Chapter 137: Disaster

Emperor Wenzong of Chu really wanted to say that Jiang Youning asked a good question, but there was nothing he could do. As the emperor, he had to control the situation.

"Fish is at its most delicious at this time of year. Today, General Zheng is returning to the court, so I am preparing a fish banquet for you all to celebrate together!"

As he spoke, Chu Wenzong raised the wine in front of him.

"My dear ministers, drink from this cup with me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The ministers raised their glasses in response.

As the dancers entered the room, Emperor Wenzong of Chu calmly used chopsticks to pick up a bit of air soaked in juice from the fish and put it into his mouth. With a smile on his face, he watched his ministers start the banquet.

Although the ministers at the banquet were somewhat surprised, they all started eating anyway.

In addition to... Jiang Youning and Xiao Wukong who have already been fed to their heart's content, there is also Xie Ciyan who has recently eaten too much brains and feels like vomiting when he sees fish heads.

"Thank you, my dear, why don't you eat? Do you think today's fish feast doesn't suit your appetite?"

Chu Wenzong first looked with a smile at Xie Ciyan, who had quietly moved his stool more than a meter away from the table and looked very unhappy.

I heard that his good nephew has been eating brains every day in recent days, especially fish brains.

As an uncle, he should show more care.

Everyone's eyes fell on him. Xie Ciyan was familiar with His Majesty's smiling face, so he immediately explained: "Your Majesty, I just feel a little hot. This whole fish feast is to my liking."

"Oh? So that's how it is." Chu Wenzong nodded with a smile, "Fukang, go get two basins of ice for Lord Xie, and arrange for a palace maid to fan him."

Chu Wenzong said with a kind look in his eyes: "Now, you can eat with peace of mind."

Thank you for the banquet: "..."

So, is it too late to die now?

Not far away, Jiang Youning and Xiao Wukong were peacefully eating melon seeds, motionlessly enjoying the dance music.

Chu Wenzong glanced away from him, and thought about how his wife actually paid for the stove for the two kids out of her own pocket. He felt a little uneasy.

Ever since the lady met this girl, she always does something to make him angry every now and then.

For example, this fish.

His good concubine directly used forced purchases, withdrew a year's worth of silver from the Imperial Household Department to purchase food for the imperial palace, and sold enough fish to feed everyone in the palace for several years.

The kitchen can’t accommodate so many.

As a result, the Taiye Pond that he originally used to raise koi now looked like a dark blue pond. Even if he sprinkled a handful of fish food into the pond, it would not attract a single beautiful koi.

The meals in the palace are nothing but fish!!!

If the people in the palace wanted to eat something else, they had to buy it out of their own pockets.

Since he was reluctant to pay out of his own pocket, he could only eat fish every meal!!!

When Chu Wenzong thought of this, he looked at her with a smile and said, "Sixth girl of the Jiang family, I heard from Ge'er that you were sick a few days ago. This fish meat is a great tonic. Why don't you eat more?"

Jiang Youning, who was suddenly called out, immediately stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I like this fish, but I was a little greedy before I came here, and now I am a little hungry. I can't eat it for the time being. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

[What are you doing? You're suddenly smiling so brightly, but I always feel like there's something fishy going on behind your smile.]

[I was fed by your wife, if you want to blame her, blame her. Don't bother me from listening to music or watching a play.]

[Besides, if you want to replenish my body, the ginseng and deer antlers that your daughter stole from your private storehouse and gave me would be more replenishing, wouldn't that be? Why do I need your fish? ]

Chu Wenzong's face suddenly turned dark and he felt a little dizzy.

The lady stole the private vault???

Rebellious girl!!!

"Since you're full, why don't you go down and play a few songs to help you digest the food?

I think your piece of music is very cheerful, and General Zheng has never heard it before. How about playing a piece of music to welcome him?"

Emperor Wenzong of Chu tried his best to remain kind.

"Your servant obeys your command."

Jiang Youning is blessed.

[What the hell, a traitor and a thief is worthy of my welcoming you? ]

[Think about it, your bellyband has been lost and hasn’t been found yet. It might be in the hands of Zheng Wanba now. Do you still dare to let me host a welcome party for him? ]

[You are so filial, I wonder if the Queen Mother would beat you to death if she knew about it. ]

Chu Wenzong's old face suddenly became longer, and he cast a sinister look at Zhao Yi and Jiang Li.

They investigated the bellyband case for a long time and only said that it might be related to the Zheng family, but they never mentioned that it was also related to the Queen Mother.

Jiang Li, who was showing off his fish, was unaware of this and occasionally glanced at Lin Qingyan who was some distance away on the opposite side.

Zhao Yi, who had heard every word, was now in tears.

No one from the Queen Mother's side had told them that something was lost, and they hadn't found anything, so how could they dare report it to Your Majesty?

How come this little girl is still the one who sends King Yan to his death?

soon.

A group of dancers went down and someone brought a suona to Jiang Youning.

[If you want to see my performance, don’t scold me~]

Soon, Jiang Youning began to play a tune. The tune was... so gentle and sad, just like someone's funeral.