roccoschili Chapter 43 A Date with a Beauty, But Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road!
Chapter 43 A Date with a Beauty, But Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road!
Last time at Jingren Palace, Qin Keqing discovered that he was a fake eunuch. She probably also suspected that he was having an affair with Consort Xian, Gongsun Qinghua.
This is a very serious matter!
If Qin Keqing were to spread the news that he had not yet been castrated, he would be finished, and it would also affect Gongsun Qinghua's reputation.
Because of this, Gongsun Qinghua even said that she would persuade Qin Keqing to consummate their marriage.
This way, Qin Keqing can keep the secret!
Xiao Shisan leaned closer with a smile, his fragrance wafting through the air: "Second Madam, has Consort Xian said anything to you?"
Qin Keqing blushed deeply, looking charming and alluring.
She didn't answer at first, but looked around and said in a low voice, "You go see the Left Prime Minister first, I'll wait for you here, and later I'll take you inside to talk."
In the mansion, he was alone with her in a room, a man and a woman all by himself?
"This isn't a good idea, there are too many people and too many eyes in the Prime Minister's residence—" Xiao Shisan said with a troubled expression.
Qin Keqing chuckled, her beauty radiant: "You, Xiao Shisan, have the cover of being a eunuch. No one knows you're a real man, so what are you afraid of?"
That's right!
Xiao Shisan nodded: "Alright, then... shall I go see the Left Prime Minister first?"
Go!
She smiled.
After parting ways with Qin Keqing.
Xiao Shisan and Cui Quan continued walking along the corridor.
Seeing Cui Quan looking at him strangely, he must suspect that he and the Second Madam had been whispering something to each other.
They were afraid that Cui Quan would suspect them.
then.
Xiao Shisan chuckled twice and explained, "Oh dear, Second Madam is really something. She has a good relationship with Consort Xian and even said she would come to the palace with me later."
Cui Quan nodded and said, "Second Madam, because of the First Madam, Murong, her relationship with the Left Prime Minister is not good. The Second Madam often quarrels with the Left Prime Minister. And the Left Prime Minister is afraid of his wife and the First Madam. Over the years, he has neglected the Second Madam."
"But it cannot be denied that the Left Prime Minister's favorite wife is the Second Madam. However, due to the strict control of the First Madam, he is unable to get close to her."
Gongsun Qinghua also mentioned this point!
Xiao Shisan nodded.
Cui Quan looked over and continued, "Steward Xiao, you will be my superior from now on. You don't need to explain anything to me. Rest assured, whatever you do, even if I know, I won't reveal a single word!"
Xiao Shisan: "..."
He glanced sideways at Cui Quan, who had a serious expression, and thought that Cui Quan was quite straightforward. Could he be one of Eunuch Wei's men?
"Hey? What superiors and subordinates? We're all brothers!"
Xiao Shisan, with a kind and amiable expression, patted Cui Quan on the shoulder.
Helping Empress Pei Ruohan seize power requires the support of many key figures in the court—now is the time to use people, and winning their hearts and minds is the most important thing.
"Cui Quan dares not accept such praise, he dares not accept such praise."
Cui Quan looked embarrassed, then pointed ahead: "Chief Steward Xiao, you see, the main hall is right ahead. Please wait for me a moment, Prime Minister Zuo. I'll wait for you here."
"Hehe, okay, thanks for the directions!"
Xiao Shisan left the corridor and walked towards the main hall.
"Xiao Shisan!!"
A sharp shout rang out; it was actually Li Yu's voice.
Xiao Shisan looked in the direction of the sound.
Then Li Yu, dressed in a brocade robe, came running from not far away.
Li Yu walked up to him, coldly snorting menacingly, "What a small world, Xiao Shisan! Didn't expect that, did you? I knew you were coming to my mansion; I've been waiting for you here for a long time!"
"Wait for me? What brings you here, Second Young Master?" Xiao Shisan feigned ignorance.
"you!"
Li Yu pointed in this direction, then laughed angrily: "Fine, Xiao Shisan, are you playing dumb with me?"
Last time at Chuxiu Palace, you and my cousin Murong Yuhe were so intimate, and you even interrupted my good time with the Empress. So why should I look for you?
Oh shit!
Are you vengeful?
Your mother, Qin Keqing, just invited me to speak with her alone.
From now on, I won't be your adopted father, I'll take your surname!
Xiao Shisan was inwardly furious, but he smiled outwardly:
"Second Young Master, those were all my duties in the palace. If I offended anyone, please forgive me..."
Li Yu was a few years younger than Xiao Shisan, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, young and impetuous.
Li Yu glanced at this direction with disdain.
"Hmph, forgive me?"
"Xiao Shisan, even if you walk out of this door today, I'll still give you a beating."
"Unless you kneel down right now, call me 'Father,' and admit your mistakes!!"
Xiao Shisan: "..."
You want to beat me up again? You want me to call you dad?
What the hell?
Xiao Shisan was furious, his teeth clenched.
Instantly!
A deep, authoritative voice from a middle-aged man rang out: "Li Yu, how dare you be so disrespectful to Steward Xiao!!"
Xiao Shisan looked in the direction of the sound and saw two men walking down the corridor.
The man in the silver-white brocade robe walking behind had a smiling face, a handsome face, and looked to be eighteen or nineteen years old.
The middle-aged man in front was dressed in fine clothes, had a goatee, thick eyebrows, and fierce eyes, exuding an imposing aura.
The one who just spoke was the middle-aged man!
Moreover, Xiao Shisan himself was a little puzzled. Perhaps because he possessed Liu Jin's decades of internal energy, he could sense a powerful internal energy emanating from the middle-aged man.
It was obvious that the middle-aged man was highly skilled in martial arts.
"Huh? Father!"
Li Yu hurriedly clasped his hands in greeting to the middle-aged man.
father?
So, the middle-aged man is the Left Chancellor, Li Sidao!
Xiao Shisan realized what was happening and quickly clasped his hands in greeting to the middle-aged man: "Xiao Shisan greets the Left Prime Minister."
Li Sidao looked over, his tiger-like eyes narrowing, and paused for a moment: "You're Xiao Shisan? You do look... somewhat like the late emperor in his youth..."
Do I resemble the late emperor in his youth?
Xiao Shisan was slightly taken aback. No wonder the old eunuchs in the palace looked at him with such surprise.
"The Left Chancellor has overstated his opinion."
"Heh heh, there are countless people in this world, it's not surprising that some look alike, Prime Minister!"
Xiao Shisan grinned.
Li Sidao didn't suspect anything and nodded slightly: "That's true, I was overthinking it. Besides, you're a eunuch. By the way... what just happened?"
Li Yu was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head, winked at Xiao Shisan, and secretly shook his head.
This kid is so afraid of his father?
Xiao Shisan wouldn't stoop to the level of a child, and smiled knowingly: "Oh, it's nothing, just a little misunderstanding between the Second Young Master and me!"
At this time.
Before Li Sidao could speak...
The man in the silver-white brocade robe behind Li Sidao stepped forward, smiled, and spoke well of Li Yu:
"Father, my second brother has always been mischievous, please don't scold him! — Second brother, Father and I need to discuss some matters with Steward Xiao, you go and play."
"oh!"
Li Yu nodded.
So, this man in the silver-white brocade robe is Li Yu's older brother? Xiao Shisan nodded. This Li Song is indeed more mature than Li Yu.
Then he thought that he would be grateful to Li Yu for speaking up for her.
Unexpectedly, Li Yu still gave this person a hostile look as he left...
Xiao Shisan was stunned, then chuckled inwardly. This kid still wouldn't let me go?
"Li Song greets Chief Steward Xiao!"
At this moment, the man in the silver-white brocade robe stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile, "Steward Xiao, please come to the main hall."
Xiao Shisan gave a fake laugh: "Hahaha, so it's the eldest son, Li Song. My apologies for not recognizing you."
After exchanging pleasantries...
The three of them entered the main hall together.
"Xiao Shisan, Eunuch Wei has been recommending you to me, saying that you are clever and can help me trick the Empress into giving me the treasure map."
"Last night, Eunuch Wei said that you single-handedly killed Liu Jin... This truly makes me look at you in a new light!"
As they were talking.
Li Sidao sat down on the large pear blossom chair.
Xiao Shisan was taken aback. Wei Gonggong was actually pushing all the credit onto him?
Xiao Shisan readily agreed with a laugh, "Haha, yes, as soon as Liu Jin arrived last night, I spotted him in time and killed him with a hidden arrow!"
"Um!"
Li Sidao nodded and smiled slightly, then gestured towards Li Song with his lips.
Li Song took out a black pill from his sleeve, a smile on his face, and handed it to him: "Please take one, Steward Xiao!"
Xiao Shisan was completely bewildered.
Depend on?
What does that mean?
Could it be poison?
"This is?"
Xiao Shisan was greatly surprised: "Left Prime Minister, what do you mean by this?"