Episode 21 (2)
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Qingran did not climb to the roof or the top of the tree as in the past. With his head bowed, he walked out of the courtyard.
The eldest prince died unexpectedly, and the ninth prince succeeded to the throne, and the originally stable Shang politics fell into chaos. The forces of all sides are ready to move, and all kinds of rumors are spreading.
Although the eldest prince died, the power he controlled was still there, and it was basically transferred to his son Xiao Bogong, who could control almost the entire Shang Kingdom. Although the other princes do not have so much power, their heirs are also sparing no effort to cultivate their own strength, always ready, either to stand on their own, or to support one side or the other. Although the ninth prince succeeded to the throne, he was alone and almost overhead. In the past few years, he has tried his best to mediate the forces of all parties, and it has exceeded everyone's expectations that he can reach the current level.
Now the royal family is busy intriguing and mediating with each other, how can they think about the people. Even if there are powerful people, the first thing they think of is how to win over the forces they are fighting against, and how to punish and suppress them, which is not the same as pushing the available forces to the other side. They wouldn't do that.
Qingran did not want the Shang country to continue to be chaotic, so that stable politics could bring peace to the people. And the person who makes Shang Guo the most uneasy and makes the biggest waves should be himself. If it weren't for his own appearance, even if the ninth prince became the king, the last person to inherit the throne would be Xiao Bogong. Xiao Bogong will assist his uncle with peace of mind, and with his ability, he will definitely govern the Shang country well.
The existence of himself, the son of the Shang king, is Xiao Bogong's biggest threat and obstacle. If the king of Shang hadn't come to recognize himself, all this would not have happened, his mother would not have been trapped in the palace, he would not have had to leave the mountains and forests, and the Shang country would not have fallen into chaos. Now that his identity has been made public, even if he doesn't want to be a business king, Xiao Bogong and others will not let him go, unless he dies. He wasn't great enough to use his life to fulfill others, and most importantly, he had a mother.
Qingran's heart was in turmoil, he thought that leaving the palace was a temporary escape, but he didn't expect it to be the same, as long as he was a prince, no matter where he went, he couldn't escape.
Yu Zimo's words make sense, since he came here, he should at least do something within his bounds, otherwise, what is the difference between himself and the person he hates. I don't know anything about management, what I can do is to help Yu Zimo figure out what happened in the mountains and forests here.
Qingran walked forward while thinking, but was suddenly stopped by a man in a guard's clothes. He came back to his senses and looked at it, and the guard in front of him was Lu Ye.
"Why are you here?" Qingran asked strangely when he saw that Lu Ye was alone.
"I should ask you, so late, prince, why are you alone on the street, I called you a few times in the back, but you didn't respond. Knowing Qingran's identity, Lu Ye's attitude was still casual and uninhibited, the same as when Qingran first met him.
Although I don't know much about Lu, I get along a few times, and Qingran has a good impression of him. He was also glad that someone could talk to him the way he treated his friends, rather than a prince.
"You won't be kicked out by the princess, will you? Lu also leaned closer to Qingran's face, blinked his eyes, and whispered.
"What?" Qing Ran was stunned for a moment, and then sneered, although he walked into the street unconsciously, he was really driven out by Yu Zimo.
"I said yes," Lu Ye stood sideways beside Qing Ran, put his arm on Qing Ran's shoulder, and said to Qing Ran in a tone from a person who came over, "It's okay, when the princess is angry, you go back and admit your mistake, and it'll be fine." ā
Qingran smiled, "Why do you think it's my fault that the princess is angry?" "This Lu is really interesting.
"It's not your fault that you're all kicked out. Lu also seemed to have recognized the fact that Qingran was expelled, and said to Qingran, "Don't worry, I'll rest now and drink together." I know a tavern with good wine. After drinking, there is nothing to worry about. ā
Qingran agreed. He followed Lu to a tavern. This tavern is not big and very clean. At this time, there were no other guests in the tavern. The tavern owner recognized Kiyoran and Lu Ya, respectfully took out their best liquor, and then hid. There are only two people left in the tavern, Qingran and Lu Ye.
"This sake is made with a special licorice flavor, which is more mellow than ordinary sake and has a special sweetness. Lu also poured a bowl of wine for Qingran, and then filled his own wine bowl. "You try. ā
Qingran picked up the bowl and took a sip. He doesn't know much about alcohol. I just think that this wine is not the same as when he drank it in the mountains and palaces, and the taste is okay.
"Tell me, why did you make the princess angry. I'll listen to it, help you make a move, and make the princess happy. After two bowls of wine, Lu also said to Qingran.
Qingran smiled bitterly, "I didn't make the princess angry. He said to Lu Ye.
"Then why did the princess kick you out? ā
"I didn't come out because of her. Qingran lowered his head and looked at the wine glass in his hand.
Lu Ye looked puzzled, "If the princess didn't catch up with you, why didn't you accompany the princess at this time?"
"Why do I have to accompany the princess?" Lu Ye thought.
"Such a beautiful princess, of course, you have to stay by her side. Lu also said naturally and bluntly, without scruples.
Qingran couldn't help laughing when he heard it.
"What's so funny?" Lu also brought the wine to his mouth, took a sip, and put it down, "If I were you, I would always accompany the princess, and there would be no possibility of coming out to wander around." ā
Yu Zimo is indeed beautiful, and I am afraid that there will be no more beautiful woman than her in the six countries. Even so, Lu Ye's words are a bit exaggerated. Qing Ran was going to continue laughing, but his smile suddenly stopped and gradually faded. "If he were his own ?......" Qingran's gaze couldn't help but dim.
"What?" Lu also saw that Qingran had something on his mind. "Really, not for the princess?" he turned his face aside and stopped talking.
"Didn't I get kicked out by the princess and let you down?" Lu Ye has always talked a lot.
"Sort of. I tried my best to stay with the princess, and you could get along with her day and night, but you ran out. Creatures make people!" Lu also shook his head exaggeratedly and sighed.
"That's rude. "Yu Zimo is the princess of the Shang Kingdom, and she is his husband. Lu Ye actually said such things in front of himself. He is really open-mouthed and bold.
"What if you say that?" Lu Ye didn't care, "But don't worry, I just like the princess and want to follow her, and I have no other intentions, after all, my friend's wife can't be bullied." ā
"Friend?" After knowing his identity, Lu can still see himself like this?
"Of course, I remember that in the tea shed outside Yangliu Town, I told you that I wanted to make you a friend, regardless of your name and identity. ā
"Thank you. Qingran said from the bottom of his heart. Lu is also a smart person, and he knows how embarrassing his identity as a prince is. So he was still willing to be friends with him, and he was touched.
"You're welcome. Lu also picked up the wine glass, touched it with the clear wine glass, and drank it all.
Qing Ran also drank the wine in the wine glass in his hand, he hadn't drunk so happily for a long time.