Chapter 366 Something Fishy Is Going On

When these words came out, a smile flashed across Mu Cang's eyes.

Yan Jin nodded slowly: "Yes."

The post soldiers were quickly taken away and settled.

The banquet was stagnant. The officials who were used to big scenes were fine, their expressions were just a little serious, while some noble ladies who were raised in the boudoir were obviously a little surprised and suspicious about this matter, and their eyes frequently cast towards Yan Li with a hint of inquiry.

Yan Li pretended not to know.

Emperor Wen suddenly waved to Yan Li, and Yan Li leaned over.

"Li'er." Emperor Wen frowned and lowered his voice, "Do you think there is anything strange about this matter?"

"There is definitely something strange, but it shouldn't be a big problem." Yan Li frowned, his voice calm and composed, "But Dugu Qingyun got into trouble on the territory of Jin State, and Yan State and Jin State will definitely have some misunderstandings. We need to try our best to find out the truth and explain the misunderstanding as soon as possible."

"You are right." Emperor Wen nodded slowly, "It's just that I am worried about letting you and Mu Cang go in person. In case of any danger-"

"Don't worry." Yan Li comforted in a gentle voice, "Mu Cang and I are not going alone, we will be careful to avoid danger."

Emperor Wen was still worried: "How could such a thing happen to a good birthday party? I am really afraid that this is a conspiracy against you."

After all, Yan Li did do several big things when he came back this time, and it is inevitable that some people will hold grudges in their hearts.

"No." Yan Li shook her head. "My intuition tells me that this case should be big, and it may involve more things. I will go there in person to feel at ease."

First, she and Mu Cang have martial arts skills and know how to adapt to circumstances.

Second, they have their own shadow guards around them. The shadow guards are superb and can secretly find some clues.

Third, she has private soldiers, and there are people available when she needs to mobilize troops.

If the ministers in the court go to investigate the case, it is likely that they will die in vain, which is not worth the loss.

General Xuan, who is skilled in martial arts, is suitable for leading troops, but this kind of case that needs to be investigated secretly is not suitable for generals who lead troops to investigate.

It would be even worse if he alerted the enemy.

So before the post soldiers withdrew just now, Yan Li decided to investigate the matter in person.

"Well." Although Emperor Wen was still worried, it was Yan Li's birthday banquet, so he didn't say anything more, "After the coming-of-age ceremony is over, we will talk about this matter in detail."

Yan Li hummed.

Emperor Wen suppressed his worries and quickly ordered people to play singing and dancing. With the eunuch's high-pitched voice, the beautiful dancers came on stage one after another and saluted the emperor and empress.

A melodious music sounded, and the dancers threw off the red silk and began to show the most gentle dance.

Emperor Wen held the wine cup, and the ministers temporarily put aside the bad news of Prince Dugu's assassination and began to concentrate on appreciating the dancers' dancing.

But the impact of this incident was still visible to the naked eye.

During the banquet, the noble ladies congratulated the eldest princess on her birthday one by one, and when they presented their carefully prepared gifts, their expressions could not hide their solemnity.

Fortunately, the auspicious time soon arrived.

A palace servant came to ask the eldest princess to take a bath and change clothes, and the process of the coming-of-age ceremony was about to begin.

The queen and the virtuous concubine took their leave from the emperor and left early.

Someone was whispering at the banquet: "Originally, the coming-of-age ceremony should be held by unmarried women, but the princess is already married. Isn't it too late to hold the coming-of-age ceremony today?"

"The princess has broken the rules more than once or twice. What's this?"

Xuan Xuan leaned towards Chu Qinqin and said in a low voice: "The princess just turned 15 and has to set off to investigate the case tomorrow. This is too-"

"Hush." ​​Chu Qinqin interrupted her, "The princess is thinking about the overall situation. Don't talk nonsense."

Xuan Xuan was silent for a moment: "I haven't said anything yet."

"Family and country affairs are more important than birthday banquets." Chu Qinqin frowned slightly, "Every experience of the princess is paving the way for her future hegemony. This should be a good thing for her."

Hegemony?

Xuan Xuan was shocked and looked at her in disbelief.

"Why are you looking at me?" Chu Qinqin pursed her lips and smiled, "Can't a woman achieve great things?"

Xuan Xuan shook her head subconsciously. It's not that she can't, but Chu Qinqin's words were too clear, which made people feel a chill in their hearts.

Can you say such words casually?