Zhao Qianxue gritted her teeth and calmed herself down, "Your Highness, you're worrying too much. Miss Ye is very formidable. How could anyone bully her? Especially since this is in the Zhenguo Mansion, it's absolutely impossible."

Princess Changning had no good feelings towards Zhao Qianxue, the future Fourth Emperor's sister-in-law. "Well, go back to your seat."

"Your Majesty, please retire."

Zhao Qianxue left quickly with Lu Qianqian, and the person who passed by her was Princess Yongjia.

She smiled kindly and gently, "I didn't expect the Third Princess to be able to leave the palace. Did you leave alone? Didn't His Highness Yongle come with you?"

Princess Changning's originally smiling face faded a little. "Of course I'll be alone. If you want to see the Second Princess, just go to the palace yourself."

Princess Yongle, the second in line, was the daughter of Consort Xian and the eldest prince's sister. Princess Yongle looked a bit like the eldest Princess Shaoyang when she was young. She was raised to be spoiled and domineering. She often bullied Princess Changning, who no longer had her mother's protection. Therefore, Princess Changning and she did not have a good relationship.

Princess Yongjia naturally noticed Princess Changning's displeasure. She smiled and said, "It's my fault that I didn't speak well and made the princess unhappy. I apologize to you here."

It is said that one should not strike a smiling person. Even if Princess Changning was unhappy, she could not really do anything to Princess Yongjia. "No need. If you want to see the Second Imperial Sister, just go to the palace."

Princess Yongjia smiled and said, "Yongjia is ignorant. Yongjia will take his leave first."

Ye Qingyu watched Princess Yongjia slowly leave, and thought of Princess Yongle. She looked at Princess Changning, and a dark light flashed in her eyes.

At this time, it was time for the banquet to officially begin. Jiang, Zhong, Xu, along with Guo and Ye Qingyu, went to each table to offer drinks and express their gratitude. The women's table was served fruit wine, which was not very intoxicating, but could make people drunk if they drank too much, so they offered plain water.

"Madam General, congratulations."

"Madam General, you are truly amazing. I must ask you someday how you raised a son as outstanding as the eldest son. He is only a little old, but he has already become a third-rank general."

"Madam Gu, congratulations! The Third Young Master has joined the Ministry of Personnel at such a young age. His marriage hasn't been decided yet, I wonder what kind of daughter-in-law Madam Gu wants to choose for him."

There were all kinds of congratulations, and everyone had compliments and their own little thoughts on their faces.

The Jiang family members answered one by one with polite smiles on their faces.

The toasts here were barely halfway through when the lively conversation was drowned out by the sound of rapidly approaching running feet.

The Jinyiwei quickly surrounded everyone in the hall. Liu Yi, the Jinyiwei's deputy commander, scanned the room with an oppressive gaze and said in a cold voice, "The Jinyiwei are handling the case. All outsiders, please leave."

The ladies had seen the world before, but it was the first time they had seen so many Jinyiwei.

What big thing happened in this Zhenguo Mansion?

Everyone looked cautiously at the oppressive Jinyiwei around them, and saw that Jiang and others had smiles on their faces just now, but were now filled with panic.

Princess Shaoyang said with a gloating look on her face, "Oh, isn't this Lord Liu? I wonder what happened?"

Liu Yi saluted towards the Grand Princess of Shaoyang and said, "Greetings, Grand Princess. We have been ordered to arrest the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Please, Princess, and all the ladies, leave as soon as possible."

Princess Changning stood up and stood in front of Ye Qingyu, Jiang Shi and the others. She asked sternly, "Whose orders are you following? General Gu has just performed a great feat. Today is the celebration banquet at the Zhenguo Mansion. Who are you arresting?"

Liu Yi bowed and saluted, "Greetings, Princess Changning. Your Majesty, just now, received an imperial edict from eight hundred miles away, announcing that Pingliang City in the northern border has been breached by the Xiongnu. Your Majesty was furious and personally ordered the arrest of all members of the Zhenguogong Mansion. I am following Your Majesty's orders. Your Highness, please do not embarrass me."

Jiang's face suddenly turned pale, and she almost fainted. "Impossible! How is this possible! Pingliang City was fine when we left!"

Xu and Zhong supported Jiang, "Sister-in-law, don't worry. There might be some misunderstanding here."

Princess Changning looked at Liu Yi solemnly, "Is what you said true? Could there be some mistake in the emergency report?"

Princess Shaoyang sneered, "Changning, why are you still talking nonsense? That's an urgent battle report sent over 800 miles, how could it be false? Your father personally ordered the Jinyiwei to arrest him, why are you still questioning?"

"Oh, this endless glory, it turns out it was all fake. General's wife, your family is really brave. Even if you are crazy about making meritorious deeds, such disregard for the safety of the border and deceiving the emperor, have you thought about the consequences of your lies being exposed today? Haha, this is a serious crime punishable by execution of the entire family."

Jiang collapsed limply in Xu's arms, mumbling incoherently, "Impossible! What if Pingliang City falls? What will happen to the people? What will become of my Yuan'er?"

Mrs. Zhong and Mrs. Xu were also panicked and at a loss. Ye Qingyu gently comforted them, "Aunt, it's okay. Cousin will be fine. Don't worry."

Princess Yongjia couldn't hide the excitement in her eyes, "Yes, maybe it's all a misunderstanding. Miss Ye, please don't be too sad."

Ye Qingyu looked at Princess Yongjia dimly, "May I ask for your kind words."

Liu Yi frowned and said in a cold voice, "Princess, please leave immediately, all the ladies and ladies. The Jinyiwei are about to seal off the Zhenguogong Mansion."

"Take away all the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion!"

As Liu Yi finished speaking, the Jinyiwei stepped forward and surrounded Jiang and the others. "Ladies, please follow us obediently. Do not resist. The consequences will not be acceptable to you."

Princess Changning stopped Ye Qingyu and said, "Qingyu is the daughter of the Marquis of Qingyuan's mansion. You can't touch her!"

Liu Yi naturally knew Ye Qingyu's identity, "Princess, don't worry, we won't touch Miss Ye."

Looking at Jiang and the others being taken away, Ye Qingyu tearfully held their hands and said soothingly, "Aunt, Second Aunt, Third Aunt, don't worry, I will find a way to get you out. Don't worry, and be sure to take care of yourselves in there."

Xu's eyes were filled with panic, and she said in a trembling voice, "Qingqing, don't do anything rash. We will be fine. You must not do anything rash. You are the daughter of the Qingyuan Marquis's Mansion. They dare not do anything to you. You, you must take care of yourself."

The Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, which was bustling just now, was suddenly surrounded by the Embroidered Uniform Guards. The people were confused and could only watch the fun.

All the dignitaries who came to attend the banquet at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion today were invited out. They got on the carriages with gloomy faces and left as if they were escaping for their lives.

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