Beauty is not a disaster, but a cheap concubine is also a pity.
Thousands of worries and troubles are all caused by the mundane world.
Since ancient times, many emperors have loved their country more than their beauty.
If the emperor's career is deeply rooted and the country is stable, then he will have both the country and the beauty, and future generations will not criticize him. But if one loses his country because of his love for beauty, then beauty will naturally become a disaster in the eyes of future generations. The former, such as Zhang Lihua and Yang Guifei, and later Chen Yuanyuan, all suffered from eternal infamy because they harmed the foundation of the imperial industry.
In fact, loving the country and loving the beauty is only the king's decision. There are three thousand beauties in the harem, but who can really touch the foundation of the country. Many people blame women for the rise and fall of dynasties. In fact, they are also trying to make excuses for men's faults. In short, the country is in the hands of the king. Even if the demon concubine is in the strong wind, it still depends on whether the king is a god.
Therefore, the reason why beauties become a disaster is actually because men have evil intentions in many cases.
Originally, the arrival of an oiran from a brothel in Zhuozhou was not a big deal at all. There are countless kilns in the capital that are much larger and more famous than Furong Tower. It is really puzzling why the emperor, who has lived in the palace for a long time, knows this news.
Even Prince Xiao, who was a court official with a little bit of charlatanism, didn't notice at all that there was such a oiran jackpot in Zhuozhou City.
In this way, it is really strange that the emperor learned the news before Prince Xiao and asked Prince Xiao to bring him here. Prince Xiao was a divine man, so he was extra cautious at this time when he was already a little nervous. However, he didn't know the details of Furong House, and he didn't know where the legendary beauty came from, so he couldn't figure out who was behind it.
Although Wu Buxiao only went downstairs for a short time, he seemed to have news immediately, so he came back upstairs quickly.
"Oh! Mr. Wu, is there news so soon?" Prince Xiao couldn't help but admire Wu Buxiao's ability to inquire about news.
"The prince wants to inquire about it, but I haven't heard from you yet. However, I have heard about another thing. I wonder if the prince is interested in hearing it?" Wu Buxiao seemed to be pretending to be mysterious, but also seemed a little worried.
"If there's anything we can't talk about between you and me, please tell me quickly." Prince Xiao said anxiously.
However, Wu Buxiao did not directly speak loudly. Instead, he walked to King Xiao and followed him, speaking to him alone.
After hearing this, King Xiao couldn't help but glance at Sheng Lingren in the temple, and then glanced at the emperor. His expression became worried as expected, and he asked with some suspicion: "Is this true?"
"It's absolutely true. My lord, think about it, the current power of the temple, not to mention the area near the capital, even the entire north of the Yellow River, is their territory. In these places, whether they are heroes or traders, everyone will follow Does Sheng Ling have some history with you?" Wu Buxiao reminded King Xiao in a low voice, but he seemed to be afraid that the emperor who was admiring the beautiful woman in front of him would hear it, so he was a little worried.
"But Sheng Ling has so much territory in the capital, why did he have to arrange to come so far away? If we don't fall for it, wouldn't he have wasted his efforts?" Prince Xiao was still puzzled.
"Your Majesty, there is probably one more thing you don't know." Wu Buxiao said tentatively.
Wu Buxiao could become King Xiao's first military advisor and chief staff officer, so he naturally had his strengths. Not only is he good at snooping for information, he is also very smart and cautious, knowing how to assess the situation at any time. He knew very well the principle of "accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger", so even though he had been with Prince Xiao for many years, he was always careful when speaking in front of Prince Xiao and never dared to say a word carelessly. Even if he already knew some things, he would never talk about them as long as Prince Xiao didn't ask. It makes sense that disaster comes from the mouth. Because, in the palace, the more you know, the more dangerous you are. He is a master of information, so he clearly knows that he may be involved in the whirlpool of right and wrong at any time.
"What's the matter? Say it quickly, don't always say half and half." Prince Xiao was actually a little concerned about Wu Buxiao's problem, but he had been in contact with Wu Buxiao for so long, so he naturally knew this habit of his. , so he will not be directly blamed.
"The prince probably doesn't know yet. In fact, the person who encouraged the emperor to come here is Manager Shi. The reason why they arranged the matter here is probably because they are afraid that the prince will become suspicious." Wu Buxiao actually had something to say later, but he was no longer interested. Dare to say anything further, because whether these words reach the ears of Sheng Lingren or the ears of the eunuch chief Shi Zhong, he may be in big trouble. Even if it reaches the ears of the emperor, he is likely to cause a lot of trouble.
The relationship between the eunuch chief Shi Zhong and Sheng Lingren is known to everyone in the world. Since it was Shi Zhong who instigated the emperor to come here, it was obviously clear. Wu Buxiao didn't say it clearly, firstly because he was afraid of disaster, and secondly, he also believed that King Xiao would understand the stakes immediately.
"You mean, this is a trick Sheng Lingren and Eunuch Shi deliberately set on the emperor and me?" Prince Xiao said clearly.
"Your Majesty Mingjian!" Wu Buxiao did not admit it directly, but just replied in a positive tone.
"So, the origin of this woman must not be simple! Is there any news about Mr. Wu?" Prince Xiao finally returned to the previous topic.
"Since they have set up this trap, they must have made careful preparations. I cannot find out the origin of this woman for the time being. Please give me a few more days." Wu Buxiao asked helplessly.
King Xiao knew that Wu Buxiao was a charlatan. If even he couldn't find out the news, then others would certainly not be able to find out. Moreover, it is very possible that this news has been completely blocked intentionally.
"I'll pay fifty thousand taels!"
Suddenly someone shouted loudly, and immediately, the Furong Tower fell into silence, but everyone's eyes had turned to the emperor.
Prince Xiao was still discussing matters with Wu Buxiao, but when he suddenly heard that the emperor had killed someone for a huge price in one breath, he was immediately shocked and stunned.
Prince Xiao was only talking to Wu Buxiao just now, but he didn't pay attention. The prices below were already rising. The starting price was originally five hundred taels, but a hero, Hao Kun, climbed up the price, and it reached five thousand taels in just a moment.
But at this moment, the emperor became so arrogant that he raised the price tenfold in one breath, directly to 50,000 taels.
When Sheng Lingren saw it, he immediately smiled and whispered a few words to his two sons, and then felt very satisfied.
"Second brother, please think twice! The business in Huguang is not good now. We are in the season of using money, and money is also very tight!" At this time, except for the few people who had met the emperor, many other people present were also None of them knew the emperor's identity, so King Xiao did not dare to call him "emperor", but called him "second brother". He said that business in Huguang was not good and it was the season for them to spend money. What it actually means is that the disaster in Huguang is still not over, and the national treasury is still very tight.
"No matter how bad the business is, fifty thousand taels is not much, so why can't I use it?" In the eyes of the emperor, fifty thousand taels was not much, but in fact, it was simply that when you are not a householder, you don't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are!
Since the emperor ascended the throne, Prince Xiao has handled almost all matters, large and small, in person, while the emperor can only make an idea and decide on a plan.
He is the emperor, and he wants to use money. Naturally, no one dares to say "no", so Prince Xiao can only reply: "It can be used, of course it can be used!"
"Okay! This young man's fixed price is 50,000 to 20,000 yuan, but is there anyone who offers more?" Wei Taining was also extremely interested, and obviously did not expect that the price could be raised so high.
Sure enough, no one dared to speak out. Although many people have money and can pay higher prices, most of these people have recognized the identities of the emperor and Prince Xiao. There are also some people who, although they have this intention, do not have that much money at all and cannot pay this price at all.
The emperor is determined to win. Although the four major families are big and powerful, who dares to challenge the emperor?
"Okay! Fifty thousand taels, Miss Yinger, will belong to this young master tonight." Seeing that no one offered a higher price, Wei Taining could only announce.
"Brother, go and tell the boss that I want to redeem this girl's life." The emperor was very satisfied, and then he immediately found something to do with Prince Xiao.
"Do you really want to take her back to the palace?" Prince Xiao asked very quietly.
"You are not joking. Don't you know, brother?" The emperor stood up as he spoke. After speaking into Prince Xiao's ear, he immediately went downstairs to see the beauty.
Prince Xiao was very unhappy, as if he had a vague feeling that he was being plotted against. As for how serious the consequences will be, he can't tell yet.
King Xiao has actually found out that the man behind the Guanyin case is Sheng Ling from the temple, but the time is not yet ripe and he cannot be attacked at all. He was thinking hard about how to deal with Sheng Lingren and pull out the nail in the temple in the capital, but he didn't expect that Sheng Lingren would take the lead and counterattack him. He actually gave him the first blow directly in front of the emperor. A honey trap was laid. If this woman is really Sheng Lingren's person, and then gains the emperor's favor, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult for me to deal with Sheng Lingren. What's more, Dongchang was still supporting him at that time, and if this woman became the imperial concubine again, I'm afraid it would be dangerous for him to protect himself, let alone deal with Sheng Ling and Shi Zhong.
Although Prince Xiao and the Emperor were from the same mother and were both born to the Queen Mother, this did not mean that the Emperor would definitely not touch him in the future. In history, there are countless examples of emperors killing their own brothers after they were firmly established.
Although King Xiao knew that this situation would not happen to him yet, he had to be on guard against it. The emperor is young now and can easily be deceived by some gossips, so Sheng Lingren was really clever in setting this trap for Prince Xiao, and it hit Prince Xiao's weakness just right.
King Xiao thought this way, but he had no choice but to discuss redemption with Wei Taining first.
