Laughing, the host always wants to escape

Chapter 119 The Regent Has a Beautiful Girl in His Golden House (26)

"I personally sent people to investigate. A few days ago, he brought back a man. That man was the crown prince of the Puyang Dynasty. Prince Rong'an placed him in his mansion. This practice shows that he does not take the law of the country into consideration." Xiao Chengyu's tone was sonorous and powerful.

"Your Majesty, please investigate this matter thoroughly. I also hope this is false. After all, the reputation of Prince Rong'an is well-known throughout the Rong Dynasty. However, he holds military power. If he were to rebel, Your Majesty would be in great danger."

Speaking of military power, the young emperor couldn't help but clench his fists: Indeed, the military power not being in his own hands is always like a thorn in the flesh, which hurts him from time to time.

"Forget it. When Uncle Wang comes, we can discuss it together." The little emperor waved his hand. "Come here, let the left prime minister sit down."

Xiao Chengyu sat aside with his feet raised, quietly waiting for Mu Hanqing's arrival.

After a long time, Mu Hanqing walked into the palace. Looking at the red tiles of the surrounding palace walls, he slowed down his pace.

At the door of the rear hall, Eunuch Li looked up at the long corridor. As a figure slowly came into his sight, he hurriedly ran towards the figure and then stopped beside Mu Hanqing. "Your Highness, you are finally here. His Majesty and the Left Prime Minister have been waiting for a long time..."

"I understand." Mu Hanqing said in a calm tone, but his pace did not quicken at all, and he continued to walk casually towards the back hall.

After a while, Mu Hanqing's figure appeared in front of several people. The little emperor stood up with a smile on his face, "Uncle Wang, you are here."

Mu Hanqing bowed and saluted, and said, "Your Majesty, I wonder what is the important matter that has caused you to summon me here so urgently?"

"Hmm..." The little emperor turned his gaze to Xiao Chengyu, then coughed dryly, "Well, please take a seat first, let's sit down and talk."

Hearing his order, Eunuch Li, who was standing nearby, hurriedly brought over a chair and placed it behind Mu Hanqing.

Just like that, the little emperor sat on the main seat, and Xiao Chengyu and Mu Hanqing sat facing each other.

The atmosphere gradually became tense.

Mu Hanqing stared at Xiao Chengyu with a serious look, then lifted the teacup on the table in front of him and took a sip.

"Uncle, today I heard a rumor that... the prince of the previous dynasty is hiding in your mansion. I don't believe it, so today I specially asked the left prime minister to come with me to find out the truth, so as to clear your name and shut up those who are gossiping." The little emperor said in a gentle voice.

"Is it really a rumor?" Mu Hanqing smiled, his eyes fell on Xiao Chengyu's face, "There are very few people in the court who dare to speak out and make suggestions, and even fewer who dare to frame me. However... in my impression, it seems that the left prime minister is such a person who is good at speaking out and making suggestions."

The two men looked at each other, both filled with murderous intent.

"In this case, I will not beat around the bush with Your Highness. A few days ago, Your Highness brought back a prostitute from Yanyu Pavilion named Tang Cuo. He has a handsome face and is favored by many young men from aristocratic families..." Xiao Chengyu observed Mu Hanqing's expression and then asked.

"It so happened that on that day, His Royal Highness Prince Rong'an was attacked by an assassin in the Misty Rain Pavilion. For the safety of His Royal Highness, I took the initiative to check the identities of everyone present that day. Unexpectedly, I found out that Tang Cuo was the missing prince of the previous dynasty. I wonder if His Royal Highness knows about this?"

"Oh? Is this true?" Mu Hanqing curled his lips, "It is well known in the capital that I like to go to the pavilion and listen to music." As he spoke, he shifted his gaze to the little emperor and bowed, "As for the fact that Tangcuo was the prince of the previous dynasty, I really didn't know about it. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

The little emperor raised his hand and helped Mu Hanqing up. "Uncle Wang, there is no need to do this. We have all seen your contributions to the dynasty..."

Mu Hanqing stood up and smiled provocatively at Xiao Chengyu.

"Your Majesty, since you want to clear Prince Rong'an's name, why don't you let me handle this matter?" Xiao Chengyu clenched his fingers slightly.

"I wonder how the Left Prime Minister wants to solve this problem?" Mu Hanqing's eyes darkened slightly.

Xiao Chengyu nodded slightly, then looked at the little emperor standing beside him, "Your Majesty, I dare to ask you to hand over Tang Cuo from Prince Rong'an's mansion to me for trial. I promise that within a few days, he will tell the truth and give justice to Prince Rong'an."

"In that case, then ..."

"I don't agree." Mu Hanqing's voice became a little deeper.

"Your Highness, are you going to defy the Holy Majesty?" Xiao Chengyu took the opportunity to ask.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, the little emperor's expression instantly turned ugly. "Uncle Wang, if Tang Cuo really approached you with other purposes as the Left Prime Minister said, you should stop the loss in time. If he has no problem, I believe the Left Prime Minister will return him to you safely."

"Heh." Mu Hanqing chuckled and straightened his sleeves. "Your Majesty and the Left Prime Minister are not acting for the military power in my hands, are they?"

"Uncle Wang, how can you say that? The military power is in your hands, and I feel most at ease." Seeing that he was exposed, the little emperor's face changed slightly.

"I have held military power for many years, fighting in wars all over the country. Some people in the court have expressed dissatisfaction with my holding of military power. In this case, I will return the military power to Your Majesty today." As he said this, Mu Hanqing took out a tiger talisman from his waist and casually threw it on the table beside him.

"In addition, our Rong Dynasty is peaceful and the people are happy. I have been feeling unwell recently and I am afraid I will not be able to attend the court. Please understand, Your Majesty, and allow me to return to my palace to recuperate for a while."

The young emperor looked at the tiger talisman on the table beside him, his eyes brightened slightly, "Since Uncle Wang is not feeling well, you should rest more. I believe that all the officials will understand you. As for the tiger talisman, I will keep it for Uncle Wang first.

I will give it to you after you have recovered.”

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty." After he finished speaking, Mu Hanqing glanced at Xiao Chengyu beside him, curled the corners of his lips, and left the back hall.

Watching his departing figure, Xiao Chengyu clenched his teeth, then bowed to the emperor and said, "Then I will leave the court first. Your Majesty, please take care of yourself."

"Well, Left Prime Minister, you have worked hard for the country. You should go back and rest early." The little emperor waved his hand and watched the two of them leave.

Xiao Chengyu walked quickly towards the palace gate. Just as he took a step, he was suddenly kicked from behind and fell to the ground.

He stood up hastily and looked at the person behind him, "How dare you!"

"Insolent? Have I always been so insolent? Xiao Chengyu, just now in the hall, I didn't touch you, I was just giving face to His Majesty. As for this kick, it's like you sent someone to assassinate me and hurt Tang Cuo's interests.

If you dare to hit on him again, I won't be so polite. "

"Mu Hanqing, you raising a prince of another country is itself a heinous crime." Xiao Chengyu stood up, raised his hand and patted the corner of his clothes, his tone calm, "As for me, I want to interrogate him only because of his appearance...very much to my liking." He smiled and emphasized the tone of the last few words.

"To be honest, that guy's waist is really thin, especially his cute expression when he's frightened, it's really irresistible, don't you think?" Xiao Chengyu rubbed his wrist.

Sure enough, after hearing what he said, Mu Hanqing's face darkened visibly. He raised his hand and grabbed his collar, saying in a cold tone, "Did you touch him?"

"As smart as you are, why don't you guess whether I have touched him?" Xiao Chengyu chuckled a few times.