The soft-waisted princess was pinched and pampered by the ascetic prince after her rebirth

He asked the palace maid to invite Shen Ruzhou, and said with some embarrassment: "I don't know where the rumor came from, saying that my father is seriously ill and difficult to recover. Now the civil and military people in the court are panicking. I hope you can attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet tonight. , tell everyone personally about my father’s physical condition so that the courtiers can feel at ease.”

Shen Ruzhou knew very well that the emperor was ill and there was a war outside, so the court could not be in chaos.

Although she was unwilling to help Xiao Chenyan, she still wanted to put the overall situation first, so she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Shen Ruzhou was not in the mood to admire the moon and flowers. She had no appetite even for a table full of delicacies.

As soon as the banquet started, she told everyone about Emperor Yong'an's condition and medication, saying that everything was fine and that everyone should rest assured.

After hearing this, everyone raised their glasses to wish the emperor good health and peace.

Shen Ruzhou deliberately spilled it on his sleeves while drinking. He stood up and asked to leave, "Your Highness, my lords, I'm going to go down and change my clothes. I'll excuse you."

Shen Ru came out on Monday and went directly back to the pharmacy in Taihe Palace.

After a while, Fei Ling entered the banquet and sat in the seat where Shen Ruzhou had just been. Everyone thought that "she" had changed her clothes and came back, so they didn't think much about it.

Although Xiao Chenyan regretted that Beixiu Yan did not come, many of the ministers present were confidants of Beixiu Yan. He believed that everything that happened at the banquet would be told to Beixiu Yan word for word.

At the Regent's Palace, Qin Ming took the invitation to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. He hesitated and persuaded: "Your Majesty, since you have returned to Beijing, I'm afraid it would be inappropriate not to go to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Besides, you don't have to raise food, so you can take advantage of it." Ask the prince for this opportunity.”

"How to ask for it? The prince has allocated food for disaster relief. There is no reason for us to come back." Bei Xiuyan replied calmly. He had already seen through Xiao Chenyan's plan and would never jump into the pit. Not only would he not be able to get food, He will also be charged with disregarding the life and death of the people and contempt for the prince.

"What about food?" Qin Ming was worried. If the army of 100,000 was constantly short of food, there would be no guarantee that chaos would break out.

At this time, the housekeeper from outside came to report, "Your Majesty, Duke Zheng Guo, Marquis Ningyuan, and several adults from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Industry are outside asking for an audience."

A slight smile appeared on Bei Xiuyan's lips, he looked at Qin Ming and said, "The food is here."

Then he motioned to the butler to welcome the guests and serve tea.

The living room was soon filled with people, and after a few simple greetings, the impatient Zheng Guogong explained his intention.

"Your Majesty, it's not that Zheng is protecting his shortcomings, it's just that my son is really incompetent. He wouldn't dare to kill a chicken on weekdays, let alone go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. Please be kind to your Majesty and let him go home, so as not to have to go to the military camp to give him any more." You are causing trouble."

As soon as he spoke, Marquis Ningyuan couldn't sit still and asked, "The dog is weak and sick. He will cough for several days when the wind blows. I'm afraid he won't be able to withstand the wind and cold in the north. Please be kind and don't let him go on the expedition."

After hearing this, the other adults nodded one after another and said that their son was like mud that could not be held up to the wall.

After Beixiu Yan listened quietly, he said very politely: "You sirs are too modest. I saw that all the young masters were very brave. They will definitely achieve great achievements on the battlefield."

After hearing this, Zheng Guogong felt like crying, "Quinzi is just a showman. It's okay to brag and bluff. If he were to be hit with a real sword or a real gun, if he couldn't block two attacks, he would be dismembered. He is really a useless person." For Chinese use…”

Before he could finish speaking, Beixiu Yan interrupted: "Are you saying that I am blind and have seen the wrong person?"

As soon as this statement came out, none of the officials present dared to answer the question, and they looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.

Beixiu Yan was sitting on the main seat, with fierce coercion spreading around him, "Beidi is invading borders on a large scale. At a time when the country is in crisis, you enjoy high-ranking officials and generous salaries but do not contribute any money or effort. This is how you share the emperor's worries. Loyal to the imperial court?"

Beixiu Yan's accusatory words made everyone present feel ashamed. Marquis Ningyuan was even more frightened, and the hand holding the tea trembled.

However, Zheng Guogong heard the true intention of these words and bravely said: "My family has few heirs and I really can't contribute to the court. Can I donate money? I am willing to give 10,000 taels of silver to comfort the army and pray for the early expulsion of foreign enemies." , and bring peace to the border.”

"Zheng Guogong is a righteous man. In this case, Mr. Zheng doesn't have to go on an expedition." Beixiu Yan relented, and the others followed suit. One person donated 8,000 yuan, and the other donated 6,000 yuan. In just one cup of tea, the money was collected. More than sixty thousand taels of silver.

After seeing off the guests, Qin Ming happily went to purchase military rations with his money.