protect my lady

Both parents had spoken, Fu Feiyu had to be with Fu Feichen even if he didn't like it, both of them were dressed in red robes, and stood at the door with smiling faces to welcome the guests.

Fu Qiming also made up his mind this time. All the officials above the fourth rank and above in the capital sent a notice to invite them to this banquet, and stated that regardless of their status at the banquet, there was no need to observe etiquette.

Fu Qiming is the emperor, although it is a notice, but after it is passed down, it will be an imperial decree. If the officials who receive it dare not come, they will immediately inquire about the relevant situation and consider what they are going to send.

After hearing that the Second Prince, who had not shown his face until now, would also appear, the ministers secretly pondered, is the Emperor trying to create momentum for the Second Prince's return in a year's time?This is the eldest son who is favored by the eldest son. Could it be that the emperor intends to make the second prince the crown prince?

As we all know, Beijing officials of the fourth rank and above go to the court every day. They are used to thinking about the holy will every day. They think of many things, especially those ministers who have taken refuge in the First Prince or the Third Prince. Hesitation from his own decision.

Although the second prince has not recovered his status yet, he can't stand being favored, and he is still the first son.The Holy Majesty is now in good health and has strong control over the court. It is not up to him to decide who will be the heir.

The ministers were either uneasy or secretly happy, but when they changed into casual clothes and brought their families to Fu's mansion, they couldn't help but look at the two people standing at the door.

Fu Feiyu and Fu Feichen's appearances are already excellent, and they are wearing bright red robes, which make their faces more handsome. If it weren't for the two people's appearances, they are too similar, and they are really very similar. A married couple.

"Chen... thanks to Master Fu's invitation, Cheng Quan will come to the appointment next time." Cheng Quan said respectfully to the two people at the door, and motioned to those behind him to quickly deliver the gift.

"Hi, Miss, and Young Master, this is a congratulatory gift from my master." Mrs. Cheng, also known as Li Yuxiu, saluted.

Fu Feiyu also recognized this Mrs. Cheng, and some curious eyes fell on Cheng Quan. Is this the romantic and affectionate servant of the official department?

"Thank you, Master Cheng, please come inside." Fu Feichen said with a smile, and asked the guards around him to accept the gift.

Because it was an invitation from the emperor, none of the ministers dared to pretend to be late on purpose, so the two sisters stood at the door for less than half an hour before welcoming everyone in.

Among them, Fu Feiyu also saw many familiar faces, such as Liu Cenxi, the wife of the minister of rites, and several famous Confucian scholars.

When almost everyone had arrived, Fu Feiyu couldn't help pulling Fu Feichen's sleeve, "Sister, are many of these people high-ranking officials in the capital?"

Fu Feichen raised his eyebrows, "Little Feiyu, do you know those people?"

"Acquainted with a few." Fu Feiyu said and glanced inside, and it was rare to let out a thought, "I see that they are very respectful to us. Could it be that we are some princes and nobles?"

Fu Feichen didn't think for long, and said the words he had prepared early in the morning, "Those are people my father knew in the early years. At that time, many people were cash-strapped, and my father gave them a lot of silver to tide them over. After a long time, they They have all become high-ranking officials, and they will naturally reciprocate and take care of us."

"It turned out that I was favored by my father in the early years." Fu Feiyu didn't understand, "Daddy is really powerful. He knows so many officials in the capital, and he is also their benefactor."

"That's not true, both father and mother are amazing." Seeing his sister being fooled by him so easily, Fu Feichen wanted to laugh a little, why is Xiao Feiyu still as cute and stupid as a child.

At the banquet, Fu Qiming and Wen Ruoyun took the first seats, with Fu Feichen and Ye Qingyi on the left, and Fu Feiyu and Mu Qingchen on the right.

"Everyone." Saying that, Fu Qiming stood up and raised the wine glass in his hand.

Shua Shua Shua, the ministers below immediately stood up when they saw this, their faces were full of respect.

"Today is the day when my two children turn 19 years old. I specially invite you to the banquet I set up to celebrate together." Fu Qiming said loudly, with a dignified voice, "Since ancient times, when you reach the age of twenty, you are an adult. , so I am here to announce a decision that next year I will hand over the industry I have worked hard over the years to my two children, and let them support each other to support the family well."

As soon as Fu Qiming said this, there was an uproar, and every minister was more or less surprised.

"Huang...Master Fu, you are still young, there is no need to hand over the family business so early, how about waiting for the eldest lady and the second son to practice for a few years?" The Minister of the Ministry of Officials was the first to speak out.

"What Master Li said is that I also think that it should be ten or eight years later. It is too hasty to announce this." Cheng Quan hurriedly followed the meaning of his own family.

"Master Fu, my subject..."

"Okay, you are all accompanying me to make the business bigger, so I invite you all to be a witness." Fu Qiming interrupted the words of the ministers at the bottom. It's not that Zao Chao himself has no patience to listen to them talking about it. "I'm just here to announce the news. It's good that you all know it well. After all, my two children will rely on your help after inheriting the family business."

"This cup, I respect you all, it will be troublesome in the future." After finishing speaking, Fu Qiming took a sip of the wine in the cup.

Who would dare not drink the emperor's toast?The ministers didn't dare to say anything anymore, and immediately drank the wine in their hands, and slowly sat back to their original positions after Fu Qiming sat down.

The ministers below you look at me and I look at each other, and they were completely blown away by the depth bomb dropped by Fu Qiming.

The Holy Majesty is now in his prime, why don't you say that he has a serious illness, even a minor illness has not been contracted for a while, why did he move his thoughts about the Zen position?

Could it be that there is some hidden disease in the sanctity?After a year, the body will not be able to bear to go to court to review memorials every day, so the news is announced in advance?

Let the ministers below guess their heads, but they can't think that Fu Qiming is simply tired.

Although the emperor is above tens of millions of people, he holds the power of life and death in the whole country, but at the same time, he also bears the burden of the whole world on his shoulders, where the harvest is not good, where there is famine, where there are too many bandits, etc. They must be managed, not to mention the appointment and inspection of officials. Every decentralized official is a local official, and every decree must be carefully considered and thought twice before acting.

What's more, there are a bunch of censors staring at my words and deeds. As an emperor, you must have the appearance of an emperor. Considering the people of the world, there are many rules and regulations here.

It wasn't just the few ministers who were shocked that their jaws dropped. As the person involved, Fu Feichen was also so frightened that he looked at his father with a puzzled expression.

Fu Qiming's face was as usual, and he looked at her with a smile, "What's the matter, do you feel that you can't bear the burden that your father entrusted to you?"

Fu Feichen nodded honestly, "Daddy, I haven't reached the crown yet."

"I didn't ask you to take over my position right away. Didn't I say, wait until you reach the crown, and then you and Xiao Feiyu will help me take care of it." Fu Qiming said with a smile, squinting his eyes and having a drink.

"Sister, you can do it. Believe in yourself." Fu Feiyu echoed. In her eyes, the current Fu Feichen is already very good, let alone her in a year.

Fu Feichen had a helpless expression on his face, as a silly younger sister, she really thought that what she inherited was some business, and what she wanted to inherit was the whole world.

Fu Feiyu may have noticed something was wrong, but because of her long-term trust in her family and the environment she got along with, she didn't think much about it.But Mu Qingchen beside her was different, she found some incongruity in such a strange scene.

Mu Qingchen, an official in the capital, didn't know anyone, but she recognized Li Yuxiu and Liu Cenxi in the crowd with sharp eyes, and by the way, she could tell that they were followed by the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Officials.

Since ancient times, the status of officials has been higher than that of businessmen. If the members of the Fu family are really just wealthy businessmen, even if they are wealthy, they will not make two officials of the third rank so respectful.

What's more, it's not just the people from the Fu family who make the two of them respectful, the few with white beards at the banquet are also respected by them, and with their different attitudes, Mu Qingchen can see it even if he is a fool. It turns out that they are all people with unusual identities.

Among them, the most likely one is the Shangguan of the two servants. She doesn't need to say what the status of the third-rank official is.

So, what is Fei Yu's real identity?

The Fu family, Fu?

Mu Qingchen was taken aback for a moment, how could she have forgotten that Fu is the surname of the country.The Fu family living in the capital is quite respected by officials, so they must be relatives of the emperor.

According to today's situation, at least Uncle Fu should be a prince with real power.

But if things were really as I guessed, why did Uncle Fu hide his identity?Why does Fei Yu know nothing about her true identity?

That's right, Mu Qingchen believes that Fu Feiyu is unaware of his identity, after spending so long together day and night, Mu Qingchen still has this confidence.

"Qingchen? Qingchen?" Seeing Mu Qingchen not moving his chopsticks, Fu Feiyu reminded him in a low voice.

"Huh?" Mu Qingchen came back to his senses, "What's wrong?"

"Is it because the dishes don't match the taste?" Fu Feiyu asked in a low voice.

Mu Qingchen shook his head, "No, I was distracted just now."

"That's it. This time, Dad specially invited the chef, the one we went out to close last time. His cooking skills are excellent. You should eat more." Fu Feiyu trusts the relatives around him very much Yes, she didn't think so much, she was still immersed in the joy of her birthday.

In this way, after another birthday, I can start preparing to marry Qingchen back home. I really hope that time will pass faster!

"En." Mu Qingchen nodded, suppressed the doubts in his heart, and casually took a mouthful of food.

Wen Ruoyun raised his head and glanced at the two people beside him, and his eyes flashed with a flash of understanding. Seeing this, Qingchen probably realized that something was wrong.