Although this banquet was not a big deal, the palace banquet would not be too bad.
As soon as Chu Qingyan entered the door, she saw the ministers in official robes and their relatives sitting behind a long table in a peaceful manner, while the palace maids surrounded the entire hall, like colorful butterflies, dazzling, and burning underneath. The dragon on the ground made the whole palace feel as warm as spring.
Chu Qingyan and Xiao Xu participated in this banquet as close friends whom Duguqing made abroad.
At this time, someone came to lead her to a seat as soon as she entered the door. Originally, Big Ice was going to come in with her, but because Duguqing had a temporary incident, he was called away.
It didn't take long for a hundred ministers to gather in the hall.
Because she was young and kept a low profile when she came in, she didn't attract many people's attention, so at this time she was drinking the tea in front of her and listening to the discussion in the hall.
"Hey, have you heard? His Majesty was designed to be killed by King Kun." A minister bit his ear mysteriously to the person next to him.
"What? You heard that too? I heard what Mr. Yang said yesterday." The minister next to him was surprised, and then lowered his voice.
"Is that so, I listened to what Master Liu said, and Master Liu seems to have heard what Master Dong said. Is this matter true or false?" The minister also lowered his voice.
"I don't think it's groundless. You see that King Kun has made unkind words to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince recently. There is no respect in his words. Maybe he already has the intention to rebel." The minister next to him shook his head and said.
"… "
Chu Qingyan drank tea to cover her lips, and a smile appeared on the corners of her mouth. No matter how low their voices were, they couldn't hide from her ear strength. She found that since martial arts advanced by leaps and bounds, her eyesight and ear ability have also improved a lot, at least three. No one could escape her ears.
It seems that public opinion has been created, and as long as you add a little fuel to the banquet, doubts will be ignited.
The task that Big Ice gave her tonight was very simple, that is, to protect Duguqing, and learn more and see more!
As soon as she finished drinking a cup of tea, someone was already seated beside her, it was Yi Lingfeng.
"Why are you here?" Chu Qingyan was slightly surprised.
"I'm a little worried about Xiaoqing." Yi Lingfeng looked a little worried. He had a token in his hand, so it was easy to come in.
As soon as Chu Qingyan heard his Xiaoqing Xiaoqing screaming more and more smoothly, she was still a little surprised. Although the person in front of her was still behaving as casually and romantically as when she first met, she could clearly feel that the pair of peach blossom eyes had already disappeared. Instead of the cynicism of the past, it is like An Ran after a thousand sails have passed.
She thought, the wild horses that have run off the rein will finally settle down!
At this moment, Xiao Xu also took his seat. He was not surprised when he saw Yi Lingfeng. He turned to look at Chu Qingyan, "After half an hour, pay attention to the movement."
"Okay." The big ice cube means that the plan will start in half an hour, so pay attention to see if anyone takes the opportunity to assassinate.
Yi Lingfeng said at this time, "Is there anything I can do to help?"
"Protect yourself, and the people you want to protect." Xiao Xu heard his question when he raised his glass, and couldn't help but glance at him and ridicule.
Although he knew his friend's ridicule, but it was a fact, Yi Lingfeng nodded and said nothing more.
Soon Duguqing, who was wearing the imperial robe, had entered the hall surrounded by everyone.
"See His Royal Highness."
The crowd bowed their heads.
"Aiqings, let's be flat!" After Duguqing sat on the dragon chair, she raised her hand to everyone.
After everyone was seated, Duguqing glanced at everyone, her eyes showing doubts, "Why don't you see King Kun and the Fourth Emperor Brother? But the road was delayed."
As soon as these words came out, the officials looked at each other in disbelief. It was disrespectful to appear later than the prince at such an important moment!
Seeing everyone's reaction, Chu Qingyan smiled secretly in her heart. It is estimated that these two will be delayed for a long time before they arrive!
The third prince stood up at this time and said, "Brother the prince, the third prince may have delayed something on the way. Please forgive me."
People from the Fourth Prince's party also said the same thing.
Duguqing's face showed a look of generosity, "It's okay, the third emperor is an elder, we should be considerate as the juniors, the fourth emperor's younger brother is probably far away from the mansion, it's okay, it's just not the way to let everyone wait like this, let's open the table first. Bar!"
After listening to Duguqing's words, many officials expressed their appreciation for the prince who was full of benevolence and righteousness, and at the same time expressed dislike for King Kun and the fourth prince.
As soon as Duguqing's voice fell behind, someone hurried in.
"His Royal Highness, it's not good. His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince quarreled with people in the Hualou, and injured people, arousing public anger." A guard knelt in front of Duguqing and reported.
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.
"What the hell is going on here?" Duguqing asked pretending to be surprised.
"The fourth prince went to participate in the election of several florists in the capital today. After getting drunk, he had a disagreement with others, and then asked the guards to maim the other party. Now the other party will not let the fourth prince go, and now the whole group is still on the river. Make a fuss." The guards reported everything in detail.
Those who can bloom in the capital have their backs, so this time Xiao Xu designed this good show based on the lascivious and lecherous nature of the fourth prince, making him offend several major families in the capital at the same time, and the selection of oiran is all Carrying out on the river, with Xiao Lie riding on it, the people of the Fourth Prince wanted to spread the news, it was wishful thinking, so no one found out from the tossing in the daytime.
Duguqing was furious when she heard the words, "The Fourth Emperor's brother actually went to that kind of place at this time, and even hurt someone, come here!"
"Yes." Zhang Kai stood up.
"You send someone to bring the fourth prince back to the palace. When he wakes up, this prince should ask him carefully! What is right or wrong, this prince will give an explanation to the people!" Duguqing ordered coldly.
"Yes." Zhang Kai immediately went down and ordered.
Everyone had a bad impression of this fourth prince. He bullied men and women, and bullied the weak. Now that this happened, everyone disliked him even more. On the other hand, His Royal Highness, who was a talented person, Yuxiu, honest, and ambitious, this is the What a prince of a country should look like. With the contrast, the image of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has grown taller again.
Chu Qingyan lightly tapped the table. The fourth prince is expected to lose power by tomorrow night. Drinking and hurting people is just a fuse. Once Duguqing announces the other criminal evidence at hand, he will never have a chance to turn over again. .
After Duguqing finished processing, she smiled again, "Today is a festive day, everyone should not disturb the mood because of these little things, come, let's raise a toast, and toast to the prosperity of the country in the new year of Shangguo!"
As soon as the words fell, they sang outside, "Kun is here."
Everyone's wine glasses were just held high at this time, and they were stopped before they drank.
With the premise that Fang Caikun did not participate on time, and this node appeared at this time, everyone was more and more displeased with him.
Chu Qingyan curled her lips, an important role was about to appear.