When Hongshi heard the Eighth Prince say that his plan might be exposed, he panicked. He grabbed the Eighth Prince's sleeve and hurriedly asked, "Uncle Eighth Prince, does Father already know? Will he send someone to arrest me? What should we do now? Please think of a way!"
The Eighth Prince disliked Hongshi's timid and cowardly manner at the slightest sign of trouble. He shook off Hongshi's hand and said impatiently, "I've been trying to find a way for you. Your father has only sent people to investigate Geshan Village so far. We still have time. That's why I invited you out to discuss what to do next!"
Then he turned around, stared into Hongshi's eyes, and asked, "Now I want you to tell me honestly, what's the deal with that new concubine in your household?"
Hongshi was surprised that he would ask about Ruan Meiying, and said in confusion, "Huh? How do you know about that concubine? She's just a concubine."
The Eighth Prince sneered, "You think you can hide your secrets from me? How did you get her? Tell me now!"
Hongshi scratched his head and said, "She was originally a prostitute. I met her at a brothel that Lord Guan Bin took me to when I was in Kaifeng Prefecture. I thought she was quite nice and likable, so I redeemed her and thought I would bring her back to the manor to serve me! Eighth Uncle, is that right?"
Hongshi believed that the Eighth Prince had also taken a liking to Ruan Meiying. Although he liked Ruan Meiying, he thought that sacrificing a woman was nothing in order to ensure that the Eighth Prince would wholeheartedly serve him. After all, he loved his country more than any beauty.
The Eighth Prince was taken aback by what he said and angrily retorted, "What are you saying! How could I possibly be interested in a lowly prostitute like you? I was asking you if you even know where she's from?"
Hongshi said, "I really don't know. What's wrong? Does it matter where she's from?"
The Eighth Prince was too tired to be angry with Hongshi anymore. He said, "She's from Geshan Village!"
Hongshi gasped, "Ah!" "I never imagined she would be from Geshan Village! What a coincidence!"
The Eighth Prince continued, "I also suspect that she was behind the exposure of our plan."
Hongshi replied, "No way."
The Eighth Prince said, "Regardless of whether she informed on us or not, your father has already sent people to investigate Geshan Village. The woman beside you is from Geshan Village. If she has any connection with Geshan Village..."
After hearing the Eighth Prince's words, Hongshi broke out in a cold sweat. If his father, the Emperor, found out what he had done, he would face far more than just a reprimand.
Suddenly, Hongshi's expression changed drastically. He suddenly remembered that he had mentioned Geshan Village to Ruan Meiying when he was drunk. Was it from that time that his plan was exposed?
The Eighth Prince noticed that Hongshi's face had suddenly turned pale and realized that he had thought of something, so he asked, "What's wrong? Have you thought of something?"
Hongshi was afraid of being blamed, so he hesitated and didn't want to say it outright. If it really was Ruan Meiying, then he had shot himself in the foot.
The Eighth Prince was furious and roared at him, "What time is it! Speak your mind! If you have something to say but don't tell me, don't blame me for not saving you when trouble comes knocking!"
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