After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

Zhong Ning was silent for a moment. She still had a lot to learn about interpersonal relationships.

In that case, then accept it.

I will return it when I have the chance in the future.

Today is a private dinner, and everyone who comes is someone she knows.

She was in charge of receiving the female guests, including Murong Xin, Murong Lan, Gu Mingxi, Yang Ruoyun, Zhang Wanting, etc.

As for the male guests, Gu Mingzhe, as the future prince consort, had no choice but to take charge. The guests included Murong Yun (the second prince), Shen Yan, Fang Ping, Lu Xingzhou, Li Yuanche, Zhang Mingxuan...

Of course, there is one more person among them, the son of Marquis Yongyi, Xiao Yan.

That’s right, because Xiao Yu’s identity was questionable, he was removed from the family tree by Marquis Yongyi, and the emperor recommended that Xiao Yan be made the crown prince.

Emperor Yong wanted to improve his relationship with the Yongyi Marquis's family, so he proposed that Xiao Yan meet Princess Zhaoyang for a marriage. Because Li Yuanche already knew the truth, he submitted a memorial to change the marriage partner to Princess Anle Murong Lan.

Therefore, Princess Zhaoyang Murong Xin no longer has to worry about marrying off to a foreign prince.

In addition, Murong Xin felt guilty towards the Xiao family because of his elopement, so he did not refuse Emperor Yong's arrangement.

Anyway, she has known Xiao Yan since childhood and knows him well.

There is also Zhang Mingxuan, the idiot who took Gu Mingzhe to Fangyuan before, was beaten by the Marquis's wife, and lay in bed for more than a month.

Originally, they had not planned to invite Zhang Mingxuan, but because Zhang Wanting had a request, they gave Zhang Mingxuan a chance in consideration of the 100 stones of donated grain.

In this way, Zhang Wanting can live more comfortably in the Marquis' Mansion.

As for Zhang Wanyu, she felt that Kyoto was too boring and went straight back to the border.

Qi Yu was sent to the imperial farm by Emperor Yong three days ago, with some Black Dragon Guards and soldiers from the Firearms Battalion to learn how to use flintlock rifles and red cannons.

Lu Xingzhou personally instructed for two days, and on the third day he took leave and returned to Kyoto. Not only did he return, he also took a small team with him to show Emperor Yong the recent training results.

The Firearms Battalion currently has about two thousand people.

Lu Xingzhou only brought a training team of 300 people, which would not have a big impact on the study and training of the Black Dragon Guards and others.

The only one who was hurt was Qi Yu.

Because he also wanted to be present on Zhong Ning's birthday. Although it was not appropriate to stand next to her openly, he could still accompany her for a while in the evening.

Her Royal Highness the Princess loves to nestle in his arms the most, but she has to give up such a good time to Gu Mingzhe. Qi Yu just wants to spit out blood at this moment.

Emperor Yong knew what he was thinking and that's why he moved him out.

How could he not be angry when an old man was trying to seduce his daughter every day?

Of course, this was also driven by the Grand Princess. When she entered the palace, she mentioned Zhong Ning's birthday party and stressed that in order to maintain the relationship between the young couple, there should not be any extra people present, so as to avoid the princess's reputation being discussed.

Emperor Yong looked at her with complicated eyes. Ever since the weirdo Grand Princess appeared, where was the reputation of the princess?

The eldest princess smiled awkwardly and changed the subject, saying that she had heard that a Qilin appeared near Zhenguo Temple...

The Qilin is a sign of good fortune. If one were to see one, it would mean that God was rewarding him for doing a good job as an emperor.

It just so happened that Master Huizheng, the most respected master in Zhenguo Temple, had just returned from a long journey. Emperor Yong was very worried about the ineffectiveness of the Soul-Exchange Jade.

Therefore, I also wanted to find an opportunity to go to Zhenguo Temple to have a chat with the master.

Now that there are rumors of Qilin near Zhenguo Temple and the master has just returned, isn’t this a good opportunity for him?

So, on Zhong Ning's birthday, Emperor Yong ordered people to prepare rewards and send them to the princess's mansion, and then he led a large army to Zhenguo Temple.

Although Qi Yu was not around, the deputy chief of the Black Dragon Guard was also quite skilled in martial arts. At the very least, there were still a hundred imperial guards. Couldn't so many people protect Emperor Yong?

Therefore, Emperor Yong was not worried about his own safety.

On the contrary, the eldest princess was preoccupied throughout the whole process, with her face changing color from time to time. In the end, she gritted her teeth and followed them to Zhenguo Temple.

......

This side of the princess's mansion.

Guests arrived one after another. As the host, Zhong Ning was dressed formally today. He wore a red dress that exuded grandeur and luxury. However, he had a five-star hairpin on his head, which looked a bit strange.

When she heard the servant report that Princess Zhaoyang and Princess Anle had arrived at the mansion, she immediately went forward to greet them in person.

"Zhaoyang, I heard that the emperor wants to marry you to the Xiao family's heir?"

Zhong Ning was the first to gossip, with stars in her eyes, "I haven't met him yet, but I heard he's coming today. I'll have the Imperial Sister personally check on you later!"

"Sister Ning..." Murong Xin's face turned slightly red.

She remembered that she had met Xiao Yan a few days ago. Xiao Yan handed her a stack of letter paper, saying that it was all his thoughts and ideas from the early years, which he had always wanted to give to her.

Only then did Murong Xin realize that Xiao Yan had always been deeply in love with her, but because she was closer to Xiao Yu at the time, she had kept her feelings to herself.

He also said that it was he who took the initiative to propose the marriage, and after going to prison, he just wanted to cherish the one he loved for the rest of his life.

I just hope Princess Zhaoyang can give him a chance!

Murong Xin was indeed touched at that time, so he did not refuse.

Now, hearing Zhong Ning's teasing, her face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.

"Sister Ning, you're still laughing at me. You're the most untrustworthy person. You said before that you would take me and Lan'er to play that game again when you have time, but we haven't seen it yet..."

"Um... this..." Zhong Ning smiled awkwardly, "I promise you, I will find an opportunity..."

"No need for that. It's better to do it today than to wait for another day. I think today is a good day..." Murong Xin smiled proudly, determined to win.

Murong Lan's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she immediately said, "Sister Xin, are you talking about the blindfolded capture of the concubine?"

"Of course, I have arranged everything. Sister Ning, you just say yes or no..."

"I don't mind, but among the guests today are some young ladies from wealthy families, and I'm afraid I might scare them..."

"Sister Ning is afraid that the prince consort will be jealous!" Murong Lan said with her hands covering her mouth.

Zhong Ning immediately frowned and said, "Nonsense! I can do whatever I want. I don't care if he's jealous or not!"

At this point, Zhong Ning looked at the two of them and said jokingly, "I have already made my vow, but I wonder if my two sisters will follow my vow as well?"

"Sister Ning, you underestimate me. As long as I am happy... Sister Ning taught me before, don't hang yourself on a tree. If you are heartless, I will break up. At worst, I will take a lover in the future..." Murong Xin swore solemnly after hearing this.

Zhong Ning felt guilty after hearing this!

Is this what she taught her before?

Unexpectedly, Murong Lan nodded in agreement. "Sister Xin is absolutely right. We are the most noble women in Dayong. How can we be bound by emotions?"

"Okay, I hope you can be so open and aboveboard in a while!"

"nature!"

"Greetings, Your Highnesses..." Zhang Wanting had just arrived. Seeing the three men swearing in anger, she couldn't help but ask, "What were you talking about just now?"

Murong Xin knew that Zhang Wanting was Zhong Ning's close friend, so she wouldn't be polite with her. "I've been suggesting to Sister Ning that we add some fun to the banquet later..."

"Do you mean to play games?" Zhang Wanting understood immediately.