I'm shocked! After breaking off the engagement, the emperor's uncle wants to have a fake m

Mu Ruge sneered and walked away.

Of course, Lord Qin ordered his men to return the gift she had brought intact.

Jiu Niang watched Mu Ruge leave the Qin Mansion with her own eyes before she went back to report.

Mu Qingyan knew that her guess was correct. If Prince Yong wanted to do something, he must have a reasonable excuse and there must be support from someone in the court.

And Lord Qin has served in three dynasties and holds the position of Minister of the Central Secretariat, which allows him to directly restrain the authority of the Secretariat.

He was knowledgeable and most of the officials in the court were his students.

If he could win over the Minister of the Secretariat, it would be easy for him to place important personnel in the six ministries.

Mu Qingyan only hopes that Mr. Qin will be in good health and live a long life. After all, he is the pillar of the court. With him around, those evil spirits have to be wary and dare not cause trouble easily.

When Old Master Qin returned to the pavilion, the banquet had already been set. His expression had returned to his usual amiable self, with only the kindness of an elder, and none of the fierceness he had when facing Mu Ruge.

He kept silent about what had just happened and raised his glass cheerfully, "The Qin family is dwindling. I am really pleased that you can come to my house today to celebrate my birthday with an old man like me. I am old now, and this world will belong to you young people in the future!"

Several younger generations also raised their glasses to congratulate him, and when they clinked glasses, they were all lower than Old Master Qin, with a respectful attitude.

Yang Yi put down his glass after drinking it all. Seeing that the old man wanted to drink more, he gently advised him, "Teacher, drinking too much is harmful to your health... You must not drink too much..."

Old Master Qin smiled and said, "I've lived to this age, how can I not know? Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. I'm happy today, I'll have another drink, and that's it..."

He did not show any displeasure, but everyone present could see his sadness.

As the Minister of the Central Secretariat, he was watched by so many eyes. He was tempted by so many benefits. He had to have such a strong will that he could go through three dynasties without changing his original intention. He was always clean-handed, fair and honest, not involved in any party corruption, and only loyal to the emperor and keep the way in his heart.

After two glasses of wine, the old man was already a little tipsy, but he still remembered that he was the elder and should not lose his manners in front of the younger generation.

Yang Yi hurriedly stood up and helped him, "Teacher, I will help you go back and rest..."

Old Master Qin took the hand he extended and said hello.

"Sang'er, you better stay with Miss Mu. Grandfather can't hold his liquor, so he'll go back first..."

The elders had already stood up, and Qin Sangbai and Mu Qingyan also stood up, "Grandfather, take care..."

Old Master Qin waved his hand, and with the support of Yang Yi, he slowly walked towards the backyard.

Qin Sangbai sighed, "Grandfather has never been like this before. I don't know what Lord Shangyi said..."

Mu Qingyan patted the back of her hand and said, "It's hard to explain what happened in the court in just a few words."

Qin Sangbai nodded, "I just hope that my grandfather will live a long and healthy life... By the way, General Gu has returned to the court. Have you gone to see them? There will be a palace banquet tomorrow to celebrate the old general's return. My aunt sent a message asking me to go to the palace to see the excitement... Are you going?"

She hadn't interacted with people for many years, so she was a little nervous about entering the palace...

"I have met my grandmother and several aunts, but my grandfather and several uncles have to go to the palace to report on their work, so I haven't had time to meet them yet. I can only meet them at the palace banquet tomorrow..."

"If you go to the palace for the banquet, I will go too. I haven't seen my aunt for many years... She must have a hard time staying alone in the palace... Speaking of which, my aunt's health has not been good. She has not recovered since she gave birth to the crown prince, and even the affairs of the six palaces have been handed over to Concubine Xian."

Mu Qingyan comforted her, "The palace has its own survival rules. You don't have to worry about the queen. Her poor health may not be a bad thing."

Although Qin Sangbai doesn't often come into contact with people, it doesn't mean that she doesn't understand the ways of the world or the dangers behind the numerous palace gates.

Yan'er was right. Even though my aunt was in poor health, she could still sit firmly on the throne of the Empress for many years, and no one could shake her. This just proved that not only was she protected by someone, but she was also not a weak person who could be bullied.

"I see you brought two people here today. Is the other one your new maid? She looks like a martial artist..."

Mu Qingyan smiled and said, "You figured this out? Those are the secret guards that Prince Ling sent me. There are five of them in total. From now on, I will have someone to protect me!"

"In that case, Prince Ling is a considerate person. He knows that your life in the mansion is not easy, so he specially sent someone to protect you..."

Mu Qingyan leaned her head on her shoulder and rocked it gently, "I think Young Master Yang is quite good. I wonder when I can drink at your wedding..."

Qin Sangbai reached out and patted her face, "You always make fun of me! I wanted to drink the wedding wine between you and Prince Ling first! But if you become a princess in the future, will you be able to set up a school and charity? Do I still have to bow when I see you?"

Mu Qingyan closed her eyes and nodded, "Yes, you have to pay your respects. When the time comes, I will send someone to pick you up every day, take you to the palace, pay your respects to me, and then send you back. What do you think? Am I considerate?"

Qin Sangbai pinched her face and said through gritted teeth, "Then I really have to thank you, Princess Ling!"

"How dare you! How dare you pinch Princess Ling's face! Come, drag her out! Beat her!"

"Princess, please spare my life. Please spare my life... I dare not do it anymore..."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The hearty laughter of two girls came from the pavilion.

Gan Cao stretched her head to look, and saw her own daughter and Miss Mu leaning against each other, chatting with each other like they were in an opera, and she couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Your daughter is really a lucky star for my daughter... Since she met your daughter, not only has her body recovered, but her personality has also changed a lot. She never smiled like this before..."

Yuzhan was also infected by the laughter in the pavilion, "My daughter is a lucky star!"

Yang Yi helped Old Master Qin back to the study. The old man's eyes suddenly became clear, and even his movements became agile. How could he not look drunk at all?

"teacher?"

Yang Yi was an honest man and was stunned by this scene.

Old Master Qin waved his hand and said, "It is not convenient for a girl to know about the affairs of the court, so I can only find an excuse to leave."

Yang Yi thought about it and understood, "Just now, what did Lord Shang Yi say?"

Old Master Qin sat down and said, "It's nothing more than asking me to understand the current situation, but they are wrong. If I were so easily swayed, I would not be able to be the Minister of the Central Secretariat."

"The teacher has a strong will, and the students can't catch up..."

"Now in the court, the Queen Mother and Prince Yong have many followers. You have been placed in this position, so you must do your duty well. As long as you behave uprightly and honestly, your master will work hard for three dynasties and ensure that you will rise to the top. You must not let your master down..."