Swap, the involutionary regent palace fight also forced me to rebel

"Empress Lian, we really can't delay any longer," Gao Shu said anxiously, "The Emperor is waiting for General Nan to hold a farewell banquet."

A farewell banquet is a banquet held in the imperial palace before going to war to bid farewell to the soldiers and pray for a victorious return.

According to etiquette, even the emperor had to be present. As the commander-in-chief, Nan Yi had no reason not to be present.

Even though he was reluctant in many ways, after hearing these words, Nan Yi understood that he could no longer stay here to accompany Xiao Zhizi.

Although he didn't know when they would meet again after this separation, Nan Yi knew very well that to be a general, one must have a heart as strong as iron.

When it’s time to let go, let go.

Although his eyes were filled with sadness, Nan Yi took a deep breath and held back his grief: "Goodbye, Xiao Zhizi."

Yun Ji, who was sensitive to emotions, was able to sense sadness from his emotionless words.

Not knowing whether Nan Yi could return safely, Yun Ji almost burst into tears. He spoke in a tragic tone, as if bidding farewell to his comrades: "Take care."

This person, who is reluctant to leave but still pretends to be strong, looks like Yun Ji.

Nan Yi couldn't help but sigh: "Little Gardenia, as the saying goes, 'A red flower grows redder when it is near a red flower, and a black flower grows blacker when it is near a black flower.' You and the Regent are becoming more and more alike."

Hearing this, Yun Ji suddenly had an idea in his mind.

He sniffed, and his voice sank and became serious: "Brother Fanzhou."

When he first heard this address, Nan Yi was extremely surprised. His name was "Fanzhou", but the only one who would add "brother" after "Fanzhou" was Yunji.

Before Nan Yi could come to his senses, Yun Ji chuckled and asked Nan Yi nonchalantly, "I guessed that the Regent would call you that. Am I right?"

Yun Ji originally thought that this would surprise Nan Yi, but unexpectedly, instead of showing any surprise, Nan Yi had a complicated expression.

He seemed to want to explain something, but hesitated. All he could say was just one sentence: "It used to be."

The word "why" almost slipped out of his mouth, and Yun Ji quickly stopped talking.

He knew very well why. Nan Yingzhi was not him, so how could she know how he addressed Nan Yi?

Thinking of this, Yun Ji felt regretful.

He shouldn't have mentioned the title "Brother Fanzhou", which almost exposed Nan Yingzhi.

Noticing that he was acting too sad, Nan Yi stood up, looking dazed: "Little Gardenia, Daddy is leaving."

"Okay," Yun Ji also stood up. He walked forward and walked side by side with Nan Yi, "I'll see you off."

It's only a few steps from the inner hall to the outer gate.

No matter how much they slowed down, it was still time to say goodbye.

"Little Gardenia, I haven't heard you call me 'Daddy' for a long time," Nan Yi said with a sad look in his eyes, as if mocking himself, "Have you grown up and don't like to act like a spoiled child to your daddy anymore?"

Yun Ji felt uncomfortable when he had to call his brother "Daddy". It was really too much to ask.

But thinking of Nan Yingzhi's importance to Nan Yi, Yun Ji gritted his teeth and chose to compromise.

In order to leave a thought for Nan Yi and not lose hope of survival on the battlefield, Yun Ji slowed down his voice and said, "Dad, come back alive to see me."

Nan Yi's tears, which had been held back for a long time, burst out. He wiped his face several times with the back of his hand and nodded deeply.

Yun Ji said gently: "Go ahead."

Baohe Hall.

When Nan Yi hurriedly arrived, the banquet had already begun and Yun Ting was saying some encouraging words to Deputy General Zhao Qiao.

The Regent sat beside them, savoring the food on the table as if no one was around.

"Your Highness," Nan Yi bowed to Yun Ting, "I am extremely sorry that I am late!"

For a moment, the conversations at the banquet quieted down. In the silence, Yun Ting heard the words of comfort to Zhao Qiao.

He turned his head and looked at Nan Yi, smiling: "It's quite late."

Unable to figure out what Yun Ting meant, Nan Yi gave in in advance. He picked up the wine glass beside him and poured himself a glass of wine: "I know I am late, so I will punish myself with three glasses of wine first!"

Yun Ting did not stop him. He seemed to be dissatisfied but could not do anything to Nan Yi. He closed his eyes and just said, "Okay."

After drinking three glasses of strong liquor in succession, Nan Yi's steps became unsteady. He swayed his body, turned the glass upside down, and showed the empty cup to Yun Ting.

"Lord Nan, please take a seat," Yun Ting asked him about "Lady Lian" in a neutral tone, "How is Lady Lian doing lately?"

Nan Yi's mind was still confused for a moment, and he replied with a thick tongue: "Xiao Zhi, oh, beautiful Lian, she is not doing well. She is much thinner than before."

Not hearing the expected flattery, Yun Ting's face suddenly fell, and his voice was filled with coldness: "General Nan said that Lady Lian was thin. Are you blaming me for being harsh to Lady Lian?"

These remarks were like sharp needles that suddenly woke Nan Yi up. He knelt down in panic and said, "I just saw that Lady Lian had lost some weight and felt a little sad. I have no intention of blaming Your Majesty!"

Yun Ting's voice sounded angry: "When you said that Lady Lian was thin, what you meant was that she used to be plump, but now she is not as healthy as before, right?"

Seeing that the atmosphere between them was not right, Nan Yingzhi put down her chopsticks and began to smooth things over: "I think it's because Empress Lian fell into the water, she's not feeling well, her appetite has decreased, and she's become thin."

Nan Yingzhi's unintentional words of help sounded to Yun Ting like aiding and abetting the evil.

"Empress Lian is not feeling well." How could he, a regent who had not entered the palace for a long time, know this?

Little did she know that her words had the opposite effect, so Nan Yingzhi brought the topic back to the "farewell banquet".

"General Nan," motioning Lingyu to pour the wine, Nan Yingzhi blessed Nan Yi, "I, Yun Qingchuan, am here to wish you a speedy triumphant return!"

Nan Yi was deeply moved by his friend's encouragement. He picked up the wine glass that was filled again and drank it in one gulp: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Unwilling to be outdone, Yun Ting also picked up the wine glass and told Nan Yi: "General Nan, when you go out, you represent the face and character of Dali. I hope you always remember that the people need your protection."

Nan Yi nodded: "Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."

The soldiers around were drinking and having fun, round after round, without stopping.

This scene made Nan Yingzhi inexplicably think of some lines of poetry.

I urge you to drink another cup of wine, for there will be no friends west of Yangguan. Also, don't laugh at me sleeping drunk on the battlefield, for how many men have ever returned from the battles in history.

It is precisely because, in ancient times, few people could return from sending troops, that they would enjoy themselves to the fullest at this moment.

Nan Yingzhi sneered to himself, pulling himself out of the frenetic atmosphere, and said nothing more.

She never does anything without certainty.

Not being sure of their alcohol tolerance, Nan Yingzhi and Nan Yi drank one glass and put their glasses down calmly.

Whether or not she had fun was not her main concern. She just didn't want to experience the discomfort and hassle of being drunk.

Drinking too much will make you feel uncomfortable, and in more serious cases, it may be life-threatening.

Being slightly tipsy, tasting the alcohol, and helping you sleep, isn't that wonderful?

Being toasted by multiple people at the same time, Nan Yi gradually found it difficult to bear it. He muttered "Stop drinking" while making a painful toast for "brotherhood".

Hearing the people who were urging him to drink saying, "General Nan, you won't go home until you're drunk tonight," Nan Yingzhi sneered in her heart.

And they said, "Brother, give me a hug and tell me what's on your mind." Are you sure this isn't moral kidnapping?

Unable to bear it any longer, Nan Yingzhi calmly said to Nan Yi, "Brother Fanzhou."