Ji Lin was disliked by the emperor since he was a child, and later he was "exiled" to Ziyang Mountain for several years. Even though he came back now, the courtiers were all like mirrors in their hearts, the throne was not destined for him.

The second prince was seriously injured and stayed behind closed doors for several days, and there were already many bad rumors outside.

The eldest prince is quite favored by the emperor, and the third prince also does his best to "assist" his elder brother. Now it seems that the eldest prince is the most likely to inherit the throne.

As soon as the eldest prince and the third prince appeared, the courtiers in the palace led their children to surround them, expecting to give their children a good future, and scrambling to curry favor.

Different from the bustle around the First Prince, Ji Lin was surrounded by only Ruan Xingshu and Ouyang's grandparents, it was really deserted and pathetic.

Ruan Xingshu touched Ji Lin: "If they had put so much effort into dealing with Shen Ke, Cang Lan wouldn't have fallen to such a level."

As if aware of Ruan Xingshu's gaze, the third prince Jifeng in the crowd looked over, his eyes were full of disdain and ferocity.

Jilin's expression was indifferent, he only regarded Jifeng as air, and didn't even bother to give him an extra look, while Ruan Xingshu smiled at Jifeng.

Ruan Xingshu smiled beautifully, but the third prince felt a layer of cold sweat on his back for no reason, which made him shrink his neck, and the smile on Ruan Xingshu's face deepened.

Jifeng came to his senses, thinking that he was showing timidity in front of this "country man", he was very angry, he took a step forward, as if he was going to settle the score, but he didn't know what to think, and stopped again.

Ruan Xingshu sneered, "Count."

Jilin said: "Don't pay attention to him."

Just at this time, a palace official walked up to the hall and said loudly: "Your Majesty is here."

Only then did the crowd in the hall dispersed, and Ji Lin and Ruan Xingshu also took their seats.

Ruan Xingshu looked at the hall, and saw a tall man with a heroic face walking into the hall.This person is Jilin's father, the emperor of Canglanzhou, Ji Ze.

Although Ji Ze was notoriously greedy for life and afraid of death, the imperial aura on his body was still very intimidating. When he stood there, his eyes were like torches, and he was not angry and majestic, and the courtiers did not dare to look at him.

Ruan Xingshu had the usual smile on his face, but when he saw Ji Ze, the hand by his side clenched into a fist.

What made Ruan Xingshu even more concerned was that there was a screen next to the throne.Obviously, there is someone behind the screen.

Ruan Xingshu thought of the rumors he heard a few days ago, saying that Ji Ze got a new beauty and was obsessed with it all day long, even bringing it with him when he went to court.

Some courtiers couldn't see it and advised them several times. After they were severely punished, no one mentioned it again.I didn't expect this to be true.

But... is there really a beauty behind that screen?

The emperor was so strict in defense, but so far no one has seen the true face of the "beauty".Could this "beauty" be Demon Lord Shen Ke?

Ruan Xingshu and Jilin exchanged a look, obviously they thought of something.

However, Fu Fanlang has been wandering in the capital, and has never been to the court, so he can't believe what he said, so I'd better observe it first.

The emperor sat on the throne with a smile on his face: "The palace has not been so lively for a long time. Today's banquet, you can relax and have fun without worrying about the etiquette of the monarch and his ministers."

All the courtiers responded one after another.

The emperor said that he could disregard the etiquette of the monarch and his ministers, but if someone really took it seriously, the end would be very miserable.Fortunately, these courtiers knew the emperor's temperament well and did not overstep the rules.

The emperor was very satisfied with this.

At the banquet, cups of wine were mixed, and the dancers performed wonderfully in the hall, but the emperor never called Ji Lin, and he didn't know what his plan was.

However, Ruan Xingshu realized that the emperor was obviously absent-minded, and his eyes frequently flicked to the back of the screen.

From the eyes of others, the emperor is obsessed with beauty and cannot extricate himself, but in Ruan Xingshu's eyes, he can clearly see the suppressed fear and cautiousness in the emperor's eyes.

Ruan Xingshu stroked the wine glass with his long, fair fingers, which meant that he was thinking.

At this moment, the emperor in the hall waved his hand, and the dancing and music stopped suddenly.

The emperor said: "Singing and dancing have been the same for so many years, I am tired of watching it."

A lean minister with sharp ears and monkey cheeks got up and drove the musicians and dancing girls out of the hall, and then flattered Ji Ze who was sitting on the throne: "Your Majesty, the sons of all the officials' families are here today. They are all young talents, and the future will be handed over to them, why not let them compete with each other today to cheer up your majesty."

The emperor was delighted when he heard the words: "Okay, okay, they are my future in Canglan, and their abilities will not be weak. Let me see the strength of these children today."

The opinion was adopted, and the minister's smiling eyes narrowed, which made him look even uglier.

Ruan Xingshu picked up the wine glass and took a sip, a slight mockery flashed in his eyes, this pair of master and servant

Singing together, it is obvious that this plan has been planned for a long time.

I just don't know why the emperor suddenly wants to see the abilities of these young people.

Did the emperor want to see it?Or does the "beauty" behind the screen want to see it?

Ruan Xingshu thought about it, and then he heard the minister who made the suggestion say: "Which son would like to come up first."

作者有话要说:感谢在2020-03-2620:42:07~2020-03-2821:08:55期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

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