Immortality in the Great Qian Dynasty

"Sir, do you think there is a traitor around me?" Hu Houming said in a deep voice: "Hasn't it been cleared yet?"

"Master, this move may be to point this out." Xiao Congyun said slowly: "Otherwise there is no need to be so roundabout."

"Makes sense." Hu Houming nodded, then frowned: "If that's the case, Master, just say it directly, why beat around the bush?"

"Why don't you come and say it directly?" Xiao Congyun thought: "Unless as soon as he shows up, the news will leak out."

"Could it be someone around me, someone around you that Master is embarrassed to point out?" Hu Houming's face turned gloomy.

Xiao Congyun remained silent.

This is not easy to respond. If you make a mistake, you will wrongly accuse someone and cause big trouble.

Even if it is true, the person who points it out will be angered, and there will always be a thorn in his heart when he thinks back in the future.

Hu Houming's eyes flickered, and he checked one by one.

It's impossible for his own princess, and what about the concubine? It should be impossible. Husband and wife share weal and woe, and cannot betray him.

Is that the maidservant serving him?

There were no maids who were very close to him. They were all maids sent by the princess and the concubines, who took turns to serve him.

These maids were brought by the princess and the concubines since childhood. They grew up together and shared honor and disgrace. They would not betray him.

What about the eunuchs?

When he thought of this, his face became even gloomier.

If there was really a traitor around him, it might be the eunuchs!

These guys can't be expected to be too loyal. Whoever gives them milk is their mother. Whoever gives them enough money and benefits may betray them.

His eyes swept towards the door.

There were two eunuchs standing outside the hall, one was young and handsome, and the other had white hair and a childlike face. They were both of good temperament.

If they didn't have outstanding appearance, it would be difficult for them to come to serve him.

Fortunately, he was cautious. Once Master Fakong was involved, he would clear the scene directly to prevent others from hearing.

Xiao Congyun coughed lightly.

Hu Houming met his eyes and saw Xiao Congyun's caution and vigilance. He nodded slowly and began to whisper: "Are they the two?"

"Your Majesty, you'd better be cautious." Xiao Congyun shook his head gently and said, "It may not be them. If you act rashly, you may hurt their hearts."

Originally loyal, suddenly being suspected or wronged, will make them and other eunuchs feel chilled.

Once they feel chilled, it is easy to breed dissatisfaction and resentment, and those who originally did not betray will also easily betray.

It is impossible for the palace to expel all the eunuchs, and they cannot do without them.

So this matter cannot be done lightly. You must be cautious and observe again and again. Just be careful.

"...Okay." Hu Houming nodded slowly.

He also knew that he had to be cautious and careful about this matter.

If there is really a traitor, it is okay if he just leaks the information. If he wants to plot against me, it is really hard to guard against.

Footsteps were heard outside, and a soft and pleasant voice sounded: "Your Majesty, someone from Prince Jing's mansion came to see you."

"Please let him in." Hu Houming said.

"Yes." A soft and pleasant voice agreed, and left quietly.

This soft and pleasant voice was hard to tell whether it was male or female, but it was made by his close young eunuch.

Hu Houming and Xiao Congyun looked at each other, both showing a solemn look.

Although the current Prince Jing is not the crown prince in name, he is the crown prince in reality, sitting in the Yulin Guard to protect the safety of Yunjing.

If there is no major change, Prince Jing will be the next emperor, this is certain.

And before, I still had the power to compete, but now that I have been deprived of military power and become an idle prince, I have lost the foundation for competition.

But Prince Jing must still be afraid of me, and there must be nothing good about looking for me.

A moment later, with the sound of footsteps, a handsome young man lifted the curtain, and a middle-aged man in a green robe came in, clasping his fists and bowing: "I, Zhou Qing, have seen the prince."

"Old Zhou, what's the matter?" Hu Houming was neither cold nor warm.

Zhou Qing smiled: "I am here on the orders of the prince to invite Prince Lun to be his guest."

"Hmm?" Hu Houming frowned and said: "Guest?"

Zhou Qing smiled and said: "The prince said he was happy today and wanted to get together with the prince and talk to each other."

"This..." Hu Houming hesitated.

He wanted to refuse, but he couldn't help but think of Fakong's warning.

No matter what, he couldn't leave the house today, otherwise he would be killed, so for the sake of his life, he couldn't go out.

Could it be that it wasn't the second brother who assassinated him?

If it was really the second brother who wanted to assassinate him, he wouldn't have sent someone to invite people to dinner.

Otherwise, everyone in the world would know that he assassinated him.

But it could also be that he did it on purpose, so that people would think he wouldn't be so stupid, and they wouldn't think it was him.

So after all, it can't be concluded that it was definitely not the second brother.

But one thing is very clear: the second brother definitely regards himself as a thorn in his side, and even if he has lost his military power, he will still get rid of him.

So no matter whether my second brother wants to assassinate me or not, I can't agree today and won't go out.

Xiao Congyun coughed lightly and clasped his fists and said, "Sir Zhou, the prince is not feeling well today and can't drink, so I can only spoil the fun of Prince Jing. I hope Sir Zhou will inform Prince Jing not to blame me."

"Not feeling well?" Zhou Qing looked at Hu Houming, looked him up and down, and asked curiously, "Do you want to ask the imperial physician to see him?"

"I've already seen him." Xiao Congyun shook his head and said, "They said that the prince should rest his mind and recuperate these days, fast and bathe, and be still, otherwise a minor illness will turn into a major one."

"Then what disease does the prince have?"

"It's just typhoid fever, it's not a serious illness." Xiao Congyun said: "I'm just weak now, and typhoid fever takes advantage of me, so I have to be careful."

"Cough cough cough cough..." Hu Houming coughed violently several times in unison, his voice hoarse, as if he had been coughing for a long time.

"That's it." Seeing this, Zhou Qing took a step back and clasped his fists: "Prince Nalun must take it seriously, and I will make it clear to my prince."

Although my cultivation is strong and my body is strong, I will not get typhoid fever, but there are many types of typhoid fever, and sometimes I can't stop myself from getting sick.

"Thank you." Hu Houming clasped his fists and coughed violently again.

After Zhou Qing cupped his fists and saluted, he quickly walked out of the hall and quickly left Prince Lun's Mansion.

Hu Houming stopped coughing immediately and looked at Xiao Congyun: "Second brother, will he believe it?"

"Whether Prince Jing believes it or not, it doesn't matter." Xiao Congyun said: "Even if the prince sacrifices his life to accompany the gentleman, if he actually goes to drink with him, will he be able to let down his guard? Maybe you feel guilty, prince."

"That's true." Hu Houming shook his head and said, "If I were the second brother, he wouldn't believe me."

What's more, I can't be trusted.

He has indeed not given up on fighting for the throne. He seems to be honest, but in fact he is waiting for the opportunity and waiting for the opportunity.

Once there is an opportunity, he will never let it go.

Just at this time, footsteps came from outside again, and then a soft and sweet voice said: "Your Majesty, there is someone at Prince Nan's residence who wants to see you."

"Tenth brother?" Hu Houming frowned and looked at Xiao Congyun.

Xiao Congyun shook his head.

"Just say I'm not here." Hu Houming snorted.

"Yes." The soft and melodious voice agreed, and then the footsteps faded away.

"That's quite a wicked sect." Hu Houming said, "Why did my tenth brother suddenly send someone over?"

He and his tenth brother had almost never interacted with each other, so why he suddenly sent someone here today was inexplicable.