Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 515 How could you do this?

Laiguogong Mansion.

"He Liuhun!"

Hou Jing, grinning, carried the wine into the house. Gao Huan sat there with a cold face, not even glancing at Hou Jing or greeting him.

"He Liuhun, why do you look like that?"

Gao Huan snorted coldly.

"How could you not know what happened to me? You were climbing over the wall all night last night!"

"I'm just worried about you!"

Hou Jing sat down next to Gao Huan, took two cups, and poured wine.

Gao Huan took the wine glass and started drinking.

"You left home before dawn this morning, what were you doing?"

"I just got upset because your older sister poured cold water on me, so I went to get my medicine!"

Gao Huan looked at Hou Jing, his eyes narrowed, revealing a hint of shrewdness and cunning.

"Did you go find some medicine, or did you go to the king to laugh at me?"

"What are you saying? Do you think I, Hou Jing, am the kind of person who would laugh at my brother's misfortune!"

Hou Jingyi spoke righteously, downed the wine in his bowl in one gulp, and then advised:

"This kind of thing is like that thing in a tiger's mouth. You have to put the lid on so that no one can smell it. When no one is paying attention, you can quietly pour it out."

Gao Huan listened, poured himself a drink, and took a sip.

"I didn't want it to be like this, but with Yuwen Tai's interference, how can we keep things a secret now?"

Hou Jing listened and then advised:

"Yuwen Taiyi is from Wuchuan. Do you think he's any good? In my opinion, it's still your fault!"

"Blame me?"

“Our nephew is young and handsome, but he is restless and frivolous. And your family’s truck is like that. How could you not have noticed?”

Gao Huan sighed and remained silent.

Hou Jing, standing to the side, nudged Gao Huan and said:

"I have to remind you of this; it could be a big deal or a small one!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Huan's dejected demeanor changed; he sat up straight and gripped his wine glass.

How big?

“Yuwen Tai is here on the King’s orders to rectify the order. If he keeps pressing this matter, you’ll be in trouble.”

"What about that?"

"We need to clear our nephew's name first. In my opinion, it's because Zheng Yanzu didn't discipline his daughter properly. You're familiar with them..."

Hou Jing turned his head and saw Gao Huan staring coldly at him.

"You said you didn't go out so early to see me make a fool of myself!"

As Gao Huan spoke, he grabbed Hou Jing and tried to push him out of the room.

"He Liuhun, don't push me!"

"Get out of here!"

"Don't push me! If you push me away, what will happen to our nephew?"

As Gao Huan was about to push Hou Jing out of the house, he said:

“Let me tell you, I have more than one son, Gao Cheng. You don’t need to worry about him.”

"He Liuhun, even a tiger won't eat its own cubs, you can't be so heartless!"

"I'll give up, just get out of here!"

As the two were shoving each other, Lou Zhaojun appeared in front of them without them even noticing.

"He Liuhun, who are you planning to sacrifice? Cheng'er is not only your son, but also my son!"

Lou Zhaojun clearly hadn't slept well either; her eyes were swollen from crying, but her aura remained strong, unlike her frail demeanor from the previous night.

Hou Jing chuckled, freeing himself from Gao Huan's grasp, and walked to Lou Zhaojun's side. He then addressed Gao Huan:

“Sister-in-law is right. Our nephew made a mistake on a whim. How can we, as his uncle, just stand by and do nothing?”

Gao Huan was furious and said:

"What are you, a mere woman, meddling in?!"

"What about me, a mere woman?" Lou Zhaojun said, hands on her hips. "Wan Jing, go find Dou Tai. He'll help you with whatever you want!"

Lou Zhaojun pointed out the way, and Hou Jing was overjoyed. "Don't worry, sister-in-law, leave our nephew's affairs to me."

……

Hou Jing disappeared in a flash, and it was too late for Gao Huan to stop him.

Gao Huan looked at Lou Zhaojun, said nothing, flicked his sleeves, and went into the house.

Lou Zhaojun followed her inside, her attitude softening as she pleaded.

“He Liuhun, Cheng’er is the eldest son of the legitimate wife, how can you ignore him?”

"It is because Gao Cheng is so spoiled by you that he has become lawless and committed such wrongdoings!"

"But we can't blame Cheng'er alone. Can he do this kind of thing by himself?"

Hearing this, Gao Huan became even angrier and said:
"What do you know? Do you think this is the North? Put away your Xianbei ways! If this gets out, Cheng'er will be inferior to everyone else for the rest of her life."

Lou Zhaojun felt wronged and worried after Gao Huan's words, and tears welled up in her eyes again.

Gao Huan looked at it, feeling annoyed, and waved his hand.

"Alright, let Gao Cheng stay in his own courtyard and be confined for three months."

Lou Zhaojun wiped away her tears, and as she walked away, she couldn't help but feel sorry for her, saying:
"You beat him so badly he can't even leave the house!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Huan covered his head, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

When I looked up again, I saw a person standing outside.

Gao Yang!

Gao Huan's second son, who was also the second son of the legitimate wife.

Seeing Gao Yang's dejected look, Gao Huan composed himself, mustered his spirits, walked over, and smiled.

"Yang'er, I've heard that your essay has been rated as excellent. Well done!"

Gao Yang, however, showed no sign of enthusiasm and said:
"Grandpa, why does Mother forgive my brother no matter what mistakes he makes? But why can't Mother see what I've done?"

Gao Huan sighed inwardly and patted Gao Yang's head.

……

"Master Cui, what brings you here?"

Zu Ting entered the tavern's private room and saw Cui Ling drinking with someone, his face full of smiles.

Upon seeing Zu Ting, Cui Ling stood up and politely invited him over.

"This is Zu Ting, a trusted minister of the King of Qin!"

As he spoke, Cui Ling pointed to the man who had just been drinking with him and said:
"This is Zheng Yanzu..."

Upon hearing the name, Zu Ting's face fell, and before Cui Ling could finish speaking, he turned to leave.

Cui Ling quickly pulled Zu Ting aside and said:
What do you mean?

What do you mean?

Seeing that Zu Ting was getting anxious, Zheng Yanzu stood up, cupped his hands, and said:

"I have long admired Xiaozheng's name, and therefore wish to have Lord Cui introduce me. I hope Xiaozheng will not take offense."

Zu Ting listened without replying, glanced at Cui Ling again, and sat down under the other's "give me face" expression.

After Zu Ting sat down, Zheng Yanzu asked:

"I've heard that the King of Qin has recently been rectifying the discipline of the court. Has Xiaozheng heard of this?"

Zu Ting ate his meal and said leisurely:
"Of course I know, but your matter is not my concern. I heard that Hou Jing is handling it."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yanzu panicked. Cui Ling chimed in from the side:
“That’s a man who eats people without spitting out the bones. Xiaozheng, we are all noble families. You can’t look at such a rude person and disgrace our culture.”

Zu Ting smiled and said:
"You two, one a corrupt official and the other a lecher, what right do you have to argue with me?"

Zheng Yanzu was furious upon hearing this. Cui Ling, however, held his hand and smiled, saying:
"Xiaozheng, you've gone too far. Now that Duke Zheng is in trouble, how can you not lend a hand!"

"This matter is both difficult and easy!"

Zheng Yanzu became interested upon hearing this.

"how?"

"It's up to you whether you want to pay Hou Jing or pay me!"

What's the difference?

"The amount of money is the same, the difference is whether it's respectable or not?"

Seeing Zu Ting like this, Zheng Yanzu hardened his fist.

……

(End of this chapter)