"Your Majesty, I have received news that Prince Su is holding a birthday banquet in his mansion today. It is said that he has also invited some ministers from the court."

The imperial guard Tong Leng Liu Fang knelt on the ground of the Qinzheng Hall and reported to the emperor.

When the emperor heard Liu Fang's report, his brows furrowed. His mother had just passed away, and he was already holding a birthday banquet and inviting all the ministers!

Now that he has nothing to check and balance Xiao Yu, could it be that Xiao Yu can no longer hold back?

Anger rose in the emperor's heart.

"Why didn't you go?" The emperor's voice was cold, with a sharp scrutiny in his eyes.

"I have not been invited." Liu Fang answered truthfully.

The emperor lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then his expression softened and he said, "You don't have to stay here today. Go to Prince Su's mansion to see who has gone there, and come back to report to me."

Liu Fang bowed respectfully, "I obey your command."

After checking the situation in the mansion, Su Lingyue saw Zhao Xingzhou who had arrived late. He was wearing a royal blue embroidered robe and a cloak embroidered with the same color. However, next to him was a young man wearing a black brocade robe with auspicious cloud patterns and a black brocade cloak with auspicious cloud patterns. He seemed to have just reached adulthood and his demeanor was not inferior to Zhao Xingzhou.

"Mr. Zhao, welcome." Su Lingyue glanced at the man next to him and asked, "Who is this?"

Zhao Xingzhou slightly turned aside and introduced the man next to him, "This is Mu Lang, a merchant from Xiliang. He came to deliver goods to me yesterday. He heard that there was a banquet in the capital, so he wanted me to bring him over to see it. If the princess minds, I will send him back immediately."

"You have already brought the person here, how can I refuse your face?" Su Lingyue looked at him and chuckled jokingly.

"The princess saw through me." Zhao Xingzhou was exposed, but he was not embarrassed. He just smiled faintly.

"Mu Lang greets Prince Su's wife!" Mu Lang bowed respectfully.

"Since you are Mr. Zhao's friend, there is no need to be polite. Mr. Mu, please don't be polite."

"Thank you, Princess."

Su Lingyue took a look at Mu Lang. This man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, well-defined features, a tall and strong figure, and an imposing manner. He exuded an aura that made it difficult for people to approach him.

Is he really a businessman?

Zhao Xingzhou is also a businessman. He has an easy-going and smooth temperament, which is completely different from Mu Lang.

Su Lingyue discovered that when she was looking at Mu Lang, Mu Lang was also looking at her.

The unreserved gaze made Su Lingyue feel uncomfortable. She looked at Mu Lang, and her eyes gradually became cold.

Perhaps seeing Su Lingyue's displeasure, Mu Lang showed no fear at all. He smiled calmly, then looked away and began to look at the situation in the mansion.

Zhao Xingzhou looked around and asked, "Where is His Royal Highness Prince Su? Is it convenient for us to congratulate him in person?"

Su Lingyue smiled apologetically, "I'm really sorry, the Duke and Duchess of England are here today, and Your Highness is staying with them. I'll take Your Highness to the business to express my gratitude some other day."

"Well, since the prince is busy, we will come to see him another day."

"Please come in. You haven't been to the capital for a long time. I will find a good seat for you."

"Good work."

Su Lingyue led them to Jiang Siqi's seat in the men's section.

"Second cousin."

"Who are these two?"

Jiang Siqi looked at the two people he had never seen before and asked Su Lingyue curiously.

Su Lingyue introduced with a smile: "The second young master of Zhao's business, and his friend, Young Master Mulangmu."

"Zhao Xingzhou! It's you!"

Zhao Xingzhou and Su Lingyue were both confused, "Second cousin, do you know him?"

Jiang Siqi walked over and patted Zhao Xingzhou on the shoulder, saying, "Five years ago, we had an argument on the street about whose business was bigger. Have you forgotten?"

"It's you!" Zhao Xingzhou suddenly realized.

The two began to chat familiarly. Su Lingyue took a look and left with peace of mind.

There was nothing wrong with Zhao Xingzhou, but Mu Lang always made people feel uneasy.

Although Jiang Siqi likes to play on weekdays, he is still very reliable at critical moments. When Su Lingyue approached him just now, she patted Jiang Siqi's arm calmly, and Jiang Siqi also patted her in response.

Since Jiang Siqi was watching over Mu Lang, she could go check the situation elsewhere.

There must not be any mistakes at today's birthday party.

Just as I was thinking this, I saw the gatekeeper running towards me with a nervous look on his face.

"What's wrong?" Su Lingyue asked in a deep voice.

The servant took a breath and replied, "Princess, there are two people at the door who want to come in without an invitation. Let me come in and inform them."

"Who is it?"

"That person said they were the commander of the Imperial Guards Liu Fang and the commander of the Imperial Guards Han Feng."

Su Lingyue frowned. He didn't even invite these two people, so why did they come uninvited?

"Go and see!"

Since both of them knew kung fu, just in case, Su Lingyue brought two guards sent by the farm and went to the door to see what was going on.

When I arrived at the door, I saw Han Feng and Liu Fang standing there together, each followed by a servant carrying a gift box.

"Commander Han, Commander Liu, what brings you here?"

Su Lingyue looked calm and indifferent. She walked forward with her head held high and stopped two or three meters away from the two men.

Even if there is anything at this distance, the guards can block it.

Liu Fang smiled and said, "I heard that today is Prince Su's birthday, so we two came here to give him a gift."

"That's it." Han Feng agreed with a smile.

Su Lingyue said in a deep voice: "But this princess has not given you an invitation, and does not intend to give you one, so you two should go back!"

Liu Fang laughed and said, "You don't need an invitation, Princess. I came here on the orders of His Majesty."

Su Lingyue glanced at them and said, "It's just that you said it, but do you have evidence? Commander Liu should go back and get the imperial edict before coming back. My Prince Su's Mansion is not a place where you can come whenever you want."

Han Feng told Su Lingyue not to give in, and said, "His Majesty did give an oral order, Princess, it would be better for us to go in, so as not to attract the imperial guards in the end."

Su Lingyue looked at Han Feng coldly, "Commander Han, are you sure you want to threaten me?"

Han Feng softened his attitude and said, "Princess, there is indeed an oral order. The two of us are just going in to take a look."

"Yue'er, it's okay, let them in."

Su Lingyue turned her head and saw Xiao Yu walked out of the yard and calmly stood beside Su Lingyue.

"Han Feng, Liu Fang, wish Prince Su a happy birthday!"

The two of them bowed to Xiao Yu together.

"Please come in, both of you!" Xiao Yu said, putting his arm around Su Lingyue's shoulder and moving aside to make way for them.

Seeing the two people walk in, Su Lingyue was very confused, "Isn't the prince worried about what they will do?"

"They forced their way in. If there is anything, they will be the first to be questioned about the crime."

Xiao Yu put his arm around Su Lingyue's shoulders and explained with a chuckle, "The emperor might be worried, so it's okay to ask them to come over and take a look!"

"Really? That makes me feel relieved."

Su Lingyue breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Xiao Yu, "How is your health, Your Majesty? Go and rest if you are tired. I'll be here for you!"

Xiao Yu looked at her and said gently: "I have already taken the medicine. How can I miss this rare opportunity!"

Su Lingyue nodded, her lips slightly raised, "As long as it helps the prince."

"The auspicious time has arrived, and His Royal Highness Prince Su's birthday banquet has officially begun!"

Following Yan Qing's loud shout, ceremonial music began to play and the sound of firecrackers was deafening!

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