When Qin Zhen said she was going to a brothel, she really went to a brothel.
Qin Zhen hadn't seen Hongxue for a long time, and she was still thinking about it. Not long after she came to the capital, she had nightmares and couldn't sleep peacefully, so she depended on Hongxue's music to stay alive.
The situation improved slightly later, and Lou Yan's strict prohibition made her not visit the brothel for a long time.
Qin Zhen ignored Manman's obstruction, threw Manman outside the brothel door, and entered the building happily.
She didn't come, but the money was still there, and Hongxue was still being taken care of by her.
As soon as she entered the door, Hongxue looked at her with surprise and said, "Princess, you... haven't been here for a long time."
Hongxue said, her eyes slightly red.
She was sold by her father and saw that her innocence was at stake. It was Qin Zhen and Xiao Yao who protected her innocence.
At first, she only thought that these were two kind-hearted people and treated them as friends. But it was not until later that she gradually realized that the people who saved her were actually the fourth prince of the dynasty and the princess of Anshun.
At the beginning, she was still a little reluctant to let go. After spending more time together, Hongxue slowly recovered and was able to get along with them normally.
With a smile in her eyes, Qin Zhen took out a gold hairpin from her sleeve and stuck it on Hongxue's head, saying, "Use this to make amends. Happy New Year, Hongxue."
Hongxue touched the golden hairpin on her head, smiled through her tears, and said, "Happy New Year too, Princess."
She pulled Qin Zhen in and said, "I'll have the kitchen at the back prepare your favorite side dishes, and I'll have someone warm a pot of wine and bring it over."
This is considered standard equipment that Qin Zhen used to come here.
But when she heard that there was wine, Qin Zhen subconsciously refused. But she also thought that Lou Yan was not hers, so why should she listen to him?
Therefore, Qin Zhen did not stop him.
When the food and wine arrived, Hongxue drank with Qin Zhen.
After two glasses of wine, Hongxue couldn't hold back her words and asked Qin Zhen: "Princess, have you seen the fourth prince today?"
Qin Zhen raised her eyebrows: "We met at the New Year's Eve banquet last night, but not today. According to the rules, they are going to the palace to pay New Year's greetings to His Majesty."
"What, is something wrong?"
Hongxue pursed her lips and said softly: "The princess is one of the few friends of His Highness the Fourth Highness. Can you take the time to visit him and drink a few glasses of wine with him? I, with my status, even if
I can’t do anything I want to do.”
Qin Zhen frowned: "What happened?"
Hongxue was silent for a moment, and then said, "The Fourth Highness came here last night."
Qin Zhen frowned even more tightly.
She had met Xiao Yao at the palace banquet last night, so he could only come here in the middle of the night. What was Xiao Yao doing here so late?
Over there, Hongxue continued: "His Fourth Highness seemed to have encountered something troublesome and was very depressed. He drank several bottles of wine in a row. I have never seen him like that. His whole person was different from before and became gloomy.
A lot."
When Hongxue said this, her eyes turned red again.
Qin Zhen didn't know why, but she was a little concerned about this matter, and couldn't help but ask: "He didn't say what happened?"
Hongxue shook her head and said, "He was drunk as soon as he came. He didn't say a word and didn't answer any questions. I saw his eyes were extremely cold and his aura was terrifying, so I didn't dare to ask any more questions."
Qin Zhen frowned, thoughtfully.
Hongxue thought for a while and then said: "But after he drank too much, he muttered a few words in a low voice. It seemed that he shouted a few vowels, and also said something about revenge... I didn't hear the details clearly.
."
Just this sentence made Qin Zhen's expression change instantly.
Xiao Yao wants to avenge the queen?
Does this mean that the late empress did not die of illness, but was murdered?
So, who is the person who harmed the queen? Has Xiao Yao already known the murderer and is preparing for revenge?
When Qin Zhen thought of this, she felt uneasy.
She stood up in a flash, startling Hongxue.
Hongxue looked at her in astonishment: "Princess Princess, what's wrong with you?"
Qin Zhen quickly came to her senses and said to Hongxue: "I suddenly remembered that something happened at home, so I took the first step."
Hongxue was a little reluctant: "Then you..."
"I will come see you again when I have time. You take good care of yourself." Qin Zhen walked out and whispered, "Also, I will take care of Xiao Yao's affairs, so don't worry too much."
Walking to the door, he whispered again: "Please keep it a secret for the time being. Don't tell Xiao Yao about my visit today. He knows my family. If he leaks it, my family will definitely be angry and lock me up. I can't
I will never have a chance to play with you again."
Hongxue couldn't laugh or cry: "Your Highness, the Fourth Highness, will not talk nonsense."
Qin Zhen raised her eyebrows: "Don't you know that he enjoys bullying me?"
Hongxue didn't realize that something was wrong, so she could only nod her head: "Don't worry, Princess, I won't tell the Fourth Highness about your visit today."
Qin Zhen felt relieved now, reached out and patted Hongxue on the shoulder, turned around and walked out the door.
Manman squatted at the door of the brothel with his cloak in his arms. When he saw Qin Zhen coming out, he hurriedly greeted him: "Princess, shall we go home?"
Qin Zhen: "Go to the Third Prince's Mansion!"
Manman was startled, then saw that Qin Zhen's face looked wrong, so she didn't dare to ask any more questions and hurriedly followed Qin Zhen forward.
The group entered the Third Prince's Mansion, but no one stopped them.
When Qin Zhen entered the third prince's house, she always followed her family.
As soon as I walked a few steps, I saw Linglong coming out, a little overjoyed: "Princess, why are you here?"
On the first day of the new year, I thought the princess would stay at home, but unexpectedly she came here.
His Highness the Third Prince must be very happy when he finds out.
But as she got closer, Linglong realized that Qin Zhen's face was not good and she didn't look happy.
Linglong quickly glanced at Manman, only to see Manman shaking his head at her.
Linglong's heart sank and she cheered up instantly.
Qin Zhen walked inside and asked, "Where is your Highness?"
Linglong said softly: "His Royal Highness was in the side hall last night and has not come out yet."
Qin Zhen paused and frowned unconsciously.
In the side hall, the memorial tablet of Lou Shulan is enshrined.
Yes, Lou Shulan is not here, and only Lou Yan is left.
Last night, New Year's Eve, Lou Yan was all alone. Of course, he wanted to celebrate the New Year with his relatives.
She took a breath and quickened her pace towards the side hall.
When he opened the door of the side hall, he saw Lou Yan holding the memorial tablet in his arms, curled up on the futon and sleeping quietly.
Linglong was startled, fearing that Lou Yan would be frozen, so she raised her feet and was about to pass, but was stopped by Qin Zhen.
Qin Zhu whispered to Linglong: "You go out first, I have something to tell him."
After saying that, he took away the cloak that Manman had been holding in his hand and walked through the door.
Linglong turned around and went out, closing the door behind her.
Qin Zhen walked over, pulled out another futon, and sat down cross-legged next to Lou Yan.
After staring at him for a long time, he finally couldn't bear to wake him up and just put the cloak in his hand on Lou Yan.
I don’t know how long it took, but the man curled up on the ground woke up with his eyelashes trembling.
As soon as he opened his eyes and looked at Qin Zhen sitting on the futon, he suddenly felt that he was still in a dream.