Since then, Canghai has followed Wang Rui and become a staff member. In order to avoid the courtiers, especially the people of the Ding family's faction, Wang Rui tried to avoid participating in political affairs every day. In addition to cultivating, occasionally going out in plainclothes to talk about Taoism and swords with some Jianghu monks, there is no special place to go. There aren't many things going on, and the sea is not busy.

On this day, Wang Rui was flipping through the scrolls in the study, and suddenly a servant came with a letter, saying that the eldest prince Wang Xi had invited him to a banquet. Wang Rui asked the servant to go back first, covered the book, and locked his eyebrows in a daze. Canghai saw that he seemed to be displeased, and asked: "The eldest prince has a banquet to treat each other, and the brothers should be happy to get together, but why is His Highness troubled?"

Wang Rui's tone was full of helplessness, and said: "Big brother often likes to invite people to feast and enjoy dancing, and have fun. I heard that in the days when my father was away, the style was even worse. I have only been in the palace for a short time, and I have been invited by him more than three times. Not to mention the delay in studying and cultivating, those bewitching singers, abusing slaves and fighting beasts, are really depleting their minds. ”

Canghai said: "The enemy is now, the homeland has not been restored, but it is not the time for pleasure, His Royal Highness should persuade him." ”

Wang Rui shook his head and said, "How can you persuade it." I wanted to refuse him, but I was afraid that I would be suspicious. After a pause, he asked, "In your opinion, should I go to this banquet or not?"

Canghai thought for a moment and said, "I don't understand the big truth. It's just that I'm worried that His Royal Highness won't go, and if he loses the face of the eldest prince, it will inevitably be used by people with bad intentions to make a fuss, saying that the relationship between the two princes is not harmonious. His Royal Highness has just returned to the royal family, the foundation is not stable, the wind is undecided, and everything must be patient. ”

Wang Rui snorted and said, "I think the same way." In that case, go for it. Come with me. ”

Canghai said: "Okay." ”

Wang Rui didn't bring any other entourage, and went straight out with Canghai. The mansion of the great prince Wang Xi is in Lancui Palace, not far from Yiqing Palace, and it takes no more than two quarters of an hour to walk. Through the door of the banquet hall, you can already hear the sound of the piano and the flute inside, and the music is very celebratory. Stepping into the banquet hall, the first thing that catches your eye is a group of dancing girls, their clothes are as thin as cicada wings, their belly pockets are clearly visible, their heavy makeup is glamorous, their dancing posture is debauched, and they are extremely provocative. A slightly chubby man in his thirties sat on the high throne of Jinluan and shook his head, his eyes were obscene, and he looked very enjoyable.

Seeing the two of them coming in, Wang Xi only pointed to the seat next to him, ignored it, and stared intently at the dancers on the field. Wang Rui seemed to be used to it, beckoned Canghai to sit down together, and asked the maids to serve wine and food.

After the song was played, Wang Xi finally reluctantly withdrew from the dancers, and said to Wang Rui: "My brother came late, and he only enjoyed half of the dance, but it's a pity, it's a pity." ”

Wang Rui said: "I just saw the most exciting part, but I didn't lose it." It's my fault to be late, and my brother is willing to punish himself. Raising his head and grunting, the jade cup bottomed out.

Wang Xi said: "My brother has been suffering from the people, and he has never enjoyed the happiness of the world, and my brother really wants to compensate you." In the future, come to my brother's place more, three thousand beautiful and beautiful foods, for you to enjoy. If the money is not enough, you can open your mouth, and my brother will not be stingy. ”

Wang Rui said: "Thank you big brother for your kindness." I'm still young, it's not a big deal to suffer a little, and I don't want to delay my eldest brother's cultivation time because of myself. ”

Wang Xi said: "Say such a thing. Brother, I am the king of a country in the future, I just need to set a national policy and solve the problems of people's livelihood, which is all a matter that depends on the brain, and has nothing to do with the level of cultivation. I don't want to be the champion of martial arts, what do I do with so much effort to practice martial arts? As for other tedious matters such as fights and brawls, naturally the kings will share them for me, so I won't worry about that. ”

Canghai was only stunned for a moment below, and peeked at Wang Rui, but saw that his expression was indifferent, and he was silent, and said: "My father has been in charge of the country for a hundred years, and all the people have supported him, and he has never fallen into cultivation. When it comes to practicing, it's better not to slack off your eldest brother. ”

Wang Xi was bored with cultivation, his expression was full of impatience, and he waved his hand and said: "Every night, I will spend an hour practicing the exercises of my father's Emperor Sect, and I have never had the slightest intention of slacking off, so it is boring, so I don't mention it." I called you here today, but I have something to tell you. ”

Wang Rui said: "Big brother, please speak, listen to your brother." ”

Wang Xi leaned back, leaned on the Jinluan seat, his eyes narrowed slightly, and said: "My grandfather is old, he should have let him live in his old age and enjoy Qingfu, but because of Cousin Yushuo's matter, these days he is worried and haggard. I can't bear it, I invite you to tell me about it, Yu Shuo's cousin, it's better to forget it like this. ”

Wang Rui's face was expressionless, only an empty wine glass was rummaged between his fingers, and he said lightly: "It is human nature for the King of Zhongshan to care about his relatives, although Brother Yu Shuoxian will not be killed for this, but he goes to the barren land in the west, he can't go back to his home, and he can't get together with his relatives, of course, it is very tormenting." As a younger brother, he has also experienced the separation of yin and yang from his close relatives, and the pain is even worse than this. What I can't see the most today is the life and death in that world. So in this matter, the eldest brother is probably misunderstood. ”

Wang Xi frowned and said, "What misunderstanding?"

Wang Rui said: "Brother Yu Shuoxian is guilty because he violated the law, not because of me, please understand." ”

Wang Xi said disapprerovingly: "As we all know, he led the people of Jin Liangguo into the conference because he was deceived by the other party, not intentionally. In the final analysis, this matter is because of you, and if you can help say a few kind words, the criminal department will definitely consider it, and maybe he will be saved from exile. ”

Wang Rui said: "When my younger brother first returned to the imperial city, people were soft-spoken, and many people didn't even know who I was, how could I speak? ”

Wang Xi looked displeased, and said: "I will be the king of the country in the future, and at this time, I am afraid that the people of the southern king and the northern king will be crooked and accused, which will have a great impact on the authority of the emperor after I ascend the throne." ”

As soon as these words came out, even Canghai secretly frowned when he heard it. Wang Rui said: "The prince violates the law and is guilty of the same crime as the common people, and no one is allowed to exceed the national law." The eldest brother is determined to govern the country and the country, and he should lead by example. The rule of law is the foundation of prestige. ”

Wang Xi said: "So, my brother is unwilling?"

Wang Rui said calmly: "It's not that my brother is unwilling, but the law of the country does not allow it." ”

Wang Xi's face was completely gloomy, and he pursed his lips and did not speak. The atmosphere in the banquet hall seemed to freeze for a while. After a long time, Wang Xi seemed to feel bored, so he recruited the dancers again, immersed himself in dance music, and ignored the two anymore.

Wang Rui was about to get up to say goodbye, when suddenly a guard outside the door hurriedly came in and said loudly: "Report!"

Wang Xi didn't look at it, and said, "What are you doing?"

The guard said: "Tell His Royal Highness the Great Prince, something happened and the young master of the Ding family was killed." ”

Wang Xi's body was shocked, and he immediately stopped the band again, thinking that he had heard it wrong, and asked with a confused face: "What did you just say, who was killed?"

The guard said: "Ding Yushuo, the young master of the Ding family, has just been killed in prison, and the Ming servants are searching for the murderer. ”