My uncle, he has all the power in the world

Chapter 25 The Palace Banquet Begins

Xiao Muyao seemed to be fine and said with a smile: "Is there something wrong, Your Highness?"

"This palace is just curious. Mr. Xiao has always been at ease. Why did he suddenly interfere in Yangzhou's affairs today?" Ning Lichen said coldly.

Yangzhou Xuanfu envoy Liu Shen was one of his people.

There is nothing special about the official position, but the most important thing is Yangzhou!

Yangzhou is the border area, and there are 80,000 troops stationed there. It is more or less, but the commander Xu Jian is Ning Yu's man!
  In other words, if Ning Yu makes any changes, he will definitely be mismatched with these people! But now that Liu Shen was removed by Xiao Muyao, he knew nothing about Yangzhou.

Ning Lichen would never believe it if Xiao Muyao was not targeting him!
  Unexpectedly, Xiao Muyao smiled and said: "It turns out that His Highness said this. This was not the case a few days ago. The lower official had just convicted Pei Zhuo. Who would have thought that in the past few days, he would go to Yayun Tower to spend every day and have fun? , I think it’s because the subordinate judged the wrong case and wronged a good person, so I should be more diligent, check the sycophant, and make up for it.”

Ning Lichen was startled and understood immediately.

He let Pei Zhuo go, and Xiao Muyao had a grudge against him!

Can.
  Pei Zhuo has only been out for two days, how dare he show off like this? !
  "Master Xiao, how could he decide a wrong case? This palace asked Qiu Cheng to release Pei Zhuo. Miss Su Er came to our palace a few days ago. This woman cares about innocence the most. If she kills Pei Zhuo, wouldn't it mean that Miss Su Er is being raped? Something about teasing?”

Ning Lichen smiled and said: "For such a trivial matter, I am just looking for convenience for Miss Su Er! What do you think, Mr. Xiao?"

Xiao Muyao's smile became even stronger.

A few days ago, she was giving birth to a baby, but now she has transformed into Miss Su Er. It seems that she is the right choice for the Crown Princess.
  It’s time to change!

Su Qingmo's move was to ask the brothel girl for sex skills, but she was teased by Pei Zhuo. She was really good! He has gained a lot of experience. As expected, only women and villains are difficult to raise!
  "Of course!" Xiao Muyao said: "Since it was Miss Su Er's own wish, the official has no right to interfere. Since the official did not decide the case wrong, then the official can rest assured! If nothing happens to His Highness, the official The officer resigned!"

After saying that, Xiao Muyao strode down the stairs.

Looking at Xiao Muyao's back, Ning Lichen gritted his teeth and said, "Pei Zhuo!"

Just two days after he was released from the dungeon, Pei Zhuo no longer hid in the mansion, but even went to Yayun Tower to show off. Was he afraid that others would not know that he had released him!
  And as soon as he released Pei Zhuo, Xiao Muyao got rid of Liu Shen so fast that he didn't even allow him to react!

Ning Lichen gritted his teeth tightly, and all this anger was recorded on Pei Zhuo!
  Shenshi, in front of the city gate!

At this time, Ning Lichen, Xiao Muyao, Su Yuanhe and Yuncheng were already waiting at the entrance of the palace. Several people were sitting on horses. Except for Xiao Muyao, who looked casual, the other three were a little nervous.

The people coming from Beiqi this time are Jiang Xian, the Minister of Rites, and Han Rui, the General of the Hussars!
  So Jiang Xian and the others knew something about it, and what made them nervous was the hussar general Han Rui!
  Han Rui was a general personally appointed by King Xuan Ye Qian Shen. Over the years, Ye Qian Shen was away from the capital all year round. Han Rui was in charge of the capital's troops to protect the north and pray for the safety of the capital.

To put it bluntly, who dares to look down upon someone who can win Ye Qian Shen’s attention!

At this time, Xiao Muyao felt very bored, his eyelids were fighting, and he didn't understand why he didn't have a good sleep in the house, but why he had to welcome an old man and a stupid guy here?
  At this moment, he saw about thirty people coming slowly from a distance. Ning Lichen frowned slightly and secretly thought that Jiang Xian and Han Rui came all the way, but they only brought these people with them?

Is it because Han Rui is too confident, or is their secret guard's martial arts unparalleled? After traveling such a long distance, aren't you afraid of anything unexpected happening on the way?
  Without any time to think about it, Ning Lichen took the lead in riding a horse to greet him.

"Master Jiang, we meet again!"

Walking closer, Ning Lichen said with a smile: "This must be General Han. I have heard of his name a long time ago, and today I finally get to see you. It is a great honor for this palace!"

"Your Highness, you're welcome!"

Jiang Xian glanced at Xiao Muyao without leaving any trace, and then said with a smile: "After a few months apart, His Highness the Prince must fulfill his friendship as a landlord!"

"That's natural!" Ning Lichen said: "Father has already arranged everything. The two adults have traveled a long distance and will go to Yanjing Pavilion to rest for a day. Tomorrow, the Imperial Palace will come to take you two into the palace and cleanse them from the dust. !

"As guests do, the host does as he pleases," Jiang Xian said with a smile, "His Royal Highness has the final say in everything!"

Ning Lichen smiled: "Master Jiang, General Han please!"

"Your Highness, please!"

royal palace.

After Ning Lichen came out of the Yanjing Pavilion, he had to give some explanations before leaving. After returning to the palace, he first went to the Jinhua Palace and talked with Emperor Yanning for a long time before returning to the East Palace.

But as soon as he sat down, a secret guard reported back
  Pei Zhuo’s case was found out!
  "Say!" Ning Lichen said displeased.

"Back to Your Highness, Pei Zhuo has indeed been staying at Yayun Tower for the past two days, and..." The secret guard paused and said, "The words were rude and very arrogant."

"Oh?" Ning Lichen said coldly: "How could you be so rude?"

The secret guard said bravely: "Pei Zhuo threatened in Yayun Tower that even though he had committed a heinous crime, he was still safe just because His Highness the Crown Prince protected him! He also said..."

"He also said that His Highness would never make Su Xinchan his concubine. Even if he really wanted Su Xinchan, Your Highness would never convict him for the sake of a beautiful woman. He also said..."

The secret guard's voice became lower and lower, and he lowered his head and said: "He also said that when he was in the dungeon, because of His Highness's instructions, Qiu Cheng always served him with delicious food and drinks, as if he were in his own house, and..."

"That's enough!" Ning Lichen's face was so gloomy that it was almost dripping with water, and his eyes were full of murderous intent. It was obvious that he couldn't restrain himself.

What the secret guard said was true. In the past few days, Pei Zhuo had been having fun in Yayun Tower. He had evacuated all the depression he had been feeling for the past few days. After drinking a few glasses of wine, he thought that it was okay for him to tease the princess, so he spoke freely. , everything that should be said and what should not be said was said.

But what Ning Lichen didn't know was...

On the day Pei Zhuo was released, someone went to Yayun Tower and gave the top brass a lot of benefits, as long as they...
  Just say more compliments to Pei Zhuo!
  How do those girls know anything? They use people's money to do things for others. When they see Pei Zhuo, they all pull him to please him and compliment him. They say things like 'Young Master Pei is so powerful that he can come back intact after entering the dungeon'...

Pei Zhuo was already complacent after hearing this, but these girls were still drinking heavily. With the help of some alcohol, he even boasted and dared to say anything!

But now, the secret guard looked at His Highness's face and secretly wondered why Pei Pingqiu gave birth to such a fool. He was locked up in the dungeon for several days, but he didn't know how to restrain himself and avoid the sharp edges. Instead, he went to Yayun Tower and other places to brag!
  Where is Yayun Tower?
  Everyone has a mixture of dragons and snakes, so it’s no wonder Xiao Muyao knew he was out!
  In a few days, everyone in the world will know about the relationship between His Highness and the Pei Mansion!
  Sure enough, with a 'pop' sound, Ning Lichen slapped his palm on the table and said through gritted teeth: "Pei Zhuo! Pei Pingqiu! Good! Very good!"

Do the Pei family really think that they can't do anything to them?

Day two.

On this day, there is a banquet in the palace!

At this time, everyone in Yan Ning had already taken their seats. Emperor Yan Ning was sitting at the top with a cold and majestic expression, showing no signs of joy or anger. The Queen was sitting aside, but she looked a little uneasy.

All the ministers were sitting at attention, and the entire court was waiting for Ning Lichen to bring the envoy from the north.

The prince of a country personally went to Yanjing Pavilion to pick him up, which shows that Emperor Yanning attaches great importance to this marriage, and...

Fear of Beiqi. Next time, Su Xinchan came with Su Yuanhe as she wished. She wore a peach-colored pleated skirt with flowing cloud patterns, her eyebrows were lightly swept, and her red lips were light, which showed that she had put a lot of thought into it.

Su Qingmo has not returned home in the past few days, so she must die! She poisoned the fourth princess, and His Highness must have hated her deeply. From today on, everything will go back to how it was before!

At this time, Su Xinyi was not the only one who was proud.

Ning Yilan was well-made up and looked arrogant. She was looking disdainfully at the empty seat beside her where she was supposed to be sitting...

Ning Keyao’s seat!

The corners of her lips were slightly raised, obviously she was determined to get married.

At this moment, the palace servants shouted: "His Royal Highness is here, Lord Bei Qijiang is here, and General Han is here!"

Everyone held their breath and looked sideways, only to see three people walking slowly. One of them seemed to be over forty years old, but the person with fair and handsome appearance and a somewhat bookish aura on his body must be Jiang Xian.

The tall man on the side, wearing a black corset, couldn't hide his mighty aura even though he walked a little later. He must be the hussar general, Han Rui!
  This one is the general appointed by King Xuan Yeqian Shen!
  "Beiqi envoys Jiang Xian and Han Rui have met His Majesty Yan Ning!" they said in unison.

"Hurry up and get free of charge!"

Emperor Yan Ning said with a smile: "I have heard that Mr. Jiang is talented and General Han is brave and good at fighting. Today I finally get to see you. You two sirs, please take a seat!"

"Your Majesty, thank you very much." The two of them were seated opposite Ning Lichen, and even in front of Ning Yu and Ning Zhan, but no one thought it was inappropriate.

"My two gentlemen, please stay longer this time so that I can fulfill my duties as landlord," Emperor Yanning said.

"Then I will be disrespectful!" Jiang Xian said: "Before I left Beiqi, my emperor told me again and again that the most important thing about these people who have been together for life is that they have similar temperaments!"

Staying for a few more days is also a good way to understand the temperaments of the two princesses and choose the right one.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's hearts moved.

Join hands for life!
  Jiang Xian’s words…

Could it be that Emperor Beiqi planned to marry the princess to Queen Beiqi? !

Ning Yilan's eyes lit up!
  It is impossible for Ning Keyao to appear, so isn't this Queen Beiqi her own?
  Hahaha!
  She was already looking forward to sitting in the back seat of Beiqi.

At this time, there was one person who didn't listen to what Jiang Xian said at all. She was wearing a honey-colored pleated dress and was looking at her in despair.
  Xiao Muyao!
  This person is Jiang Lingyue!
  Xiao Muyao has been smiling and sipping tea since he sat here, as if everything has nothing to do with it, let alone glance at Jiang Lingyue.

Jiang Lingyue was so angry that her handkerchief was about to be broken into pieces, and her eyes were full of unwillingness and confusion.

She didn't understand. In terms of identity, appearance, and talent, what did Xiao Muyao not see in her? Why had she tried every means to please her over the years, but Xiao Muyao remained unmoved!

Is it because Su Qingmo's appearance is better?

Thinking of this, Jiang Lingyue's eyes were full of cruelty.

She still hasn't figured out what happened last time. Why did the people in Wen Jinlou become Du Ziling?
  Also, Su Qingmo was suddenly taken away by the queen a few days ago. Even the princess's cousin refused to reveal a word to her. But the harder she couldn't find Su Qingmo, the more she wanted to kill Su Qingmo!

A pair of beautiful eyes looked into Xiao Muyao's eyes, showing unabashed possessiveness and unwillingness.

At this time, only a dozen dancers were seen filing in, the music started, and the girls danced.

Just when everyone's eyes fell on the dancer, the palace maid behind Jiang Xian and Han Rui stepped forward without leaving a trace, poured a cup of wine for the two of them, but when she withdrew, she whispered: " My young master would like Mr. Jiang to take a look at it!"

Jiang Xian was shocked and quickly looked back, only to see the leaving figure of the palace maid, but her voice was hoarse and heavy, very special.

Although the palace maid's voice was not loud, Han Rui, who was sitting next to Jiang Xian and was a martial arts practitioner, naturally heard it.

"Who could it be?" Han Rui asked thoughtfully.

How could anyone in the Yanning Palace want to look for them? Could it be that the crown prince or second prince wooed them because they were chosen by their relatives?
  Jiang Xian picked up the wine cup and saw a piece of paper underneath. After confirming that no one was paying attention, he picked it up.

After seeing it, I laughed.

"Master Jiang?" Han Rui asked doubtfully.

Jiang Xian handed over the paper and laughed softly: "General Han, take a look!"

Han Rui was startled after looking at it and said hesitantly: "Master Jiang, are you sure it's him?"

Jiang Xian said: "The handwriting is good!"

Then he looked around and said with regret: "I just don't know when I can see my old friend again."

After the dance ended, Ning Yilan suddenly stood up and walked over. After giving a salute, she said, "Father, Lan'er would like to dance and wish Beiqi and Yanning have a long-lasting and harmonious relationship!"

Emperor Yanning nodded and said with a smile: "Lan'er is interested."

Ning Yilan raised her head and smiled, the piano played, and she danced gracefully.

The clothes rustled, and the feathers flew back to the snow. Ning Yilan's slender waist was as soft as a bone, like feathers and swallows whirling around, without losing its agility. Many young gentlemen in the field looked at it with some fascination. After all, the dance of the five princesses, It's not something you can see casually.

After the dance, Jiang Xian said with a smile: "The five princesses divided the flowers into the willows, and they were like flying swallows. Your majesty has a daughter like this. It is a blessing for Yan Ning! I just don't know, the fourth princess."

Jiang Xian looked around, obviously not recognizing who was the fourth princess Ning Keyao.

Ning Yilan's smile gradually faded after hearing this. Since Mr. Jiang recognized her, why did he insist on meeting Ning Keyao?
  Emperor Yan Ning frowned slightly and looked at the queen, and whispered: "Why doesn't Yao'er come over?"

The queen told him before that Yao'er was practicing dancing to meet Beiqi's envoys, and he was deeply relieved. However, the palace banquet had been starting for a long time. Is it possible that Beiqi's people were still waiting for her?

"This"

The queen looked troubled, and just when she didn't know how to explain it, she heard the palace servant shout: "The fourth princess is here!"

(End of this chapter)