dtnovels Chapter 150 Fu Zichan Goes to the Sea
Chapter 150 Fu Zichan Goes to the Sea
Spring comes to the earth, and the gentle breeze blows the willows, like green threads fluttering lightly, and the soft branches dance gracefully among the bamboos.
With the warmer weather, many wealthy and powerful people no longer like to stay in their mansions. After being cooped up all winter, many interesting places have recently opened in the capital, attracting many wealthy children.
The eldest prince had been feeling quite depressed recently. He had no more useful competitors, but his mother simply didn't look at him with favor. Even though she didn't allow Yongle to visit the imperial study, she rarely showed any affection towards him.
He just couldn't understand. He was his mother's only son, the most legitimate prince of Tang. If his mother didn't want to pass the throne to him, who else could she pass it to? If she passed it to Yongle, wouldn't she be afraid that the matter would be exposed and her foundation would be destroyed?
Trying to drown his sorrows in alcohol only made him more sorrowful. The eldest prince drank one glass of liquor after another, choking until his eyes were red and his heart was filled with anger.
Seeing that this was no solution, his staff advised, "Your Highness, do not worry. Crown Prince Ito will soon return to Ito and will surely remember your kindness. We can continue to cooperate in the future.
In the future trade between the six countries, Your Majesty will always see Your Highness's strengths. Besides, Your Majesty is in the prime of life, Your Highness has plenty of time to plan, so there is no need to be too impatient.
It would be better to relax and let His Majesty see that Your Highness is simply filial and not coveting the throne."
The eldest prince put down his wine glass and seemed to think it made sense.
The staff thought there was something interesting, so they continued, "I heard that a private workshop has been opened in the suburbs of Beijing. It is not uncommon for high-ranking officials, civil and military officials to come here. It is said that the owner of this workshop is very powerful and is related to the Moon Worship Sect, which has recently gained considerable prestige among the people.
If Your Highness finds it boring, you might as well go along and take a look. Firstly, you can make some friends, and secondly... it can also be considered as entertainment and relaxation."
The eldest prince was moved, so he called his guards, changed his clothes, and rode his horse straight to the outskirts of the capital.
The private workshop was not recently opened. Originally, it was owned by an old imperial concubine, who often used it to appreciate flowers and entertain female guests. Not long ago, the concubine passed away, and her unfilial descendants were too lazy to run the business, so they sold the workshop to someone else.
Unexpectedly, the private workshop suddenly opened after winter and attracted all kinds of distinguished guests. It was truly extraordinary.
The eldest prince went there with his people in great enthusiasm, but when he arrived at the door, the private house refused to let him in because he did not have an invitation from the private house.
Who gave this invitation, and who should he ask for it? The eldest prince didn't know. He wanted to use his power to suppress others, but he was afraid that the empress would find out.
At this time, he was full of anger and was about to go back, but unexpectedly, on the way back, he met a very simple carriage head-on.
"Sir, do you want to enter the private workshop?" The curtain of the carriage was opened, revealing a pair of affectionate eyes with moisture, but the lower half of the face was covered by a veil.
When the eldest prince saw this beauty, the anger that had just accumulated due to being treated coldly suddenly dissipated.
"I see that you are not like the common people in the market. If you don't mind, you can follow my carriage inside."
After the woman finished speaking, the curtains were drawn and the carriage moved slowly.
It seemed like she was waiting for him, but also like she was leaving.
"What an unreasonable young lady! How could you allow His Highness to serve as a guard and follow her carriage into the palace?"
The eldest prince raised his hand to stop his personal guard and said in a very good-natured manner: "It's okay, it's okay. We just want to go in and see the world. How to get in? It's just a formality."
His eyes never left the carriage.
As expected, the carriage approached, and the gatekeeper of the private workshop opened the two main doors without even asking questions, and let the people in. The eldest prince and his guards also followed in to act as the woman's escort.
It was not until the eldest prince entered the private workshop that he realized what a hidden world was.
The courtyard is in Jiangnan style, like a natural painting, with pink walls and black tiles, scattered among the green trees and flowers. In the center of the courtyard, there is a clear pond that is quiet and calm, with koi swimming around and lotus shadows swaying.
The winding paths are paved with bluestone slabs, with swaying bamboo shadows in the secluded places, winding corridors, and carved wooden railings, from which you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.
Many girls dressed as servants were walking back and forth on the corridor, carrying food boxes and passing by in a hurry. In the distance, the sound of stringed instruments could be heard, which was extremely elegant.
"Dear guests, my daughter asked me to wait here. We have been slow today, so all the fees will be waived." A young man dressed as a steward came out from somewhere with a very sincere attitude.
"Then introduce her to us..." The eldest prince wanted to ask the girl's name, but he knew that this was too abrupt. After all, there was a long time to come and he would always have the opportunity.
"Do you want to meet friends or just have some quiet time?" the manager asked with a smile.
The eldest prince guessed that if he was meeting friends, he would definitely have to meet those familiar people in the court. What if someone leaked the news...
"It's better to hide away in peace."
The steward understood what he meant and took them to a separate courtyard. There, the eldest prince enjoyed delicious food and watched singing and dancing. Later, someone offered him essential oil. The eldest prince was surprised to find that there was a hot spring in this courtyard. He became more and more reluctant to leave and did not leave until late at night.
Fu Zichan sat in front of the bronze mirror and opened the veil on her face. Half of her face under the veil was covered with pink flesh scars, which looked particularly terrifying.
"When will I be well?"
"Three months at most." A man in the darkness said with a strange smile.
"It can't be any faster?" Fu Zichan said impatiently.
"If you only want to be beautiful for one month and then become a woman with a ghost face for the rest of your life, I can help you recover in seven days." The man's voice came near and far, and was very creepy in the dark night.
But Fu Zichan was already used to it. He hesitated for a moment and then gave up. He must not be too anxious and then fail.
"I have already prepared the boy and girl you requested. I hope you can keep the promise we made to each other."
The man laughed in surprise, clasping his hands together and said, "I never break my promise. Don't worry, the eldest prince is already addicted to this place. If things continue like this, he'll become dependent on it. When your face heals, I'll apply the essential oil on your body. I guarantee he'll become obsessed with you. By then, he'll be yours to play with. You can crush him like a poor ant. Hahahahaha!"
Fu Zichan touched the scar on his face, not particularly excited nor happy. His mother could abandon him for power, and his confidant could kill him for his future. So what reason did he have to cling to these warmth? Power was what he wanted and what he had always pursued.
What's wrong with being a woman? Didn't the empress get the throne by selling her body? The eldest princess had affairs with so many officials in private that he was afraid of dirtying his mouth.
"Fu Lilu...I won't let you escape."