sbdcsierra Chapter 110 3 thoughts
Chapter 110 3 thoughts
He Qiong held two different attitudes towards coming to Jinhua County on official business.
On the one hand, he didn't like coming to Jinhua County because there was no Dukang wine, no Sanxiang wine, and no brothels; it was very boring.
On the other hand, he felt that the local customs and culture of Jinhua County had a unique charm, especially the fact that he could get away from his domineering wife at home and not have to pay taxes every day, which made him feel a long-lost peace and he could eat and drink to his heart's content.
At this moment, the table in front of him was full of meat dishes and a pot of rice wine from Jinhua County. Although this wine was not as strong as Dukang wine or as sweet as Sanxiang wine, it was better than nothing. Having something to drink was better than having nothing at all.
He Qiong picked up the wine glass, took a small sip, and the fragrance of rice wine spread on his tongue... He picked up a piece of meat, chewed it carefully, and the fat exploded in his mouth, instantly filling the air with a wonderful aroma that was refreshing and delightful.
He closed his eyes, enjoying this moment of peace, as if all his troubles had vanished with the wine and meat.
When Liu Shan burst in, panting, He Qiong had an expression that said, "I knew it." This kid was here to freeload.
Before Liu Shan could speak, he stood up with a smile to greet him, "Lord Liu, it's better to be lucky than early. The dinner has just been served and is still steaming hot. Please have a seat."
Liu Shan had no appetite to sit down and eat.
He said hastily, "Lord He, I... have something urgent to discuss. This matter is of great importance and is no small thing..."
"Shh!" He Qiong frowned slightly, put down her wine glass, interrupted Liu Shan, and pretended to be displeased, "Eating is sacred, don't say anything."
He poured Liu Shan a full glass of wine and said in a gentle tone, "Drink this first to moisten your throat, then we can chat slowly."
Helpless, Liu Shan took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. The wine slid down his throat, and a warm feeling immediately arose.
He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Lord He, this time I'm afraid..."
He Qiong casually tore off a chicken leg and stuffed it into Liu Shan's mouth, saying, "Eat the chicken leg first, or don't blame me for getting angry."
Liu Shan was anxious, but he also knew He Qiong's temperament; eating was indeed a very important matter for him.
So Liu Shan could only wolf down the chicken leg as he showed it off.
He Qiong tore off another chicken leg, and after taking a bite, she discovered that Liu Shan had actually finished the whole chicken leg.
This really surprised him, since he had never lost when it came to food.
He Qiong's eyes widened in anger, and she immediately increased the speed at which she tore and swallowed.
At this moment, Liu Shan spoke up urgently: "Lord He, I have guessed Qu Dacheng's identity."
He Qiong tore into the chicken leg without a care in the world.
Qu Dacheng's identity? What does it have to do with me?
Could he be more important than a chicken leg?!
He Qiong mumbled, "Who is Qu Dacheng? Don't tell me yet, let me finish this chicken leg first."
The chicken was a bit dry, so He Qiong took a sip of wine, hoping to use the wine to swallow the chicken in her mouth.
Liu Shan stamped his foot in frustration and suddenly said, "Qu Dacheng is a personal guard of Prince Kang."
"Pfft~!"
He Qiong's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, and the rice wine she hadn't swallowed in time sprayed all over Liu Shan's face.
Liu Shan wiped the alcohol off his face, his eyes filled with resentment, and said self-deprecatingly, "Alcohol kills germs, that's good."
He Qiong didn't know what "sterilization" meant, but he knew exactly what the Prince Kang's personal guards meant.
He suddenly stood up, shoved the half-eaten chicken leg into Liu Shan's mouth, then cautiously looked around. Only after finding no one nearby did he pat his muscular chest in relief.
"You little devil!" He Qiong's face twisted in pain as she whispered, "You dare say anything? Are you tired of living? I haven't had enough of living yet!"
Liu Shan sat down instead, not minding that the chicken leg was leftovers from He Qiong, and slowly ate it while glancing at the unusually nervous He Qiong.
He Qiong tensed up, clearly shocked by the news. "Are you...are you sure? This is no small matter!"
"Lord He, relax. This is Jinhua County. His Highness Prince Kang can't hear you."
After a while, He Qiong calmed down, pointed to the door, and said, "Lord Liu, please go back. This is a small place, and we cannot tolerate any earth-shattering words."
Liu Shan pouted and said, "What's there to be afraid of? As the saying goes, even the emperor commits a crime, just like the common people... Waaah!"
He Qiong reacted quickly, covering Liu Shan's mouth and hissing, "Shut up! How dare you say such things? Do you want to die?"
Liu Shan struggled to nod, and He Qiong finally released his grip, her tone softening as she said, "You're really tired of living! How dare you presume to comment on His Majesty? And you think he's subject to the same laws as commoners? What are you thinking? Even if you die a hundred times, His Majesty won't shed a single hair!"
Liu Shan sighed. He Qiong's thinking was really stubborn and conservative.
However, he also understood that, after all, it was an era of supreme imperial power, and following the rules was normal.
He patted He Qiong on the shoulder and reassured her, "Don't be so nervous. I promise you, we won't talk about His Majesty. We'll just talk about Prince Kang's personal guards."
He Qiong's face was grim, and he didn't want to talk about anything related to Prince Kang.
Cangzhou was the fiefdom of the Prince of Kang, and he was considered an official under the Prince of Kang. He didn't even want to hear any words of usurpation.
But he also knew Liu Shan's temperament; once he got involved in the blacksmith shop case, he would never let it go.
He Qiong rubbed his head, losing his appetite for dinner, and said dejectedly, "Lord Liu, tell me, where did you get this information from?"
Liu Shan told He Qiong everything about the interrogation of Qin Muyun, without hiding anything.
After listening, He Qiong, clinging to a sliver of hope, asked, "What if Qin Muyun isn't telling the truth? What if he's deliberately trying to frame His Highness Prince Kang?"
Liu Shan was silent for a moment, then answered seriously: "Lord He, I can accurately judge whether Qin Muyun is lying or not. During the interrogation, I recorded every change in his expression and the fluctuation in his tone. More importantly, if he has concealed anything, the lightest punishment would be the execution of his entire family."
He Qiong's expression turned serious. She then asked, "Have you begun investigating Qu Dacheng's identity?"
Liu Shan shook his head slightly. "Of course not. After I guessed his identity, I didn't dare to delay and came to find you immediately. I need your assistance, Lord He."
Upon hearing this, He Qiong's expression softened considerably. He patted Liu Shan on the shoulder and exclaimed, "It's good that they didn't investigate, it's good that they didn't investigate."
Liu Shan was slightly taken aback and asked, "Lord He, what is the meaning of this?"
He Qiong said meaningfully, "Lord Liu, take my advice and let's leave it at that."
That's it?
Liu Shan shook his head repeatedly, "That's impossible! I've gone through so many hardships and setbacks to get this little bit of a clue, how can I give up so easily?"
He Qiong sighed and said in a low voice, "Do you know how much this involves? If we're not careful, we'll both be crushed to pieces. For the sake of your family, think it over carefully!"