On the third day of September, Qingtan City, Prime Minister's Mansion

Prime Minister Lu Zhonglin's mansion is located in the depths of Liyingfang, not far from Xiama Lane, where the Marshal's Mansion is located.

Before sunset, several streets around the area were blocked early. A few days ago, the officials of the dynasty who haunted Xiama Lane gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion again, accepted the inspection solemnly and orderly, and slowly entered the Prime Minister's Mansion in a queue.

Those who were summoned to the banquet by Prime Minister Lu were all court officials above the third grade. The solemnity on the faces of the officials is very similar to the vigor of the court. It's just that these adults have rigorously changed into casual clothes that are close to the color of official robes.

In the red and purple team, the only two different colors are the two teenagers from the Great Marshal's Mansion.

Bai Lingyu and Yi Chi, one is a six-rank lieutenant, and the other is simply a big-headed post soldier, but tonight they are wearing the same ivory-white robe with narrow sleeves with lapels, and even the silver crown that binds their hair is exactly the same.

The handsome son naturally led the way politely. But after they entered the door, the disciples of the Nine Elders Hall who were closely following behind them were stopped.

The steward in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion saw the little master of the Bai family stop, his face was a little uncertain, and he hurriedly trotted over. After careful questioning, I learned that this black-robed disciple was specially invited by Mrs. Dashuai to protect Yi Chi. didn't dare to stop it at the moment, and quietly waved his hand to let him go.

The black-robed disciple slowly walked up the stairs, glanced at the spirit stone placed next to the gate, and then stopped.

On the three-foot-tall spirit stone, a soft halo of light blue was reflected, and it slowly dimmed. Only then did the black-robed disciple silently cross the threshold and stand behind Yi Chi.

Bai Lingyu touched his nose: "Is there no problem, do you want to touch it?"

The steward hurriedly said: "It's troublesome to the two sons! As he spoke, he lifted the hem of his robe, nodded and led the three of them in the direction of the banquet hall.

Bai Lingyu glanced at each other, Yi Chi and the disciple glanced at each other, a slight smile appeared on the corner of their mouths, and they walked towards the lobby with their heads held high.

As expected, it went well.

The black-robed disciple is none other than Bai Ye.

After the lunchtime gathering, Jiang Jinglan, who returned to the other courtyard, was immediately denounced by the senior sister who was loyal to her duties.

Old Steward Tao resolutely refused to let Jiang Jinglan go to the Prime Minister's Mansion for a banquet, and he didn't want to go to Bai Ye to take a senseless risk.

However, when his words were brought to the Nine Old Halls, the elders found out that Bai Ye had not come back at all, and only said that he had returned to the house with the two young masters of the Dashuai family. The worried elders hurriedly went to ask the hall master. The hall master was quite calm, and simply asked the Jiang family steward to talk back, saying that the Nine Old Church would take care of the safety of the "little master".

The "little master" himself is also cautious enough. The jade pendant given by the hall owner, he has been hanging with him these days. The effect of this magic weapon with hidden spiritual power is amazing, and the friends have tried it in turn, no matter who brings it, they can become ordinary people.

However, when he went to the meeting at night, his identity was a bodyguard of the Nine Old Halls, and he couldn't always say anything without a trace of spiritual power.

The little brothers studied for a long time and finally came up with a solution. Yi Chi took the sea Jiao crystal nucleus he had just received, and Bai Ye ran to the kitchen of Shuaifu to mix some gel, densely wrapped the crystal nucleus, and sealed the rich aroma.

Bai Ye stuffed the jade pendant in his hat, stuffed the crystal nucleus into his boots, separated the two things as far away as possible, and adjusted it for a long time with the spirit stone in the Nine Old Hall, and finally solved the problem that he would inevitably encounter when entering the Prime Minister's Mansion.

The three brothers made it through the dimly lit courtyard and into the almost equally dimly lit banquet hall. Just about to take a breath of air, he suddenly choked on the spot.

In the banquet hall, sitting next to the door was Long Wuji.

It's like being caught by a parent for being clever, the three of them are awkwardly huddled together, neither advancing nor retreating. This unfathomable strength of Lord Shicheng, with just an understatement in his eyes, clearly told them that Bai Ye had already revealed his stuff.

However, Long Wuji just glanced at Bai Ye and them, and didn't say anything else. At this time, the squire of the military department and others had already greeted him. Enthusiastically pressed the two brothers directly to the seats on the left side of the lobby.

Xiao Bai was uneasy for a while, then adjusted his mentality and sat down. As the representative of the generalissimo of the whole country, this chief cannot be allowed to resign.

Bai Ye hesitantly stood behind Yi Chi, he always felt that his position was too abrupt.

In the spacious lobby, there is a single seat on the top. There are two rows of seats on the left and right, and the marshal's mansion occupies the chief on the left, and the following are all military attachés. On the right are the civil officials of the six ministries of the three provinces and other important yamen.

The next one only put a low table for Long Wuji.

Dozens of people of all ages in the hall had already sat down, and only Bai Ye was alone in the banquet. He could feel it all the time, and everyone's eyes were gradually focused on him.

"It's really a bit dead...... Bai Ye scolded himself, forcibly stabilized his mind, leaned over and whispered to Bai Lingyu: "I'll step back, it's too conspicuous here." ”

With that, he silently bypassed the seat behind him and retreated straight into the shadow of the side wall of the lobby, which made him feel a little more relaxed.

The time for the banquet has long passed, and the prime minister has not come out for a long time. There is only a pot, a cup, a plate and chopsticks on the low table.

Xiaobai was put on the head of the military attaché, and he was a little nervous, and he had a ghost in his heart, and he was a little like a pin.

To cover it up, he reached out and picked up the flask and poured himself a glass. As soon as the wine touched his lips, he noticed that this time, the eyes of the audience were focused on him again.

Yi Chi beside him lowered his voice and whispered, "Is this the drink?

A hint of blush flashed on Bai Lingyu's yellow face, but he couldn't put down the wine glass he was holding. I had to be ruthless, raise my head and drink it all.

The wine glass fell on the jade surface of the low table and became heavier, and with a "snap", the crisp sound of collision echoed in the silent lobby for a long time.

On the few seats beside him, the military department Shangshu and a few squires sat a little unsteadily. Although the young master is young, he is so resolute. This action must have been instructed by the marshal.

Although he is on the same level as the big handsome, the military department Shangshu, who is used to being the only big handsome horse, is immediately excited, and his waist is more straight.

On the opposite side, there were also a few civil officials who were not very determined, and their faces became more and more pale.

This time the prime minister's private banquet was still sitting in a separate column of civil and military.

In the past ten years of this dynasty, the contradictions and entanglements between the prime minister and the marshal have been clearly revealed in this hall. The centrists who are caught in it are the most uncomfortable.

Sitting directly opposite Bai Lingyu is Lu Yi'an, the secretary of the ministry, who has had more ministers in the family in the past dynasties, and is the core figure of the prime minister's lineage.

Lao Shangshu saw that there was no banquet yet, but he was distorted by Bai Changqi's kid with a glass of wine, and he scolded in his heart, but a bright smile overflowed on his face.

He straightened the sleeves of his robe, and even stretched out his hand to give Bai Lingyu a salute, and said slowly: "I have heard for a long time that the prince is heroic and outstanding, and he has the style of a father. I just saw it today, and sure enough, hehe, it's extraordinary......"

Xiaobai secretly cursed "old dog" in his heart, but his actions were very respectful, and he immediately got up and gave a salute. Just as he was about to sit down, someone in the banquet opposite him asked, "I heard that Childe was injured on the front line, but I don't know if it was my feet or hands?"

That's a bit aggressive. Yi Chi sat in a daze for a long time, suddenly smelled the strong smell of gunpowder, slowly stretched his back, like a spring full of strength, and gradually sat up straight.

The eldest brother suddenly laughed. Xiaobai sat back in his seat, tilted his head, poured himself another glass of wine, raised the glass, and didn't raise his eyelids: "No matter where the injury is, Lu Xiang's wine can still be served." ”

Seeing that the needletips on both sides were stiff against Mai Mangdi, Hubu Shangshu, who had been between the two factions for many years, couldn't sit still. He owed a debt and tried hard to divert the topic: "When the master comes back from the camp, you might as well tell us about the battle situation on the front line." ”

Bai Lingyu remembered the person who interjected, he should have personally gone to his house a few days ago to register for Yi Chi.

He smiled and nodded at Tobe Shangshu: "It's been a while since I've been back. The situation on the front line is unpredictable, and it is no longer the same as it once was. ”

Before he finished speaking, he didn't know who on the other side threw out a gossip cheaply: "Of course it's not what it was at the beginning." Now there are no more military cantonments to lose......"

Bai Ye, who was in the shadows on the side of the hall, clenched his fists.

Xiaobai has always been clumsy in the battle of words, and he tries not to be noisy when he can do it. Today's occasion has been provoked again and again, and I am afraid that it will not end well soon.

He stood on tiptoe and took a closer look at the officials in the room opposite. I have a little bottom in my heart - there is no one who can fight. The one with the strongest spiritual power is the one standing in the opposite corner...... Xue Jing?

Bai Ye realized that Master Xue Jing of the Supervision Department was also in the lobby, but it seemed that he had no seat and was waiting on the side.

Now, he really regretted his recklessness. What are you doing here to join in this excitement, in case you show your feet, the imperial capital will not have the little uncles to help you solve the siege. Right now, there's an urge to slip out.

But thinking that he might be about to give Xiaobai a fist, Bai Ye had no choice but to take a deep breath, stabilize his mind, and hide in the shadows behind the pillar.

Bai Lingyu's performance was beyond everyone's expectations. The prime minister's faction kept instigating and humiliating, but they failed to arch the fire of this irascible young man.

Xiao Bai seemed to realize the trick on the other side, so he straightened his wrist guards, poured another glass of wine, and saluted in the direction of the lobby door.

Everyone's eyes swept away.

Quanzhou Jiangjia Dragon Wuji, the famous Donglu killing star is closing his eyes and recuperating.

Shi Cheng felt the gaze cast at him, his eyes opened slightly, and two rays of light suddenly suppressed the audience.

Bai Lingyu was still holding the cup, and deliberately raised his voice: "The Guannan camp has been planning for many years and has successfully lured the enemy in. With Yongshun as the pivot and the river as the net, the seven barbarians were severely injured a few days ago. The Jiang Family Chamber of Commerce has made the greatest effort, and Uncle Wuji has made great contributions!"

Saying that, Bai Lingyu swallowed the third glass of wine: "Uncle Wuji, I'll do it first as respect." ”

Everyone on the military attaché's side agreed, and they congratulated Long Wuji, who represented the Jiang family's forces, and praised Long Wuji for his far-sightedness over the years, and Yongshun used it as a bait for the exquisite layout.

Long Wuji looked at the officials expressionlessly, and said faintly, "It's none of my business." ”

The court officials who were boasting only felt that their breath was suffocated, and they were a little unable to answer.

After a while, Long Wuji continued: "I have been operating in Yongshun for many years, and my personal investment is very great, and my feelings are also very deep. This time, it was Bai Changqi who blew me away, and the Supervision Department can testify. ”

As he spoke, he looked to the right of the lobby, where a figure immediately slipped out quickly.

The white night here is really visible, and it almost makes a sound. It seems that Xue Jing was frightened by Uncle Wuji, and walked faster than a rabbit.

"Yongshun has been ruined. I came to the imperial capital to ask for compensation. Is it your household department or the military department, who will officially connect with me tomorrow?"

The two named Shangshu hurriedly waved their hands and said in a loud voice: "Lord Long said that he was laughing, he was laughing. ”

Shi Cheng sighed lightly and said in a deep voice: "Have you ever heard that I am a person who can laugh?"

Although Long Wuji was sitting in the dim corner at the bottom, the people in the entire hall really felt the pressure of substance the moment he spoke.

At this moment, a bell rang behind the hall, and someone whispered: "The prime minister has arrived." ”