Chapter 508: Don’t be disrespectful to the gods, or you will die (70)
Chapter 508: Don’t be disrespectful to the gods, or you will die (70)
His face was covered by a large hood, and he was wearing gloves. His voice was difficult to tell whether it was a man or a woman, and even at a close distance, the Third Prince could not be sure whether the person in front of him was a man or a woman.
"This prince happens to have some friendship with the young master. When the Pavilion Master fell ill, the young master asked me to help find a doctor."
"I know that the Pavilion Master's illness is similar to that of a daughter of a family outside the city. Coincidentally, my friend passed by there and saved the child."
"I didn't expect that the Pavilion Master would also be infected."
The Third Prince's words made so much sense that even he himself almost believed it.
"Oh? That's such a coincidence! The prince can actually make friends with children?"
Xing Rong secretly retorted without giving him any face, implying that she also knew the whole story.
But the Third Prince didn't care and thought he still had the upper hand.
"It just so happens that, as Pavilion Master is a master in the music world, I should ask my friend to come and help you treat your illness."
"It's just... I just happen to need your help with something."
Xing Rong: "Are you threatening me?"
The Third Prince: "If the Pavilion Master insists on thinking this way, I can do nothing about it."
"I don't have to cure this disease. I'm just tired, so I'll hand over Rumeng Pavilion to him and go out to have fun for a few days. It's a blessing in life."
"I am not in good health, so I can't do anything about what the prince said. There are many talented people who are proficient in music in our pavilion, and the prince can spend a lot of money to hire them."
The Third Prince cursed inwardly. He knew that no matter how he threatened a person who didn't care about his life, it would be useless. He was also certain that he would not use Rumeng Pavilion to threaten him.
It would be better to be straightforward, "What are the conditions, Pavilion Master?"
"I am just an ordinary citizen. How dare I make demands to you, Your Highness?" When she spoke, she deliberately emphasized the three words "Your Highness".
"The Pavilion Master is being modest."
The Third Prince was so angry that he gnashed his teeth. He had already said so, but he still beat around the bush. It felt like talking to him would shorten his life by a few years.
It was right that he failed to find someone to cure his illness. Let him die.
"Since Your Majesty is so sincere, I might as well tell you my request."
"Our young master once mentioned to me that you hope I can come to the palace and play a piece for you. But I personally don't like red tape, nor do I like interacting with too many people."
"Therefore, first, I don't want to kneel to anyone, including the emperor; second, before the palace banquet begins, I don't want to be summoned or disturbed at will; third, I need to bring a few people around me into the palace. I am not used to and don't like being served by others."
"Finally, no one! can force me to take off my mask or change my appearance."
After hearing this, the Third Prince could not help but scold her harshly. Even he had to bow his head and obey when he saw his father, so why should an ordinary citizen be exempted from kneeling?
Xing Rong didn't care, and just regarded his reprimand as nonsense. He even considerately handed over a cup of tea in the middle of the conversation, "Drink some tea first, and then continue."
The Third Prince would really be pissed off by him, so he could only go back and let them wait for news.
He had no choice but to write a letter and ask his servants to deliver it to the palace as quickly as possible to ask for his father's opinion.
He could ask his father for other things, but being exempted from kneeling was a big matter and there had never been any exceptions. This had to be decided by his father.
The Third Prince thought that the news he would receive would be a scolding from his father, but unexpectedly, his father readily agreed to all of the Pavilion Master's requests.
Without giving it much thought, he quickly sent the message to Rumeng Pavilion and decided to give them a whole day to sort it out and have them go to the palace with him the day after tomorrow.
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