The prospective queen of the Northwest will hold a banquet in the palace soon.

After the news came out, everyone who learned the news was surprised, after all, at this juncture, Lin Yingxue was still holding a banquet in a big way, extravagant and wasteful, which was really incomprehensible.

"Sister, what kind of medicine do you say this prospective queen sells in her gourd?" The invitations to the banquet were all received by the squires, the rich men, and the ladies of the city.

At this time, sitting in the carriage and rushing to the palace were a pair of sisters who had already married, the elder sister was called Qin Li, the younger sister was Zhao Li, and it was Zhao Li who looked younger to ask questions.

"Hmph," Qin Li, who was questioned, couldn't help but sneer coldly when he heard this, and said disdainfully: "What kind of medicine is sold?" It's just that a few days ago, he was in the limelight in the army, and he thought he was a figure, and he was ready to take advantage of the fire to show off his might in front of us and suppress us! ”

"Really?" After listening to his sister's answer, Zhao Li frowned, and disagreed: "But my sister thinks that people who can risk their lives to go to the city tower to boost morale should not act like this......"

"Hey, how much can a mere woman do? A few days ago, I thought she was just chasing ducks to the shelves, otherwise she could have such guts? ”

Qin Li paused when he said this, and after holding the heavy Huadian and Jin Hai on his head, he continued: "Sister really doesn't need to bother too much about this, let's go over and see it today, it's just a clown who jumps off the beam, without the King of the Northwest, what is she!" ”

The Qin family married by Qin Li is the richest merchant family in Hanshan City, and it is well-known in the northwest area, so whether it is a local county official or a general who comes to station, he has to be more or less polite when he sees them.

Although the sudden occupation of this Hanshan City by the King of the Northwest made the Qin Li clan tremble for a while, but later saw that the King of the Northwest had not attacked the Qin family, so the Qin Li clan became bold again, and now he did not take this quasi-queen in his eyes at all.

Zhao Li pursed his lips tightly and didn't say anything more, but he was curious in his heart about what kind of person Lin Yingxue was.

Silent all the way, the carriage quickly drove to the palace.

The two sisters of the Zhao and Li families were late, and at this time, the carriage and sedan chair were already parked in front of the palace, and before they stepped into the palace, they could faintly hear the sound of laughter and laughter coming from the palace.

"Yo, it's pretty lively!" Qin Li got out of the carriage with the support of Yahuan and walked into the house with a proud face.

Zhao Li lowered his head and obediently followed Qin Li's side, if it weren't for the luxurious clothes on his body, I am afraid that he would be mistaken for the accompanying maid.

"You're almost there, aren't you?" Lin Yingxue stood in the courtyard and looked at the group of smiling women in the courtyard from a distance.

- She has always disliked to think of snakes as snakes with some irrelevant people, so she has been here in Hanshan for so long, and she has not bothered to socialize with these local snakes.

Now, even if all the people are gathered into the house, there is really not much to say.

"Miss Hui, the slave maid has checked the roster, and among the invitations sent out, except for one who is sick in bed and can't come over to send someone to deliver the letter, all the ladies have already arrived." Miaoqin replied in a low voice.

Lin Yingxue nodded and said calmly: "Then bring everyone to the main hall." ”

It's time for her to get to know the women, too.

"Yes." Miaoqin blessed her body and quickly retreated to make arrangements.

In a short time, everyone was seated in the main hall.

"The decoration of this palace is really elegant, but there are too few decorations in this house......"

"Isn't it, this is empty, blind to such a good house!"

"Oh, the two sisters don't understand, aren't they fighting right now? If the palace puts all those good things on the table, what will the people outside think? ”

……

"Ahem......"

Everyone in the room was talking happily, and they didn't know who coughed twice, and everyone fell silent in an instant.

Lin Yingxue slowly walked into the house under the gaze of everyone and sat on the top.

"I took the liberty to invite you here today, Yingxue has something to discuss with you." Lin Yingxue has always spoken directly, so she didn't have too much politeness and went straight to the topic.

Everyone looked at each other, and finally Qin Li spoke: "The queen said politely, if the queen wants us to do something, just give us an order, where is the need to discuss?" ”

Qin Li's words were beautiful, but the tone was really uncomfortable to hear.

Lin Yingxue glanced at Qin Li lightly, although her eyes were flat, Qin Li felt a little chilled, she turned her head and involuntarily dodged Lin Yingxue's gaze.

Lin Yingxue withdrew her eyes indifferently, and said lightly: "I think everyone has also seen it, now that the two armies are fighting, the Yuzhou army is disturbing from time to time, we are trapped in the siege, and there is an urgent shortage of medicinal materials and food." ”

"All of you are powerful people in the city, and there must be some food at home, so Yingxue hopes that at this time of life and death, everyone can help out, and after he waits for our army to get through the difficulties, my palace will be heavily rewarded."

Lin Yingxue spoke earnestly and lowered her posture as low as possible.

When everyone heard this, there was a lot of whispering in the house, and the woman in Hanshan City faintly had the intention of being headed by Qin Li's family, so everyone turned their eyes to Qin Li's body in the end.

Qin Li was looked at by everyone like this, and his back, which had just shrunk down, straightened up again.

"Look at what the princess said, the two armies are fighting, if we can help, we will naturally not be stingy, but now it is a problem for all of us to protect ourselves, where is there surplus food to support Gongzhong?"

Qin Li frowned, revealing a look of embarrassment.

Miaoqin looked at Qin Li's posture from the side, and was so angry that she couldn't help but roll her eyes in her heart.

And Lin Yingxue is not a fool, so naturally she will not believe Qin Li's words.

These people are reluctant to dig out, first, because they have no confidence in their army, and second, they are afraid that if they take out the stored food, they will have to cut back on food and clothing, and live a tight life.

For these pampered people, it is better to let them cut down on food and clothing, than to directly ask for their lives.

But fortunately, Lin Yingxue didn't expect to be able to make these people agree so easily, she picked up the teacup in her hand to blow it cold, and drank the tea slowly.

Lin Yingxue was silent for a long time, just taking care of herself and tasting tea, until the appetite of the people below was enough, and then she put down the teacup in her hand again.

'Bang', the bottom of the cup slammed on the table with a deep sound, in such a strange atmosphere, it was like knocking on people's hearts, and many people even pinched their handkerchiefs and shook their bodies.

"Everyone," unlike just now, Lin Yingxue's voice was still not high, but it carried a visible majesty, "I don't know if there is any surplus food and medicinal herbs in your home, and I won't send someone to investigate, but what I want to tell you is——"

"If you refuse to help and Hanshan is lost, then it will not be a question of whether to borrow or not to borrow grain, when the enemy army enters the city, not only will it be difficult to hold your food and family property, but even your lives may not be guaranteed!"

'Shhh

These women who grew up in the inner house since childhood, intrigue is a must, but they don't necessarily have much courage, being intimidated by Lin Yingxue like this, everyone gasped, and even the most arrogant Qin Li's face began to change.

Seeing this, Lin Yingxue's cherry-like red lips slowly raised an inconspicuous sneer arc upward, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she slowed down her tone and said, "Don't worry, my palace is not asking you to donate in vain." ”

"All those who are helping the army to survive the difficulties today, when the matter is over, the royal palace will return everyone's donations in double amounts, and give them the opportunity to become an official and become a knight!"

'Wow'!

"If you add an official to a knight, won't my son have the opportunity to be an official in the future?"

"Not really! My nephew has failed so many times in the township test, this is a great opportunity! ”

……

Most of the people invited by Lin Yingxue today are from the families of businessmen, the so-called Shinong businessmen, businessmen are ranked last, how many businessmen's families have devoted their whole family to ensure that an official comes out, not just to break away from the ranks of businessmen and enter the upper circle.

Therefore, at the moment, the tempting conditions given by Lin Yingxue are in the hands of the people in the house.

Seeing that the discussion in the room was becoming more and more enthusiastic, Qin Li couldn't help but sit still, "Hmph, what the queen said is good, but there is a huge difference between the strength of our army and the Yuzhou army, whether we can defend the city or not, and who knows if the queen is cornered, so I made some empty promises." ”

"When the time comes, we will go out and win the battle, but the queen will flatly deny what she said today, so who will we go to reason?"

Qin Li raised his head like a flower and looked directly at Lin Yingxue, his eyebrows slightly raised upwards were full of contempt.

Even though Lin Yingxue has always been good-tempered, but Qin Li's provocation three times and twice, even a person with a good temper can't bear it.

'Bang', Lin Yingxue slapped the coffee table in her hand heavily, and the cups on the table jumped, and a few drops of tea splashed on the table and Lin Yingxue's silver-white sleeves, leaving a little obvious watermark.

"Bold Qin Li Clan!" Lin Yingxue's eyes were like swords, pointing directly at Qin Li's family, "Now is an important moment for the two armies to fight, you are a woman, but you dare to talk about defeat, disturb morale and people's hearts, I think you are impatient!" ”

"The queen is angry!" Qin Li has always been arrogant and domineering, but today, for some reason, Lin Yingxue's sharp eyes swept over, and the strength of her body seemed to be drained all at once.

She almost fell from her chair and knelt at Lin Yingxue's feet.

However, Lin Yingxue didn't pay attention to Qin Li's plea for mercy, but glanced at Miaoqin on the side, Miaoqin understood, turned around and took the saber from the guard at the door.

With a 'bang', the sharp blade came out of its sheath, like a lightning bolt in front of everyone, everyone was frightened, and Qin Li's face was even bloodless for a while, his whole body was paralyzed, and he didn't even have the strength to kowtow.

"Wang ......"

'Sneer' Qin Li was just about to open his mouth to beg for mercy, but Lin Yingxue had already raised his sword and fell, and a sword ended Qin Li's life.

Two drops of blood rushed onto Lin Yingxue's white and cold face, and the red and white were intertwined, which made people shudder.