Ji Yan was shocked to hear that the imperial edict had arrived, and she was a little confused, but she had no time to think about it, so she had to arrange her clothes and kneel on the ground to listen to the edict.

Bai You cleared his throat and said: "In response to the fate of the heavens, I have received my order: I heard that the eldest son of the Ji family held a banquet here, and the young talents of Dayou gathered together. I had the intention to come here to take the lead in seeing all the talents, but the country and the dynasty

I don’t dare to disregard the rules, so I have to endure it and wait until yesterday’s festival to meet all the talents again... Today, I specially ordered someone to bring ten jars of fine wine, giving it to all the talents to drink to their heart’s content..."

After Bai You read out the little emperor's will, everyone present was astonished. They didn't know what the little emperor meant. It was originally a banquet hosted by Ji Yan of the Marquis of Xilie Mansion, but the little emperor sent someone to tell him that he actually wanted to come.

Those who attended the banquet did not come because of the rules. They were looking forward to meeting everyone again during the festival. After that, they even brought drinks to the order... Moreover, this edict seemed to be for Ji Yan, but there was something different between the lines.

None of them are separated from the talents of other princes... This? This can't help but be suspected of usurping the master. But it seems wrong to say this, because until now, the master of this world is still the little emperor... But no matter how you say it, this decree

It makes people feel uncomfortable even when they arrive.

…

Seeing that everyone was still in a daze, Bai You coughed slightly and shouted in a high voice: "Prince Ji Yan still doesn't accept the order?"

"Ji Yan accepts the order. Thank you for your kindness." Ji Yan accepted the order with a calm expression.

No one noticed that when Ji Yan took over the decree from Bai You, he flicked an expensive luminous pearl into Bai You's sleeve, but Bai You flicked his sleeve and returned the luminous pearl.

Going back... Ji Yan held the luminous pearl that she had not given away in her hand, looked at Bai You and smiled slightly, and said softly: "My father-in-law, you have worked hard. If you don't give up, please go into the building and have a few drinks."

"No! Our family has to return to the palace to resume its duties. How dare we bear the hardship of doing errands for the Holy Emperor?" Bai You's tone was formal and without any emotion.

Seeing Bai You's businesslike appearance, Ji Yan's expression did not change much, and she continued: "In that case, I don't dare to delay my father-in-law's return. I would like to ask your father-in-law to tell your majesty on your behalf that your majesty is so kind to Xiliehou Mansion."

I can’t thank you enough.”

Bai You glanced at Ji Yan and said, "What the Crown Prince has said, we will definitely bring it to His Majesty's word."

"Thank you." Ji Yan bowed her hands towards Bai You and thanked her.

Bai You didn't say anything or look at anyone. Instead, he got on his horse and left with a few young eunuchs.

Ji Yan looked at the cart of wine brought by Bai You and smiled. What was she thinking?

Yan Kun stepped forward and said with a smile: "Young Master Ji is so favored by His Majesty, it is really enviable."

"Really?" Ji Yan turned her head and looked at Yan Kun with a smile on her face.

When Yan Kun saw Ji Yan asking such questions, the smile on his face suddenly became embarrassed.

Upon seeing this, Mu Qiuhuang stepped forward and said, "Brother Ji, when will the banquet be held? Looking at this fine wine, the glutton in my stomach was actually aroused..."

Hearing Mu Qiuhuang's conversation, Ji Yan realized that her attitude at this time was a bit unruly. She cast a grateful look at Mu Qiuhuang and said quickly: "Brother Mu is absolutely right. The wine given by His Majesty himself looks good."

It’s so tempting, so I’d better hurry in and have a taste!”

"Surely Master Yan can't wait for this fine wine, right?" Ji Yan smiled at Yan Kun.

Seeing Ji Yan's appearance, Yan Kun regained his smile and said with a smile: "Young Master Ji is absolutely right. The alcohol bug in my stomach has already become unbearable."

"Then what are you waiting for? Master Yan, Brother Mu, Brother Gongyang, please come in quickly." Ji Yan smiled and opened the curtain.

The curtain has just been lifted open,

A wave of heat rushed out, and it was like a curtain separated the two seasons.

Mu Qiuhuang deliberately dropped her steps and approached Yan Kun and asked in a low voice: "Who is this Eunuch Bai?"

Yan Kun, who was bowing his head in deep thought, raised his head when he heard Mu Qiuhuang's words. He didn't want to say anything at first, but he remembered that he had received 10,000 taels of silver from the Prince of Beiyu...

, so he also lowered his voice and explained: "Eunuch Bai was the chief eunuch of Bingbi during the late emperor's time, and he is also the eunuch of Bingbi of your majesty now, the order of Zhongche Mansion."

After Mu Qiuhuang heard what Yan Kun said, she also felt a little more wary about Bai You. Although it was just two short sentences, it was enough to say that Bai You was not just an ordinary eunuch... Generally speaking, he was.

Once an emperor and a courtier, few people can serve for more than two dynasties, let alone the position of the emperor's chamberlain.

…

…

Tianxiangju has three floors in total, and the first to third floors are used to entertain guests for meals, but the reception specifications are different.

There are dozens of Eight Immortals tables on the first floor, which are specially designed for individual guests to come and dine. There is no threshold for entry as long as there is consumption; the second floor is all divided into large and small private rooms, with one table and one private room increasing the number of guests.

The dining environment and privacy are excellent, but the consumption standards have also been raised. Only those who spend a hundred taels of silver are eligible to go up to the second floor; while the third floor is transparent and surrounded by windows. In addition to normal dining,

There is also a stage, and if guests need it, they can also invite the waiters from the Red Sleeves to come and perform... It is a large banquet hall that integrates eating, drinking and having fun, but the cost is also ridiculously expensive. Just rent the venue.

It would cost a thousand taels of silver, and this cost did not include food and drinks. Generally speaking, except for those dignitaries, wealthy merchants who would use it to hold banquets and gatherings, ordinary people could only stay away.

Ji Yan is not an ordinary person, so the place where he entertains the princes' children is on the third floor of Tianxiangju, and today he has reserved the entire Tianxiangju.

…

As Ji Yan entered the building, the young masters who were sitting there drinking tea and chatting stood up one by one.

Mu Qiuhuang glanced around and found that except for Liu Yiyong from the Haihun Marquis Mansion, whom she knew, she actually didn't know anyone else.

Ji Yan glanced at everyone, smiled and said: "I've kept you waiting for a long time. Let's get to know each other first. I don't think this Master Yan needs any further introduction. Everyone should already know him, right?"

Yan Kun bowed his hands to everyone and said, "Hello, gentlemen, we meet again."

Ji Yan pointed at everyone present and introduced in turn: "This is Brother Wu, the seventh son of Nanzhaohou Mansion, this is Brother Yun, the third son of Yunjiuhou Mansion, and this is Brother Ximen, the fourth son of Pingjin Houfu.

This is Brother Su, the twelfth son of the Marquis of Wei Qi, and this is Brother Liu, the fourth son of the Marquis of Haihun."

Mu Qiuhuang listened to Ji Yan's introduction, looked around at everyone one by one, and began to match these people with the information he had in his mind, "Wu Bi'an from the Nanzhao House, Yun Xiao from the Yunjiu House, and Pingjin House

Ximen Dingding, Su Ruoyun from the Wei Qihou Mansion, plus Liu Yiyong from the Haihun Marquis Mansion, whom I have already met, and Gongyang Tian'a from the Xuanping Marquis Mansion, whom I have just met."

After introducing them, Ji Yan pointed at Mu Qiuhuang and Gong Yangtian and introduced them to Mu Qiuhuang: "This is Brother Gongyang from the Xuanping Marquis Mansion, and this is Brother Mu from the Beiyu Marquis Mansion.

.”

Everyone didn't have much reaction when they heard Ji Yan introduce Gong Yangtian, but when they heard Ji Yan introduce Mu Qiuhuang, all their eyes were focused on Mu Qiuhuang.

Mu Qiuhuang was not surprised by this. Although they were both sons of princes, the status of the Crown Prince was obviously higher than that of ordinary young masters like them.

"Are you the Mu Qiuhuang who killed and crippled the son of Marquis Haihun?" Ximen Dingding suddenly asked, his face

But he had an expression of disbelief.

When Wu Bi'an, Yun Xiao, and Su Ruoyun listened to Ximen Dingding's words, they all looked like they were watching a show. They looked at Mu Qiuhuang and Liu Yiyong expectantly, thinking that these two families should be considered good friends.

Do you have a grudge? Why don’t you have a fight with your enemies when they meet today?

But it was obvious that he was going to disappoint them. Liu Yiyong stood there with a normal expression, turning a deaf ear to Ximen Dingding's words... Mu Qiuhuang smiled slightly and explained softly: "Misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding..."

Although Mu Qiuhuang spoke calmly, it was equivalent to admitting what Ximen Dingding had just asked.

Then everyone looked at Mu Qiuhuang with a bit more vigilance than before.

Originally, everyone could get over it with a laugh, but who would have thought that Ximen Dingding actually opened his mouth again and said, "So this is true?"

After Ximen Dingding thought for a while, he asked Mu Qiuhuang puzzledly: "But, you have beaten people to death and maimed them, can it still be regarded as a misunderstanding?"

Then he turned to look at Liu Yiyong and said seriously: "He beat your brother to death, why don't you beat him to death to avenge your brother?"

If Ximen Dingding spoke for the first time, everyone still looked relaxed and watching the show, but with the words coming one after another after Ximen Dingding, the atmosphere in the room suddenly solidified... because it was obvious.

He was provoking trouble, and he was provoking Mu Qiuhuang and Liu Yiyong at the same time.

Everyone's eyes originally focused on Mu Qiuhuang and Liu Yiyong were now focused on Ximen Dingding. They all looked at Ximen Dingding in surprise. They didn't understand why he wanted to offend both families at the same time.

Seeing this, Ji Yan also hurriedly stepped forward to change the topic and said: "You guys should go up to the third floor to have some drinks first and then continue chatting! Today, not only are the girls with red sleeves coming to entertain you, your majesty has just rewarded you with it.

A few jars of fine wine..."

Seeing that Ji Yan opened her mouth to smooth things over, Gongyang Tian'a also hurriedly stepped forward to answer: "Brother Ji, what did you just say? You also invited a girl with red sleeves?"

"Exactly, please follow me upstairs." After Ji Yan said that, he took the lead on the stairs.

Liu Yiyong followed closely behind, and Gongyang Tian'a also followed after seeing this. Wu Bian and Yun Xiao looked at each other, and seeing that there was no more excitement, they followed up the stairs.

Only Yan Kun remained where he was, looking at Ximen Dingding and Mu Qiuhuang with strange expressions.

"Master Yan, please." Mu Qiuhuang made an invitation gesture towards Yan Kun.

"Master Mu, please go first." Yan Kun said politely.

Seeing Ximen Dingding still looking serious, Mu Qiuhuang couldn't help but find it funny. He didn't mean to blame Ximen Dingding at all.

Because the intelligence collected by Huang Ling once said that Ximen Dingding has been mentally retarded since he was born. Although his body has grown older, his mind has always stayed at the age of three or four. Moreover, just now, Ximen Dingding

As he said, the one who really offended the Marquis of Haihun was Liu Yiyong, not him... As for Liu Yiyong who couldn't swallow his breath, how could he take it out on Ximen Dingding? That was also Haihun.

It's the Marquis's business, not his.

Thinking of this, Mu Qiuhuang waved her hand towards Ximen Dingding and said: "Brother Ximen, please."

When Ximen Dingding heard this, he looked at Mu Qiuhuang with confusion and said, "You look very polite! You are not as brutal and rough as the legend says, and you like to cause trouble! ... I understand.

You beat his brother to death because his brother provoked you first, right?"
Chapter completed!