Uninvited Guests at the Birthday Banquet
In the hall of the Yang Residence, a few people were gathered together and discussing something in low voices.
These few people were Huaixi Xun's men who had entered the Yang Manor before Zhu Li.
A few of them were officials of the Bureau of Military Personnel, and the rest were mostly generals of the imperial court.
"I heard that this Han King was called by the Emperor to the Hall of Heaven's Tribute for lunch this afternoon.”
Vice Minister of War Zhao Ji lowered his voice and spoke to the few people present. His tone carried a trace of suspicion.
"There's such a thing? Didn't the Emperor just have lunch with him yesterday and take him out of the city to hunt in the afternoon?”
Li Feng, who had also participated in the hunt yesterday, frowned.
He was the commandant of the Left Army, the father of Li Cai 'er who had teased Yang Shiyu.
"What do you think the emperor is trying to do? Wasn't he a little too close to the King of Han these past two days?”
Another suspicious voice sounded.
"Do you think it's possible that the Han King took advantage of the Crown Prince's absence to attract the Emperor's attention? Right now, in the Ying Tian Prefecture, there seemed to be only Zhu Li who had reached the age of a vassal king and had yet to become a vassal.”
Zhao Ji's face gradually darkened as he made such guesses.
"You mean, the Han King has the intention to fight for the throne? That was impossible, right? Wasn't there something wrong with the Han King's brain? No matter how much the Emperor doted on him, it was impossible for him to hand over the Great Ming Empire to a lunatic!”
Li Feng raised his eyebrows and expressed his opinion.
"Do you think the Han King has a problem with his brain? If there was really something wrong with his brain, how could he make the emperor pay attention to him?”
Zhao Ji reminded.
"You mean that his previous madness was all an act?”
"Now that the Crown Prince isn't in Yingtian Prefecture because of the King of Qin, he's no longer pretending?”
As Li Feng spoke, his expression changed completely.
If this guess was true, then this Han King was really able to endure it?
Almost everyone was fooled!
"Regardless of whether he's truly crazy or faking it, this Han King isn't simple. Staying in Yingtian Prefecture is definitely an uncertain factor.”
Someone gave his opinion.
"You're right. Since the Han King isn't crazy, he should have already become a vassal at his age. How can he continue to stay in the Ying Tian Prefecture?”
"I suggest that we speak to the emperor tomorrow morning and let this Han King quickly become a vassal.”
"That's right. As long as the Han King leaves Yingtian Prefecture, no matter if he's crazy or not, he won't be able to cause much trouble!”
“……”
The few of them quickly came to a conclusion.
"Greetings, Your Highness the King of Han, greetings, Old Master!”
At this moment, the voice of a servant from the Yang Residence suddenly came from the entrance of the hall.
The expressions of Zhao Ji and the others instantly changed as they looked at each other.
Why are Han King Zhu Li and Yang Qi outside the hall?
Could the two of them have overheard their conversation just now?
"Cough cough…You may leave."
At this moment, Yang Qi appeared at the entrance of the hall with an embarrassed look on his face and glared at the talkative servant.
Then, Zhu Li, the King of Han, appeared in everyone's sight.
Zhu Li also didn't expect to hear the private discussion of these Huaixi dignitaries as soon as he came out of the front hall with Yang Qi. For a moment, he couldn't help but hide outside the door and eavesdrop.
However, he didn't expect that it would be directly broken through by the servants of the Yang Residence.
Upon seeing the Han King, all the nobles exclaimed in their hearts. Are you stupid? So what if he came? What was the meaning of hiding outside the door! This made everyone feel awkward.
Zhu Li was somewhat embarrassed. He greeted Zhao Ji and the others who were still looking at each other,"Greetings, sirs!"
"Greetings, Your Highness the King of Han."
Only then did Zhao Ji and the others come to their senses. They hurriedly bowed to Zhu Li.
Looking at Zhu Li and Yang Qi's awkward expressions, they couldn't understand that their conversation just now had been overheard by them!
Good heavens, if it wasn't for a servant who happened to come over to interrupt, they might have been more and more excited as they chatted!
Upon hearing the commotion, the remaining dignitaries in the hall hurriedly greeted Zhu Li.
"There's no need to be so polite."
Zhu Li composed himself and waved at everyone before following Yang Qi to the main table.
If he continued to show off in front of these Huaixi nobles, he was afraid that he would die on the spot!
Seeing that Zhu Li and Yang Qi had already taken their seats, the rest of the dignitaries took their seats.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang had always advocated frugality during his reign, Yang Qi, as the Minister of Rites, had a grand birthday banquet.
If it was yesterday, he would not have thought of organizing such a big birthday banquet and inviting so many people to attend.
However, after Zhu Li and Yang Shiyu were married by Zhu Yuanzhang in public yesterday, Yang Qi's status and identity rose with the tide. Naturally, more people wanted to curry favor with him.
In addition, most of the court officials had brought their families and children with them. They were either socializing with their wives or their children. There were at least fifty to sixty tables in the Yang residence before all the guests could sit down.
Those with status naturally sat in the main hall.
The rest of the officials and nobles were in the side hall, and most of their families and children were arranged to stay in the courtyard.
It was worth mentioning that Zhu Li had searched around but could not find Yang Shiyu.
"My daughter is entertaining guests in the front yard and was unable to greet the King of Han.”
Perhaps sensing Zhu Li's thoughts, Yang Qi lowered his voice and explained in embarrassment.
"No worries."
Zhu Li suddenly understood and nodded without a care.
"The Regional King, Zhu Yun, has arrived!"
"Minister of War Tang Duo has arrived!"
At this moment, a servant suddenly shouted from outside the hall.
According to the rules, all imperial grandchildren were conferred the title of Regional King after they turned ten years old. Therefore, they were addressed as Your Highness.
When they heard that Zhu Yunhao and Tang Duo had arrived together, everyone was surprised.
It should be known that neither Zhu Yunhao nor Tang Duo had any relationship with Yang Qi.
Although Tang Duo and Yang Qi were both Ministers of the Six Ministries, they didn't have any personal relationships with each other except for official matters.
These two people actually appeared at Yang Qi's birthday banquet today, which was somewhat intriguing.
"Hurry up and invite him in!"
After a long time, Yang Qi finally reacted and quickly went out to greet him.
Zhu Li, who was still sitting on the main seat, frowned.
Why did Zhu Yunhao come here?
What?
These two brothers were still planning to take turns, each of them messing with him once?
"I told you that neither of these two brothers are good. Do you believe me now? If there was a chance in the future, he would first get rid of these two scourge!”
Ying Zheng's voice rang out in Zhu Li's mind.
"It seems that this Zhu Yunhao is here to cause trouble?”
Zhuge Liang's voice followed.
"Let's wait and see. I hope this Zhu Yunhao is not as brainless as Zhu Yunwen!”
Zhu Li snorted coldly.
It was true that he was low-key, but he was not a pushover. Ten people wanted to come over and pinch him. Was he really addicted to being spoiled?
Not long after, Yang Qi returned and led Zhu Yunhao and Tang Duo into the main hall.
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