Ji Hongye is the first assistant of Daning's cabinet, and when he arrives in Nanchu, he naturally wants to be entertained. Moreover, the person who held this banquet was Qu Qingze, the head of the country, which can be said to be the highest level of hospitality in Southern Chu.

The people invited to the banquet that night were all veteran nobles of Nanchu. Because Ji Hongye's identity this time is the son-in-law of Princess Qinghe's Mansion, and Nalan Jinxiu was also invited to the banquet, so the invitees all came with their families.

Qu Qingze naturally praised Ji Hongye when he saw him, and he was even more concerned about Nalan Jinxiu. In the eyes of outsiders, Qu Qingze really loves Nalan Jinxiu, and even surpasses his own biological princess.

Nalan Jinxiu was very calm about this, and the people who came to the banquet were all understanding people, and they naturally did a good job on the surface. Since Qu Qingze wants to pretend, she can only accompany her to the end.

Qu Wenling and his wife are also here today. Qu Wenxuan has always had a good impression of Nalan Jinxiu, but now he hasn't seen him for a long time, so he naturally has a lot to say.

But he noticed that Nalan Jinxiu was very indifferent to him, and even some of them ignored him. Confused, he tried to remember how he had offended her, but to no avail.

Since she married Daning, there has been no correspondence between them, for fear that others will suspect her.

The princess of the Gentile and the relatives has a bad life. Each of them is guarded, but whenever the national strength of the mother country is weakened, and they have too frequent contacts with the mother country, they will be labeled as collaborators.

Nan Chu has grown rapidly in recent years, and the princesses who marry out and kiss each other, even if they are only the county lords of the nine clans, can always get preferential treatment from other countries. But Daning is strong and strong, and it has always acted aggressively, of course, it cannot be the same as other small countries.

Qu Wenxuan had such thoughts, so he didn't communicate with Nalan Jinxiu. However, he also asked people to inquire, saying that Ji Hongye loved his newly married wife very much, which was no secret in Daning.

"Imperial sister, I don't know how long I can stay when I come back this time?" Qu Wenxuan's crown princess and he had the same heart, so she asked Nalan Jinxiu intimately.

Of course, Nalan Jinxiu couldn't show her alienation in front of the crown princess, she replied with a smile: "My husband came down with me, he has a lot of affairs, and he must not be able to stay for long." ”

"My aunt has been sick for so long, you should stay a few more days when you come back!" The crown princess spoke in a cowardly voice, looking like a virtuous and gentle woman.

"If I could, I would like to spend more time with my mother. After Nalan Jinxiu finished speaking, she felt funny, and her face was not red and her heart was not beating when she lied now.

"Prince, he's actually been thinking about you all the time, although he doesn't say anything, but I can feel it. ”

The crown princess originally planned to save the country, talk to Nalan Jinxiu more, and then talk about it. But she saw that Nalan Jinxiu was very soft, and knew that she was a good talker, so she didn't beat around the bush.

Nalan Jinxiu originally had a good impression of Qu Wenxuan, and felt that as the crown prince, it was not easy for him to maintain an upright and honest heart. But the two maids he gave her really couldn't explain it.

"The prince usually has a good temperament, and most of the princes and princesses like him very much. But he doesn't like many people, and I can feel that he cares about you. The crown princess approached Nalan Jinxiu and whispered.

Nalan Jinxiu felt that the crown princess seemed to be too attentive. Even if Qu Wenxuan treats her kindly, she is a dignified princess, and she will not lower her price to be a lobbyist, the only possibility is that she has a plan.

She can't blame Nalan Jinxiu for thinking too much, but there are some things she has to consider. In the land of tigers and wolves in Nanchu, she must imagine everyone as a bad person, and only in this way can she protect herself.

It was probably the appearance of the crown princess who was close to her that attracted Qu Qingze's attention, and he picked up the wine glass and said to Nalan Jinxiu: "This wine is made by a new winemaker in the palace, called Xueding Drunk, it is very delicious, you can taste it Jing'an." ”

Nalan Jinxiu could only drink as good as a stream, but Ji Hongye held the wine glass. His voice was neither loud nor small, but it was loud enough for everyone to hear: "Madame is pregnant, so she can't drink alcohol. ”

Nalan Jinxiu then realized that she was indeed pregnant, although she didn't know if the child could be saved, but she, as a mother, always had to fulfill her responsibilities.

Qu Qingze's eyes darkened, and he originally thought that planting a cold break on her would be foolproof. Unexpectedly, Han Po failed to make her succumb. She is even pregnant now, and she must have detoxified herself.

At the beginning, the information reported back by the spies said that she was a military doctor, and her medical skills were very powerful. He thought it was just an ordinary herbalist, but he didn't expect it to be able to solve the cold.

Qu Qingze's hand below gradually clenched into a fist. It seems that he really underestimated her. This time, he finally recalled her to Nan Chu, and he would definitely not let go of this opportunity again.

Qu Qingze thought so in his heart, but what he showed was completely different. With a smile on his face and a very happy look, he raised his glass to the crowd and said, "This is a great event, come, everyone have a drink." ”

Ji Hongye also raised his wine glass, drank all the wine in the cup, and then turned his head sideways to Nalan Jinxiu and said: "I drank it for you, the taste of this wine is really mellow, I will bring you two jars, and drink it when you finish producing." ”

Nalan Jinxiu didn't know what the third brother meant by this? She herself was not sure if she could give birth to the child safely. I wonder where he got his confidence?

The third brother has never been a frivolous person, he is not acting on purpose, or he has other deep meanings. She looked at Ji Hongye quietly, trying to get an answer from his expression, but to no avail.

Her third brother always looks like that, if you want to see anything from his face, you really have to be nervous. She could only follow his words and said with a smile: "Then it depends on whether the lord of the country is willing to reward it." ”

Before Qu Qingze could speak, he heard a young man say: "Jing'an, I'm afraid I don't know, this wine, Ji Shoufu now has two jars." ”

Qu Qingze's demeanor did not change, and he only asked lightly: "How do you say this?"

The young man came out of the ranks, first kowtowed his head heavily, and then knelt on the ground dignified and straight, and said, "Your Excellency went to the Internal Affairs Office today to ask for winter tea, and happened to meet the son-in-law of Lord Si. His subordinates inquired and knew that Si Gongzi was going to get this snow top drunk, and after taking it, he sent it to Ji Shoufu. ”

Master Si is Qu Qingze's teacher Si Pingxiang, a bachelor of Hanlin Yuan. He and Qu Qingze have always been of one heart and one mind, which has always been rumored to be a good story in Southern Chu.

Si Pingxiang firmly controls the Hanlin Academy, and it can be said that most of the members of the Southern Chu Cabinet are his protégés. This makes Si Pingxiang's position extraordinary, and no one dares to take it lightly.

Snow top drunk needs to use the first snow as a raw material, which is naturally very rare now. In addition, the taste is mellow, and it is deeply liked by the palace ladies in the palace, and the supply is in short supply.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs naturally cherishes Xueding drunk very much, and it is definitely not for anyone to have it. As far as everyone knows, there are almost no people in the Nanchu Palace who can get drunk with snow tops except for the lord of the country.

Such a precious wine, but Si Pingxiang can take it if he wants to, and the Internal Affairs Office clearly saved it for him from the hands of the lord of the country. And if he was greedy for a cup, who knew that it was actually used to curry favor with Ji Hongye.

This behavior has to make people think deeply. With Si Pingxiang's status, there is naturally no need to please anyone in Nan Chu.

Ji Hongye is the first assistant of Daning's cabinet, and it is not impossible for Si Pingxiang to say that he is deliberately currying favor, and then wants to cooperate with the enemy and betray the country.

Qu Qingze's cheeks sank, and he looked like he was the usual eerie appearance again. He said coldly: "Lu Shengchen, everyone knows that Lone loves to get drunk on the snow top, if anyone drinks it secretly, Lone will be unhappy." Are you sure you're seeing the truth and not the wrong one?"

Si Pingxiang was not present today, but the Si family also came, and it was Si Xizhou, the eldest son of the Si family. Si Xizhou is now the envoy of the festival, and there are many available people under him.

He himself is a high-flying man, but he is indeed talented, and because of Si Pingxiang's relationship, it can be said that it is smooth sailing in the Southern Chu Imperial Court. Hearing this, he got up, walked to Lu Shengchen and knelt down, and said, "The minister has a few words to ask Lu Shengchen, and I hope that the lord of the country will allow it." ”

"Yes. Qu Qingze said coldly.

Lu Shengchen is next to Si Xizhou, and the difference between the two is obvious. Si Xizhou was born as a military general, his body is very tall, and his face is a little fierce. Lu Shengchen looks like a weak scholar, especially his white skin, which looks even weaker and more deceitful.

"Lu Shengchen, you said that you saw Si Gongzi fetching wine in the Internal Affairs Mansion, so I want to ask, which Si Gongzi is it?"

Lu Shengchen looks weak on the surface, but his momentum is not inferior to Si Xizhou at all. He knelt straight and said loudly: "It's the ninth son of the Si family." ”

The ninth son of the Si family is called Si Xizhan, the youngest son of Si Pingxiang, and Si Xizhou is a sibling. Si Pingxiang is old and has a son, and he has always been very fond of Si Xizhan, and Si Xizhou loves this younger brother even more.

With the support of his father and brother, Si Xizhan is flying and domineering, and many sons of adult families in the court have been bullied by him. Si Xizhou has the capital to do it, but he is different, he is not good at reading, and his ability to run errands is also poor, and now he has an idle job in procurement.

"Then you are really mistaken, my ninth brother has already gone to my grandfather's house yesterday, how can I go to the Internal Affairs Office to get snow and get drunk today?"

Lu Shengchen's attitude is still firm: "I'm not mistaken, it was the ninth prince who got drunk in the internal affairs office today. ”

"What nonsense!" Si Xizhou said sharply.

At this time, the other people at the banquet also began to speak, and everyone was gossiping, saying that the ninth son of the Si family did go out yesterday.

Lu Shengchen seemed particularly isolated and helpless in the voices of everyone one after another. He looked back at the people who spoke up, and said with a cold expression, "Did you really see it with your own eyes?"