When Du Gu Jue saw that the person who turned around was Du Gu Qing, his facial expression was extremely complex. Those people didn't dare to raise their heads at all. Only Mei Qingxue watched everyone around her leisurely.
"Ahem!" Du Gu Qing coughed a few times. Mei Qingxue quickly helped him sit down slowly.
"If you're not in good health, don't wander around!" Du Gu Jue held back his anger, his face turning cold. His sharp eyes glared fiercely at the madam on the ground. Even that self - proclaimed all - powerful Madam Fang couldn't help shivering under his gaze.
"Princess of the Sixth Prince, please be magnanimous and spare this humble one. This humble one was blind." As soon as Madam Fang came to her senses, she rushed over and hugged Mei Qingxue's feet.
The madam took a closer look at the young master Mei Qingxue was dressed as.
The dressing was really... She prided herself on having seen a lot of people, but she didn't realize that the person in front of her was a real beauty in disguise.
Wasn't the Sixth Prince married to the daughter of the prime minister? The madam murmured secretly. Nowadays, noble young ladies were really bored. Why did they come to brothels for fun? It was so hard for her to humble herself and beg.
"Get out of the way!" Seeing that fat, greasy and disgusting thing hugging Mei Qingxue's leg, Du Gu Qing kicked Madam Fang, and she rolled half a circle.
"My lord, please calm down." Mei Qingxue slowly walked over and said with a smiling face to "comfort" Du Gu Qing, "My lord, please don't be angry. It's better for your wife to ask the Third Prince."
"Then, princess, I'll have to trouble you. Cough, cough..."
Du Gu Qing sat on the seat weakly, covering his mouth with his hand, as if struggling to hold back his cough.
"Third Prince, look, just dismissing these servants seems too simple. This matter can't be dealt with so casually." Mei Qingxue walked up to Du Gu Jue and bowed slightly.
"Oh, Princess of the Sixth Prince, do you have any suggestions?"
Du Gu Jue's face was unpredictable. He just wanted to kill someone now. His dignity had been completely damaged. Fortunately, he was in a good mood today and came to pick up someone in person. If they had really been taken to his Prince's Mansion, there would have been a big mess.
"Normally, you are the elder brother, and it's not for this younger sister - in - law to comment on this matter. But my lord is in poor health, so I have to speak up. However, Qingxue just wants to ask, is Your Highness the Third Prince the backer of this servant?"
Du Gu Jue's face changed slightly. He tried his best to suppress his anger. "How could that be? How could I be the backer of this place?" Even if it were true, he had to deny it now. Otherwise, if it reached the emperor's ears, it would be a disaster.
Hearing this, Madam Fang trembled like a sieve. As shrewd as she was, she immediately realized that the Third Prince was going to discard her. Immediately, she howled like a slaughtered pig, "Third Prince, you can't just abandon this humble one!"
"... " Before she could say anything else, Mei Qingxue immediately said, "Such a blind thing! Hurry up and gag this filthy wretch."
If Madam Fang was allowed to speak out, how could she continue her performance?
When Madam Fang saw several people rushing over to gag her, she knew that this matter couldn't be resolved easily. She immediately winked at Su Xue, but Su Xue quickly turned her eyes away, pretending not to see Madam Fang's plea for help.
Madam Fang had originally hoped that her favorite Su Xue would help her plead with the Third Prince. But that person actually turned away. She had always loved Su Xue the most, but unexpectedly, she was so heartless. Thinking of this, Madam Fang struggled desperately. That slut! She had been blind. But she was firmly held down on the ground by the Third Prince's fierce guards. She let out a muffled moan, with tears and snot all over her face. She looked extremely embarrassed.
Mei Qingxue watched this scene quietly. The Third Prince was about to speak, but now he didn't know why Mei Qingxue seemed to be helping him. But then he thought that this woman would never be so kind - hearted. It was better to be cautious!
Prime Minister Mei Zhenguo was as cunning as a fox. He was still waiting and seeing, not choosing any side, which meant he was waiting to see which way the wind would blow.
Once he, Du Gu Jue, gained power and ascended to the throne, the first thing he would do was to eliminate his brothers. If Mei Zhenguo didn't pledge allegiance to him, he mustn't be left alive.
Du Gu Jue looked at everyone in the room with a cold and fierce look in his eyes, and then said coldly, "Princess of the Sixth Prince, what do you intend to do?"
For now, not knowing the woman's purpose, he would just make a note of it and settle accounts with them later.
"Your Highness the Third Prince, the Sixth Prince is in poor health. He was also frightened just now. Buying medicine and taking good care of him will cost a lot of money. The Sixth Prince's salary is not enough for his medicine..."
Before Mei Qingxue could finish her words, Du Gu Jue immediately understood her meaning. Asking for money? That was an easy thing. Anything that could be solved with money was not a problem. A smile appeared on Du Gu Jue's face. "Naturally. Don't worry, younger sister - in - law. I'll arrange it."
"Thank you, Third Prince. But..."
As soon as he heard Mei Qingxue's "but", a faint smile appeared on Du Gu Qing's face.
"Oh?" Du Gu Jue's heart skipped a beat. He secretly thought it was bad. This little woman was not easy to deal with.
"This commoner girl and the prince just came here to relax. We didn't expect to be so wronged." Mei Qingxue lowered her head and almost "couldn't speak".
She would make this sucker pay handsomely later. If he didn't, she would make his father pay. It would be so satisfying. It was worth her patience listening to the madam's nonsense for so long.
"It's all because of my poor governance. You've been wronged, younger sister - in - law, and so has the Sixth Brother." The Third Prince's smile was a bit forced.
He had already admitted that the brothel was his property. Now he wanted to see what Mei Qingxue was going to do. If necessary, he would get rid of both of them.
Du Gu Jue looked around and didn't see any guards brought by Du Gu Qing. There was only a maid who was obviously dressed as a man standing behind Mei Qingxue. She even had ear - holes. What was Madam Fang thinking? She didn't even notice such an obvious flaw.
Mei Qingxue frowned as if she was aggrieved and said, "This matter requires the Third Prince to think carefully. If it were just a simple grievance, it might be okay. But that blind servant, cough, it was only just now that I realized that the reason that servant was so bold was not because of a backer behind him, but because he didn't know his own place and challenged the royal dignity. Although the Sixth Prince is in poor health and may not have much ability, he is still of royal blood. How could he be humiliated by a low - class servant? I, as a commoner girl without any title, it might be okay. But at least I'm a daughter - in - law of the royal family. How could I be humiliated here? This matter must be judged by the emperor. What should be the punishment for those who disrespect the royal family?"
The more Du Gu Jue listened, the more confused he became. How did it suddenly turn to the royal dignity? And she wanted to ask the emperor to judge? Did Mei Qingxue not want to live anymore? Du Gu Jue was thinking about killing them both outside, and his heart became a bit more relaxed.
Du Gu Qing had already noticed the killing intent on his Third Brother. It was a pity that he only brought one guard, Han Zhao, when he went out. If the Third Prince really attacked, they would be in great danger.
"What do you think, younger sister - in - law? It's a bit too much to involve the emperor because of a servant. The emperor is busy with state affairs. How could he care about such a low - class person? How about this? I will definitely punish him severely."
"Severely punish? That's your business. As a commoner girl, I have no right to interfere." Mei Qingxue put her hand on Du Gu Qing's shoulder.
Smelling the fragrance from Mei Qingxue's hand, Du Gu Qing's face turned red. People who didn't know might think it was the redness caused by his illness.
"Then..." Du Gu Jue was thinking about whether to arrest Mei Qingxue and Du Gu Qing right now.
Mei Qingxue immediately said, "It would be good if the Third Prince could give some money for medicine. The Sixth Prince's salary is not enough for his recuperation. The Third Prince should also give some compensation for mental distress. After all, we are family. Talking about too much money will hurt our feelings. Third Prince, don't you think so? As family, you won't be stingy, right?"
"Of course not. I'll send someone to give it to the Sixth Brother later."
"Thank you!" Mei Qingxue bowed slightly, and then said, "Third Prince, I have one more request."
Mei Qingxue bit her lips, looking extremely embarrassed, as if she was really in a difficult situation.
Du Gu Jue couldn't wait to leave this embarrassing place quickly. Hearing that it was the last request from Mei Qingxue, he immediately perked up his ears.
"Can we go back to the palace with you? We walked here originally, but now we can't go back on our own." What she wanted was not just a free ride in the carriage.
Du Gu Qing never brought guards when he went out. Now the Third Prince looked very unfriendly. She didn't think that they would really be as harmonious as brothers. From the TV shows she watched in her past nine lives, she knew about the fight for the throne among the nine princes. Now that the emperor hadn't established a crown prince, his sons would definitely not be honest for the throne.
Du Gu Qing was one of them. It was said that his mother, Concubine Qin, was once very favored. Even though he was in poor health, he was still the emperor's son. Since he was weak, his powerful elder brothers would definitely not let him live in peace. Mei Qingxue understood this very well. Now was the best opportunity for the Third Prince to attack them.
Hearing Mei Qingxue's words, Du Gu Qing understood her meaning. His little princess was really smart. She knew that staying by the Third Prince's side was the safest.
"Princess, don't trouble the Third Brother. Let's just walk... Cough, cough, cough..." After a fit of coughing, Du Gu Jue's mind was racing. He knew that he had no chance today. He looked at Mei Qingxue. This woman was extremely cunning. There were so many brothels, but she just came to his Yuexiang Tower. Wasn't she clearly looking for trouble?
Actually, Du Gu Jue really misunderstood Mei Qingxue. She chose to enter this Yuexiang Tower only because of its name. Yuexiang, didn't it sound like "meat fragrance"? She came in just because of this name.
"Cough, cough..."
Du Gu Qing coughed a few more times. Du Gu Jue quickly said, "We are brothers. How can it be a trouble? The Sixth Brother is being too polite."
This sickly younger brother of his didn't have a long - life anyway. Arguing with him now would only ruin his own plans.
Immediately, a concerned smile appeared on his face, completely forgetting that he was the one who showed killing intent just now.