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"Don't worry, everyone. I just went to ask Li Shaoqing about it. He just choked on the water. He's fine now."

Seeing that everyone was very worried about Li Ru, the shopkeeper couldn't help but explain, "Please be at ease. If anything happens to anyone here, our wan chun tang will definitely treat them as soon as possible."

After hearing the shopkeeper's explanation and seeing that Li Ru had returned to her normal state, the curious and worried crowd finally relaxed.

It's good that you're fine.

However, unlike those guests who were easier to fool, the few princes did not agree with the shopkeeper's explanation towards Li Ru's reaction.

"This Li Ru doesn't look like he choked on water."

Xiahou Ling joked to the two princes beside him as he drank from his wine cup.

"Second brother, then what do you think happened if Li Ru didn't choke on the water?" When Xiahou Lian heard Xiahou Ling's words, he couldn't help but laugh and ask slowly.

"How would I know? How about... "Big brother, why don't you ask Li Ru?"

When Xiahou Ling heard this, he rolled his eyes without a hint of politeness and then turned to Xiahou Zhong, who was on the other side, and said this without a care in the world.

"Alright, since Second Brother wants to know, then This King will go and ask."

When Xiahou Zhong heard this, he took it for real. He made as if he were going to get up and ask Li Ru.

"Big Brother …" Wait, wait! "

When Xiahou Lian heard Xiahou Ling's words, he knew that something bad was going to happen. As expected, his big brother, Xia Hou Zhong, who was being honest and gave him headaches, did as he was told.

Even though this big brother of his, Xiahou Zhong, was an honest and honest man, he had already reached the kind that was deeply ingrained in his bones. No matter how hard they tried to correct him, as long as they told him something, he would do it, regardless if it was true or not.

As a result, his honesty and loyalty had already risen to a level that could cause headaches to anyone.

If Liu Xinyue could summarize it, then Xia Hou Zhong would be an honest lord.

"What's wrong, third brother?"

Xia Hou Zhong stopped moving and sat back on the praying mat, puzzlement in his eyes as he looked at Xiahou Lian.

"Big brother, second brother is only joking with you. He doesn't really want you to ask Li Ru."

Xiahou Lian saw the doubt in his big brother's eyes, and couldn't help but reach out to rub his temples, then immediately explained helplessly, "Moreover, second brother is not really interested in knowing what is going on with Li Ru, he's purely here to watch the show."

Perhaps it could be said that Xiahou Ling did not mind the big ruckus!

"Is it true, Second Brother?"

Xiahou Zhong listened to Xiahou Lian's explanation and scratched his head. Then, he looked at Xiahou Ling and asked.

"Alright, This King doesn't want to know what's going on with Li Ru right now. Just sit there and drink."

Xia Hou Ling swept a glance at Xiahou Lian, and curled his lips somewhat disinterestedly. He did not directly answer Xiahou Zhong's question, and instead casually waved his hand, saying.

"Alright, second brother, then big brother won't be going."

Xiahou Zhong had long since gotten used to Xiahou Ling's tone of voice, so he nodded and said seriously.

Xiahou Lian watched the scene from the side and could not help but think that if his big brother was not so sincere and honest, then the position of crown prince would have already belonged to the person in front of him.

What a pity! He was clearly royal father's first child, a child that he treasured like a treasure. Yet, with this kind of character, it was no wonder that royal father couldn't like him anymore.

However, the title of Crown Prince was given to a sickly man who looked like he was about to die at any moment. It was truly unfair!

I wonder what royal father is thinking, why would he make such a foolish decision!

And even if Big Brother can't do it, then doesn't that mean Royal Father still has other sons? Which one of them couldn't compare to that sickly guy?

Just like himself, proficient in all aspects of martial arts, he had even entered the military last year and transformed the weapons of the Blue Moon Country, allowing their martial prowess to reach a whole new level. Just by this point, he could completely crush that sickly Crake and even most of the princes!

From the looks of it, royal father is really old, his mind is no longer bright, the decisions he makes are all wrong!

"Third Brother, why have you been staring at Big Brother all this time?"

Xiahou Zhong noticed the look in Xiahou Lian's eyes. In the beginning, he didn't pay much attention to it, but after the other party hadn't moved away for a very long time, he couldn't help but wave his hand towards the other party and ask curiously.

"It's nothing big brother. I am just looking at the poison masters before us. Are you sure you are mistaken?"

Xiahou Lian came back to his senses and explained with a smile after hearing Xiahou Zhong's question.

However, before Xiahou Zhong could reply, a burst of unrestrained laughter came from the side. Xiahou Lian didn't even need to look to know that it was his second brother, Xia Hou Ling.

Actually, calling him second brother was giving him face. In this life, he was a boy and a girl, but when he spoke, his voice was so feminine that it made people feel disgusted when they saw that men were neither men nor women.

Moreover, Xiahou Ling had thought that his appearance and voice had become extremely cruel and cruel. How could such a person have survived until now?

He did not know what the royal father was thinking, but he actually praised and praised this kind of demoness who was not in the dark. A few days ago, the emperor even executed a few corrupt officials and gave him many rewards.

And in fact? The so-called corrupt officials that Xiahou Ling dealt with were only the lowest level of the entire corruption incident.

He was merely a small fry. If he executed a small fry, and his royal father gave Xiahou Ling such a great reward, then what if he executed the people in the upper echelons?

Did he have to give the throne up?

Therefore, even though Xiahou Lian, Xiahou Ling and Xiahou Zhong seemed to be on good terms with each other, only he knew what kind of relationship they actually had.

"Oh, these poison masters don't wear much. Could it be that you're interested in them and want to take you in as my concubine?"

As Xiahou Zhong listened, he noticed that there was a veiled lady standing in front of him. He could not help but raise his head and look at her, and after looking at her from the beginning to the end, he suddenly heard her say this to Xiahou Lian.

"Puff …"

Xiahou Ling just so happened to be drinking from his mouth. When he heard Xiahou Zhong's words, he couldn't help but spit it out. Even the corners of his lips couldn't help but curve slightly.

He had never thought that his honest brother would have a day where he would joke around.

Ah, no, it can't be called a joke, it should be called a sneer instead …