After my mind was read, I became the emperor's favorite

In the past two days, Qi Mingze has been basically overwhelmed with thank-you gifts.

Every victim's family member who had dealt with internal issues sent him an invitation.

Since the kidnapping incident is still under secret investigation, His Majesty has issued a gag order to everyone.

Everyone could only tacitly agree not to mention this matter again, so all the things were sent to Taishi Pavilion under various names.

He accepted all the favors with a smile.

As for those antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold, silver, jewelry and other valuable items, he directly recorded them and reported them to His Majesty.

His Majesty was quite generous. He asked for nothing and gave everyone a reward.

Taishige is a newly established department, and it has achieved such success on its first attempt.

It really gave a shot of adrenaline to the originally impetuous people's hearts, making them particularly motivated.

The Wuyiwei also changed their previous loose appearance and were trained by Yun Chengyuan to be closer to the Jinyiwei.

During this period, Qi Mingze's biggest gain was that Liu Yunshang brought the Liu family to join him as a subsidiary.

Since then, he has had the three forces of Yan family, Zhou family and Liu family in his hands.

It will also give them more strength in the upcoming commercial war.

After a day of training, Qi Mingze was half-supported by Jun Linyuan into the carriage of the Yun Mansion, and together they went to Prince Rui's Mansion for a banquet.

[Host, why did Prince Rui make such a big fuss about a simple gathering?]

The system was in Taishi Pavilion and saw several people discussing the banquet at Prince Rui's Mansion.

He invited everyone in Shengjing, from the nobles and dignitaries to the lowest-ranking officials.

I really don't understand what this is for.

[System, Prince Rui really loves his daughter. We'll just sit back and watch the show.]

[Huh? I don't understand. Is this to celebrate the recovery of County Lady Minhui?]

This isn't something worth publicizing, the system was full of doubts and kept asking the host.

But Qi Mingze dismissed it by saying that the good show was about to begin and it would be boring if he revealed the whole story.

[Okay, I'll just wait and see.]

The system squatted obediently in the space, looking like it was lying down and begging to be stroked, which made Qi Mingze's hands itchy.

Well, when I get back I must hug Long Aotian and give him a good kiss.

After more than a month of careful feeding, it has transformed from a sickly little puppy into a lively and cute little troublemaker.

As the main figures who saved Princess Minhui, Qi Mingze and Jun Linyuan were given the highest level of courtesy by Prince Rui as soon as they entered the palace.

After a round of greetings, Prince Rui arranged the two of them to the VIP room before entertaining other guests.

At this time, Yin Shen happened to come and Jun Linyuan was called away.

Qi Mingze was the only one left in the room.

[Host, Prince Rui is indeed a powerful prince. This lively scene is completely different from the one at the Jiang Mansion.]

The system sighed, sometimes people just can't be compared.

You say all roads lead to Rome, but some people are born in Rome.

Just as the system was about to give some inspirational words, a clear voice came from outside the door.

"Little cousin, little cousin, are you here? I heard from my uncle that he arranged you here." Huo Le'an knocked on the door hurriedly.

"Cousin." Qi Mingze opened the door and saw a big boy who looked a little haggard.

"Little cousin, long time no see."

Huo Le'an did not go in directly, but looked inside. When he found that there was no one else, he breathed a sigh of relief and stepped in.

"Cousin, what's wrong with you?" Qi Mingze hesitated for a moment but couldn't help but speak with concern.

"Little cousin, don't mention it. I don't know what's wrong with my cousin.

Not only did he give me a beating, he also threw me to my father who was training soldiers in a military camp outside Beijing, saying that he should discipline me strictly.

If my uncle hadn't hosted a banquet today, I don't know how I would have been exploited by my father.

……

You almost didn't get to see your dashing cousin."

Huo Le'an sat down and started talking crazily.

Including but not limited to how cruel the emperor is, how his father does not care about the father-son relationship with him, how miserable his life has been these days, etc.

While saying this, he also showed off five cups of tea and three snacks.

[The new recruits coming back from military training have that feeling.]

Seeing Huo Le'an so miserable, the system couldn't help but gloat over his misfortune.

Qi Mingze also said that he was powerless to help, as no one was someone he could influence, and in the end he could only pour him a cup of tea and pass him a snack.

Jun Linyuan listened outside the door for a while and felt that his cousin's punishment was too light.

I still have to talk more to Duke Anguo and the Princess later. If they continue to act like this, they will suffer a great loss sooner or later.

But he still gave Huo Le'an face and walked in while he was drinking water.

"Mingze." Then he glanced at the extra person in the room and greeted, "Le'an is here too."

Huo Le'an was so frightened that his whole body trembled and he choked uncontrollably on the water in his mouth.

"Cough cough..." He coughed violently, and his eyes were red from choking.

What should I do if I say bad things about someone behind their back and the person who did it hears it?

Will his cousin throw him out to feed the tiger? Help!

"Cousin, are you okay?" Qi Mingze put down the teacup in his hand to help Huo Le'an calm down.

Jun Linyuan frowned again as he watched the two people's intimate and familiar actions, and spoke with a hint of anger.

"Le An, why are you so careless?"

"It's okay, it's okay, little cousin, please sit down."

Huo Le'an heard the displeasure in his cousin's words, and as soon as he caught his breath, he immediately pushed Qi Mingze back into his seat.

Then he bravely greeted Jun Linyuan, "Chengyuan, long time no see."

I don’t know what’s wrong with my cousin, but he is extremely protective of his little cousin, just like he is raising his own son.

"Yeah." Jun Linyuan just glanced at him and ignored him.

Huo Le'an always felt a chill down his spine when he was looked at like this, and he didn't dare to express his opinion anymore.

The entire space was filled with the sound of a pin drop.

[What's going on?] The system felt that the atmosphere was strange.

Huo Le'an is such a lively person, why did he suddenly become so obedient?

[I'm afraid these two people are having a conflict. ]

Qi Mingze looked at Le An and found that he was a little cowardly, as if he had been caught doing something wrong.

Then I looked at Chengyuan again. Hmm? His expression was perfectly normal.

Well, I can only break the ice myself.

"Chengyuan, my cousin is a little casual. If anything offends you, please be understanding."

Seeing his little cousin pleading for him, Huo Le'an nodded continuously.

He showed a sincere look as if he had submitted to the situation and was begging to be let off.

"Not really, it's just that I didn't know how to do things and ended up hurting innocent people."

Seeing that Jun Linyuan's attitude had softened, Qi Mingze continued his efforts.

"I believe my cousin has realized his mistake. Knowing one's mistakes is the best way to improve. Chengyuan, please forgive him this time."

"Yeah, I know I was wrong."

Huo Le'an immediately responded, vowing to let his cousin see his determination to admit his mistake.

He never wanted to go to that devilish training camp again. It was not a place for human beings.

Especially his father, not only does he not take care of his son, he is even more strict with him.

It is so sad to hear it and makes people cry when they see it!

"I hope he learns his lesson." Jun Linyuan agreed readily.

He still had to give Mingze face, and he would also collect the price of forgiveness from this person.

The words fell, marking the end of the past.

Huo Le'an immediately breathed a sigh of relief and became his cheerful and talkative self again, sharing with the two of them what he had seen and heard in the army in the past few days.