Chapter 62 The Concubine Commander
Late at night, the lights were brightly lit in the mansion of the son-in-law Duwei Wang Chaolong.
The strings and bamboos orchestrals were constantly music, and the maids walked back and forth like butterflies.
Today, the distinguished guests came to the mansion, including Liu Qin and Liu, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and Yao Baobao, the governor of the Northern Division. These two are both powerful officials, and the Prince Consort's Mansion dare not neglect them.
A middle-aged scholar sat on his head, smiling and a slightly rosy face. It was obvious that today was the guests.
Wang Chaolong, whose courtesy name is Qingzhi, is the son-in-law of Princess Huaishan, the eldest daughter of Emperor Gengyuan. Because he plays a good move and gives up his son to Emperor Gengyuan, he can always win the battle after a thrilling victory without any trace, so he won the emperor's holy heart.
Moreover, he does not compete for fame and fortune, and loves elegance. Many civil officials are very good friends.
Liu Qin, who came today, is Wang Chaolong's friend. He also drank a few glasses of Xiliang's latest wine, but his mind was very clear.
"Brother Qingzhi, your wine is really good."
Wang Chaolong said with a smile: "Wenmian has a good vision. This was sent by General Xiliang's Mansion to me. You may not be able to buy it from the market."
"Oh? Why is the only person in the General's Mansion who loves Brother Qing so much?" Liu Qin asked with a smile.
Wang Chaolong laughed and said, "You don't have to criticize me for your words. I am the prince-in-law, and I can't be a high-ranking official and can't control the power. You have to fight for it, it has nothing to do with me. I have lived among the flowers, and I don't touch my body, and there are no taboos, haha."
His laughter was crisp and open-minded, but Yao Baobao, who had been silent, still heard a little bit of loneliness. A manly man, who doesn't want to be highlighted by power?
Liu Qin reached out and pointed, and the maid who was kneeling beside him quickly filled him with wine. Liu Qin didn't drink it and sniffed it and said, "Good wine, but unfortunately the wine is too expensive."
Wang Chaolong stretched out his head and asked, "Wenmian, are you okay? Didn't I say that this wine didn't cost a penny."
Yao Baobao smiled and said, "The Prince-in-law is unknown. There have been many abnormal movements in Xiliang recently. Their prince Li Jin died in the capital for no reason. According to the inspection of our North Sect spies, there was only one person who was the most suspicious. It was him who took Li Jin out of Zhao Prison. On that day, Li Jin died tragically on the bank of the Bian River."
Li Jin was dead, and everyone in the court knew about this, and even the prince-consort had heard of it.
Wang Chaolong was curious and asked, "Who is this person?"
"It was the Yihui Commander sent by the General's Mansion of Xiliang, named Chen Shou!"
"Chen Shou?" Wang Chaolong took a deep breath, "Chen Shou is now a celebrity around His Majesty. He will be given a seat when he meets him. Even his words are very kind. It is said that no matter how angry His Majesty is, his face will be flushed and very peaceful when he sees him."
Liu Qin snorted coldly and said, "Brother Qingzhi, don't you understand? The people of Xiliang first sent someone to kill their own prince, giving them an excuse. Then they bewitched the emperor and deceived the emperor. Now His Majesty has not been to court for half a month. It's simply Sima Zhao's heart... You took their wine. If Xiliang rebelled in the future, have you ever thought about the end?"
Wang Chaolong's whole body was cold and his hair stood up. No matter whether it was true or false, there were possibilities.
Once something happened, I received gifts from Xiliang, but there were more than these jars of good wine.
It’s okay if no one reports it. Once someone is interested in reporting it, half of his life’s wealth will disappear, and I’m afraid I will move my head.
The son-in-law, the son-in-law, had no enterprising goal, because the Great Qi ancestor system stipulated that the son-in-law was not allowed to enter politics.
The rich and idle dynasty can be together with the country and enjoy wealth and prosperity as long as it is not in trouble. Now, Xiliang is like a thorn, which was inserted into his heart by Liu Qin and Yao Baobao.
"This...I really don't know this." Wang Chaolong's forehead was sweating and he was a little incoherent.
Liu Qin then raised his glass and drank it all, and said with a smile: "Qingzhi, you and I have been friends for many years. How can I sit down and see you fall into danger? You only need to do one thing to completely separate your relationship with Xiliang. From then on, even if Li Wei rebelled, you will not be implicated."
Wang Chaolong stood up, walked to Liu Qin, and whispered: "Wenmian, I knew you could help me, come on."
Liu Qin took out a piece of silk from his sleeve and said, "Chen Shou is just a farmer in Liangzhou, and his life experience is all on it. With this testimony, it is enough to expose his identity as a fake Taoist priest and let His Majesty recognize the face of this thief. If we reveal his murder of Li Jin, His Majesty will be furious and will definitely kill this thief, and you will completely draw a line with the general's mansion."
Yao Baobao interrupted, "We have found out about this matter long ago. We wanted Liu Shangshu to make this contribution and go further to see if we can nominate the subordinates of the Zhongshu for the next year. However, when he learned that the son-in-law was deceived by Xiliang, he came to ask the son-in-law for advice. Hey, I have to say that Liu Shangshu is really a good friend, and the son-in-law has such a confidant, which is enviable!"
Liu Qin smiled faintly, looking calm and gentle.
Wang Chaolong was not a fool either. He sighed: "Your Majesty is now the true believer in Chen Shou. Is it a bit of advice at this time... I'm afraid that your Majesty will not be displeased?"
Liu Qin smiled, stood up, and said with a look of her sleeves, "Brother Qingzhi, this move is beneficial but not harmful. If Xiliang rebelled, you are afraid that you will regret it. If you don't want to go, then I'm not polite."
Yao Baobao also stood up, and the two of them were about to leave the seat, one in front and one behind.
Wang Chaolong's face was gloomy and calm. Just before Liu Qin's feet stepped out of the threshold, he reached out to stop him and said, "Wait, Wen Mian, Duke Yao, can you put it here for now, let me consider it."
"Haha, then I'll give you three days to let this thief be mad for three more days. If there is too much, I must write a letter in person."
"Okay, only three days!" Wang Chaolong said with his fist: "Wenmian is very kind, I will never forget each other."
Liu Qin and Yao Baobao walked out of the mansion, and Wang Chaolong personally sent it out. He waited until they boarded the carriage and returned home.
Inside the carriage, Yao Baobao looked depressed and said, "He doesn't seem to dare to write a letter. Are we looking for someone else?"
Liu Qin looked calm and sat in the car, "You still don't understand scholars, don't worry, if he refuses firmly, then I will never have hope. But as long as he has a little hesitation, the more he thinks about these three days, he will become more and more afraid... I think he will go to the palace by himself in less than three days."
"Wang Qingzhi is a close minister around His Majesty, and he has the relationship with the princess, so he is considered a royal relative. With him coming forward, and with our conclusive evidence, His Majesty should recognize Chen Shou's face this time."
Yao Baobao also smiled and said, "This kid is finally going to die. He is so capable of causing trouble. With him here, our family is always uneasy."
Chapter completed!