Tang Dynasty: Taking the Empress Dowager to a brothel, Father Emperor, what a coincidence!

Changsun Chong watched as Du He rushed towards him, and didn't react for a moment.

Seeing that Changsun Chong didn't react, Du He cursed even more harshly.

"Changsun Chong, you've grown bold, haven't you? Daring to ruin my plans? It's one thing for you to run rampant in Chang'an, but today you actually dare to kick down my door? Do you really think Qingfeng Tower is owned by your Qi State Duke's mansion?"

Changsun Chong's face turned red from the scolding. He wanted to explain but didn't dare to mention Li Chengqian behind him. He stammered for a long time without being able to say anything.

Qin Huaidao also had a fiery temper, and seeing Changsun Chong's attitude, he thought he was pretending.

"Du He, why waste your breath on him? This kid deserves a beating today, just beat him up and throw him downstairs."

As he spoke, Qin Huaidao brandished his fist and walked towards Changsun Chong.

Changsun Chong was so frightened that he jumped aside.

This sudden movement immediately exposed Li Chengqian behind him.

Qin Huaidao's fist came hurtling towards Li Chengqian's nose.

Li Chengqian stood still, his hands behind his back, watching Qin Huaidao rush over with a mocking expression.

"Hit me, put some force into it. I want to see just how hard the Duke of Yi's son's fists are. I want to see if he can kill me with one punch."

Qin Huaidao's fist abruptly stopped.

He looked at Li Chengqian with disbelief.

Du He, who was still shouting, was completely dumbfounded when he saw Li Chengqian's face.

Why is this living ancestor here in Pingkangfang?

Qin Huaidao withdrew his fist and knelt down with a thud.

Du He reacted quickly and knelt down as well.

"Your Majesty... Your Highness.

"Your Majesty, I was unaware of your arrival and have offended you. I deserve to die for this."

When the women inside heard the words "Crown Prince," they were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground, trembling uncontrollably.

Li Chengqian ignored them and went inside on his own.

He walked over to where Du He had been sitting, plopped down, picked up a grape from the table, and popped it into his mouth.

Changsun Chong followed Li Chengqian cautiously.

"Get up, what are you doing kneeling on the ground?"

Li Chengqian spat out the grape seeds.

"It's as if I'm bullying you. I just came out for a stroll today. I heard that Ruyan from Qingfeng Tower is a pretty good dancer, so I came to see her. I didn't expect you two to beat me to it."

Du He quickly stood up and smiled obsequiously:

"Your Highness, what are you saying? It is Qingfeng Tower's good fortune to have Your Highness take a liking to it."

"I will summon Miss Ruyan immediately so she can perform a dance for Your Highness."

Qin Huaidao chimed in, "Yes, yes, Your Highness, please sit down. I'll pour you some wine."

For the next half hour, the two top spoiled brats of the Tang Dynasty completely took over Xiao Shunzi's job.

The girl named Ruyan danced nervously in the middle, her movements stiff because of her fear.

Li Chengqian drank his wine while occasionally offering a few comments.

Changsun Chong watched in stunned silence.

He was usually quite a tyrant in Chang'an, but he still had to be very polite to the sons of the various dukes.

Changsun Chong was delighted to see these two acting so obsequiously today.

There was no other way; those who were granted the title of Duke at this time were all those who had fought their way up alongside Li Shimin.

Who is more inferior than whom?

That is to say, Empress Zhangsun Wugou was the empress; otherwise, how could Zhangsun Wuji have wielded such power in the court?

After the dance ended, Li Chengqian patted his stomach and stood up.

"Alright, that's enough for today. Qingfeng Tower is nothing special, not as fun as I thought."

Du He and Qin Huaidao hurriedly stood up as well.

"Your Highness, please take your time. I will host another banquet another day and cordially invite Your Highness to grace us with your presence."

Du He said with a smile.

Li Chengqian walked to the door and suddenly stopped.

He turned to look at Du He and Qin Huaidao, and said with a strange expression:

"You two are doing well these days, aren't you?"

He spends his days indulging in debauchery, surrounded by women. I wonder what the Duke of Lai and the Duke of Yi would think if they found out?

Du He and Qin Huaidao were stunned.

His own father had already passed away.

How else can I think? Think while lying down?

"Your Highness is joking."

Du Hegan chuckled twice.

"My father has already passed away; how could I possibly hold an official position?"

Qin Huaidao chimed in from the side:

"Yes, if my father were alive today, he would probably be very pleased to see me like this."

Li Chengqian left behind a meaningful remark:

"Really? Then you'd better keep one eye open when you sleep at night, or your dad might come looking for you in the middle of the night."

After saying this, Li Chengqian left with Changsun Chong.

Du He and Qin Huaidao both breathed a sigh of relief as they watched Li Chengqian disappear at the top of the stairs.

"That scared me to death."

Du He plopped down in a chair, picked up the wine glass on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Why is the Crown Prince here?"

Qin Huaidao wiped the cold sweat from his brow:

"Who knows? But what did the Crown Prince mean by his last sentence? Was he trying to scare us with our father?"

Du He waved his hand dismissively:

"The Crown Prince is just deliberately trying to disgust us. Our father has been lying in his coffin for so long, how could he possibly come out and beat us up?"

"Too."

After Qin Huaidao sat down, he beckoned to Ruyan in the corner.

"Keep the music playing, keep dancing. I'll show you your amazing skills later. Today has been so unlucky, I need to cool down."

The two completely ignored Li Chengqian's words and continued their revelry.

Half an hour later.

Li Chengqian returned to the Eastern Palace with Xiao Shunzi.

After he returned, he went straight to the secret room.

Inside the secret room, Du Ruhui and Qin Qiong were sorting through secret letters.

Upon hearing footsteps, the two simultaneously looked up.

"Your Highness, it's so late. Why have you come here? Has something happened outside?"

Du Ruhui looked at Li Chengqian and asked.

"It's nothing, I just came to visit you two uncles."

Li Chengqian walked over, sat down in a chair, and sighed.

When Du Ruhui saw Li Chengqian sighing and lamenting, he knew something was wrong.

"Your Highness, please speak frankly. What problem have you encountered?"

Li Chengqian feigned a look of deep sorrow:

"Uncle Du, Uncle Qin. I went out of the palace today, intending to observe the people's conditions, but I ended up seeing some things I shouldn't have seen."

"Oh? What did Your Highness see?"

Qin Qiong asked in confusion.

Li Chengqian said with a regretful expression:

"I went to Pingkangfang and met Du He and Qin Huaidao there."

Du Ruhui and Qin Qiong were both stunned.

"I originally thought that these two lads would be motivated by the passing of the two dukes, study military strategy diligently, and serve the country."

Li Chengqian shook his head.

"Who knew that they actually booked the top courtesan in Qingfeng Pavilion, indulging in debauchery and having women on both sides. They lived a life even more comfortable than the Emperor."

"What?"

Qin Qiong slammed his hand on the table and stood up angrily.

Du Ruhui's face also darkened instantly, and the veins on the back of his hand holding the teacup bulged.

Li Chengqian continued to add fuel to the fire:

"I originally wanted to persuade them, but they brought people to block me at the door and tried to beat me up."

If Gu Liang hadn't revealed his identity, he probably wouldn't be back today.

"That bastard."

Qin Qiong trembled with rage. He turned to look at Du Ruhui.

"Kemin, what do you think about this?"

Du Ruhui gritted his teeth and snorted:

"If a son is not taught, it is the father's fault. We work day and night for His Highness underground, while they squander the wealth we've accumulated outside."

Li Chengqian continued:

"My two uncles, please calm down. I have already reprimanded them."

However, they seemed unconvinced, saying that since both of their uncles were no longer alive, no one could control them.

"Bullshit! I'm not quite dead yet."

Qin Qiong roared.

Du Ruhui stood up and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness! I have a favor to ask. I would like to request leave tonight to take care of some personal business."

Qin Qiong also cupped his hands and said:

"The same goes for me."

Li Chengqian was overjoyed inside, but he pretended to be troubled on the surface:

"Uncles, isn't this a bit inappropriate? You're practically 'dead' now, what if you're exposed..."

"Your Highness, rest assured."

Du Ruhui sneered.

"I assure you, I will not disturb anyone. I am only going to give that rebellious son a dream."

"right!"

Qin Qiong's clenched fists cracked loudly.

"I'm going to give that little brat a proper visit in his dream."