeeper to go to the posthouse early in the morning!" Nan Yijun had already arrived at the palace, but stopped at the palace gate waiting for Chu Feiyang!
Seeing Nan Yijun asking, Chu Feiyang's lips curled slightly, his eyes turned slightly, but he already understood in his heart, "This is exactly why I am having a headache! I just wonder if Prime Minister Wan has also invited His Majesty?"
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