The Imperial Master stared at her with a frown. "Qingqing, I'm afraid I'm going to wrong you. Tiemu Xin is dead. What will happen to the child in your belly?"

Ruan Qingqing's eyes turned red, and after a moment she slowly spoke: "Father, I need you to give me a chance!"

Master Ruan asked in surprise, "What chance will your father give you?"

Ruan Qingqing whispered something in his ear, and the light in his eyes became brighter and brighter.

He praised with delight, "Qingqing, your idea is truly brilliant. King Wu's body is damaged, and he will definitely not have any offspring in the future. Then the entire Li Kingdom will only be inherited by the bloodline left by the Saint!"

Ruan Qingqing said shyly, "So I need my father's help to invite him home. That way I can win his favor and find a legitimate father for the child in my belly!"

Master Ruan paced back and forth excitedly. "I remember you were the best dancer. Hurry up and find your dance clothes. I don't believe that boy won't be tempted!"

Ruan Qingqing nodded: "My daughter will show her best self. Don't worry, father. He can't escape from my palm!"

Imperial Preceptor Ruan quickly ordered the housekeeper waiting outside, "Hurry up and send an invitation to the nephew of Wu Guojun Shengchao, and invite him to visit our Imperial Preceptor's residence!"

"Yes!" the butler responded quickly.

Not long after, Zhan Yan, who was discussing important matters with the King of Wu, received the invitation. He asked in confusion, "Your Imperial Master wants to invite me to a banquet?"

Wu Guojun frowned, took the note and looked at it, and after a long while he said, "Master Ruan is quite prestigious in Li Country, it's hard to refuse!"

Zhan Yan's brows immediately furrowed tightly. He came to save King Wu and could not attend those messy banquets.

Who knows what kind of calculations will be encountered?

King Wu seemed to guess that he was going to refuse, and immediately said, "Given your status, even if you stay for a while, just to go through the motions, Master Ruan won't blame you. Right now, Li Kingdom needs to stabilize the people because of Temujin's rebellion. Just consider it as helping your uncle!"

What else could Zhan Yan say? After all, he was his uncle!

Especially now that he has just recovered from a serious illness, his face is pale and scary, and he looks really pitiful.

Zhan Yan had no choice but to agree: "You can go to the banquet, but you have to prepare the gifts for me. I don't have anything to give!"

King Wu quickly ordered people to prepare gifts and arranged a carriage for him.

Not only did Zhan Yan get on the carriage, but just in case, he also brought Mu Yi and Doctor Lin with him.

Zhan Yan spoke first: "I have some things I can't say in front of my uncle. I always feel that Master Ruan's attitude in killing Tiemu Xin is too eager, it seems like he wants to silence him!"

Doctor Lin took a sip of the tea in front of him, his eyes narrowed as he pondered, "I've inquired about it these past few days. His status in Li Country is second only to the Saint. He has disciples everywhere, and the Ruan family is highly respected!"

Mu Yi continued, "So, is there something fishy going on at this banquet?"

Zhan Yan stretched out his hand towards him: "I dare not say whether there is any trick or not, but you have to give me a pill to avoid poison, in case someone steals it!"

Mu Yi took out a porcelain bottle from his pouch and handed it to him: "Take one first, any common poison will be effective!"

Zhan Yan didn't hesitate either. He poured out one and put it in his mouth.

Doctor Lin also reached out his hand: "I want to eat too!"

Zhan Yan looked at him in surprise: "Grandfather, these are not candy beans, why do you want to eat them?"

Doctor Lin raised his eyebrows: "What if? I'm an old man, I have to maintain my dignity!"

Zhan Yan held back his laughter and quickly handed him one.

Mu Yi leaned close to his ear and spoke mysteriously, "My Lord, do you want another pill? It can help you counter her!"

Zhan Yan urged: "Bring it here quickly!"

As they were talking, the three of them had already arrived at the Imperial Master's Mansion.

There were many people attending the banquet, all of whom were important officials in the court of Li Kingdom.

Even Min Xiang arrived. He leaned over to Zhan Yan and whispered a warning, "You have to be extremely alert and don't get tangled up with the Ruan family. I heard his daughter was very close to Tiemu Xin before, and now that he's dead, I'm afraid you'll be the one who gets taken advantage of!"

Zhan Yan's face suddenly darkened. Was he really such a sucker?

In that case, let them get nothing!

He made up his mind and looked more relaxed.

When Grand Tutor Ruan saw Zhan Yan, a kind smile immediately appeared on his face. He quickly stepped forward and saluted: "It is a great honor for our Ruan family to have such a distinguished guest here!"

Zhan Yan said politely, "Master Ruan, there's no need to be so polite. You've made a huge contribution this time, so I should thank you on behalf of my uncle!"

Ruan Guoshi felt that his words were very helpful. He waved his hand modestly and said, "This is nothing. As the king's most trusted Guoshi, I must go through fire and water for him. No hesitation!"

The two exchanged some polite words and were then invited to the banquet hall.

State Preceptor Ruan spoke first: "In order to welcome Master Zhan to visit the State Preceptor's Mansion, we at the Ruan Mansion have specially prepared a dance performance for him!"

He clapped his hands, and saw a dozen women in golden dancing costumes quickly walking into the house.

They all have enchanting figures, especially the pearl veils they wear, which add an extremely seductive beauty.

Doctor Lin leaned over to Zhan Yan's ear with a gloomy expression and whispered, "Look, it's really a honey trap. Zhan Yan, you better control yourself. Otherwise, when we return to Sheng Dynasty, I will definitely complain to Wan Wan!"

Zhan Yan begged for mercy: "No, Grandfather, we have a solid friendship that almost got us into the same grave together. At the very least, we've shared the same soft buns. Can you bear to watch me being kicked out by Wanwan?"

Doctor Lin snorted coldly: "Then you should cultivate your character and take care of your eyes, otherwise I can turn you into something like your uncle!"

Zhan Yan quickly said, "No, I just recovered, Grandfather, please don't be impulsive!"

Old Doctor Lin gave him a look that told him to wish him the best, and said nothing more.

At this time, a melodious tune sounded, and then the dancers began to dance gracefully.

The golden-dressed woman in the lead came towards Zhan Yan, her sleeves swung high up, and when they fell, they almost brushed the tip of his nose.

His face darkened, and he smelled a rich and sweet scent rushing into his nose.

He put on a full show and just lay down on the table.

Master Ruan had been staring at him the entire time, and when he noticed something was wrong with him, he immediately said, "Come here, quickly help Young Master Zhan to the inner courtyard to rest for a while. He might not be able to handle the alcohol, he's already drunk after just one drink!"

Doctor Lin couldn't let those people take Zhan Yan away, so he quickly said, "Don't bother the Imperial Master. Since the young master is drunk, we can just send him back!"

How could Master Ruan let him leave so easily? This was a trap he had painstakingly set up.

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