Back in his study, Hongshi wrote another letter praising himself extensively. After finishing it, he read it carefully twice to make sure he hadn't missed anything. Then he handed the letter to a guard and ordered him to return to the capital immediately and deliver it to the Emperor.
After the guards left, Hongshi went to Linlang's room, eager to share his joy of success with her.
Although Linlang looked down on Hongshi, it was ultimately the Eighth Prince's business, so she was happy to hear that the plan had succeeded. She became even more intimate with Hongshi than usual, making him fall head over heels in love with her.
Hongshi thought a lot. Since ancient times, the struggle for the throne has always been a case of the winner taking all and the loser being a bandit. When one person attains the Dao, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Therefore, his future success or failure will not only affect himself, but also everyone around him. He cannot afford to make any mistakes; he can only succeed and cannot fail. He went through the events of the past few days in his mind and immersed himself in his own fantasies.
Seeing that he was silent, Linlang thought he was angry and couldn't help but ask, "Master, what's wrong?"
Upon hearing Linlang's words, Hongshi snapped out of his reverie and chuckled, "Master, it's nothing. I'm just feeling a bit bored."
Upon hearing what Hongshi said, Linlang suggested, "If you're bored, why don't you call Lord Guan Bin over? He's from Kaifeng Prefecture, so he'll definitely know where to find some fun."
Hongshi thought about it and felt that Linlang's words made sense. He was not only bored, but he also wanted to discuss future matters with Guan Bin, so he summoned the guards.
The guard entered and knelt on one knee.
"Go to the Kaifeng Prefecture government office right away and tell Lord Guan Bin that I, Prince, have something to discuss with him and that he should come over as soon as possible."
"Yes," the guard replied, then straightened up and walked out the door.
After the guards left, Hongshi closed his eyes and enjoyed Linlang massaging his shoulders, feeling extremely comfortable.
The guards returned shortly afterward, with Guan Bin in tow.
The guard said to Hongshi, "Your Highness, Lord Guan has arrived."
Hongshi opened his eyes and said, "You go first!" Upon hearing this, the guard immediately got up and left.
Guan Bin stepped forward to the sides and bowed to Hong Shi.
"May I ask what business Your Highness has with me?"
Hongshi laughed and said, "Today, I mainly want to taste the fine wines and delicacies of Kaifeng Prefecture. I wonder if you have any good places to go?"
Upon hearing what Hongshi said, Guan Bin immediately became interested and said to Hongshi, "There are many good places in Kaifeng Prefecture for Your Highness to enjoy. If Your Highness is willing, I will take you there now."
Hongshi had always wanted to see the local customs and culture of Kaifeng, and also wanted to win people's hearts, so he asked this question. Upon hearing Guan Bin's words, he couldn't wait to ask Guan Bin to take him there.
For several days in a row, Guan Bin took Hongshi out to eat, drink, and listen to music. Guan Bin’s deliberate flattery made Hongshi intoxicated with the feasts all day long, making him even more arrogant and dissolute.
One day, Guan Bin brought Hongshi to a mansion. Hongshi asked in confusion, "Lord Guan, what is this place? Why did you bring me here?"
Guan Bin said, "Your Highness, this is a wonderful place, a place that every man in Kaifeng dreams of visiting." It turns out that this is the residence of Ruan Meiying, a famous courtesan in Kaifeng.
"Oh!" Hongshi was immediately intrigued when he heard him say that.
Although he was a prince, the emperor had always been strict with them since childhood, so they had never been to brothels or prostitutes. He was very excited, as this was an eye-opening experience for him.
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