For the old lady, it was a good thing that there were fewer people thinking about her granddaughter.
She could still refuse those who came to Shaoqing's house to test her, so she was in control. However, if someone did not follow the rules and directly started from her granddaughter, it would be difficult to handle if Qingqing was coaxed into being tempted.
It would be nice to have a drink with the prince, but no lady would be able to stand it. In this way, even if Qingqing doesn't want to stay in Shaoqing's mansion, it won't work.
The old lady's calmness made Duan Shaoqing unhappy: "Mother, just let her go."
The old lady glanced at her son and said indifferently: "I'm tired, you should take a rest. Qingqing is in high spirits right now, and it doesn't matter if she restrains her too harshly. As elders, we can't treat her as a child who doesn't have the love of her parents." If you push her away, your sister will not be safe underground."
Duan Shaoqing frowned, no longer interested in complaining, and his face sank as soon as he walked out of Ruyi Hall.
Unexpectedly, Qingqing had gone through so much trouble, but her mother still loved her.
This was not what he wanted to see if he had murderous intentions towards his niece.
Duan Shaoqing returned to his residence and thought about the plan.
When King Qing heard the report from the people who had been sent out to keep an eye on the news, he became more and more angry. After some thought, he ordered someone to go to Guchangbo Mansion to ask Dai Ze to come to the palace.
"Cousin, you're looking for me." Dai Ze didn't feel restrained at all when he came to Prince Qing's Mansion.
Prince Qing sometimes thought Dai Ze was a bit stupid, but now he thought it was just right.
There were some things that were inappropriate for him to do, but if Dai Ze did it, people wouldn't be surprised.
"Has my cousin heard about the birthday banquet of Princess Zhaoyang?"
Although Dai Ze is not good at reading, he is not slow in reacting: "Cousin, are you talking about having a drinking contest with Miss Kou?"
Prince Qing heard that the word "pin" was particularly harsh and nodded sullenly.
"Of course I heard about it!" Dai Ze's eyes were bright, "I never thought that Miss Kou would never get drunk after a thousand cups of wine. She is indeed Miss Kou!"
The more Prince Qing listened, the more uncomfortable he became: "Cousin, what do you mean?"
Only then did Dai Ze realize that Prince Qing's expression was wrong. After thinking about it for a while, he understood: his cousin felt that he had been disgraced by Miss Kou.
Also, if he loses in a drinking contest with a girl, he won't be able to save face, let alone his cousin.
But this is Miss Kou who can exorcise evil spirits!
Oh, by the way, my cousin didn’t know that Miss Kou was an expert.
"Cousin, keep talking."
"I sincerely propose a toast, but I didn't expect that girl to be so shameless. My cousin always has ideas, is there any way to vent his anger on me?" Prince Qing revealed the purpose of calling Dai Zelai.
Dai Ze was stunned: "Cousin, do you want me to cause trouble for Miss Kou?"
Prince Qing did not admit it directly, his expression said everything.
Dai Ze panicked and waved his hands hastily: "This can't be done!"
"Huh?" Prince Qing frowned deeply.
He just felt that something was wrong with Dai Ze, and it was indeed not an illusion.
"Cousin, do you have a misunderstanding about Miss Kou?"
Prince Qing sneered and interrupted Dai Ze: "Cousin, just tell me whether you can help me or not."
"Help, help, my cousin's business is my business. What does my cousin say I should do?"
Only then did King Qing feel satisfied, and he did not clarify his words: "Since my cousin takes it as my own business, I would like to think about what you should do if you encounter such a thing."
"I see."
When Dai Ze left, Prince Qing smiled deeply.
He and Dai Ze also grew up together, so they naturally understand this cousin.
This guy would go out on the street to tease a young lady if he had nothing to do. If he really wanted to cause trouble for a girl, it would be very exciting.
Prince Qing ordered his people to keep an eye on Qingsong Bookstore, just waiting for the show to begin.
He Qingxiao guessed that Xin You would be embarrassed to face him after he woke up, so he decided not to go to the bookstore anymore. He was also worried that Prince Qing would cause trouble for Xin You, so he arranged for someone to keep an eye on him quietly.
Xin You had been busy working on the new version of the novel in the past few days. She was inspecting the bound new books in the printing shop when someone reported that Mr. Dai was here.
Xinyou put down her storybook and went to the front library.
"Master Dai, do you want to see me if you have something to do?"
Taking Dai Ze to the guest room, Xin You asked directly.
"Miss Kou, are you really not drunk after a thousand cups of wine?"
Xinyou was silent.
Dai Ze came here just to verify this?
Her silence seemed to Dai Ze as acquiescence.
"It's really amazing!" Having said this, Dai Ze looked regretful, "It's a pity that I couldn't go that day."
He used to think it was nothing to offend Princess Zhaoyang, but now he regrets it.
He also wants to see Miss Kou drinking with her cousin!
By the way, cousin.
Dai Ze remembered the business: "Miss Kou, what happened that day, my cousin felt it was quite embarrassing."
Xin You's heart suddenly moved, and she guessed Dai Ze's intention: "Could it be that Mr. Dai is here to interrogate His Majesty Prince Qing?"
Dai Ze immediately denied: "No, no, how could I ask Miss Kou about the crime?"
You can't offend the prince's cousin, and you can't offend Miss Kou who knows how to read fortune tellers. He was just a poor man who had no choice but to go through the motions.
"But my cousin is really angry." Dai Ze showed a helpless smile.
"Young Master Dai and I have a secret in common. You might as well tell Mr. Dai directly if you have any plans."
Dai Ze liked hearing this very much and immediately made his plan: "Miss Kou, let's have a bar fight."
Xinyou raised his eyebrows.
Did she hear it wrong?
Dai Ze coughed lightly and said, "I have to find a place for my cousin. Drinking together is the best way to do it."
In this way, I not only fulfilled my cousin's commission, but also saw with my own eyes whether Miss Kou was really that good at drinking. It was the best of both worlds.
Xinyou smiled: "Okay."
Half an hour later, Dai Ze was supported and dragged out of the gate of Qingsong Bookstore by his followers.
"Don't pull me, I want to drink!" Dai Ze fell down and didn't want to leave.
The movement was not small, and it quickly attracted passers-by to stop, so much so that the people sent by Prince Qing and He Qingxiao to keep an eye on him no longer had to be cautious and hide in the dark.
King Qing was furious after hearing the report, but he couldn't immediately go to the drunk man to settle the score, so he waited until the next day to see Dai Ze.
"How did my cousin settle the score with Miss Kou yesterday?" Prince Qing asked through gritted teeth.
"Settling accounts?" Dai Ze rubbed his aching head, "Ah, I went to find Miss Kou to settle accounts. I had a drinking contest with her!"
Prince Qing's temples twitched: "Just drinking together?"
Is this kid's brain damaged by mud? Usually when I see a pretty woman, I would do something to him, and I would go out to find someone to cause trouble, but I would fight for a drink?
Dai Ze smiled: "Didn't my cousin tell me to handle it as my own matter? When I thought about it, a man should get up from where he fell. I want to make Miss Kou lie down and vent my anger on my cousin!"
Speaking of this, Dai Ze lowered his head: "I didn't expect Miss Kou to drink me down..."
Prince Qing was so angry that his head was buzzing and hurting, and he wanted to slap the fool in front of him a few times. Fortunately, he still had sense and held back.
Who let Gu Changbo be his uncle?
"Cousin, do you have any other plans?" Prince Qing asked through gritted teeth.
Dai Ze's face changed drastically: "I don't want to appear in front of Miss Kou again in a short time!"
King Qing closed his eyes.
Having a cousin like Dai Ze must be a hardship in his career as a prince, right?
