The Alchemist God

However, before Feng Jixing and Lin Muyu went out, hurried footsteps came from outside, and a guard of the Shenhou Mansion said respectfully: Fan Gong, Lord Zhuang Yan sent someone to deliver the invitation, saying that it is the drunken fairy who will be in the imperial capital at noon tomorrow. There is a banquet in the building and invites Fan Gong to go.

Drunken Immortal Tower.

Zeng Yifan frowned and said, Call people in.

yes.

The person Zhuang Yan sent didn't look like a soldier, but a businessman. He was fat and bloated, with a mustache. When he saw Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing, he immediately smiled: It turns out that the two highnesses are also here. Then Even better, the two of you are also invited, tomorrow at Zuixianlou at noon, this is Lord Zhuang Yan's invitation.

He took out four invitation cards at once, not only Zeng Yifan, Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing were invited, even Wei Chou was among them.

What is Master Zhuang Yan doing? Lin Muyu asked.

The messenger shook his head and said: The little one is just a messenger, and I don't know why the little one is for it, but Master Zhuang Yan said that there will be a shocking news announced in Zuixianlou at noon tomorrow, please Your Highness and Lord Fan , Duke Wei must not miss it.

Who else did he invite? Feng Jixing asked.

Well...the three His Highnesses, the three Grand Dukes and several marquises have all been invited. In addition, the Ministry of War, Ministry of Officials, Ministry of Punishment, Temple, and Department of Spirit Medicine in Lanyan City are also invited. There are about a hundred people in total.

Okay, it's okay, you go, tell Zhuang Yan, we will be there on time tomorrow.

Yes, the little one is leaving.

After the messenger left, several people in the living room frowned.

His action is fast, before we have time to make a move, he preemptively strikes. Lin Muyu said lightly: The meal at Zuixianlou at noon tomorrow must not be so delicious.

Zeng Yifan nodded: A few days ago, I heard that Zhuang Yan also hosted banquets for many times, including Liu Xiyu, Su Changying, Zhou Heng, Zhao Xinpei, Yang Zhong and other princes from all walks of life. There are one hundred thousand people, but hundreds of princes have six or seven times as many people as us, and they already hold the power of life and death.

After saying that, Zeng Yifan sat down, sighed and said: It turns out that defeating the Tianji Continent will allow us to enjoy peace, but I didn't expect that the chaos of the empire has just begun.

Feng Jixing said: Zhuang Yan and the others didn't have any good intentions. In my opinion, they should cut the mess quickly and kill the leaders of the princes directly. It's all done once and for all.

Zeng Yifan smiled slightly: His Royal Highness Xin, now is not the time for you to kill hundreds of generals in Qihaiguan. At that time, the main force of the Imperial Army still exists, Tang Lan is still there, and they still have something to offer. Afraid, but now, the turmoil of the armies of the princes is no longer comparable to people like Tang Lu, Zhuang Yan, Su Changying, Liu Xiyu, which one is not an old fox, if we really kill them with our status as a god, their subordinates I will also lead an army to attack Lanyan City, the imperial capital can no longer bear such a war.

Lin Muyu said: Tomorrow at noon, we will go to Zuixian Tower and we will talk about it.

En. Feng Jixing nodded.

Lin Muyu looked at Wei Chou again, and said: Send two thousand gentian battalions to enforce martial law around Zuixianlou. If something goes wrong, I'd rather kill the mistake than let it go. All the princes will not stay.

Wei Chou clasped his fists: Yes, this subordinate understands.

Feng Jixing pondered and said: This matter... Do you want to tell His Royal Highness Yin and Princess Xi?

The two of them have just been released from the war, so we don't want them anymore. Let's make our own decisions. I don't think Xiao Yin and Xiao Xi will blame us.

good.

...

The next day, at noon, there were no other guests in the Zuixian Tower on Tongtian Street, and the guards of the princes' army put martial law inside and out. The iron armored cavalry in the army is very hard to see. Once there is any turmoil, the hundreds of guards of the princes' army are naturally no match for the elite Longdan battalion who have experienced many battles.

Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing came to Zuixian Tower together. When the two entered, they found that Qin Yan, Su Yu, and Zeng Yifan were already there. The huge Zuixian Tower has been taken over by Zhuang Yan today, and there is no one else. , all the guests are important ministers in the court.

The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment stepped forward to salute one after another. Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing nodded their heads one by one, which was regarded as a return of salute. In fact, it was not necessary to do so given their status.

Not long after, Zhuang Yan, Liu Xiyu and others came out from the inside. Zhuang Yan laughed loudly and knelt down, saying: The last general sees the three highnesses. It is really an honor for us princes from all walks of life for the three highnesses to show respect.

Master Zhuang, don't be too polite, get up. Lin Muyu said.

Then, please take your seats.

Zhuang Yan nodded and smiled, and led Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Qin Yan and others straight to a large table in the center. The guests at this table were all first-rank, besides the Three Kings and Sangongs, there were also Ministers of the Ministry of War and Ministers of the Ministry of Punishment. , Hubu Shangshu and others are all heavyweights who can make Lanyan City tremble by stomping their feet.

Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing were silent, there was no good banquet, and today is destined to have nothing good.

Delicious delicacies quickly filled the table, and the aroma of wine overflowed. Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing have been marching outside for many years. How could they have a chance to taste the delicacies in Zuixianlou? After all, something big will happen today.

I don't know why Lord Zhuang hosted a banquet for us today. Zeng Yifan narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile.

Zhuang Yan smiled slightly and said: My lords are the mainstay of the empire. The three kings govern the world, the four princes rule the world, and the five princes rule the four directions. The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households provide the most solid logistical support for the emperor. They work together Only then can we drive away the powerful enemy bandits. Compared with your lords, we princes who recruit our own soldiers have no qualifications at all, but the army in our hands only recognizes our face, so... Today, Mr. Zhuang The purpose of having a banquet here is to get acquainted with each other and prepare for future cooperation and loyalty to the empire.

His demeanor of loyalty is beyond doubt.

Lin Muyu was expressionless. For so many years, the loyal and treacherous officials knew at a glance that Zhuang Yan was obviously just a scheming villain, and he was still a thousand miles away from the loyal officials, so Lin Muyu said: When will the banquet be held? I'm hungry.

Ha, please wait a moment, Your Highness King Qin.

Zhuang Yan laughed, and said: In addition to everyone, the last general also invited a highly respected elder of the imperial family of the empire. With him, the empire can truly enjoy long-term peace and stability.

oh.

Lin Muyu was a little displeased, and said: Who is it that can have such a big tone.

We found this person in Tianshu Province. He has been hiding his name for many years. He escaped from the Fairy Lake and lived in the northeast of Tianshu Province. He lived like a hunter. I think...His Royal Highness King Zhong should be quite familiar.

Zhuang Yan took a deep look at Qin Yan.

Qin Yan was slightly taken aback: I..., what am I familiar with, you can call someone over and talk about it.

good.

Zhuang Yan clapped his palms and said, Come here, please, Your Highness.

Immediately, the curtain at the back of the hall was lifted, and an old man with gray beard came over with the support of two guards. , Feng Jixing was also dumbfounded, he seemed to have seen this person somewhere before, but...he couldn't remember it.

Among the crowd, only Qin Yan stood up slowly, walked over in a daze, and said in a trembling voice: Father...is that you, father...

The person who came was none other than King Ning Qin Huan, younger brother of Qin Jin and Qin Yi.

Qin Xuan was in tears, and supported Qin Yan's arm with trembling palms: A Yan... my A Yan has grown up, and my father misses you and your brother every day, and I finally see you today. ...

Qin Yan burst into tears: Father...we have already known you to be dead for so many years...why, why did you appear here today.

Qin Xuandao: At the beginning, the second elder brother didn't listen to my advice and killed the emperor's brother. Brother and brother killed each other, but he didn't want to kill me. He just let people go to a distant place alone. He said that as long as I remain anonymous I won’t pursue it, otherwise people will definitely send people to hunt me down. For so many years...I have been hiding in the deep mountains and no one knows...A Yan, your brother...

Qin Yan burst into tears: My brother died for his country during the Lanyan City Rebellion eleven years ago.

My Aleigh...

Qin Xuan trembled all over, and only when he got the news from Qin Yan did he truly feel the pain of losing a loved one.

Zhuang Yan stepped forward, helped Qin Xuan, and said, Old Highness, please take a seat. Commander Qin Lei died for the country, and it is the pride of the empire. You should be happy for him.

Qin Xuan nodded and sat down.

Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing got up at the same time, respectfully said: See Your Highness King Ning.

I know you... Qin Xuan said quietly: You are Lin Muyu, the adopted son of the emperor's brother, and you are Feng Jixing, the commander of the imperial army.

Exactly.

You are now kings... Qin Xuan looked at the cloaks of the two of them, and naturally knew their identities.

Su Yu said: His Royal Highness King Ning, Ah Yu was granted the title of King of Qin, Feng Jixing was given the title of King of Xin, and your son Qin Yan was given the title of King of Loyalty. The three of them have been ruling Great Qin for so many years. world.

I know, I know everything...

Feng Jixing said with a smile: His Royal Highness King Ning is the uncle of His Royal Highness the Empress. It is great that you can come back safe and sound. It is really a blessing in the world that the empire has added another minister. How about... Your Highness We will escort you in a while, go to Zetian Hall to meet His Royal Highness the Empress.

Qin Xuan was stunned and didn't speak, but Zhuang Yan who was on the side smiled and said: His Royal Highness King Ning is exhausted, don't rush to see His Highness the Empress for now, why not wait for the court meeting tomorrow morning.

Feng Jixing said coldly: As for His Royal Highness King Ning, when will it be your turn to be the prefect of the small Sunset City?

There was a murderous look in his words, which made Zhuang Yan's face turn pale.

Lin Muyu quickly stretched out his hand to hold Feng Jixing's wrist, and said, Brother Feng, listen to His Highness King Ning's intentions.

Qin Xuan coughed violently a few times, and said: Then... tomorrow morning, anyway, there is no rush at this time, it just so happens that I have been traveling in the mountains and fields for so many years, and I have heard and seen many things, so I can write a book The memorial is presented to Her Majesty the Empress.

Lin Muyu nodded: Well, yes.

Feng Jixing glared at Lin Muyu, seemingly dissatisfied.

And Lin Muyu's voice came into Feng Jixing's ears like a silk thread: I know that Zhuang Yan wants to control us through King Ning, but we can't act recklessly. Face, it’s better to give Ah Yan a face, he just learned that his father is not dead, how can we pour cold water at this time.”

Feng Jixing's anger gradually subsided, he nodded, and stopped talking, and began to eat vegetables.