eurekapd Chapter 152 Chen Shou sensed something was wrong
Chapter 152 Chen Shou sensed something was wrong
Situ Yuan was genuinely curious about what Chen Shou would do next, so while Xie Ying was being taken to the bathroom by the maid, he immediately had Lai Fu, the servant, called over and instructed him, "Go out and ask around to see if there's anything going on outside, especially with the Prince of Cheng'en."
Lai Fu was a very clever fourteen-year-old boy. Upon hearing Situ Yuan's words, his eyes flickered and he asked cheerfully, "Young Master, are you talking about the Prince of Cheng'en, who has those peach blossom eyes and can even look at a dog with such affection?"
Situ Yuan looked at him deeply and thought that this boy was really smart. At such a young age, he knew how to flatter and please him, a five-year-old boy.
He said calmly, "Yes, it's him. Go out and ask around."
Lai Fu immediately nodded and bowed, saying in a flattering manner, "Then I will go out and find out. If I find out anything, I will come back and report to the young master immediately!"
Situ Yuan asked the maid to give him five taels of silver as funding and sent him away.
Lai Fu held the silver and smiled more sincerely.
He trotted out of the Princess's Mansion and went straight to the nearest teahouse.
As for hearing the news, this is naturally the most convenient place.
Chen Shou knew nothing about this. At that time, he was enjoying singing and dancing with a few friends.
These friends of his not only came from distinguished backgrounds, but were also profoundly knowledgeable.
He just doesn't like a career in officialdom. On weekdays, he prefers to live a free and unrestrained life, reciting poems and painting.
At this time, they gathered at one of their friends' house, chatting and tasting the fine wine brewed by their friend.
In order to entertain them, the friend specially invited several of his concubines to perform singing and dancing for them.
These people all came from the Jiaofang, and they were both beautiful and talented.
At this time, some of them played the piano, some played the flute, and some played the pipa while singing little songs.
Others danced gracefully on the drums, with the golden bells on their bodies ringing non-stop. The sound was crisp and pleasant, and matched with the drum beats, it was very beautiful.
There are many flowers blooming around, and the whole picture is so beautiful that people can't help but be intoxicated by it.
The aroma of wine, flowers, and people's incense mixed together, making people even more intoxicated.
One person was sipping fine wine and enjoying the singing and dancing, and couldn't help but praise: "Brother Changbo really knows how to enjoy life. Your yard is as beautiful as a fairyland."
Unexpectedly, Sun Kang shook his head and sneered: "What's the point of my yard? The Princess's mansion is truly magnificent, with countless exotic flowers and plants, like a fairyland."
Seeing that he looked unhappy, others tried to comfort him.
"After all, she is the eldest princess, your Majesty's biological sister, born of the same mother. Naturally, she is different from ordinary people."
"If you ask me, Brother Changbo's courtyard is also very good. Brother Changbo really doesn't need to belittle himself."
"Although the Princess's mansion is beautiful, how can it compare to Brother Changbo's courtyard, which is filled with so many celestial beauties?"
"I've long heard that Brother Changbo loves beautiful women, fine wine, and beautiful scenery. Now it seems that it's true."
"Brother Changbo not only loves beauties, but his paintings of beauties are also unique."
Chen Shou held the cup, silently enjoying the singing and dancing, smiling without saying a word.
The eldest princess's mansion is naturally more magnificent than the Sun Mansion. Although Sun Kang's courtyard is well-renovated, how can it compare with the royal style?
However, the beauties here are really nice.
Chen Shou listened to everyone's conversation and found it funny, so he said nothing.
Sun Kang suddenly put his wine glass on the table and said with a sneer, "Don't flatter me, everyone. My courtyard is far inferior to the Princess's residence, not to mention the one next door."
When everyone heard this, their expressions suddenly became strange.
They knew which house Sun Kang was talking about.
Thinking of that house, everyone couldn't help but feel sour in their hearts.
But His Majesty had already given the house to the eldest princess's little son, and now the eldest princess has given it to a baby. Even if they are jealous, what can they do?
Is it possible to snatch that house away?
Even though the current owner of the house is just a baby, behind that baby is the eldest princess!
Everyone had complicated expressions and no one wanted to speak.
Sun Kang continued to complain, "The princess is truly foolish. She actually believed in the so-called lucky star and mistook a baby for a lucky star, gifting her a mansion! This is simply ridiculous!"
It's really a woman's view! Long hair, short knowledge! A princess is so ignorant and superstitious, stupid and ignorant, and she is not afraid of being ridiculed by the world! "
Everyone's face changed drastically. Seeing that he was full of resentment and the more he spoke, the more excessive he became. They dared not say anything to agree with him.
They all remembered why Mei Qingchuan, the Hanlin Mei, was convicted and his entire family was exiled, even his concubine was not spared!
How dare I speak carelessly now?
Although the eldest princess is not as domineering as Concubine Jiang, she finally got a son, the little prince, with great difficulty. This little prince, who has been weak and sickly since birth, has become her Achilles' heel!
If they dare to talk nonsense, and something happens to the young master, won’t the princess tear them apart?
So everyone looked around, either pretending to taste the wine or appreciating the singing and dancing, and no one was willing to respond.
Seeing how incompetent they were, Sun Kang grew increasingly displeased: "Why are you all so silent? Are you denying me respect?"
Everyone frowned and couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied with Sun Kang.
It would be fine if this guy was drunk and acting crazy, but he actually wanted to drag them into this?
It was Chen Shou who took the initiative to smooth things over: "The eldest princess loves her son deeply and has a motherly heart. We are all gentlemen, how can we criticize her behind her back?
The wine brewed by Brother Changbo is really good. Although I am injured and cannot drink, I feel a little drunk just by smelling the aroma of the wine.
And Brother Changbo's peach blossom dew is truly fragrant and sweet, making your mouth water and leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth. Brother Changbo, why don't you try it too?"
As he spoke, he picked up the wine jug, walked up to Sun Kang, and personally poured him a cup of peach blossom dew.
Because he was injured and couldn't drink, there was no wine in his wine pot, but light pink peach blossom dew, which was poured into the cup and the color was very beautiful.
Sun Kang looked up at him and drank the cup of peach blossom dew out of courtesy.
But his eyes were always glued to Chen Shou, which made Chen Shou feel quite uncomfortable.
He tried hard to ignore the discomfort, thinking he was overthinking it, and said with a smile, "Brother Changbo, there are both beauties and beautiful scenery in your yard. Why don't you paint a few pictures of beauties for us to admire?"
"Hahahaha—" Sun Kang suddenly burst into laughter and grabbed Chen Shou's hand. "Since it's Ziyu who asked this personally, how dare I not agree? Come, get some pen, ink, paper, and inkstone!"
Chen Shou glanced at the hand he was holding calmly, and felt more and more uncomfortable.
He narrowed his eyes and looked at Sun Kang suspiciously: What's going on? Why does he feel that there is something wrong with Sun Kang today?