Who put the yellow robe on me?

Then Yu Wenbo, the Left Attendant of the Ministry of Rites, whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Thank you, Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, for removing Mu Shenru from the position of Minister of Rites."

Then he said loudly: "I hope His Highness the Sixteenth Prince will give me more corrections and criticisms in the future!"

The sixteenth prince Jiang Chen thought to himself that this Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites did not seem to be an easy person to deal with.

But it’s also okay. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. With Mu Shenru as a common enemy, communication between me and Yu Wenbo will be much easier.

Then, Xu Jingzhu, the Left Vice Minister of Works, clapped his hands, and a tall and strong Huainan horse was led to the center of the courtyard.

Everyone stood up and looked at the horse. Its body was as smooth as satin, its hooves were long and powerful, and its eyes were full of spirituality.

Xu Jingzhu smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, this Huainan horse was specially selected by the Ministry of Works. I hope Your Highness will gallop freely on the battlefield in the future and be invincible."

Jiang Chen looked at the handsome horse and couldn't help but feel a little fond of it, but on the surface he still maintained a calm and composed smile: "Thank you, Lord Xu, for your generous gift."

Then, General Zhong Wenbin came over, holding an exquisitely carved sword in his hand. The scabbard was inlaid with pearls and the hilt was engraved with a flying dragon pattern, which looked extremely domineering.

Zhong Wenbin said in a clear voice, "Your Highness, this sword is called 'Flying Dragon' and is one of the famous swords of ancient times. I hope Your Highness will wield this sword and wipe out all the powerful enemies in the world."

Jiang Chen took the sword and pulled it out with a "clang" sound!

As the sword was unsheathed, it emitted a cold light and showed its sharpness.

The sword body is crystal clear, and the sword edge is like a cold pond of autumn water, as if it can cut off everything in the world.

It really is a good sword!

Jiang Chen sheathed the sword and thanked Zhong Wenbin, "Thank you for your kindness, General. I will definitely use this sword to slay the evildoers from the Western Regions."

During the banquet, gifts were given one by one, and everyone spoke sincerely, as if they were truly happy for Jiang Chen. The atmosphere of the banquet gradually became lively, and everyone raised their glasses frequently and talked happily.

When the Minister of War Guo Wulie stepped forward, he was holding a thick list in his hand.

Jiang Chen took the list and unfolded it. It contained the names of dozens of cooks, coachmen, and guards. Jiang Chen looked up with a hint of confusion and asked, "Master Guo, what is this?"

Guo Wulie smiled and said, "Your Highness, I am a rough man and not good at elegant things. I don't have anything valuable to give you, so I asked my wife to select some capable people for Your Highness. Although these people are ordinary servants, they each have their own skills and can help Your Highness solve problems."

Jiang Chen's heart moved. Ever since he helped Guo Wulie's son out of trouble, he knew that Guo Wulie would express his gratitude, but he didn't expect that he would give him such a "big gift".

These servants were obviously carefully selected and were not just ordinary servants.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and bowed, saying, "Lord Guo is so kind to me, I am unworthy of it." Although he was humble on the surface, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

At this time, Jiang Chen pretended to be casual and asked, "Huh? Why didn't anyone from the Ministry of Revenue or the Ministry of Personnel come?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Wenbo, the Left Vice Minister of Rites, showed a hint of embarrassment on his face. He explained, "Your Highness, the Minister of Personnel has caught a cold and is unable to come. The Minister of Revenue has also been unwell recently and said that it would be inconvenient to disturb Your Highness's leisure, so he is resting at home."

Jiang Chen smiled faintly, turned his gaze, looked at the position of the Jingzhao prefect, and asked, "Where is the Jingzhao prefect? Why didn't he come?"

Yu Wenbo replied again, "The Jingzhao prefect injured his head a few days ago and went to the Imperial Hospital to change his medicine."

After hearing this, Jiang Chen smiled and said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, "Are these people feeling unwell? Perhaps it's a mental illness?"

As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became awkward and stagnant. Although everyone understood what Jiang Chen was referring to, they could only bow their heads and remain silent due to the situation.

To ease the atmosphere, Yu Wenbo quickly raised his glass and said, "Come on, Your Highness, Prince of Yan, let's toast to you and congratulate you on the completion of your new palace!"

Everyone raised their glasses in agreement, and the awkward atmosphere dissipated slightly.

After a few rounds of drinks, the guests' conversation gradually relaxed and the hall was filled with laughter.

However, beneath the surface bustle, there are undercurrents.

Jiang Chen's eyes swept over the taciturn officials from time to time, secretly guessing what they were thinking.

At this moment, Xiong Zhiheng, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, suddenly stood up, raised his glass, and walked over to Jiang Chen. He said with a smile, "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, today is truly a joyous day. It is truly an honor to witness the completion of your mansion. I offer a toast to Your Highness and wish you all the best in this mansion and great success in the future."

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and raised his glass in greeting, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Xiong. I will definitely keep it in mind."

Xiong Zhiheng's eyes flashed with a gleam, and while everyone's attention was not on him, he whispered, "Your Highness, the situation in the court has been quite complicated recently. You need to be more careful."

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked in a low voice with a smile, "What do you mean, Sir Xiong?"

Xiong Zhiheng pondered for a moment and whispered, "Your Highness will know in the future. I am just reminding Your Highness not to take it lightly."

Jiang Chen nodded and watched Xiong Zhiheng leave, thinking about something.

Just as he was lost in thought, the Minister of War, Guo Wulie, came up and whispered, "Your Highness, I've recently received some news that someone seems to be trying to harm you."

Jiang Chen's eyes turned cold, and he asked in a deep voice, "Who is it?"

Guo Wulie looked around and lowered his voice, "I don't know who it is yet, but I heard that people from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue seem to be secretly plotting something. Your Highness, please pay more attention."

Jiang Chen nodded, already having some guesses in his mind.

It seems that this mansion's completion banquet is not only a celebration, but also a test with hidden secrets.

The guard hurried in and whispered something in Jiang Chen's ear. Jiang Chen's expression changed slightly, but then he regained his composure and smiled at everyone, saying, "Please wait a moment, I'll be out for a moment."

He walked quickly out of the main hall and went outside the mansion. Standing outside the door was a haggard young man. It was Han Qingsong. He looked pale and breathless as he said, "Your Highness, something bad has happened!"

Jiang Chen frowned and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter?"

Han Qingsong replied in a low voice, "We just received a secret report that the Ministers of Personnel and Revenue are not ill, but have secretly summoned a group of confidants and gathered at a manor outside the city. They seem to be planning something big."

Jiang Chen's heart trembled upon hearing this, and his brow furrowed slightly. The ministers of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue had always been at odds with him. Their absence from the banquet and their sudden reunion were clearly deliberate. Could this be a conspiracy against him?

"Do you know the purpose of their gathering?" Jiang Chen asked, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.

Han Qingsong shook his head, his expression solemn. "It's not clear yet, but it's said they brought quite a few people with them, and they seem to be planning some sort of operation."

Jiang Chen was silent for a moment, secretly weighing the pros and cons. He knew that this was a critical moment for him to establish his prestige, and any disturbance could affect his position in the court.

"Qingsong, send someone to find out their movements immediately and don't alert the enemy." Jiang Chen ordered in a low voice, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

Han Qingsong took the order and left. Jiang Chen took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and turned back to the banquet.

When everyone saw him coming back, they all came forward and jokingly asked, "Is there something important going on, Your Highness?"

Jiang Chen smiled and shook his head: "Nothing, just some small matters in the mansion that need to be taken care of." He raised his glass and said with a smile: "Come on, everyone, let's continue!"

The banquet continued with laughter and joy, but Jiang Chen's mind was never on the banquet.

He secretly wondered how he should respond if the Ministry of Personnel and the Minister of Revenue were really planning an action that would be detrimental to him.