Yusui Chang'an

Chapter 1094: Drunken Dream
After several attempts to test Han Qingru, the emperor felt more at ease with him and decided that he was a trustworthy person.

After listening to his loyalty, he discussed government affairs with him for a while. Before the meal was served, he hinted that Han Qingru's brother-in-law, Li Siyu, was quite talented in business and could help unify the country if he worked for the court.

Han Qingru's eyes were gloomy and she did not make a clear statement after agreeing. The emperor saw it but did not expose her. He was in high spirits and drank a few more glasses with Han Qingru during the banquet.

After the meal, just as Han Qingru left, the Gu family sent someone to deliver wedding wine to the palace, saying that it was a gift to express gratitude to the emperor and they wanted the emperor to share in the joy.

In the past, the emperor would not touch the wine after receiving it, and would even look down on such warrior behavior in his heart. But today he was in a very good mood. Not only did he accept the wine, but he also drank a lot after Zheng Cheng checked it.

Although the wedding wine had a strong aroma and went down the throat gently, it was strong. After drinking for a short while, the emperor became drunk and lay on the dragon bed, mumbling drunken words:

"Father... you have looked down on me since we were young, but I can do... things that you haven't done. I am better than... Old Seventh Brother... Father... I am better than him... and also better than you... better than you..."

As early as when the emperor called the late emperor, Zheng Cheng asked all the palace servants to leave. After listening to all the drunken words, Zheng Cheng tightened and tightened his hand holding the handkerchief, and was lost in thought for a long time. After sighing silently, he wet the handkerchief, wrung it dry, and wiped the emperor's face with a complicated expression.
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The Duke's Mansion of the State of Qin.

The prince suppressed his anger and visited Duke Qin who had taken medicine and fell asleep. Then he went to the study with Qin Zongliang. He could no longer hold back his anger and angrily told them what happened in the general's mansion.

After saying that, Qin Zongliang didn't say anything. He turned around and saw him leisurely drinking tea, which made him even more angry:
"I'm talking to you, don't you hear me?"

Qin Zongliang put down his teacup and looked at the prince as if he was looking at an ignorant child:
"Your Highness is the crown prince. How dare I disobey your words?"

Hearing the dissatisfaction in Qin Zongliang's words about his losing his temper with him, the prince suppressed his anger and sat down, his tone softened:
"I don't know who did this, but it looks more like the work of the second brother. After leaving the General's Mansion, I sent people to check Zhao Xian's background, but there is no news yet. If it was really the second brother, he would not send someone who is related to him to do this." Qin Zongliang said slowly:
"Your Highness, don't worry. Zhao Xian is indeed from Xianyaolou, sent by King Jin."

"Really? This is such a sinister method, and it turns out to be him! If you knew it earlier, why didn't you stop it?"

Qin Zongliang asked slowly:

"Why should I stop him? Chu Chengyao wanted to frame the crown prince and seize his position. He used the wedding banquet at the general's mansion to murder the royal family, court officials and their families. Why should I help him avoid such a serious crime? It's a pity that Zhao Xian didn't succeed, otherwise the situation would be even bigger."

The prince's anxious and angry heart gradually calmed down after hearing this, and he also figured out why Qin Zongliang concealed the matter:

"I was framed, so I naturally had no idea. That's why you didn't tell me?"

Qin Zongliang nodded: "Instead of pretending to be unaware, it is better to really be unaware. Although everyone in the General's Mansion is a warrior, they are old and cunning. Gu Hongzhang has sharp eyes and is not easy to fool."

The prince's tense figure relaxed:
"Since you already knew about this, I think the evidence won't be hard to find. I want to see how Lao Er is going to get away with this time."

Qin Zongliang narrowed his eyes and said, "Tomorrow is his wedding day. I heard that he hasn't woken up yet. The Zhou family really has no help. It seems that His Royal Highness Prince Jin wants to drag it out."

The prince said: "It is difficult to find a good day and a beautiful woman. He and I have a deep brotherly love, so I hope that his marriage will go on as scheduled."