Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Blind Prince

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Gazes filled with surprise, astonishment, jealousy, and even anger, all fell upon Fang Dongyun's resolute face.

Some marveled at the Second Prince's impressive methods.

Some envied Fang Dongyun's meteoric rise.

Some seemed to have already envisioned the Crown Prince's enraged reaction.

Others worried about the court's situation, fearing renewed turmoil.

In short, at that moment, the expressions and gazes of everyone at the pleasure boat banquet were extremely complex, and a storm raged in everyone's heart.

"Congratulations to the Second Prince on gaining a sworn brother!"

Someone took the lead and shouted, and immediately congratulations echoed in the pleasure boat, rising and falling, as everyone toasted the Second Prince.

The Fourteenth Prince looked at the Second Prince and Fang Dongyun surrounded by the crowd, and sighed.

"This time, Eldest Brother's face was slapped resoundingly by Second Brother."

"Second Brother really went all out to recruit Fang Dongyun!" Zhou Haochen said expressionlessly.

"Fang Dongyun obtained the Dragon Sparrow Sword inheritance. As long as he doesn't die young, he will surely become a great military talent in the future, leading an army, which is not just a pipe dream."

"Second Brother's investment is worth it!"

The Fourteenth Prince's tone was full of envy.

Zhou Haochen remained noncommittal, as he was not very optimistic about Fang Dongyun's future.

The hexagrams all showed that getting involved in the struggle for the throne meant uncertain life and death.

Tonight, the Crown Prince lost so much face, how could he not hold a grudge against Fang Dongyun?

After introducing Fang Dongyun, the banquet officially began.

One by one, scantily clad maids, dressed in revealing clothes, presented delicacies and fine wines with graceful steps.

These maids were specially trained, walking with swaying waists, a breeze in their steps, and full, moon-like buttocks beneath their long skirts, which were extremely seductive.

As the banquet began, eighteen dancers took the stage, their dances captivating and their eyes seductive.

The lives of the powerful are so simple, unadorned, and boring.

"Thirteenth Brother, I will also be observing the government next month, please advise me." The Fourteenth Prince moved his chair and leaned closer to Zhou Haochen.

Seeing the Fourteenth Prince seeking advice, Zhou Haochen was not stingy and shared his experience in observing the government.

"When I observed the government, Father Emperor asked me to choose one from the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Works, and the Secret Realm Department."

"The Ministry of Personnel is Eldest Brother's territory, and the Ministry of Revenue is Second Brother's territory. These two departments are fighting the fiercest and are not good places to go!"

Of course, for those who want to take a gamble.

Chaos is the ladder.

In their eyes, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue might still be treasure troves for soaring to the sky.

"Among the six ministries, besides the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Rites is the most prestigious…"

Before Zhou Haochen could finish speaking, the Fourteenth Prince shook his head repeatedly.

"Those old guys in the Ministry of Rites, open their mouths and shut their mouths with classical allusions, and there are a lot of rules even for eating, which is too cumbersome."

"Let me go to the Ministry of Rites, it's better to guard the Heavenly Prison."

The Fourteenth Prince complained, rolling his eyes.

The most important responsibility of the Ministry of Rites is the rituals at various ceremonies. They are all old-fashioned, and non-Confucian people really can't stay there.

"Then what about the Ministry of War?"

"The Ministry of War manages the deployment and logistics of the army, which is too sensitive. Father Emperor may not let us enter the Ministry of War to observe the government."

"As for the Ministry of Justice, in recent years, it has had many disputes with the Demon Suppression Division, and the struggle has been constant, which is not a good choice either."

"So Thirteenth Brother, you chose the Ministry of Works?"

"Although the Ministry of Works has many trivial matters and its position is at the bottom of the six ministries, it is better to have a stable situation and not easily make big mistakes."

"For marginal princes like us who have no power or influence, acting in a low-key manner and waiting for the new emperor to succeed to the throne will bring us good days."

"Thank you for your guidance, Thirteenth Brother."

"However, I am more interested in the Secret Realm Department."

"The Secret Realm Department is in charge of many secret realms, and the news involving secret realm resources is the most well-informed and lucrative."

A hidden eagerness flashed in the Fourteenth Prince's eyes.

Zhou Haochen was silent.

His Fourteenth Brother is not a peaceful master either.

If it weren't for the fact that he possessed demon blood and his background could not be accepted by civil and military officials, he would definitely take the initiative to get involved in the struggle for the throne.

It's just… Zhou Haochen thought of the hexagram of the Secret Realm Department.

According to the hexagram of the Secret Realm Department, a shocking case is about to break out in the Secret Realm Department, and I don't know how many officials will lose their heads.

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Zhou Haochen wanted to persuade the Fourteenth Prince to think twice before acting, but he couldn't think of a good reason for a while.

"Fourteenth Brother, exploring secret realms is quite dangerous, and every year, cultivators above the ninth realm die in secret realms."

"You must not be blinded by the resources in the secret realms."

"Thank you for your guidance, Thirteenth Brother."

The Fourteenth Prince said thank you, but the eagerness in his eyes could not be concealed.

Just then.

A melodious zither sound suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

The zither sound was gentle and melodious, like a clear spring flowing in a mountain stream.

It was also like gurgling water, delicate and moving.

It was also like large and small pearls falling on a jade plate, crisp and sweet.

Every melody seemed like a dancing elf, wonderfully indescribable.

In an instant, Zhou Haochen knew that the zither sound must have come from a master of the zither.

"It turns out to be Miss Yu Zhi. I was wondering who could play such a heavenly sound." The Fourteenth Prince sighed beside Zhou Haochen.

The Miss Yu Zhi he spoke of was the number one courtesan in Jade Capital City—Xia Yu Zhi, who was stunningly beautiful and excelled in both zither and painting, and was admired by countless scholars.

Moreover, this Miss Yu Zhi's airs were unusually high. She only played one piece of music every day, and regardless of whether one was noble or poor, one had to queue up.

The Second Prince didn't know what price he had paid to invite Xia Yu Zhi, such a master.

When the melodious zither sound rang, Xia Yu Zhi was the well-deserved protagonist.

Everyone's gazes, consciously or unconsciously, all turned to Xia Yu Zhi, who was playing.

Xia Yu Zhi sat quietly, like a lady in a painting.

On her graceful and moving body, she was only wearing a cicada-wing-like pink gauze, her waistline was graceful, and her full, moon-like upturned buttocks were even more rounded and full under the squeezing of the wooden stool, as if the Mid-Autumn Moon was about to overflow.

After a cup of tea.

The zither sound stopped.

The Second Prince took the lead in applauding, his eyes full of appreciation.

"As expected of Master Xia, this song should only be found in heaven, how many times can it be heard in the world?"

"Your Highness, you are too kind. Yu Zhi is shallow in talent and learning, and cannot be worthy of the title of master." Xia Yu Zhi stood up, smiled lightly, and gave a blessing.

The blessing action made her already curvy and attractive body even more full and seductive.

"Everyone, Miss Yu Zhi has promised me that tonight, she will choose one person from among the audience to drink with. I wonder who will be the lucky one." The Second Prince said with a smile.

As soon as the words fell, everyone in the audience's eyes lit up.

Xia Yu Zhi's reputation was far and wide, and she was highly respected by Confucian scholars. At her level, if she didn't want to accompany someone for a drink, no one could force her.

Her vision was extremely high, and ordinary officials simply could not enter her eyes. How difficult was it to drink a glass of wine poured by Xia Yu Zhi?

The Second Prince still had a lot of face, and could make a figure like Xia Yu Zhi accompany him for a drink.