The East Palace was divided into the inner court and the outer court.
The inner court was a garden of flowers, and the people sitting there were all people with status and prestige.
In the middle was the Qiu Xia Pavilion, and the people in the pavilion were all members of the royal family.
Of course, there were differences in status among the royal family. The three children of Empress Mu were the crown prince Ji Wuji, the second prince Ji Wuyu, and the ninth princess Ji Wuyi. Among them, Ji Wuyi was given the title "Duanyang."
Yi Wanhu was undoubtedly the most beloved daughter of the Saint Emperor. The rest were born from the same father but different mothers, so there was a difference in status.
Ji Wuji sat at the head of the table, and Ji Wuyu and Ji Wuyi were on his left and right respectively. The rest were arranged according to their mothers' status, and there were more than 30 princes and princesses in total.
The maids were as numerous as the clouds, interspersed in the small tables, pouring wine and serving dishes in an endless stream.
Apart from these, there were the attendants brought by the princes and princesses.
The attendants who could be brought to the Eastern Palace naturally had close relationships. They all sat behind their masters, and each of them had the treatment of a short table.
Ji Wuyu brought Xia Wanli, Liu Xiangxiu, and Gu Ying. There was a side door for the attendants to enter and exit.
Ji Wuyi put down her chopsticks and looked at Ji Wuji with sparkling eyes. "Brother Crown Prince, what do you think of today's Yellow Crispy Chicken Feet? They were specially made by a chef from Fengyang City. "
"Not bad." Ji Wuji was very calm. But those who were familiar with him knew that if he said "not bad," it meant that it was really not bad.
Ji Wuyu poured himself a cup of wine and said slowly, "It seems that only Big Brother can enjoy Jiu 'er's tenderness. Sigh, when will you let me, your second brother, experience it too. Otherwise, it's too unfair. "
"You're right, Second Brother. Ninth Sister has only been close to Big Brother since she was young. Aren't we good enough to you?" Another prince complained.
"Humph! We'll talk about it when you're ranked on the Heavenly Chen List! "Ji Wuyi said proudly," Only the strong are worthy of my respect. "
Before Ji Wuyu could say anything, there was a commotion outside. He frowned and shouted, "Who's causing trouble outside?"
A guard trotted up and said, "Your Highnesses, a guest in the outer court is fighting with people from the Eagle Yamen!"
Lone Eagle's expression changed slightly.
"Too bold!" Ji Wuyu's face darkened. "This is the Eastern Palace, not the downtown area. Imperial Brother, leave this matter to me. "
"Wait!" Ji Wuyi frowned. "What are the people from the Eagle Yamen doing in the East Palace? Do they think this is a busy city? Or is there a case to investigate? "
"Brother Crown Prince, bring them in and ask them!" She said to Ji Wuji.
Ji Wuyu smiled and said, "Jiu 'er, you're really messing around. Today is Imperial Brother's birthday. Why bother him with such a small matter? "
"Do you have a guilty conscience?" Ji Wuyi sneered.
Ji Wuyu said with a sad expression, "Jiu 'er, Second Brother has always treated you well. How can you think like this? Could it be that I would harm my own big brother? "
"Bring them in." Ji Wuji made a conclusion.
"Did you hear what Brother Crown Prince said? Hurry up!" Ji Wuyi pointed at the guard's nose and said.
The guard hurriedly climbed down the stairs, but before long, he stumbled up again. "Your Highness, that, that person is at the door, saying that he wants to see His Highness."
"Where are the people from the Eagle Yamen?" Ji Wuyu frowned.
The guard broke out in a cold sweat and said, "They, they are all seriously injured and have been taken away for treatment."
As everyone knew, the leader of the Eagle Yamen was Lone Eagle, and Lone Eagle had always been Ji Wuyu's man. Didn't beating the people from the Eagle Yamen equal to beating Ji Wuyu?
The princes and princesses couldn't help but speculate in their hearts, "Is this a show arranged by Ji Wuji?"
"Bring him in." Ji Wuji still looked indifferent, as if nothing in the world could affect his mood.
The guard immediately went to summon him.
Then, Yan Li appeared in front of everyone in the attic.
"Yan Li?" Ji Wuyi was the first to shout, surprised with a trace of curiosity. Of course, she knew that Liang Wen had gone to capture Yan Li. She also knew a little about Liang Wen's strength, but she didn't expect that the person he wanted to capture would appear in the East Palace.
Ji Wuyu's face gradually became cold, and the expressions of Lone Eagle and the other two behind him all changed.
Yan Li walked very slowly. After climbing more than a dozen steps, he actually began to pant slightly. When he stood still in the attic, he cupped his fists and said, "I am Yan Li. Greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince, Princess Duanyang …"
He slowly turned to Ji Wuyu, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Your Highness the Second Prince."
Ji Wuyu's brows furrowed, and he turned to look at Lone Eagle.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Lone Eagle's forehead. He hurriedly walked to Ji Wuyu's side and whispered in his ear, "There was a fierce battle at Yuxin Lake. Liang Wen and his men are missing, and the others …"
He gritted his teeth, "I was just about to investigate."
Ji Wuyu waved his hand, indicating for him to leave. Then, he gradually smiled and said, "Brother Yan, why are you standing here? Why did I hear that you seem to be a wanted criminal? It seems that the guards of the East Palace need to be reorganized. "
"Ji Wuyu, I was the one who gave you the invitation. Why don't you reorganize me as well!" Ji Wuyi said coldly.
"Jiu 'er, so it's your guest. Why didn't you invite him earlier?" Ji Wuyu's expression was instantly filled with helplessness and love. "How could Second Brother bear to hurt you? It's just that those guards neglected their duties at such an important time, so I'm a little angry. Since he's Jiu 'er's guest, Second Brother naturally can't say anything. "
"Royal Brother, what do you think?" He turned to Ji Wuji.
Ji Wuji sized up Yan Li and said, "Why do you want to see me?"
He was sizing up Yan Li, and Yan Li was also sizing him up.
This was the first time Yan Li saw Ji Wuji. The exquisite golden embroidered dragon robe showed his superior power and status. The exquisite tailoring highlighted his handsome figure. Even though he was sitting down, he was not shorter than a normal person.
He had an almost exquisite face, combining the characteristics of Ji Wuyi and Ji Wuyu. What was different from the two was that this almost exquisite face was filled with too much indifference, like an emotionless puppet. However, his eyes had a kind of strange charm, like a clear and cold pond, one could see the bottom at a glance.
This person was Ji Wuji, ranked fifth on the Heavenly Star List. He was known as Dao Wuji, and no one in the world who used sabers could compare to him.
"I'm here to apologize to His Highness, the Crown Prince." Yan Li said with a smile.
"Apologize?" Ji Wuji said.
"I received the Ninth Princess' invitation early in the morning, and I was very happy, so I arrived early. I didn't mean to cause trouble."
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