The banquet continued, but Chen Xi felt that he was out of place with this environment.

This is not a banquet in the palace. There are too few civil servants present and the rank of military generals is not high. This is equivalent to a banquet in the temporary ceremony set up by Zhu Houzhao during his hunting journey. It is better to say it is a routine matter than to reward the soldiers who have made meritorious.

After drinking a few glasses of wine, Chen Xi said to Lu Wan: "Mr. Lu is so busy that he can't drink. He wants to go back to the camp to rest, so he won't be with you anymore."

After saying that, he left on his own without waiting for Lu Wan and others to react.

When Chen Xi left the table, he did not take Hu Songyue and others away. Under the guidance of the eunuch, he walked out of the banquet area and went to his tent.

On the way, Chen Xi looked over the imperial tent and saw that several tents connected there were brightly lit. Zhu Houzhao should be having fun at this time. As for what kind of program it was, Chen Xi had no way to guess, but it always made him feel that this emperor was too unreliable. If he really had bad intentions, he might be even more disinterested and faster to plan to usurp the throne.

"Mr. Shen, I'm here to pay your respects." A little eunuch suddenly appeared in front of Shen Xi, blocked his way, and then saluted respectfully.

Chen Xi asked, "Who are you?"

He didn't ask who sent the other party, he just wanted to know the name of this person, because he knew very well that the emperor didn't care about him as a hero at this time, that is, someone wanted to discuss matters with him in private. As for whoever wanted to communicate with him, as expected, it was the ones around Zhu Houzhao, such as Li Fei, Xiao Zhuozi, and even Dai Yi, Gao Feng, and Li Xing.

"The villain is a slave who listens to His Majesty. When His Majesty ordered, he called the villain Xiao Luozi." The little eunuch replied.

Chen Xi knew the origin of the other party's registration number. This person was obviously Concubine Li. Although he had not been with the emperor for a long time, he had some knowledge of what happened here through channels.

"It turns out it's Eunuch Luo, I don't know what advice?" Chen Xi asked.

Xiao Luozi was a little surprised. Unexpectedly, Chen Xi was so polite. He hurriedly said, "The villain cannot afford to be Lord Shen's reputation. The villain is just following the order of the nobleman. Please come over and discuss important matters."

Chen Xi estimated that it was probably because Concubine Li wanted to talk to him, but then she felt something was wrong.

At this time, the person in charge of Zhu Houzhao's arrangement for food, drink and entertainment programs was Concubine Li. Since she had just called Zhu Houzhao away, what excuse would she leave?

Could it be that someone wants to see him in the name of Concubine Li?

Chen Xi made a decision and politely declined: "I'm really sorry, I'm so tired of drinking, I have to go back to the tent to rest. As for the noble man Luo's words... if there is anything, just let her write a letter. I will definitely review and reply. As for meeting in private, there is no need to."

After saying that, regardless of Xiao Luozi's attempt to stay, Chen Xi continued to walk forward.

Xiao Luozi wanted to chase after him, but was blocked by other eunuchs. He stomped his feet in a hurry and waved behind him, "Sir, you heard from the villain that it was really a noble man who asked the villain to come and pass the message. Please be sure to go!"

But no matter what he said, Chen Xi ignored it. Such a small person was just a soundtrack. Chen Xi did not deliberately make things difficult for him. It was just that he felt that he was under the surveillance of the emperor and didn't know who wanted to see him. Even if it was possible that it was Concubine Li, he didn't think Concubine Li was wise to do so.

Chen Xi arrived at the tent assigned to him, and there were several eunuchs waiting outside the tent. At this time, Chen Xi was like an emperor, and there were special people to greet him wherever he went.

"Mr. Shen, please come in." One of the eunuchs greeted him and said respectfully.

"Um."

Chen Xi nodded slightly and was about to take a step, an eunuch stepped forward and lifted the curtain.

Candles were lit in the tent, and there were palace maids preparing to bathe in fragrant soup.

The eunuch patiently explained: "The tent for the adult to rest is right behind and is connected to it. You can take a shower and change your clothes first. Now it is getting colder. I will wait by my side later to prevent the adult from catching a cold."

Chen Xi nodded: "I understand, but I am used to taking a bath alone, so you don't have to come in and serve."

The eunuch wanted to enter with Chen Xi, but after hearing this, he immediately retreated to the side, watched Chen Xi enter the camp, and then lowered the curtain.

Chen Xi entered the tent, and the two palace maids who were busy next to the bathtub quickly took a few steps back, stood still and saluted: "See sir."

A palace maid said, "The Empress told me to wait for the adults, and I dare not leave without authorization."

"Empress?"

Chen Xi frowned. Could all this be the masterpiece of Concubine Li?

The palace maid replied, "It was arranged by Concubine Li... The empress must take good care of the adults by His Majesty. If the adults do not want to serve me, I can just wait by my side, but I dare not leave the tent."

Chen Xi sneered at the corner of his mouth, thinking: "I don't know what the hell is Gao Ning, but it seems that he is going to set up a ** formation for me... Isn't it just to give the minister a beautiful woman? This has always been a routine for the emperor to win over the hearts of the people. Zhu Houzhao was lustful, so he thought that his ministers were like him and would not refuse anyone who came from beautiful women."

"Then you turn around."

Chen Xi did not forcibly shut down the two palace maids. He would never force anyone to do anything. When the palace maid turned around, he would directly wear a loose dress and enter the bathtub to take a bath.

The sound of water came, and the two palace maids did not dare to turn around, and Chen Xi quickly washed it.

Although it seems that the journey has been hard, he pays great attention to personal hygiene. There are Yunliu on the way and he will take a hot bath once a day or two, so this bath is just a routine for him.

Soon Chen Xi got up from the bathtub, picked up the dry cloth placed on the shelf and wiped his body. Until he put on the mid lane, the two palace maids dared not turn around.

Without saying hello to the two girls, Chen Xi passed through the aisle connecting the two camp tents and came to another tent.

The candlestick in the tent behind had already been lit, but I saw a woman in palace dress sitting on the bed with resentment, watching Chenxi arrive with a torch.

"Mr. Shen, you are really not easy to invite." This woman in the palace dress is not someone else, but Gao Ning, and Concubine Li, who is deeply favored by Zhu Houzhao.

At this time, Concubine Li did not have the usual graceful and luxurious demeanor, and was completely a little woman with an angry attitude, as if Chen Xi's contempt hurt her self-esteem.

Chen Xi asked in confusion: "Where are you here?"

He did not come forward, even if he was respected by the emperor, he would not be able to approach Zhu Houzhao's woman casually. Many things must be considered carefully, otherwise problems will arise if you are not careful.

"What else can you do? Of course, I'm here to see if you're safe... Lord Shen returned from the war. It's so arrogant. Why is it so difficult for me to see you? Do you have to send a sedan chair to invite me?" Concubine Li was so angry that she expressed her anger, which showed that Xiao Luozi was indeed sent by her before.

Chen Xi's face was dull, neither approaching nor avoiding him, but stood there and asked, "Do your Majesty know you are here?"

Concubine Li sneered: "If Your Majesty knew, what would he think? You, a great hero, can be said to be a famous minister who has been remembered in history, ruined the favorite concubine beside Your Majesty on the first day of triumph... Haha, will you not even be able to wash your majesty's love by then?"

Chen Xi's tone still seemed very calm: "The person who died at that time was probably Concubine Li? When you die, everything will be the same as if nothing had happened."

These words made Li Fei's face even more ugly.

As Chen Xi said, even if Chen Xi really treats her now, unfortunately Zhu Houzhao knows that Zhu Houzhao will not be able to kill Chen Xi. It is even more likely that he will pretend that nothing happened. If Zhu Houzhao was angry, the target of his anger would be Li Fei, not Chen Xi.

This world is not as ordinary people think, with injustice and debt, and Zhu Houzhao is not a stupid emperor. He knows which is more important than a woman or a hero, unless Zhu Houzhao is a reckless man, but obviously even if he is often playful, Zhu Houzhao is still an independent emperor.

Concubine Li said: "Then according to your opinion, I dare not treat you anything? Humph, you were wrong, I... I didn't think about how to do you, I just wanted to talk to you about something... Do you think I will have sex with you?"

Chen Xi spread his hands, probably what he wanted to express was that he couldn't wait until later? He had to discuss it privately at this special time, special place, and in a misunderstanding way?

Concubine Li said with a stern face: "I don't want to come either, but the problem is that you, Lord Shen, have been deliberately avoiding me, so I can only take the risk to see you... At this moment, His Majesty's attention is all focused on the banquet I arranged for him, and I don't have the time to take care of it. I won't talk much nonsense to you, so you should quickly make suggestions to Your Majesty and decide the candidate for the Secretariat Supervisor as soon as possible!"

Chen Xi smiled and said, "You are too arrogant to me. It's not my turn to decide on such a thing, right?"

"Who else besides you? Don't pretend to be garlic, you must have a way to decide who will be the chief supervisor of the Sili Supervisor... Shen Zhihou, don't think I can't do anything to you. I know who you want to recommend now, isn't it Zhang Yuan? This person used to be Shen Mingyou. I don't need to explain in detail, right? It's a pity that this person is just ambitious and doesn't listen to people's advice at all, so he is often plotted against by you. But if he can be honest and obedient, he is a good dog."

Concubine Li sneered at Chen Xi and asked proudly, "Mr. Shen, you don't want to deny my accusation, do you?"

Seeing Chen Xi shook her head, Concubine Li said again: "Do you want to kill someone and silence me now?"

Chen Xi shook his head again, meaning that this is absolutely true.

Concubine Li said seriously: "It was finally easy to figure out your relationship with Zhang Yuan. I have figured out many things and will not be deceived by you anymore. Now I want to remind Lord Shen that it is not impossible to use Zhang Yuan, but we must ensure that after Zhang Yuan takes power, we must obey the palace and the leopard room affairs, and the court affairs can be followed. In this way, you and I will join forces to control the Silijian. I will not harm your interests. Everyone should take their own needs. How about it?"

While chatting and laughing, Concubine Li had to clearly allocate the interests of the court with Chen Xi, and she was responsible for the affairs of the court, and Shen Xi was responsible for the affairs of the court. The palace and the court were operated under the coordination of the two.

Chen Xi was a little surprised and thought to himself: "Who gives you the confidence that makes you think I will cooperate with a crazy woman like you?"

Chen Xi smiled and said, "I don't care who your Majesty wants, just like I don't care how you will compete for favor in the future. If you have the ability, you can push Xiao Tiaozi or Li Xing and others to the position of Li Xing to become your vassal. At that time, not only the palace, but also the court affairs, you can take care of it. Isn't that what you are trying to do?"

"Shen Zhihou, what do you mean?" Concubine Li shouted sternly.

Chen Xi said: "I am a minister of the Ming Dynasty and will never do anything that harms the interests of the court. You are a woman who is a snake and scorpion. I pity you and will not kill you, but it does not mean that I appreciate your personality and choose to cooperate with you. Haha, on this point, you have misunderstood someone."

When Concubine Li saw Chen Xi's attitude, she knew that it was difficult to convince the other party for a while. She immediately glared at her but said nothing.

Chen Xi said again: "I don't care what you want to do, but if it harms the interests of the Ming Dynasty, I will let you know the consequences of doing so. Now that the grassland is flat and the northwest border is stable, my worries are forgotten. I will return to Beijing this time to prepare for a stable life. Everyone has their own ambitions, so don't use your ideas to influence other people's decisions. Concubine Li... Oh no, I should call you Gao Ning. You can leave here immediately to avoid continuing to be embarrassed."

"Shen Zhihou, you will regret it. Do you think you are amazing, right? Haha, the court no longer takes you seriously anymore. Your Majesty and the ministers in the court will be hostile to you. You don't understand the principle of hiding all the birds, just wait. One day you will beg me to help you."

Concubine Li's words seemed crazy, but Chen Xi understood that this woman was cunning and could even disguise her emotions, and she would not leave room for anything to do.

Concubine Li didn't want to stay here in Shenxi for a long time, so she left the tent.

As soon as Concubine Li left, Chen Xi immediately relaxed and finally could sleep peacefully. In the camp guarded by the Imperial Guard, he was not afraid of anyone posing a threat to him.

...

...

Concubine Li left Chenxi's tent, and there was no one outside. Before she came in, she had arranged for someone to send the guards and eunuchs away.

When she returned to her tent, there was a vague shadow of drinking and drinking from the tent. Concubine Li's face looked ugly and she frowned and thoughtful.

At this time, the small twister entered the tent.

Xiao Twist was sneaky, and went around to check the account. After confirming that no one was paying attention, he got into the tent door. After entering, he breathed a sigh of relief, tidily tidily up his clothes, and then walked to Concubine Li to salute respectfully: "Empress."

"Um."

Concubine Li nodded slightly, but said nothing, and her thoughts were not interrupted by the appearance of the small twist.

Xiao Tiaozi said, "The Empress said she was going to see Lord Shen, but did she see him? The Empress didn't know that in order to let the Empress meet Lord Shen smoothly, I have put a lot of effort into transferring the guards and servants there... Lord Shen may be suspected to be on my head."

"Why, are you scared?"

Concubine Li asked, aiming at Xiao Tiaozi.

Xiao Guozi shook his head and smiled bitterly: "What did the Empress say? How could I be afraid? Since I chose to help the Empress do things, I will naturally be careless. It's just Lord Shen... The methods are really terrible. If he wants to kill me, I am afraid that I will not even have a chance to escape. There is even a great possibility that I will use His Majesty to get rid of me."

"You are not afraid, you are obviously afraid to die!" Concubine Li said disdainfully.

Xiao Taozi smiled bitterly and said, "Just just think it's because I'm afraid. The Empress hasn't said anything yet. What did Lord Shen say after seeing Lord Shen? Who will Lord Shen recommend to be the chief seal of the Sili Supervisor?"

"He didn't say that, just said that this matter would never be interfered with. The general meaning is to acquiesce you to serve... By the way, do you have the courage?"

Concubine Li would not tell Xiao Tiaozi in detail about her conversation with Chen Xi, especially her problems and handles, and she would not show her to others easily.
To be continued...