Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 64 Prince Kang’s Mansion

Qin Palace,
In the study room behind the inner curtain, the King of Qin sat at the desk, holding an uncovered book in his hands, reading it intently.

On the table, the incense burner was filled with smoke, and the faint sweet smell was refreshing.

In front of the case, there was another person, wearing a black robe, with a hunched body, and silent.

It was not until the King of Qin put down the book in his hand and looked over that he straightened up and took off the hood that was covering his face.

"I have met His Highness."

The King of Qin nodded. "Have you figured it out? I didn't go looking for you, but you came here on your own?"

The voice of the man in black was a little shrill, and it was Dai Quan's appearance.

"I just think that the throne belongs to you, and King Kang has some evil intentions."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, the King of Qin showed a little more interest and asked, "What information did you get? Could it be that my brother really set an ambush in the mansion?"

"I can't say for sure. Since Prince Kang returned from the Nine Frontiers, very little news has been leaked from the palace. Your Highness needs to be careful on this trip."

The King of Qin stood up, walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, and chuckled, "I will take care of this matter. How is Father doing?"

Dai Quan sighed softly and said, "To be honest, I don't think it's very good."

King Qin frowned and turned around, "Hmm? What's wrong with that?"

"Recently, your majesty's lucid time has become shorter and shorter, and his energy is very low. He needs the golden pill to sustain himself, and only after taking it can he feel better. But now he takes it more and more frequently, and becomes more and more dependent on the golden pill. I think this is not a good thing. But I also asked someone to check it out, and they didn't find any problems."

"There should be a problem?"

"That golden elixir was sent to the palace by Prince Kang. It initially relieved many of your majesty's symptoms and was also said to prolong your life..."

The King of Qin stopped and looked Dai Quan up and down and said, "So, you didn't let me go to find a doctor because you were afraid that I would poison the medicine?"

Dai Quan lowered his head and remained silent.

"How will the Jinyiwei be arranged while you are here?"

When the King of Qin asked, Dai Quan answered again: "The Jinyiwei is a knife that will cut people without anyone holding it. I don't want to be involved in such a dangerous matter, but after all, I am helping your majesty. If I can hand it over to your highness, it would be great."

"I only ask that I continue to serve Your Majesty."

The King of Qin pondered for a while and sighed, "Forget it, let's go back and wait for news..."

……

Qin Palace,
In the hall, King Qin, Dongfang Zhi and Yue Ling sat in a triangle.

Dongfang Zhi spoke first: "Your Highness, has Chief Steward Dai been here?"

King Qin nodded, "He has been with my father for decades, but I never thought that he would be able to make the first choice."

Dongfang Zhi sighed, "Many people cherish their lives. He chose His Highness instead of King Kang. He is indeed very cunning."

"Following Prince Kang, his achievements will certainly be huge, but it is hard to say whether he will have a chance to survive after the achievements. Your Highness does not need to promise him many achievements, just keep him alive and keep him away from disputes."

The King of Qin also agreed with this statement, "That's exactly what I mean."

Dongfang Zhi added: "As for Prince Kang's Mansion, we still have to prepare for the worst." "The worst plan..."

The King of Qin recited it softly and then instructed: "If I and Yue Ling really encounter an accident in the Prince Kang's mansion, then you will be in charge of the mansion first, and everything will be handled according to our agreement. As for the palace, I will write another letter and send it to Dai Quan."

Amid the guards' repeated shouts of "May your military fortunes prosper", Yue Ling and the King of Qin went out and walked together to the residence of King Kang.

Seeing Yue Ling's frown, the King of Qin couldn't help but tease him, "Why, are you still afraid? This place is only three or four streets away from the mansion. Even if there are swordsmen and axemen hiding in the hall, he needs to think carefully."

Yue Ling said frankly: "Of course I'm not afraid, but I still can't figure out what King Kang's intention is. If this is really the Hongmen Banquet, what tricks can he have?"

Tilting his head to one side, Yue Ling continued, "There are no other carriages or sedan chairs parked on this street, it seems that they are inviting Your Highness alone."

King Qin patted Yue Ling on the chest and said, "If an enemy comes, we will fight him. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth. No matter which immortal is hiding in his mansion, I will protect you when the time comes."

After saying this, Yue Ling and King Qin couldn't help but laugh.

After handing the gift in his hand to the servant of Prince Kang's Mansion, Yue Ling followed the King of Qin and crossed the threshold of Prince Kang's Mansion.

As soon as you enter the courtyard, you will see a bluestone-paved road leading directly to a wooden bridge. After crossing the wooden bridge, you will see the main hall of Prince Kang's mansion.

Yue Ling looked around. Compared with the last time he came, there seemed to be fewer street trees in the courtyard, and it was much more spacious than before.

I just don’t know what the rockery inside the curtain that he knocked down is decorated with now.

Probably because he had learned of their arrival, King Kang's clothes were still a little untidy, with one side of his hat tied unfastened, and he came in his boots.

When he saw the King of Qin, he gave him a big hug and patted him on the back. King Kang said enthusiastically, "Royal brother, I didn't expect you to come so early. Please don't be offended that I didn't come to greet you."

The King of Qin also said politely: "Today, I am the one who disturbed my brother."

King Kang immediately stood up, holding King Qin's shoulders, and extended his hand to invite him, "We are brothers, why should we bother each other? Come in quickly. The autumn wind is still a bit cold, don't get sick."

Looking at the strong body of the King of Qin, King Kang laughed again and said, "I am sorry for speaking without thinking. I have served on the frontier for many years and have experienced the wind, sun, and cold wind. Why should I be afraid of this slight autumn wind? However, my body is much more delicate. If you catch a cold, you will have to lie on the couch for a while."

The King of Qin and the King of Kang walked side by side, and the King of Qin also spoke well of the King of Kang, saying, "Everyone has his own destiny. Your Royal Brother is destined to enjoy happiness, while I am destined to work hard."

King Kang lifted up his wide sleeves, exposing his wrists, and waggled his index finger, agreeing repeatedly: "That's right, that's right. If we were to ask who works the hardest in Dachang, it would definitely be my father. Someone like me should have a rich and noble prince, so why would I have to compete with you? It's really strange."

The King of Qin showed some embarrassment on his face, while Yue Ling's mouth corners slightly raised, as if he was gloating, but it returned to normal after a moment.

As a military officer by birth, it was indeed difficult for the King of Qin to gain the upper hand in an argument with the King of Kang.

……

"You are not allowed to wear a sword when entering the house. Please hand in your sword, Your Highness, and I will return it after you leave the house."

Two armored guards holding spears stood under the eaves of the hall gate, and were carrying out their routine duties and collecting the weapons of the King of Qin and Yue Ling according to the rules of the palace.

Without waiting for the King of Qin to speak, King Kang kicked the man in front of him away and said angrily, "What are you barking about? My brother can wear a sword when he enters the Hall of Supreme Harmony, so how can he enter my hall without a sword? Where did you come from, you blind man? Get out of here!"

After slapping the guard on the head again, the guard bowed and left.

　感谢扑街汪某、喵喵超正的啦、泉台、理性分析疯狂暗示吐槽真菌、叶至强、高空流云、evoland、存钱买黄瓜、我心向明月、雨下散步、itasuka、熬夜修仙T、纠正、强袭型三倍超重泥头车、齐敛、湘中以南、书友20240725143952764、作者加铀、御歨萌、尴尬g、路人葵甲、仲夏之星空、田心o_o、Mefilas、是孤独酱、新垣结衣的连体睡衣、不看就是死、书友20211008160043129、书友20230418162647032、书友20200318092103490、独孤孤独s、来往错过、十方明月、书友20230411723、邂逅与分别的宿命、10086打9527、书友20180603160150129、叶子v587、书友20190724010548611、小霖爱小敏、书友20200429153923276、御光古风、七夜千夜、舞山河、tj小小书虫、书友20230706011454461、书友858434、骷髅谋士、威震天大人这边走、清炒白菜的月票，感谢大家的两百多张推荐票，感谢支持。

　　This is the first time I’ve received so many votes. I can really feel your support. I will work harder!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)