Chapter 264 I already have a family
Qingyue Tower.
“Young Master Xiao, I have already found out the identities of those drug-using assassins. It was my good second brother who did it.”
Upon hearing this, a perfectly timed shadow crossed Xiao Xuance's brows and eyes. He tightened his grip on the wine cup, the veins on his hands becoming faintly visible. "Your Highness, however you wish to report back, I will comply."
"You're not surprised at all; it seems you've found out something."
"I guessed, but I only confirmed it after hearing what the prince said."
A hint of anger flashed across Zhao Xuan's face. "Yes, that's right. It was his doing. He failed at the inn in Changlin County and then sent assassins to kill us. He thinks we're afraid of him just because we didn't retaliate!"
“He took over the northern army and persecuted the old troops of the Xiao family army. Presumably, the Crown Prince hates him to the bone. If he wants to hide it, we will expose this matter. The Crown Prince’s party will definitely not miss this opportunity to impeach him.”
Xiao Xuance said in a low voice, "Then who should leak this information? Apart from General Gu, I don't have any good candidates. Unfortunately, he has already been murdered."
Zhao Xuan drank another cup, put down the cup, and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, please accept my condolences. I still have some influence in the court. It won't be difficult to find someone to spread the news. You can leave this matter to me. As for collecting evidence, I will leave it to Your Highness."
"Can."
"Okay, come on, let's have a drink." He raised his glass.
Xiao Xuance narrowed his long, sinister phoenix eyes, exuding a fierce aura, and raised his wine cup to clink with his. "Bang!"
Zhao Xuan met his gaze, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
No words were needed; a silent alliance was forged with just a glance, like two swords clashing, vowing to grind their common enemy to dust!
After downing the glass in one gulp, Zhao Xuan put down his cup and beckoned to the guards behind him. The guards went out to let the girls in to serve him wine and perform songs and dances.
He has been having a lot of bad luck lately, and his wives and concubines in the inner quarters are constantly bickering and making a fuss. That's why he chose a place like Qingyue Tower to talk business, where he can also drink and relax – killing two birds with one stone.
Not long after the guards left, scantily clad women in dance skirts entered the private room with light steps and saw the Third Prince inside.
A look of amazement flashed in her eyes. What a handsome man! He had a noble air about him and was clearly from a wealthy and noble family. He looked like a young nobleman from the capital.
Upon seeing Xiao Xuance, his eyes lit up again. This one was even more handsome, with a sharp, angular face, long, narrow phoenix eyes, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes. His muscular body was tightly wrapped in a dark-colored outfit, and his noble and dignified air, which was both righteous and wicked, was even more captivating.
The girls split into groups, with some sitting beside them and others finding open spaces and taking their positions.
He sat to one side, playing the zither and pipa.
As the music began, the songstresses danced gracefully and rhythmically.
Xiao Xuance sat in a wheelchair, the stool next to him a little far away. A woman in red sitting beside him wanted to pour him wine, but found that his wine glass was full.
She rolled up a section of her sleeve, revealing a glimpse of her fair wrist, poured herself a cup, and held it out to the man with her delicate hand, her eyes filled with infatuation and reverence. "My lord, I toast you."
Another night passed. She had been faking it all with those pot-bellied old men, but tonight she was truly showing her feelings. She would be willing to spend the night with such a man, even without money.
He has a powerful presence. Although he is in a wheelchair and his two legs may be useless, his third leg is definitely not useless.
Xiao Xuance raised his hand to refuse, "No need, I am injured and cannot drink alcohol."
"It was my oversight. Let's have some tea then." She quickly poured a cup of tea and held it to his lips. "Young master, please have some tea."
Xiao Xuance slid his wheelchair backward to avoid it, saying, "I already have a family and don't need anyone to serve me."
The woman in red was taken aback, then smiled faintly and said, "Young master, what harm is there in a man as outstanding as you having a few more female confidantes?"
Zhao Xuan had women on his left and right, drinking from the left side and then the right. The other women, seeing this, also clamored for him to drink.
"Young master, young master, and this servant too..."
Zhao Xuan drank all the wine glasses held by the women. "My cousin-in-law, it's just an act. Why take it so seriously? I promise I won't tell Xue'er. Have fun."
"I'm not feeling well, but it's nothing serious. I'll head back now. Goodbye."
The woman in red persisted, chasing after him to the door. "Young master, please don't go! What did I say wrong? Please apologize!"
Zhao Xuan hadn't socialized with anyone else tonight except her, and it was no fun playing alone. She tried to persuade him to stay, but he said, "Men are a woman's heaven, how can you let her control you? We can play whenever we want. She's pregnant and can't take care of you. Are you going to be a monk for months and stay with her alone? Stop pretending. Take whichever one you like. This... young master will treat you, or you can take a few more."
Pshaw! We're all men, why pretend to be so high and mighty?
Zhao Xuan had arrived before him, and had drunk half a pot of wine. He drank another half pot afterward. After drinking too much, he stopped pretending to be gentle and refined, and his true, base nature as a man was exposed.
"I am not worthy of such hospitality, farewell!"
"Alright, let's go, let's go. All the beauties tonight are mine."
The guards pushed Xiao Xuance through an open private room.
Laughter could be heard coming from inside.
"Hahaha, I'm here, come and get me..."
A person with their eyes covered by a red cloth could vaguely see a figure at the doorway and rushed towards it. "Gotcha!"
The guard was quick and pulled the wheelchair backward to avoid it.
The man fell to the ground, his knee hitting the floor with a loud thud!
"Ouch! Ouch, that hurts so much! I'm done playing..."
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